US3955682A
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Laboratory shelf for funnel-shaped glassware
Assignee: Accurate Wirecraft Co
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Filing: 1974-04-01
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1994-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A wire frame shelf with longitudinally displaced conically-shaped, coaxial, funnel holders with an elongated vertical front clearance space on each funnel holder. The funnel holder is larger in the upper portion to receive and embrace a tapered glassware device in the axially displaced circumferential opening. Thus, the opening provides the glassware device with horizontal support, vertical stability, and a convenient resting place for protuberance on the glassware device.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis Baren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:59
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A wire frame shelf for funnel-shaped laboratory glassware with petcocks, comprising: a plurality of horizontally displaced holders; each of said holders comprising at least two vertically disposed concentric partial rings; each of said partial rings being defined by a wire arcuate in configuration and terminating in spaced ends, said ends defining vertically aligned slots, a pair of depending U-shaped supports; each of said U-shaped supports being formed of a pair of substantially vertical uprights spaced to define an opening therebetween; each of said pair of uprights joined at its lower end to the other of said pair to form a bight; each of said U-shaped supports being secured to each of said partial rings; the first of said U-shaped supports having its uprights secured on opposite sides of said slots, with said opening in alignment with said slots; the second of said U-shaped supports having each of its uprights fastened to each said partial ring opposite from the first of said U-shaped supports; and said opening defined by said uprights of the second of said U-shaped supports in alignment with the opening defined by said uprights of the first of said U-shaped supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A wire frame shelf for funnel-shaped laboratory glassware with petcocks, comprising: a plurality of horizontally displaced holders; each of said holders comprising at least two vertically disposed concentric partial rings; each of said partial rings being defined by a wire arcuate in configuration and terminating in spaced ends, said ends defining vertically aligned slots, a pair of depending U-shaped supports; each of said U-shaped supports being formed of a pair of substantially vertical uprights spaced to define an opening therebetween; each of said pair of uprights joined at its lower end to the other of said pair to form a bight; each of said U-shaped supports being secured to each of said partial rings; the first of said U-shaped supports having its uprights secured on opposite sides of said slots, with said opening in alignment with said slots; the second of said U-shaped supports having each of its uprights fastened to each said partial ring opposite from the first of said U-shaped supports; and said opening defined by said uprights of the second of said U-shaped supports in alignment with the opening defined by said uprights of the first of said U-shaped supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein: said shelf and said holders are covered with plastic neoprene rubber material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein: said partial rings are of different diameters; said rings being arranged top to bottom in order of decreasing diameter.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |