US3973676A
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Cloth or towel rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-24
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1995-03-24
Abstract
Abstract This invention embodies the support arm of a bracket or the like provided with a cap formed as one half of a hollow sphere composed of flexible material such as rubber having a series of soft spinelike projections outstanding all over its outer surface to engage and hold cloths such as towels when casually tossed over or onto it. The outwardly extending flexible fingers furnish a surface to which a cloth will cling but from which it may be removed freely even by a pulling action such as a child would give.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude H. Brooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/02; A47G25/06; A47G25/0607; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A rack or holder for keeping cloths, towels, or other flexible or cloth-like materials, between uses, including a cap substantially in the form of one half of a hollow sphere over which articles may be draped, means for supporting the cap with its hollow portion facing downwardly, said cap being made of flexible material and having a spherical outer upwardly facing surface embodying radially outwardly extending slender (easily flexed) conical spines for contacting and holding said articles, said spines being elongated sufficiently to permit the same to be easily flexed laterally in any direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A rack or holder for keeping cloths, towels, or other flexible or cloth-like materials, between uses, including a cap substantially in the form of one half of a hollow sphere over which articles may be draped, means for supporting the cap with its hollow portion facing downwardly, said cap being made of flexible material and having a spherical outer upwardly facing surface embodying radially outwardly extending slender (easily flexed) conical spines for contacting and holding said articles, said spines being elongated sufficiently to permit the same to be easily flexed laterally in any direction.
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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) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |