US3976163A
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Storage-stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-29
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Granted: 1976-08-24
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Expires: 1995-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A storage-stand having a deck and a pair of legs pivotally attached to opposite ends of the deck and movable between folded positions inwardly of the ends of the deck and parallel to the deck and extended positions at an obtuse angle to the deck. When the legs are extended they spread obtusely outward from the deck. The legs and the deck are hollow and have means within them for retaining tools for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 David E. Watkinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:41
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G1/00; E04G1/28; A; A45; A45C; A45C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In a storage-stand comprising a deck having opposite ends and first and second legs pivotally affixed respectively to said opposite ends of said deck, said deck and said legs each including a planar member and side members affixed thereto forming a transverse rim around the perimeter of said planar member, the improvement wherein: opposed side members of said deck and each of said legs are located opposite each other at said opposite ends; said opposed side members each form an acute angle with the corresponding planar member to which they are affixed; and said legs each having a folded position lying inwardly of said ends and parallel to said deck and an extended position at an obtuse angle to said deck wherein said opposed side members abut each other respectively to provide a rigid stand wherein said legs spread obtusely outward from said deck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a storage-stand comprising a deck having opposite ends and first and second legs pivotally affixed respectively to said opposite ends of said deck, said deck and said legs each including a planar member and side members affixed thereto forming a transverse rim around the perimeter of said planar member, the improvement wherein: opposed side members of said deck and each of said legs are located opposite each other at said opposite ends; said opposed side members each form an acute angle with the corresponding planar member to which they are affixed; and said legs each having a folded position lying inwardly of said ends and parallel to said deck and an extended position at an obtuse angle to said deck wherein said opposed side members abut each other respectively to provide a rigid stand wherein said legs spread obtusely outward from said deck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The storage-stand as claimed in claim 1 including: foldable bracing means operatively connected between said deck and each of said legs for bracing said legs in said extended positions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The storage-stand as claimed in claim 2 including: a plurality of clamp means affixed to said planar members inside said rims for retaining tools for storage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The storage-stand as claimed in claim 3 in which: further side members of said legs at the ends thereof opposite said opposed side members form an acute angle with the corresponding planar members of said legs so as to rest flat on the ground when said legs are in said extended positions thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The storage-stand as claimed in claim 4 including: latch means having complementary members affixed to said deck and said legs for latching said legs in said folded positions thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The storage-stand as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said legs each pivot through an angle of about 120 degrees between said folded position and said extended position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The storage-stand as claimed in claim 6 wherein: the acute angle formed between each of said opposed side members and said corresponding planar member is approximately 60°.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The storage-stand as claimed in claim 7 wherein: the acute angle formed between each of said further side members and said corresponding planar member is approximately 60°.
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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) | 1979-08-24 | 1980-02-23 | 1980-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-24 | 1984-02-23 | 1984-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-24 | 1988-02-23 | 1988-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |