US3976273A
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Stanchion with milking stool attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-18
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Granted: 1976-08-24
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Expires: 1995-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A milking stool is attached to a stanchion with a collar which loosely encircles the stanchion so that the stool extends horizontally when positioned on the upright portion of the stanchion while allowing the stool to be moved upwardly to be suspended from a horizontal portion of the stanchion when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Kussow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C9/00; A47C9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
In a stowable seat, the combination including a stanchion, a seat member and support means connecting said seat member and said stanchion for freely revolvable and axially slidable movement of the seat member with respect to the axis of the stanchion while maintaining said member in a plane normal to said axis, said support means comprising a pair of elongated complementary elements, each having a semi-cylindrical recess, said recesses defining a collar at one side of said seat closely encircling said stanchion when said elements are assembled in complementary relationship, said elements being provided with complementary bore holes adjacent said recesses to receive at least one fastening element for joining the elements together, the respective elements each having another opening spaced from the bore hole and extending at right angles thereto for receiving fastening means to attach said seat member to the respective elements, said stanchion having a first section having an axis extending in a direction to position the seat member in horizontal planes and a second section having an axis angularly related to the axis of the first section for suspending the seat member in a stowed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
In a stowable seat, the combination including a stanchion, a seat member and support means connecting said seat member and said stanchion for freely revolvable and axially slidable movement of the seat member with respect to the axis of the stanchion while maintaining said member in a plane normal to said axis, said support means comprising a pair of elongated complementary elements, each having a semi-cylindrical recess, said recesses defining a collar at one side of said seat closely encircling said stanchion when said elements are assembled in complementary relationship, said elements being provided with complementary bore holes adjacent said recesses to receive at least one fastening element for joining the elements together, the respective elements each having another opening spaced from the bore hole and extending at right angles thereto for receiving fastening means to attach said seat member to the respective elements, said stanchion having a first section having an axis extending in a direction to position the seat member in horizontal planes and a second section having an axis angularly related to the axis of the first section for suspending the seat member in a stowed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention described in claim 1 wherein said openings for attaching the seat member are also longitudinally spaced from each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention described in claim 1 wherein the first section of said stanchion also includes stop means for limiting downward movement of said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention described in claim 3 wherein said stop means comprises a closed fitting split collar, and means for clamping said collar on said stanchion at a plurality of locations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention described in claim 1 wherein said first and second sections of said stanchion are joined by an arcuate section permitting movement of said support means between said sections and stop means included in said first section for limiting downward movement of said support means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention described in claim 5 wherein said first section of the stanchion is generally vertical, the second section being generally horizontal, said stanchion also including a third horizontal section joined to said second section by another arcuate section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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 |