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US4025012A
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Modular decorative structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-11
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Granted: 1977-05-24
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Expires: 1995-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A modular support element comprising a generally rectangular sheet of stiff deformable material having a large opening therein, is formed into a generally cylindrical shape in which the two diametrically opposite corners of the sheet are fastened to each other and means are provided for connecting several of the modular structures together along with a base and device for holding objects to form a wide variety of structures having decorative and functional purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 David M. F. Chan
- 👤 Michael L. F. Chan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:04
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V35/00; A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A structure comprising a modular support element comprising a generally rectangular sheet of stiff deformable material having means defining a generally circular opening in said sheet said opening having a diameter greater than one-half the width of said sheet said sheet being deformed into a generally cylindrical shape with two diametrically opposed corners of said sheet connected to each other, a base disposed under said modular support element, means for holding an object disposed on said modular support element, and means connecting said base and said means for holding an object to said support element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A structure comprising a modular support element comprising a generally rectangular sheet of stiff deformable material having means defining a generally circular opening in said sheet said opening having a diameter greater than one-half the width of said sheet said sheet being deformed into a generally cylindrical shape with two diametrically opposed corners of said sheet connected to each other, a base disposed under said modular support element, means for holding an object disposed on said modular support element, and means connecting said base and said means for holding an object to said support element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
A structure comprising a modular support element comprising a generally rectangular sheet of stiff deformable material having means defining a generally circular opening in said sheet said opening having a diameter greater than one-half the width of said sheet, said sheet being deformed into a generally cylindrical shape with two diametrically opposed corners of said sheet connected to each other, means for connecting said support element to like support elements comprising a generally cylindrical connector element connecting at least three of said support elements together proximate the point of connection of said diametrically opposed corners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
A structure comprising a modular support element comprising a generally rectangular sheet of stiff deformable material having means defining a generally circular opening in said sheet said opening having a diameter greater than one-half the width of said sheet, said sheet being deformed into a generally cylindrical shape with two diametrically opposed corners of said sheet connected to each other, means for connecting said support element to like support elements comprising a generally cylindrical connector element connecting at least three of said support elements together proximate the point of connection of said diametrically opposed corners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
96 words
A structure comprising a modular support element comprising a generally rectangular sheet of stiff deformable material having means defining a generally circular opening in said sheet said opening having a diameter greater than one-half the width of said sheet, said sheet being deformed into a generally cylindrical shape with two diametrically opposed corners of said sheet connected to each other, means for holding an object disposed on said modular support element, means connecting said means for holding an object to said modular support element, and means connecting said modular support element to like modular support elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
A structure comprising a modular support element comprising a generally rectangular sheet of stiff deformable material having means defining a generally circular opening in said sheet said opening having a diameter greater than one-half the width of said sheet, said sheet being deformed into a generally cylindrical shape with two diametrically opposed corners of said sheet connected to each other, means for holding an object disposed on said modular support element, means connecting said means for holding an object to said modular support element, and means connecting said modular support element to like modular support elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
The support structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for holding an object comprises a generally planar base portion, a generally frusto conical sidewall tapering outwardly from and connected to said base, a generally vertical lip portion extending upwardly from and connected to said sidewall, and means disposed in said planar base for connection of said means for supporting an object to said modular support element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
83 words
The structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said base comprises a generally planar top portion, a first generally frustro-conical side portion tapering downwardly, outwardly and connected to said top portion, a second generally frustro-conical side portion tapering downwardly and outwardly and at a different angle from said first side portion and connected thereto a generally vertical base portion connected to said second side portion, and means disposed in said planar top portion for connection of said base to said modular support element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
81 words
A structure comprising a modular support element comprising a generally rectangular sheet of stiff deformable material having means defining a generally circular opening in said sheet said opening having a diameter greater than one-half the width of said sheet, said sheet being deformed into a generally cylindrical shape with the two diametrically opposed corners of said sheet connected to each other, apertures for supporting said modular support element attached proximate the remaining unconnected diametrically opposed corners of said generally rectangular sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
81 words
A structure comprising a modular support element comprising a generally rectangular sheet of stiff deformable material having means defining a generally circular opening in said sheet said opening having a diameter greater than one-half the width of said sheet, said sheet being deformed into a generally cylindrical shape with the two diametrically opposed corners of said sheet connected to each other, apertures for supporting said modular support element attached proximate the remaining unconnected diametrically opposed corners of said generally rectangular sheet.
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