US4046221A
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Saddle support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-17
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Granted: 1977-09-06
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Expires: 1996-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A support for saddles or the like includes a pair of rails, each extending substantially parallel one with respect to the other. The support includes a first pair of support legs, which are pivotably mounted at one end of the two rails and are connected so as to be movable together while pivotable on the pin. A second pair of support legs is attached to the opposite end of said rail pair, and includes a double-action pivot hinge which allows the second leg pair to be folded inward toward each other and then pivoted downward against the support rails, such that the entire support may be folded into a compact unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Neal M. Edenfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
273 words
A support for saddles or the like comprising: a pair of rails, one rail extending substantially parallel with respect to the other rail; a first pair of support legs; a first foldable brace between said first pair of legs; means connected to both of said rails for sliding and pivoting said first pair of legs together, such that said first pair of legs are foldable into a first plane adjacent to said two rails; a second pair of support legs, a first one of said second leg pair coupled to an end of one of said rails and the other of said legs in said second pair coupled to an end of said other rail, said second leg pair coupled to said rails and ends thereof opposing said first leg pair; a second foldable brace between said second pair of legs; a double-action pivot hinge connecting each leg of said second pair to the corresponding rail for pivoting each said leg of said second pair both in a second plane transverse to said first planes, each leg of said second leg pair being pivotable in said second plane about a pivot axis passing through the corresponding rail; and wherein said second pair of support legs are foldable into said first plane with said first leg pair positioned there between, both said leg pairs and said second brace being dimensioned such that said second brace overlies said first leg pair when said leg pairs are folded in said first plane, whereby said first leg pair must be folded into said first plane prior to folding of said second leg pair into said first plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
273 words
A support for saddles or the like comprising: a pair of rails, one rail extending substantially parallel with respect to the other rail; a first pair of support legs; a first foldable brace between said first pair of legs; means connected to both of said rails for sliding and pivoting said first pair of legs together, such that said first pair of legs are foldable into a first plane adjacent to said two rails; a second pair of support legs, a first one of said second leg pair coupled to an end of one of said rails and the other of said legs in said second pair coupled to an end of said other rail, said second leg pair coupled to said rails and ends thereof opposing said first leg pair; a second foldable brace between said second pair of legs; a double-action pivot hinge connecting each leg of said second pair to the corresponding rail for pivoting each said leg of said second pair both in a second plane transverse to said first planes, each leg of said second leg pair being pivotable in said second plane about a pivot axis passing through the corresponding rail; and wherein said second pair of support legs are foldable into said first plane with said first leg pair positioned there between, both said leg pairs and said second brace being dimensioned such that said second brace overlies said first leg pair when said leg pairs are folded in said first plane, whereby said first leg pair must be folded into said first plane prior to folding of said second leg pair into said first plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A support as recited in claim 1 wherein said sliding means comprises a pivot pin lying in said first plane and between said two rails.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A support as recited in claim 1 further comprising means for limiting rotational movement of said first pair of legs in a direction away from said first plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A support as recited in claim 3 wherein said movement limiting means comprises a bracket between one of said rails and one of said legs of first pair.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A support as recited in claim 4 wherein said bracket is coupled at one end to the inside of said one rail and to the outside of said one leg of said first pair.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A support as recited in claim 5 wherein said movement limiting means further comprises another bracket coupled between the inside of the other of said two rails and the outside of the other of said two legs of said first pair.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A support as recited in claim 1 further comprising means for limiting movement of each leg in said second leg pair away from the corresponding rail.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support as recited in claim 7 wherein said movement limiting means comprises a strut between each leg of said second leg pair and the corresponding rail.
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) | 1980-09-05 | 1981-03-07 | 1981-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-05 | 1985-03-07 | 1985-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-05 | 1989-03-07 | 1989-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |