US4047687A
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Vertically adjustable support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-07
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1996-06-07
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a vertically telescoping support, the outer member of which is provided with a hook for suspension from a suitable object. A plurality of J-slots in the outer member cooperates with a like plurality of radially extending pins on the inner member for positioning the inner member at a plurality of telescoped locations relative to the outer member. The pins also provide a plurality of vertically spaced supports for an object, such as a water container for a colostomy irrigator.
Inventors
- 👤 Kathleen Harding Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/1414; A61M5/1415; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A longitudinally adjustable support assembly providing a plurality of support positions for a supported article, comprising first and second elongate longitudinally adjustable members; means on the second member for suspending the same from a support; means for latching the first and second members together in a plurality of positions including a plurality of longitudinally spaced pins on the first member, a plurality of longitudinally spaced J-slots provided on the second member for supporting the pin and the first member, and means allowing movement of the pin between the plurality of J-slot; and means for supporting an article from the assembly comprising the plurality of pins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A longitudinally adjustable support assembly providing a plurality of support positions for a supported article, comprising first and second elongate longitudinally adjustable members; means on the second member for suspending the same from a support; means for latching the first and second members together in a plurality of positions including a plurality of longitudinally spaced pins on the first member, a plurality of longitudinally spaced J-slots provided on the second member for supporting the pin and the first member, and means allowing movement of the pin between the plurality of J-slot; and means for supporting an article from the assembly comprising the plurality of pins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The support of claim 1 wherein the J-slots each comprise a generally longitudinal leg and a generally transverse leg and the movement allowing means comprises a generally longitudinal slot communicating with the transverse legs of the J-slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The support of claim 2 wherein the plurality of pins and the transverse leg of the J-slots are equally longitudinally spaced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The support of claim 3 wherein the longitudinal slot is generally linear.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The support of claim 4 wherein the one member is a tube and the slots extend from the inside of the tube to the outside thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The support of claim 5 wherein the one member is the first member, the other member is the second member and the first and second members telescope relative to each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
106 words
A longitudinally adjustable support providing a plurality of support positions for a supported article, comprising a pair of elongate longitudinally adjustable members; means on one of the members for supporting the same from a support; means on the other member for supporting an article; and means for latching the first and second members together in a plurality of positions including at least one pin on one of the members; a plurality of longitudinally spaced J-slots provided on the other member for supporting the pin and the one member, means allowing movement of the pin between the plurality of J-slots; the article supporting means comprising the pin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
106 words
A longitudinally adjustable support providing a plurality of support positions for a supported article, comprising a pair of elongate longitudinally adjustable members; means on one of the members for supporting the same from a support; means on the other member for supporting an article; and means for latching the first and second members together in a plurality of positions including at least one pin on one of the members; a plurality of longitudinally spaced J-slots provided on the other member for supporting the pin and the one member, means allowing movement of the pin between the plurality of J-slots; the article supporting means comprising the pin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The support of claim 7 wherein the latching means comprises a plurality of pins on the one member, a plurality of the pins comprising a plurality of article supporting means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The support of claim 8 wherein the plurality of pins and the plurality of J-slots are equally longitudinally spaced.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |