US4062450A
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Display device
Assignee: Dayco Products LLC
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Filing: 1976-05-24
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Granted: 1977-12-13
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Expires: 1996-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A display device for holding and displaying elongated tubular objects such as fluid conveying hose. The device is composed of a material such as paperboard and includes a vertical section which may be hung in display fashion, and spaced horizontal portions having circular openings through which the hose is inserted. The weight of the hose pulls the horizontal portions downward at a slight angle to lock the hose in place within the openings.
Inventors
- 👤 Jared E. Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/0064; B65D73/0071; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
In combination, a display device and an elongated tubular object mounted thereon; said device comprising a vertical member adapted to be hung for display, spaced upper and lower horizontal portions hingeably secured to and outwardly extending from said member at approximately right angles thereto and equal in width to the maximum width of said vertical member, and a vertical portion equal in width to and hingeably interconnecting said horizontal portions, each of said horizontal portions having a single centrally located circular opening in alignment with each other; said tubular object being fit within said openings so that its exterior surface is frictionally retained by only the edges thereof, the weight of said tubular member causing said horizontal portions to hinge downwardly away from said right angle position when said device is hung for display, thereby locking said object in place within said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
In combination, a display device and an elongated tubular object mounted thereon; said device comprising a vertical member adapted to be hung for display, spaced upper and lower horizontal portions hingeably secured to and outwardly extending from said member at approximately right angles thereto and equal in width to the maximum width of said vertical member, and a vertical portion equal in width to and hingeably interconnecting said horizontal portions, each of said horizontal portions having a single centrally located circular opening in alignment with each other; said tubular object being fit within said openings so that its exterior surface is frictionally retained by only the edges thereof, the weight of said tubular member causing said horizontal portions to hinge downwardly away from said right angle position when said device is hung for display, thereby locking said object in place within said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said vertical member has an upper segment formed of two coinciding adhered portions having an opening therethrough for use in hanging said device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said openings have a diameter slightly larger than that of said tubular object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said tubular object has a smooth surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said tubular object has a corrugated surface.
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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) | 1980-12-12 | 1981-06-13 | 1981-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-12 | 1985-06-13 | 1985-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-12 | 1989-06-13 | 1989-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |