US4066231A
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Locking stand for small, portable devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-16
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1996-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A stand for a small, portable device which requires visual observation includes a base section, adapted to sitting on a support surface, connected through an adjustable friction swivel joint to a support member on which the portable device rests. A lock is provided for locking the portable device to the support surface through the swivel connector, the lock including a cable attached to the portable device and removable from the portable device only if the cable is first moved relative the support surface a predetermined distance. A padlock or nut prevents such movement of the cable, and thus prevents theft of the portable device.
Inventors
- 👤 Randal E. Bahner
- 👤 Jay B. Haws
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:03
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M99/00; E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0082; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/12; F16M11/14; F16M13/00; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022; F16M2200/06; F16M2200/065; F16M2200/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5854
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A stand for locking small portable equipment requiring visual observation from plural viewing angles on a support surface, comprising: a ball and socket swivel joint having a pair of elements attached to swivel relative one another; means for supporting one element of said swivel joint on said support surface; means for supporting said small portable equipment on the other element of said swivel joint to permit said small portable equipment to swivel relative said support surface; said swivel joint, said means for supporting one element of said swivel joint and said means for supporting said small portable equipment including apertures, said apertures aligned to provide a conduit through said stand; and an elongate, flexible member attached at one end to said small, portable equipment, passing through said conduit provided by said aligned apertures, and attached at the other end to said support surface to prevent removal of said small, portable equipment from said support surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A stand for locking small portable equipment requiring visual observation from plural viewing angles on a support surface, comprising: a ball and socket swivel joint having a pair of elements attached to swivel relative one another; means for supporting one element of said swivel joint on said support surface; means for supporting said small portable equipment on the other element of said swivel joint to permit said small portable equipment to swivel relative said support surface; said swivel joint, said means for supporting one element of said swivel joint and said means for supporting said small portable equipment including apertures, said apertures aligned to provide a conduit through said stand; and an elongate, flexible member attached at one end to said small, portable equipment, passing through said conduit provided by said aligned apertures, and attached at the other end to said support surface to prevent removal of said small, portable equipment from said support surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
A stand for locking small, portable equipment as defined in claim 1 additionally comprising: a locking plate rigidly attached to said small portable equipment, said plate including a surface depression communicating with a slot passing through said plate, said slot having an enlarged end; and an enlargement on said one end of said flexible member, said enlargement being small enough to pass through said enlarged end of said slot, and sized to be received in said surface depression of said plate for engaging said surface depression and plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A stand for locking small, portable equipment as defined in claim 2 additionally comprising: a lock removably attachable to said other end of said flexible member and engaging said support surface to prohibit axial movement of said elongate, flexible member relative said support surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
A stand for locking and supporting small, portable equipment requiring visual observation on a support surface, comprising: a platform for supporting said portable equipment; means for supporting said platform on said support surface, including means for tilting said platform to any selected one of a plurality of positions on said desk top; and flexible locking means connected to said support surface at one end, passing through said platform and said supporting means and connected to said portable equipment at the other end for locking said portable equipment to said support surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
91 words
A stand for locking and supporting small, portable equipment requiring visual observation on a support surface, comprising: a platform for supporting said portable equipment; means for supporting said platform on said support surface, including means for tilting said platform to any selected one of a plurality of positions on said desk top; and flexible locking means connected to said support surface at one end, passing through said platform and said supporting means and connected to said portable equipment at the other end for locking said portable equipment to said support surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
A stand for supporting small portable equipment requiring visual observation on a support surface, comprising: a swivel ball and socket joint for positioning said portable equipment relative said support surface; and an elongate, flexible locking mechanism passing through said swivel joint and attached to said portable equipment at one end and said support surface at the other end for locking said portable equipment to said support surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
A stand for supporting small portable equipment requiring visual observation on a support surface, comprising: a swivel ball and socket joint for positioning said portable equipment relative said support surface; and an elongate, flexible locking mechanism passing through said swivel joint and attached to said portable equipment at one end and said support surface at the other end for locking said portable equipment to said support surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A stand for supporting small, portable equipment requiring visual observation as defined in claim 5 wherein said swivel ball and socket joint includes a through conduit, and wherein said locking mechanism comprises a flexible cable passing through said conduit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
94 words
A stand for locking and supporting small portable equipment requiring visual observation on a support surface, comprising: a swivel ball and socket joint for positioning said portable equipment relative said support face; means holding said portable equipment on said swivel joint; and an elongate flexible locking mechanism passing through said swivel joint and attached to said holding means at one end and said support surface at the other end, said portable equipment being securely mounted onto said holding means, and locking said holding means with said portable equipment mounted thereto to said support surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
94 words
A stand for locking and supporting small portable equipment requiring visual observation on a support surface, comprising: a swivel ball and socket joint for positioning said portable equipment relative said support face; means holding said portable equipment on said swivel joint; and an elongate flexible locking mechanism passing through said swivel joint and attached to said holding means at one end and said support surface at the other end, said portable equipment being securely mounted onto said holding means, and locking said holding means with said portable equipment mounted thereto to said support surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
151 words
A stand for locking small portable equipment requiring visual observation from plural viewing angles on a support surface, comprising: a ball and socket swivel joint having a pair of elements attached to swivel relative one another; means for supporting one element of said swivel joint on said support surface; means for supporting said small portable equipment on the other element of said swivel joint to permit said small portable equipment to swivel relative said support surface; said swivel joint and said means for supporting one element of said swivel joint including apertures, said apertures aligned to provide a conduit through said stand; and an elongate flexible member attached at one end to said means for supporting said small portable equipment, passing through said conduit provided by said aligned apertures, and attached at the other end to said support surface to prevent removal of said small portable equipment from said support surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
151 words
A stand for locking small portable equipment requiring visual observation from plural viewing angles on a support surface, comprising: a ball and socket swivel joint having a pair of elements attached to swivel relative one another; means for supporting one element of said swivel joint on said support surface; means for supporting said small portable equipment on the other element of said swivel joint to permit said small portable equipment to swivel relative said support surface; said swivel joint and said means for supporting one element of said swivel joint including apertures, said apertures aligned to provide a conduit through said stand; and an elongate flexible member attached at one end to said means for supporting said small portable equipment, passing through said conduit provided by said aligned apertures, and attached at the other end to said support surface to prevent removal of said small portable equipment from said support surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
60 words
A stand for locking and supporting small portable equipment requiring visual observation on a support surface comprising: a swivel ball and socket joint for positioning said portable equipment relative said support surface including apertures therethrough; and an elongage flexible locking member passing through said apertures, said elongate flexible member locking said small portable equipment onto said ball and swivel joint.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
60 words
A stand for locking and supporting small portable equipment requiring visual observation on a support surface comprising: a swivel ball and socket joint for positioning said portable equipment relative said support surface including apertures therethrough; and an elongage flexible locking member passing through said apertures, said elongate flexible member locking said small portable equipment onto said ball and swivel joint.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
148 words
A stand for locking small portable equipment on a support surface, comprising: a ball and socket swivel joint having a pair of elements attached to swivel relative one another; means for supporting one element of said swivel joint on said support surface; means for supporting said small portable equipment on the other element of said swivel joint to permit said small portable equipment to swivel relative said support surface; said swivel joint, said means for supporting one element of said swivel joint and said means for supporting said small portable equipment including apertures, said apertures aligned to provide a conduit through said stand; and an elongate, flexible member attached at one end to said small, portable equipment, passing through said conduit provided by said aligned apertures, and attached at the other end to said support surface to prevent removal of said small, portable equipment from said support surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
148 words
A stand for locking small portable equipment on a support surface, comprising: a ball and socket swivel joint having a pair of elements attached to swivel relative one another; means for supporting one element of said swivel joint on said support surface; means for supporting said small portable equipment on the other element of said swivel joint to permit said small portable equipment to swivel relative said support surface; said swivel joint, said means for supporting one element of said swivel joint and said means for supporting said small portable equipment including apertures, said apertures aligned to provide a conduit through said stand; and an elongate, flexible member attached at one end to said small, portable equipment, passing through said conduit provided by said aligned apertures, and attached at the other end to said support surface to prevent removal of said small, portable equipment from said support 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) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |