US4078756A
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Clamp-on all-purpose pole
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-09
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Granted: 1978-03-14
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Expires: 1996-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A telescopic pole having a clamp at its base end so that it may be attached to any supporting object and including a universal adjustable joint at the junction of the pole base and the clamp so that the pole may be inclined at any desired angle, and the upper end of the pole being fitted with a hollow plastic sphere perforated with a series of small diametrically arranged openings for various objects that may be inserted therethrough in order to be supported from the pole combination structure.
Inventors
- 👤 James M. Cross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:04
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/28; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/2078; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A clamp-on all-purpose combination structure comprising a telescopic pole having a plurality of intertelescoping sections, one endmost of said sections being adjustably secured to a universal joint mounted upon an end of a C-clamp adaptable for attachment to a supporting object, each opposite endmost section of said pole being affixed to one of a pair sphere means from which various various supported objects may be securably attached, said universal joint including a split socket means, a ball means mounted on said C-clamp, a take-up screw fitted with a wing nut fur being secured onto said ball means, said sphere means comprising a hollow plastic member having a plurality of diametrically arranged openings therethrough for receiving said various supported objects in the form of telescopic rods, and a hooked rod is disposed for mounting from said sphere means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A clamp-on all-purpose combination structure comprising a telescopic pole having a plurality of intertelescoping sections, one endmost of said sections being adjustably secured to a universal joint mounted upon an end of a C-clamp adaptable for attachment to a supporting object, each opposite endmost section of said pole being affixed to one of a pair sphere means from which various various supported objects may be securably attached, said universal joint including a split socket means, a ball means mounted on said C-clamp, a take-up screw fitted with a wing nut fur being secured onto said ball means, said sphere means comprising a hollow plastic member having a plurality of diametrically arranged openings therethrough for receiving said various supported objects in the form of telescopic rods, and a hooked rod is disposed for mounting from said sphere means.
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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) | 1981-03-13 | 1981-09-12 | 1982-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-13 | 1985-09-12 | 1986-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-13 | 1989-09-12 | 1990-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |