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Automatic color guard flagpole
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1977-01-31
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1997-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A flagpole assembly for automatically displaying and furling a flag. The assembly is formed of a first hollow vertical slotted pole mounted concentrically inside a second slotted hollow pole with both poles mounted to a base. A cable, mounted on pulleys extends inside the first pole with the flag fixed to the cable, and extending through the slot of the first pole, and when displayed, extending through the slot of the second pole. The second pole is rotatably mounted to the base. A motor unit serves to wind the cable pulleys and rotate the second pole for furling or unfurling the flag, with associated sensors and limit switches serving to furl the flag during periods of darkness and periods of rain.
Inventors
- 👤 James H. Barnes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:15
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A flagpole assembly fitted with motorized means for both raising and lowering of an attached flag and motorized means for furling the attached flag about the column to which the motorized means are fixed, comprising a first hollow column concentrically mounted inside a second hollow column with motorized cable means fitted inside the first column and motorized rotation means mounted to the second column, both said columns formed with slots substantially along their length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A flagpole assembly fitted with motorized means for both raising and lowering of an attached flag and motorized means for furling the attached flag about the column to which the motorized means are fixed, comprising a first hollow column concentrically mounted inside a second hollow column with motorized cable means fitted inside the first column and motorized rotation means mounted to the second column, both said columns formed with slots substantially along their length.
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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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |