US4081198A
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Tray for tubular armchair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-04
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1997-02-04
Abstract
Abstract Tray for wheel chairs or the like is supported by cantilever suspension, on knobs of which those on one side are movable by one-handed manipulation in a direction away from the attached ends of said knobs, to permit easy installation on, and removal from, said chair.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C. Penney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B5/00; A47B5/02; A61; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/1094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A tray assembly adapted for removable attachment to a wheel chair, comprising a flat base, two supporting wings one at each side of and perpendicular to said base, and knobs extending laterally from each of said supporting wings in position to provide cantilever support from the arms of said chair to said tray by bearing against opposite sides of said arms, at least the knobs of at least one of said wings being movable toward and away from the other of said wings so as to permit said removable attachment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A tray assembly adapted for removable attachment to a wheel chair, comprising a flat base, two supporting wings one at each side of and perpendicular to said base, and knobs extending laterally from each of said supporting wings in position to provide cantilever support from the arms of said chair to said tray by bearing against opposite sides of said arms, at least the knobs of at least one of said wings being movable toward and away from the other of said wings so as to permit said removable attachment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
Tray assembly of claim 1 wherein said knobs are adjustably carried by said wings for changing the position of said tray relative to an occupant of said chair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Tray assembly of claim 1 wherein the motion of said movable knobs is permitted by hinge attachment to said base of the wing supporting said knobs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Tray assembly of claim 1 wherein said wings are supported on telescoping structure for maintaining said wings in parallel planes at variable distances apart and said base is slidably supported on said structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
Tray assembly of claim 3 wherein each of said wings includes hinge components and said base includes two sets of hinge components for cooperative association with said wing hinge components in adjusting the distance between said wings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
Tray assembly of claim 5 wherein said base includes a pair of reinforcing ridges extending between the side edges of said base, and brace blocks fitting between said ridges and against said wings for positioning said wings perpendicular to said base, one of said blocks permitting folding of the corresponding wing about its said hinge components in a direction away from the other of said wings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
Tray assembly of claim 1 wherein is included a leaf member hingedly supported on said base, and means for supporting said leaf member at any desired angle with said base.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |