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US4090268A
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Foot support for sunbathers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-30
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Granted: 1978-05-23
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Expires: 1996-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A base member having an upper surface configuration and a pair of opposingly spaced, relatively small, vertical end abutments which, although very small and compact, cooperate to maintain the feet of a reclining sunbather in an upright position thereby ensuring proper orientation of the legs to obtain an even tan of the skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeanette A. Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C16/00; A47C16/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
A foot support for sunbathers comprising: a. an elongated base member having an upper contoured surface; b. a pair of spaced saddle portions formed in said upper surface adjacent each end thereof and extending transversely therethrough, each of said saddle portions including a curved surface so shaped as to form a series of connected parabolas being upturned along the longitudinal axis of said base member and downturned in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis; c. a pair of foot supporting abutments extending vertically upward from opposing ends of said base member immediately adjacent said saddle portions; d. each of said abutments including a cutout therein defined by a vertical wall and a horizontal ledge extending perpendicularly from the base of said vertical wall, said horizontal ledge being spaced above said upper surface of said saddle portion a distance such as to support said ankle bone when occupied and said vertical dimension of said abutment and said dimensions of said cutout being such that, when occupied, said foot supporting abutment engages the outer surface of the rear portion of the foot in an area at least partially surrounding the ankle bone; e. said foot supporting abutment being spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the combined width of the feet of a normally sized sunbather; f. whereby when positioned in said support, the feet are maintained in a position perpendicular to the ground and the legs are maintained in a position permitting even exposure to the sun.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
247 words
A foot support for sunbathers comprising: a. an elongated base member having an upper contoured surface; b. a pair of spaced saddle portions formed in said upper surface adjacent each end thereof and extending transversely therethrough, each of said saddle portions including a curved surface so shaped as to form a series of connected parabolas being upturned along the longitudinal axis of said base member and downturned in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis; c. a pair of foot supporting abutments extending vertically upward from opposing ends of said base member immediately adjacent said saddle portions; d. each of said abutments including a cutout therein defined by a vertical wall and a horizontal ledge extending perpendicularly from the base of said vertical wall, said horizontal ledge being spaced above said upper surface of said saddle portion a distance such as to support said ankle bone when occupied and said vertical dimension of said abutment and said dimensions of said cutout being such that, when occupied, said foot supporting abutment engages the outer surface of the rear portion of the foot in an area at least partially surrounding the ankle bone; e. said foot supporting abutment being spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the combined width of the feet of a normally sized sunbather; f. whereby when positioned in said support, the feet are maintained in a position perpendicular to the ground and the legs are maintained in a position permitting even exposure to the sun.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A foot support according to claim 1 further including means for attaching said support to a chaise lounge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A foot support according to claim 1 further including means for attaching said support to a water float apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A foot support according to claim 1 wherein said elongated base member is separated between said saddle portions, whereby said foot supporting member is divided into two separate, individually positionable, foot-supporting segments.
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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) | 1981-05-22 | 1981-11-21 | 1982-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-22 | 1985-11-21 | 1986-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-22 | 1989-11-21 | 1990-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |