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Horizontal posture maintenance structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-13
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Granted: 1978-06-06
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Expires: 1997-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A new and improved horizontal posture maintenance structure which permits being restored to the original horizontal condition in defiance of inclination at rolling, pitching or swing place and maintaining the original state thereof by righting moment in accordance with gravity of the structure comprising two pairs of similar figure elements which are pivotally fitted at the each end and are rotatably supported at the bottom and also are spread at right angles to each other. A small type of the horizontal posture maintenance structure of the present invention is hung on a wall or is put on a table, and a large type of the structure is removably installed on a floor board. Excellent effect for restoration and maintenance of horizontal posture and condition, such as on rolling, pitching or swing place, is obtained.
Inventors
- 👤 Shonosuke Iida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:55
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B29/00; B63B29/02; B63B29/04; B63B29/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
The horizontal posture maintenance structure comprising: an outer member consists of a slinger and a dangler which curve and are shaped of similar figure and long narrow strip pieces and are pivoted at both ends, and an inner member consists of a rotator and a rocker which curve and are shaped of similar figure long narrow strip pieces by same manner of the foregoing outer member and are pivoted at both ends, and the dangler and the rotator are rotatably engaged at the bottom with each other, and the rocker restores and keeps horizontal posture and condition against inclination when the both outer and inner member are spread to crossed condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
The horizontal posture maintenance structure comprising: an outer member consists of a slinger and a dangler which curve and are shaped of similar figure and long narrow strip pieces and are pivoted at both ends, and an inner member consists of a rotator and a rocker which curve and are shaped of similar figure long narrow strip pieces by same manner of the foregoing outer member and are pivoted at both ends, and the dangler and the rotator are rotatably engaged at the bottom with each other, and the rocker restores and keeps horizontal posture and condition against inclination when the both outer and inner member are spread to crossed condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said slinger, dangler, rotator and rocker are generally shaped of semicirculer similar figure and are formed smaller in this order.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said slinger, dangler, rotator and rocker are generally shaped of U shape similar figure and are formed smaller in this order.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein a pair of springy protections are engaged with the both ends of the rocker to spread transverse direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein one or plural supports are rotatably settled on the upper surface of the rocker.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein pedestal is provided at the rear surface of the bottom of the slinger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure of claim 6, wherein the pedestal consists of two upper and lower base plates which are rotatably pinned to spread crossedly, and the both ends of the lower base plate are folded up to form hook portions.
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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) | 1981-06-05 | 1981-12-05 | 1982-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-05 | 1985-12-05 | 1986-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-05 | 1989-12-05 | 1990-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |