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Sheet sling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-13
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Granted: 1978-09-12
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Expires: 1997-01-13
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable hand held carrier for large sheets of board such as plywood, plasterboard, paneling, fiberboard and the like comprising two pieces of substantially the same dimensions being adjustably joined together by fastening means extending through longitudinal slots in overlapping ends of said carrier, said pieces extending oppositely from each other and being backwardly facing, the outer end of each piece terminating in a tray shaped configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis D. Spiers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G7/00; B65G7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
An adjustable hand held carrier for transporting sheets of material comprising two adjustable pieces having substantially the same dimensions being adjustably secured together in backwardly facing and extending positions thereby having similar adjoining ends and similar opposing ends, said adjoining ends containing longitudinal slots therein and being overlapped in such a manner that the longitudinal slots are in adjustable alignment and secured together in a fixed relationship by fastening means extending through the slots, said opposing ends terminating in a tray configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
An adjustable hand held carrier for transporting sheets of material comprising two adjustable pieces having substantially the same dimensions being adjustably secured together in backwardly facing and extending positions thereby having similar adjoining ends and similar opposing ends, said adjoining ends containing longitudinal slots therein and being overlapped in such a manner that the longitudinal slots are in adjustable alignment and secured together in a fixed relationship by fastening means extending through the slots, said opposing ends terminating in a tray configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An adjustable carrier according to claim 1 wherein the opposing ends are wider than the adjoining ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An adjustable carrier according to claim 2 wherein the width of the tray is at least as wide as the width of the material being carried.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An adjustable carrier according to claim 1 wherein the fastening meeans consists of at least two nuts and bolts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
An adjustable carrier according to claim 4 wherein the adjustable pieces are interchangeable.
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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) | 1981-09-11 | 1982-03-13 | 1982-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-11 | 1986-03-13 | 1986-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-11 | 1990-03-13 | 1990-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |