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US4154038A
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Pedestal head for floor-supporting post
Assignee: Bethlehem Steel Corp
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Filing: 1977-06-06
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1997-06-06
Abstract
Abstract Rectangular floor panels are supported at each corner by a pedestal head. The pedestal head is supported by a vertical post and is formed of a single piece of sheet metal. The head has four orthogonally disposed arms extending outwardly, and each arm is provided with depending surfaces that engage a face of the post.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. Kostecky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:07
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/024; E04F15/02447; E04F15/02452
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A pedestal head for a vertical post adapted to support floor panels, said pedestal head being formed of a single piece of sheet metal and comprising: (a) a central portion adapted to rest upon the top of said post, (b) a plurality of channel-shaped arms depending from said central portion, each of said arms adapted to engage a face of said post and comprising: (i) a horizontal top flange coplanar with said central portion, (ii) a web extending downwardly from each of said top flanges, and (iii) a bottom flange extending horizontally from each of said webs, and (c) a flat plate having a centrally disposed opening therein, the periphery of said opening engaging the periphery of said post, and having a plurality of upwardly extending tabs on said periphery of said opening, each of said tabs being folded over one of said bottom flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A pedestal head for a vertical post adapted to support floor panels, said pedestal head being formed of a single piece of sheet metal and comprising: (a) a central portion adapted to rest upon the top of said post, (b) a plurality of channel-shaped arms depending from said central portion, each of said arms adapted to engage a face of said post and comprising: (i) a horizontal top flange coplanar with said central portion, (ii) a web extending downwardly from each of said top flanges, and (iii) a bottom flange extending horizontally from each of said webs, and (c) a flat plate having a centrally disposed opening therein, the periphery of said opening engaging the periphery of said post, and having a plurality of upwardly extending tabs on said periphery of said opening, each of said tabs being folded over one of said bottom flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
135 words
A pedestal head for a vertical post adapted to support floor panels, said pedestal head being formed of a single piece of sheet metal and comprising: (a) a central portion adapted to rest upon the top of said post, (b) a plurality of channel-shaped arms depending from said central portion, each of said arms adapted to engage a face of said post and comprising: (i) a horizontal top flange coplanar with said central portion, (ii) a web extending downwardly from each of said top flanges, and (iii) a bottom flange extending horizontally from each of said webs, and (c) a flat plate secured to each said bottom flange extending horizontally from each of said webs, said plate being provided with an opening the periphery of which is adapted to engage the periphery of said post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
135 words
A pedestal head for a vertical post adapted to support floor panels, said pedestal head being formed of a single piece of sheet metal and comprising: (a) a central portion adapted to rest upon the top of said post, (b) a plurality of channel-shaped arms depending from said central portion, each of said arms adapted to engage a face of said post and comprising: (i) a horizontal top flange coplanar with said central portion, (ii) a web extending downwardly from each of said top flanges, and (iii) a bottom flange extending horizontally from each of said webs, and (c) a flat plate secured to each said bottom flange extending horizontally from each of said webs, said plate being provided with an opening the periphery of which is adapted to engage the periphery of said post.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-14 | 1982-11-13 | 1983-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-14 | 1986-11-13 | 1987-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-14 | 1990-11-13 | 1991-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |