US4177911A
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Panel carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-31
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Granted: 1979-12-11
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Expires: 1998-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A carrier for use by one person to carry large flat panels and having a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart feet for supporting the bottom edge of one or more panels, a plurality of upwardly extending legs connected at their lower ends to the feet, and a generally horizontally and longitudinally extending handle connected to the tops of the legs.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward O. Griffin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G7/00; B65G7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
A device facilitating the carrying by one man of a large flat building panel comprising a metal frame, said frame having a pair of spaced apart vertical legs, a panel supporting foot at the bottom of each leg and extending toward the user when the device is in use, each foot having an upwardly extending lip at its end, an elongated longitudinally extending handle interconnecting the legs at their upper ends and extending longitudinally beyond such upper ends, said legs and feet being adapted to support the panel between them and the user of the device with a width of the panel tucked under one of the user's arms, said legs near their upper ends being bent outwardly away from the load to offset the handle from the panel and provide space for the user's hand, and said legs extending upwardly to locate said handle in the vicinity of the vertical location of the center of gravity of the panel and being spaced longitudinally apart to stabilize the same against tipping, the portions of said handle which extend beyond the tops of the legs providing a convenient means for grasping the device and pushing it into place from one lifted end of the panel and the length of the handle permitting the user to shift his hand longitudinally along the handle to align the hand with the center of gravity of the panel so that the panel will be stable when carried.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
242 words
A device facilitating the carrying by one man of a large flat building panel comprising a metal frame, said frame having a pair of spaced apart vertical legs, a panel supporting foot at the bottom of each leg and extending toward the user when the device is in use, each foot having an upwardly extending lip at its end, an elongated longitudinally extending handle interconnecting the legs at their upper ends and extending longitudinally beyond such upper ends, said legs and feet being adapted to support the panel between them and the user of the device with a width of the panel tucked under one of the user's arms, said legs near their upper ends being bent outwardly away from the load to offset the handle from the panel and provide space for the user's hand, and said legs extending upwardly to locate said handle in the vicinity of the vertical location of the center of gravity of the panel and being spaced longitudinally apart to stabilize the same against tipping, the portions of said handle which extend beyond the tops of the legs providing a convenient means for grasping the device and pushing it into place from one lifted end of the panel and the length of the handle permitting the user to shift his hand longitudinally along the handle to align the hand with the center of gravity of the panel so that the panel will be stable when carried.
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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) | 1982-12-10 | 1983-06-11 | 1983-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-10 | 1987-06-11 | 1987-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-10 | 1991-06-11 | 1991-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |