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Hanging plant elevator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-22
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1998-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A device for adjustably supporting potted plants or similar articles from a room ceiling or beam in such manner that it may be conveniently lowered for watering or other attention and subsequently returned to display position. The device includes a housing element having a keyhole opening therein for engaging a concealed anchor, a loop supported by a cord on a spring roller, the roller having latching means for supporting the weight of the plant or other supported article. The latching means is released and re-engaged by horizontal movement of the supported article which moves the cord to other than vertical position.
Inventors
- 👤 Sol Ehrlich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/34; B65H75/38; B65H75/44; B65H75/4418; B65H75/4428; B65H75/4434; A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/12; A01G9/126; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/04; A47G7/047; B65H75/4457; B65H75/4471
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A hanging plant elevating device comprising: a housing element, a spring reel element rotatably mounted within said housing element, a cord carried by said reel element and projecting outwardly of said housing element, and engaging means on a free end of said cord; said reel element having at least one locking lug thereon, said housing element having lug engaging means thereon, which, in engaged condition, prevents rotation of said reel element in a direction in which said cord unwinds from said reel element; an elongated yoke element having a first end portion pivotally mounted within and with respect to said housing element, said reel element being rotatably mounted upon said yoke element at a point in spaced relation relative to said first end portion; said yoke element having a second end portion forming means slidably engaging a continuous segment of cord; whereby lateral movement imparted to said cord serves to pivot said yoke element relative to said housing element to selectively engage said lug engaging means with said locking lug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A hanging plant elevating device comprising: a housing element, a spring reel element rotatably mounted within said housing element, a cord carried by said reel element and projecting outwardly of said housing element, and engaging means on a free end of said cord; said reel element having at least one locking lug thereon, said housing element having lug engaging means thereon, which, in engaged condition, prevents rotation of said reel element in a direction in which said cord unwinds from said reel element; an elongated yoke element having a first end portion pivotally mounted within and with respect to said housing element, said reel element being rotatably mounted upon said yoke element at a point in spaced relation relative to said first end portion; said yoke element having a second end portion forming means slidably engaging a continuous segment of cord; whereby lateral movement imparted to said cord serves to pivot said yoke element relative to said housing element to selectively engage said lug engaging means with said locking lug.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-02-11 | 1983-08-13 | 1984-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-08-13 | 1988-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-11 | 1991-08-13 | 1992-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |