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US4188006A
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Steadying rest to aid in steadying an artist's hand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-06
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1998-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A steadying rest to aid in the steadying of an artist's hand above a two-dimensional work surface, such as a canvas, is comprised of offset members which are temporarily fixed to the work surface, typically along the edges. A first rest member is adjustably coupled to two of the offset members. A second rest member may be adjustably coupled to the third offset member and to the first rest member. By arbitrary placement of the offset members with respect to the work surface and appropriate coupling of the rest members with respect to each other, a two-dimensional steadying rest can be arbitrarily placed adjacent to the work surface to provide a means to steady the artist's hand while painting or drawing fine details on the work surface adjacent thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Karlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:07
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43L; B43L15/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7147; Y10T403/7194
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
An apparatus for providing a steadying rest adjacent a work surface having at least two dimensions comprising: at least one offset member; attaching means for temporarily coupling said offset member to a selected position adjacent said work surface; a first rest member; adjustable coupling means for coupling said first rest member to said offset member and providing said steadying rest; said coupling means frictionally engaging said offset member whereby said first rest member can be adjustably positioned by movement of said coupling means in the proximity of substantially any point of said work surface without the necessity of continued manual assistance; said coupling means being adjustably positioned by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance between said coupling means on said offset member; said adjustable coupling means also frictionally engaging said first rest member permitting relative rotation and translation of said first member relative to said coupling means by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance with said coupling means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
An apparatus for providing a steadying rest adjacent a work surface having at least two dimensions comprising: at least one offset member; attaching means for temporarily coupling said offset member to a selected position adjacent said work surface; a first rest member; adjustable coupling means for coupling said first rest member to said offset member and providing said steadying rest; said coupling means frictionally engaging said offset member whereby said first rest member can be adjustably positioned by movement of said coupling means in the proximity of substantially any point of said work surface without the necessity of continued manual assistance; said coupling means being adjustably positioned by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance between said coupling means on said offset member; said adjustable coupling means also frictionally engaging said first rest member permitting relative rotation and translation of said first member relative to said coupling means by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance with said coupling means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: an additional offset member; and a second rest member adjustably coupled to said first rest member and to said additional offset member by coupling means identical to said first coupling means to provide the sole support of said second rest member; wherein second attaching means also temporarily couples said additional offset member to a selected position adjacent said work surface; and whereby an apparatus is configured to provide at least a two-dimensionally extending steadying rest in the proximity of substantially any point of said work surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein two offset members are each coupled to said first rest member by two of said coupling means, two of said attaching means coupling each said offset member to a corresponding position adjacent said work surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said coupling means is a resilient endless loop encircling said offset and rest members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said second rest member is adjustably coupled to said first rest member by adjustable coupling means frictionally engaging both said first and second rest members while permitting relative rotation and translation of said rest members by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
302 words
An apparatus for providing a steadying rest adjacent a work surface having at least two dimensions comprising: at least one offset member; attaching means for temporarily coupling said offset member to a selected position adjacent said work surface; a first rest member; adjustable coupling means for coupling said first rest member to said offset member and providing said steadying rest; said coupling means frictionally engaging said offset member whereby said first rest member can be adjustably positioned by movement of said coupling means in the proximity of substantially any point of said work surface without the necessity of continued manual assistance; said coupling means being adjustably positioned by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance between said coupling means and said offset member; said adjustable coupling means also frictionally engaging said first rest member permitting relative rotation and translation of said first member relative to said coupling means by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance with said coupling means; an additional offset member; a second rest member adjustably coupled to said first rest member and to said additional offset member by coupling means identical to said first coupling means to provide the sole support of said second rest member; wherein said attaching means also temporarily couples said additional offset member to a selected position adjacent said work surface; whereby an apparatus is configured to provide at least a two-dimensionally extending steadying rest in the proximity of substantially any point of said work surface; said second rest member being adjustably coupled to said first rest member by adjustable coupling means frictionally engaging both said first and second rest members while permitting relative rotation and translation of said rest members by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance; and said coupling means being a resilient endless loop encircling said offset and rest members.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
302 words
An apparatus for providing a steadying rest adjacent a work surface having at least two dimensions comprising: at least one offset member; attaching means for temporarily coupling said offset member to a selected position adjacent said work surface; a first rest member; adjustable coupling means for coupling said first rest member to said offset member and providing said steadying rest; said coupling means frictionally engaging said offset member whereby said first rest member can be adjustably positioned by movement of said coupling means in the proximity of substantially any point of said work surface without the necessity of continued manual assistance; said coupling means being adjustably positioned by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance between said coupling means and said offset member; said adjustable coupling means also frictionally engaging said first rest member permitting relative rotation and translation of said first member relative to said coupling means by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance with said coupling means; an additional offset member; a second rest member adjustably coupled to said first rest member and to said additional offset member by coupling means identical to said first coupling means to provide the sole support of said second rest member; wherein said attaching means also temporarily couples said additional offset member to a selected position adjacent said work surface; whereby an apparatus is configured to provide at least a two-dimensionally extending steadying rest in the proximity of substantially any point of said work surface; said second rest member being adjustably coupled to said first rest member by adjustable coupling means frictionally engaging both said first and second rest members while permitting relative rotation and translation of said rest members by a force overcoming the starting frictional resistance; and said coupling means being a resilient endless loop encircling said offset and rest members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
118 words
A steadying rest to aid in steadying an artist's hand over a two-dimensional work surface comprising: at least three offset members; attaching means for temporarily fixing each of said offset members with respect to said work surface; at least two rest members adjustably coupled to said offset members; one of said rest members being adjustably coupled to two of said offset members, and the other rest member being adjustably coupled solely to a third one of said offset members and to said one rest member; all of said adjustable couplings comprising means frictionally engaging each of the two coupled members to permit movement of each coupled member relative to the other by a force overcoming the frictional engagement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
118 words
A steadying rest to aid in steadying an artist's hand over a two-dimensional work surface comprising: at least three offset members; attaching means for temporarily fixing each of said offset members with respect to said work surface; at least two rest members adjustably coupled to said offset members; one of said rest members being adjustably coupled to two of said offset members, and the other rest member being adjustably coupled solely to a third one of said offset members and to said one rest member; all of said adjustable couplings comprising means frictionally engaging each of the two coupled members to permit movement of each coupled member relative to the other by a force overcoming the frictional engagement.
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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) | 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 |