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Wood carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-30
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Granted: 1980-09-23
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Expires: 1999-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A wood carrier in two separable parts, the parts being shaped in complementary angular form to carry wood, store it, and having means to selectively separate the parts to dump the wood.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl O. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:44
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24B; F24B15/00; F24B1/00; F24B1/18; F24B1/191; F24B1/199
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A wood carrier comprising two like parts, each part formed of elongated material in the form of a U, the open ends of the two Us being adapted to be separably connected, a removable pin connecting the parts at their open ends, each part being bent to provide curved portions facing each other, handles projecting exteriorly of the parts intermediate the ends thereof, said handles together supporting the carrier on floor or ground with the parts in generally spaced relation providing storage for the wood, and means at the open ends of the parts engaging the ground in coplanar relation with the handles, or being selectively raised, spreading the parts, and enlarging the capacity of the carrier as it rests only on the handles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A wood carrier comprising two like parts, each part formed of elongated material in the form of a U, the open ends of the two Us being adapted to be separably connected, a removable pin connecting the parts at their open ends, each part being bent to provide curved portions facing each other, handles projecting exteriorly of the parts intermediate the ends thereof, said handles together supporting the carrier on floor or ground with the parts in generally spaced relation providing storage for the wood, and means at the open ends of the parts engaging the ground in coplanar relation with the handles, or being selectively raised, spreading the parts, and enlarging the capacity of the carrier as it rests only on the handles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The wood carrier of claim 1 wherein the closed ends of the Us provide carrying handles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The wood carrier of claim 1 including means to grasp and pull the pin to dump a load of wood as the parts separate under the weight of the wood in the carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The wood carrier of claim 1 including a second pair of handles on the parts intermediate the closed ends of the Us and the first-named handles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The wood carrier of claim 1 wherein the handles form the closed ends of U-shaped brackets attached at their open ends to the respective parts.
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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) | 1983-09-23 | 1984-03-24 | 1984-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-23 | 1988-03-24 | 1988-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-23 | 1992-03-24 | 1992-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |