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US4245807A
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Bucket bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-09
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A bucket bracket which is easily secured to a wall or other vertical support is disclosed. The bucket bracket is capable of ease in engagement and disengagement of a bucket for the user merely slips the bucket rim between the vertical mounting support and a curved bracket, whereupon the user lowers the bucket until it rests on the ledge of the bucket bracket with the projecting rim of the bucket secured between the mounting support and the lower curved flange.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel York
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:55
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K7/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A bucket bracket comprising: a mounting support; a curved bracket; a means of securing the curved bracket to the mounting support wherein a open channel is formed between the curved bracket and the mounting support; a curved flange; a means of securing the curved flange to the mounting support at a position on the mounting support opposite the means of securing the curved bracket wherein an open channel is formed between the curved flange and the mounting support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A bucket bracket comprising: a mounting support; a curved bracket; a means of securing the curved bracket to the mounting support wherein a open channel is formed between the curved bracket and the mounting support; a curved flange; a means of securing the curved flange to the mounting support at a position on the mounting support opposite the means of securing the curved bracket wherein an open channel is formed between the curved flange and the mounting support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bucket bracket of claim 1 wherein the means of securing the curved bracket to the mounting support comprises a U-shaped extension.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bucket bracket of claim 2 wherein the means of securing the curved flange to the mounting support comprises a ledge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
135 words
A bucket and bucket bracket comprising: a cylindrical bucket; a mounting support; a curved bracket; a means of securing the curved bracket to the mounting support wherein an open channel is formed between the curved bracket and the mounting support; a curved flange; a means of securing the curved flange to the mounting support at a position on the mounting support opposite the means of securing the curved bracket wherein an open channel is formed between the curved bracket and the mounting support; and a stop affixed to the inner wall of the bucket wherein the stop is at a heighth within the inner cylindrical bucket wall such that when the bucket is rotated to a position where the stop is below the curved bracket, the stop abutts the lower edge of the curved bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
135 words
A bucket and bucket bracket comprising: a cylindrical bucket; a mounting support; a curved bracket; a means of securing the curved bracket to the mounting support wherein an open channel is formed between the curved bracket and the mounting support; a curved flange; a means of securing the curved flange to the mounting support at a position on the mounting support opposite the means of securing the curved bracket wherein an open channel is formed between the curved bracket and the mounting support; and a stop affixed to the inner wall of the bucket wherein the stop is at a heighth within the inner cylindrical bucket wall such that when the bucket is rotated to a position where the stop is below the curved bracket, the stop abutts the lower edge of the curved bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The bucket and bucket bracket of claim 4 wherein the stop comprises: a bolt with a large diameter head; a cylindrical spacer surrounding the bolt; a bucket with a hole for the reception of the bolt; and a nut to secure the bolt to the cylindrical bucket wall.
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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) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |