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Device for releasably holding relatively slim articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-08
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Granted: 1981-05-05
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Expires: 1999-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A device for releasably holding relatively slim articles including a multiplicity of segments banded together in a cluster, each segment including a twisted wire core engaging between the twists thereof a multiplicity of bristles extending radially from the core. The bristles of one segment engage within the bristles of another segment for frictional engagement with an article inserted between the bristles.
Inventors
- 👤 Elaine Suonvieri
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:16
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B3/00; A46B3/18; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/08; B; B25; B25B; B25B11/00; B25H; B25H3/00; B43; B43K; B43K23/00; B43K23/001; B43K23/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A device for releasably holding relatively slim articles comprising in combination: (a) at least three elongated segments any two of which forms a base, each segment including a multiplicity of bristles extending radially, from (b) an elongated axial core with the bristles of each segment in overlapping interengagement with the bristles of each of the other segments in triangular formations and (c) means holding said segments together including at least one band secured about the cores of the segments normal to the longitudinal axis of the cores.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
A device for releasably holding relatively slim articles comprising in combination: (a) at least three elongated segments any two of which forms a base, each segment including a multiplicity of bristles extending radially, from (b) an elongated axial core with the bristles of each segment in overlapping interengagement with the bristles of each of the other segments in triangular formations and (c) means holding said segments together including at least one band secured about the cores of the segments normal to the longitudinal axis of the cores.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-05-04 | 1984-11-03 | 1985-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-04 | 1988-11-03 | 1989-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-04 | 1992-11-03 | 1993-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |