US4318567A
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Observation device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-10
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Granted: 1982-03-09
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Expires: 2000-03-10
Abstract
Abstract An observation device that includes a ground post, a seat at an upper end of the ground post and a support at a lower end of the ground post. Cantilever frames are mounted on the ground post and support a main post. A binocular support is mounted on the main post for supporting binoculars in position for use by an observer on the seat. The main post, the seat and the binoculars swing with the observer. An umbrella can be pivotally mounted on the main post.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph E. Guthier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C15/00; A47C15/004; A47C9/00; A47C9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A portable observation device which comprises an upright ground post, seat means at an upper end of the ground post, support means at a lower end of the ground post for resting on the ground, cantilever frame means mounted on the ground post, an upright main post supported by the cantilever frame means and means mounted on the main post for supporting binoculars in position for use by an observer on the seat means, the main post, the seat means and the binoculars swinging with the observer and the ground post as the observer swings the seat means and the ground post about the support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A portable observation device which comprises an upright ground post, seat means at an upper end of the ground post, support means at a lower end of the ground post for resting on the ground, cantilever frame means mounted on the ground post, an upright main post supported by the cantilever frame means and means mounted on the main post for supporting binoculars in position for use by an observer on the seat means, the main post, the seat means and the binoculars swinging with the observer and the ground post as the observer swings the seat means and the ground post about the support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An observation device as in claim 1 which includes an umbrella having a handle, means pivotally mounting the handle on the main post, and means for holding the umbrella in a raised position overlying the observer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
An observation device as in claim 2 in which the means for holding the umbrella in raised position includes cord means mounted on the main post and engageable with the handle spaced from the pivot mounting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
An observation device as in claim 1 in which the means for supporting binoculars includes a base portion and flange members extending upwardly from the base portion, the flange members defining a first slot extending radially of the main post for receiving a pivot pin portion of the binoculars and transverse slot means receiving pivot arms of the binoculars.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
111 words
A portable observation device which comprises an upright ground post, seat means at an upper end of the ground post, support means at a lower end of the ground post for resting on the ground, cantilever frame means mounted on the ground post, an upright main post supported by the cantilever frame means, and means mounted on the main post for supporting an optica viewing device in position for use by an observer on the seat means, the main post, the seat means and the optical viewing device swinging with the observer and the ground post as the observer swings the seat means and the ground post about the support means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 words
A portable observation device which comprises an upright ground post, seat means at an upper end of the ground post, support means at a lower end of the ground post for resting on the ground, cantilever frame means mounted on the ground post, an upright main post supported by the cantilever frame means, and means mounted on the main post for supporting an optica viewing device in position for use by an observer on the seat means, the main post, the seat means and the optical viewing device swinging with the observer and the ground post as the observer swings the seat means and the ground post about the support means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
An observation device as in claim 5 which includes an umbrella having a handle, means pivotally mounting the handle on the main post, the umbrella being storable in lowered and folded condition adjacent the main post and raised in use condition extending upward along the main post from said means pivotally mounting it, and means for holding the umbrella in a selected position along the main post.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
An observation device as in claim 6 in which the means for holding the umbrella in raised position includes cord means mounted on the main post and engageable with the handle spaced from the pivot mounting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
An observation device as in claim 6 in which the means for holding the umbrella in stored position includes cord means mounted on the main post and engageble with the folded umbrella at a location spaced from the pivot mounting means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
An observation device as in claim 5 in which the means for supporting the optical viewing device includes a base portion and members extending from the base portion, the members securely supporting the optical viewing device extending parallel to a diameter of and adjacent the main post.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
An observation device as in claim 2 which includes means for holding the umbrella in a lowered position substantially parallel to the main post with a top portion of the umbrella extending beyond a lower end of the main post in position for engaging the ground to steady the device.
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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) | 1985-03-08 | 1985-09-07 | 1986-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-08 | 1989-09-07 | 1990-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-08 | 1993-09-07 | 1994-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |