US4325528A
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Bracket mounting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-13
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Granted: 1982-04-20
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Expires: 2000-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A wall bracket having mounting means integrally formed or fastened thereon in the form of an angle shaped extension with a pointed end for piercing into the surface of a sidewall so that by piercing the pointed end through the sidewall and pulling the bracket downwardly 90°, it is firmly mounted on the sidewall without the necessity of screws or other fastening means.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack T. Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:50
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A wall bracket of substantially right triangular shape comprising a horizontally extending base portion, a vertically extending portion of substantially smaller length and adapted to lean against a sidewall, and a brace portion forming the hypotenuse of the right triangular shape, and an extension which extends horizontally and vertically from the top of said vertically extending portion, said extension terminating in a point to enable penetrating a wall while said base portion is held vertically and thereafter pulling on the end of said base portion and rotating said bracket 90°.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A wall bracket of substantially right triangular shape comprising a horizontally extending base portion, a vertically extending portion of substantially smaller length and adapted to lean against a sidewall, and a brace portion forming the hypotenuse of the right triangular shape, and an extension which extends horizontally and vertically from the top of said vertically extending portion, said extension terminating in a point to enable penetrating a wall while said base portion is held vertically and thereafter pulling on the end of said base portion and rotating said bracket 90°.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A wall bracket as recited in claim 1 wherein said extension is a horizontally extending portion of the end of said brace portion of a length corresponding to the thickness of the wall on which said bracket is to be mounted, said horizontally extending portion terminating with a vertically extending portion having a pointed end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wall bracket as recited in claim 1 wherein said extension is of arcuate shape so that portion of said arcuate shape extends through the thickness of the wall on which said bracket is to be mounted and the pointed end will rest against the rear surface of the wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The bracket recited in claim 2 wherein said horizontally extending portion of said extension is integral with a shoulder portion of said brace portion, and wherein said base portion terminates with a hook shape end to support objects.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-04-19 | 1985-10-19 | 1986-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-19 | 1989-10-19 | 1990-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-19 | 1993-10-19 | 1994-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |