US4339045A
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Switch plate article holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-06-03
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Granted: 1982-07-13
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Expires: 2000-06-03
Abstract
Abstract An article holder for holding keys, glasses, and the like is adapted to be mounted on a wall switch adjacent the doorway of a room to receive and support articles such as keys, glasses, and the like in a convenient place. The holder includes a plate which is adapted to be mounted directly to the switch of a wall mounted switch either overlapping the switch plate or including a switch plate portion integral therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo Bodin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/08; A47G29/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
An article rack for mounting on a wall switch comprising: a mounting plate adapted to be detachably secured to a wall mounted electrical switch, an arm spaced outward from said mounting plate and extending horizontally, parallel to the plate for receiving and holding a key ring and the like, a first support block member supporting said arm on said mounting plate, a vertically open horizontally elongated slot extending across the face of said plate for receiving the side piece of a pair of glasses, a stop member extending upward from said upper surface at the outer end of said arm, a vertically oriented bore formed in said first block member for receiving and holding a pencil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
An article rack for mounting on a wall switch comprising: a mounting plate adapted to be detachably secured to a wall mounted electrical switch, an arm spaced outward from said mounting plate and extending horizontally, parallel to the plate for receiving and holding a key ring and the like, a first support block member supporting said arm on said mounting plate, a vertically open horizontally elongated slot extending across the face of said plate for receiving the side piece of a pair of glasses, a stop member extending upward from said upper surface at the outer end of said arm, a vertically oriented bore formed in said first block member for receiving and holding a pencil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The article rack of claim 1 wherein said mounting plate is adapted to fit over the lower portion of the face plate of a wall switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The article holder of claim 1 wherein said mounting plate defines a face plate for a wall switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The article holder of claim 1 wherein the axis of said bore extends at a slight outward angle to said mounting plate for spacing the upper end of a pencil that is supported therein away from the mounting plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The article holder of claim 4 including a second block member extending outward from the front of said mounting plate, said slot is defined by said arm extending between said block members, and a bore formed in one of said block members for receiving a pencil.
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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) | 1985-07-12 | 1986-01-11 | 1986-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-12 | 1990-01-11 | 1990-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-12 | 1994-01-11 | 1994-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |