US4363460A
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Television stand
Assignee: Kim Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1980-01-02
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Granted: 1982-12-14
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Expires: 2000-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A stand for television sets comprising a pair of inverted T-shaped leg sections each comprising a pair of leg members of L-shaped configuration which interengage and nest to form a four-legged base. An elongated bolt member is fixed at the head end to one of the leg sections and has a threaded end projecting beyond the top end of the base. When the leg sections are nested, the bolt is disposed in a concealed elongated cavity defined by the leg sections. A closure cap assembly is mounted at the upper terminal end of one of the vertical portions of one of the leg sections and in the illustrated embodiment forms an integral subassembly therewith. The overcap assembly has a configuration and arrangement to vertically align the leg members relative to one another and provide a certain parallelism of the parts so that all the bearing surfaces are parallel to one another and to the support surface such as a floor. A tray to which the television set is locked by conventional security fasteners is supported on the closure cap and is adapted for limited rotational movement relative thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph W. Carroll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B13/00; A47B13/02; A47B3/00; A47B3/06; A47B2013/028; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A stand assembly comprising a pair of inverted generally T-shaped first and second leg sections, each leg section comprising a pair of hollow members of generally L-shaped configuration consisting of a vertical portion and a horizontal portion defining a pedestal member and a connecting member securing the vertical portions in spaced generally coplanar parallel relation to form a T-shaped leg section, a cap assembly secured to the upper ends of the vertical portion of said first leg section and having means engaging in the open terminal ends said second leg section thereby to align the vertical portions of the leg sections and position the horizontal portion in generally the same plane when the leg sections are interengaged and nested to form a four-legged assembly, a bolt member cooperating with said connecting members and engaging through said closure cap assembly and locking means engageable with the bolt member to secure the leg sections together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A stand assembly comprising a pair of inverted generally T-shaped first and second leg sections, each leg section comprising a pair of hollow members of generally L-shaped configuration consisting of a vertical portion and a horizontal portion defining a pedestal member and a connecting member securing the vertical portions in spaced generally coplanar parallel relation to form a T-shaped leg section, a cap assembly secured to the upper ends of the vertical portion of said first leg section and having means engaging in the open terminal ends said second leg section thereby to align the vertical portions of the leg sections and position the horizontal portion in generally the same plane when the leg sections are interengaged and nested to form a four-legged assembly, a bolt member cooperating with said connecting members and engaging through said closure cap assembly and locking means engageable with the bolt member to secure the leg sections together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
A stand assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the closure cap assembly includes a top cap with a central opening therein secured to the inner confronting faces of the vertical legs of said second leg section, a strap of inverted U-shaped cross section secured to and straddling the top cap with a pair of depending tabs which are spaced from the exposed side walls of said top cap to define slots of a width slightly greater than the thickness of the tubular members and an overcap having depending side walls with a pair of spaced slots in each side wall which engage over the end walls of each of the vertical leg members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A stand assembly as claimed in claim 2 wherein the overcap has an enlarged central opening to permit assembly of a lock nut to engage a threaded end of the bolt projecting through the top cap and strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A stand assembly as claimed in claim 3 including a second lock nut supporting a tray for pivotal movement on the overcap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A stand assembly as claimed in claim 4 including a washer between said tray and overcap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A stand assembly as claimed in claim 4 wherein said overcap includes a projection which cooperates a depending detent on the tray so that rotation of the tray relative to the base is limited to 360°.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A stand assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bolt member is secured to said second leg section at the end thereof remote from said closure cap assembly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
A stand assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said closure cap assembly includes means defining slotted openings within which the inner terminal ends of said second leg section engage, thereby aligning the vertical portions of said leg sections in confronting parallel relation and fixing the vertical portions of said second leg section against lateral movement and longitudinal movement in one direction relative to the vertical portions of said first leg section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A stand assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said connecting members comprise brackets connected to the vertical portions of the first and second leg sections adjacent to the juncture of the vertical and horizontal portions of the leg sections.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
210 words
A television stand assembly comprising a pair of inverted T-shaped first and second leg sections, each leg section comprising members of L-shaped configuration, consisting of an elongated vertical portion and a horizontal portion defining a pedestal member, an elongated bolt member mounted between the vertical portions of said first leg section, and a closure cap assembly secured at the upper terminal ends of the vertical portion of said second leg section, said closure cap assembly including a top cap with a central opening therein secured to the inner confronting faces of the vertical portion of said second leg section, a strap of inverted U-shaped cross section secured to and straddling the top cap with a pair of depending tabs which are spaced from the exposed side walls of said top cap to define slots of a width slightly greater than the thickness of the channel members and an overcap having depending side walls with a pair of spaced slots in each side wall which engage over the end walls of each of the vertical portions, said leg section interengaging and nesting to form a four-legged assembly wherein the bolt member engages through said closure cap assembly and locking means engageable with the bolt member to secure the leg sections together.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
210 words
A television stand assembly comprising a pair of inverted T-shaped first and second leg sections, each leg section comprising members of L-shaped configuration, consisting of an elongated vertical portion and a horizontal portion defining a pedestal member, an elongated bolt member mounted between the vertical portions of said first leg section, and a closure cap assembly secured at the upper terminal ends of the vertical portion of said second leg section, said closure cap assembly including a top cap with a central opening therein secured to the inner confronting faces of the vertical portion of said second leg section, a strap of inverted U-shaped cross section secured to and straddling the top cap with a pair of depending tabs which are spaced from the exposed side walls of said top cap to define slots of a width slightly greater than the thickness of the channel members and an overcap having depending side walls with a pair of spaced slots in each side wall which engage over the end walls of each of the vertical portions, said leg section interengaging and nesting to form a four-legged assembly wherein the bolt member engages through said closure cap assembly and locking means engageable with the bolt member to secure the leg sections together.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-12-13 | 1986-06-14 | 1986-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-13 | 1990-06-14 | 1990-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-13 | 1994-06-14 | 1994-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |