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Collapsible/knockdown sawbuck
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-08-23
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Granted: 1984-07-03
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Expires: 2002-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A sawbuck which is collapsible/knockdown to form a unified flattened bundle for easy storage or transport in which part of the sawbuck collapses to form a storage pocket for receiving the remaining part of the sawbuck.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert E. Mottla
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:12
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23D; B23D57/00; B23D57/0092; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/02; B25H1/04; B25H1/06; B27; B27B; B27B17/00; B27B17/0041; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A collapsible/knockdown sawbuck for positioning and sawing wood comprising in combination: (a) a base; (b) a first work support having an L-shape; (c) pivot means for permanently connecting said first work support to said base whereby said base and said first work support are collapsible from an operative position, with said first work support extending upwardly, perpendicular to said base, to a storage position, with said base in spaced parallelism with said first work support to define a storage space therebetween; (d) a second work support having an L-shape; (e) anchor means for detachably connecting said second work support in operative position to said base with the second work support spaced from and parallel to said first work support, and said second work support being received in said storage space when said base and first work support are collapsed to said storage position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A collapsible/knockdown sawbuck for positioning and sawing wood comprising in combination: (a) a base; (b) a first work support having an L-shape; (c) pivot means for permanently connecting said first work support to said base whereby said base and said first work support are collapsible from an operative position, with said first work support extending upwardly, perpendicular to said base, to a storage position, with said base in spaced parallelism with said first work support to define a storage space therebetween; (d) a second work support having an L-shape; (e) anchor means for detachably connecting said second work support in operative position to said base with the second work support spaced from and parallel to said first work support, and said second work support being received in said storage space when said base and first work support are collapsed to said storage position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A sawbuck as claimed in claim 1 wherein said base has a surface upwardly facing when said base is in operative position and said anchor means comprises pegs integral with and projecting downwardly from said second work support and sockets disposed in the upper surface of said base to slidingly accept said pegs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A sawbuck as claimed in claim 2 wherein said upper surface of said base has further sockets to detachably connect said second work support to said base in an alternate operative position whereby said second work support is spaced from and parallel to said first work support at a closer spacing than in said operative position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A sawbuck as claimed in any one of claims 1, 2 or 3 including: (a) a tie rail; and (b) further anchor means for detachably connecting said tie rail in operative position to said first and second work supports with said tie rail spaced from and parallel to said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A sawbuck as claimed in claim 4 wherein said first and second work supports each have a surface upwardly facing when in operative position and said further anchor means comprises pegs integral with and projecting downwardly from said tie rail and a socket disposed in each upper surface of the respective said first and second work support to slidingly accept one of said pegs.
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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) | 1987-07-03 | 1988-01-02 | 1988-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-03 | 1992-01-02 | 1992-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-01-02 | 1996-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |