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US4510872A
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Drafting equipment holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-15
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Granted: 1985-04-16
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Expires: 2002-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A holder for templates, triangles and the like that is slidably mounted on a drawing board eraser trough to permit its ready movement along the length of the drawing board. The holder includes several compartments with differing height dividers therebetween and further has a bottom slanted forwardly to permit layback of the templates or other equipment in a readily accessible position.
Inventors
- 👤 James L. Parry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:45
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M99/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A template holder for a plurality of templates for use in conjunction with a drafting table having a frontwardly oriented eraser trough, comprising; a holder container including a back wall, a floor inclined to horizontal and slated frontwardly to provide a lean-over of all the templates in a like inclining direction and a pair of side walls; a plurality of spaced dividers of increasing height front to back mounted intermediate said side walls substantially parallel to said back wall for providing separate open compartments for receiving and holding said inclined templates in place, each of said dividers having a liked shaped central cutout portion to facilitate the grasp of the articles carried therein; and a mounting means for slidably mounting said holder on the forward edge of said eraser trough, said mounting means comprising a pair of spaced s-shaped hooks each being open at both ends, the upper end of which overlaps said trough and the lower end of which extends through a mating slot formed in the rear wall of said holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A template holder for a plurality of templates for use in conjunction with a drafting table having a frontwardly oriented eraser trough, comprising; a holder container including a back wall, a floor inclined to horizontal and slated frontwardly to provide a lean-over of all the templates in a like inclining direction and a pair of side walls; a plurality of spaced dividers of increasing height front to back mounted intermediate said side walls substantially parallel to said back wall for providing separate open compartments for receiving and holding said inclined templates in place, each of said dividers having a liked shaped central cutout portion to facilitate the grasp of the articles carried therein; and a mounting means for slidably mounting said holder on the forward edge of said eraser trough, said mounting means comprising a pair of spaced s-shaped hooks each being open at both ends, the upper end of which overlaps said trough and the lower end of which extends through a mating slot formed in the rear wall of said holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a pair of tape roll holders are mounted at opposite sides of said holder.
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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) | 1988-04-15 | 1988-10-15 | 1989-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-15 | 1992-10-15 | 1993-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-15 | 1996-10-15 | 1997-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |