US4539927A
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Telescoping pole
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-04-15
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Granted: 1985-09-10
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Expires: 2003-04-15
Abstract
Abstract There is described an extendable telescoping pole which can be locked in an extended position. The pole includes a rope or line which can be manually adjusted to thereby continuously adjust the length of the pole. The line can be locked in position to assure that the pole remains at the appropriate extended length.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R. Foresman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/10; F16B7/14; B; B63; B63H; B63H9/00; B63H9/04; B63H9/08; B63H9/10; B63H9/1071
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
An extendable pole comprising, a first tube member (5), a second tube member (2) axially disposed within said first tube member, elongated drive means (1) conected to the opposite ends of said second tube member, and guide means for supporting said elongated drive means relative to said first and second tube members, said guide means includes first sheave means disposed adjacent one end of said first tube member, and second sheave means disposed within said second tube member adjacent the other end of said first tube member, said elongated drive means arranged to pass around both of said first and said second sheaves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
An extendable pole comprising, a first tube member (5), a second tube member (2) axially disposed within said first tube member, elongated drive means (1) conected to the opposite ends of said second tube member, and guide means for supporting said elongated drive means relative to said first and second tube members, said guide means includes first sheave means disposed adjacent one end of said first tube member, and second sheave means disposed within said second tube member adjacent the other end of said first tube member, said elongated drive means arranged to pass around both of said first and said second sheaves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pole recited in claim 1 wherein, said guide means includes central support means disposed within said second tube member to support said second sheave means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pole recited in claim 2 wherein, said central support means includes an elongated tubular member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The pole recited in claim 1 including, first latch means joined to one end of said first tube member, and second latch means joined to one end of said second tube member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pole recited in claim 1 including, cleat means attached to said first tube member and arranged to selectively engage said elongated drive means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The pole recited in claim 1 including, driver means mounted at one of said first and second tube members and adapted to engage said elongated drive means to selectively apply force thereto so as to move said drive means and one of said first and second tube members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pole recited in claim 2 including, flange means for positioning said central support means within said second tube member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pole recited in claim 4 wherein, said first and second latches are piston-type latches.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pole recited in claim 1 wherein, said elongated drive means comprises a rope.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pole recited in claim 1 wherein, said first and second tube members are fabricated of aluminum.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pole recited in claim 4 wherein, said latches are fabricated of a plastic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The pole recited in claim 1 wherein, said elongated drive means is connected to the exterior of one end of said second tube member and to the interior of the other end of said second tube member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pole recited in claim 1 including, spacers between said first and second tube members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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