US4557452A
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Space-saving hanging device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-08-12
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Granted: 1985-12-10
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Expires: 2003-08-12
Abstract
Abstract This hanging device consists of a mounting plate, a top member of hollow and circular shape, which is placed downwards against the mounting plate, when the device is not in use, and it encompasses a cup-like circular bottom member, which is pivoted upwards against the mounting plate, when the device is not in use, thus, enabling the device to be flat when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Nhon H. Khuong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:47
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; A47G23/0216; A47G23/0225; B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A foldable beverage holder device comprising a mounting plate element, a hollow ring top element pivotably secured to said mounting plate for retaining an article such as a cup of beverage or the like, a cup like bottom element pivotably secured to the bottom end of the mounting plate for supporting said article; said ring top element including two slots at one side disposed at a 90° angle relative to one another, one of said slots for engaging an upper lip located on the mounting plate when desired to secure the ring top element in a downward folded vertical position, and the other of said slots for engaging said upper lip when desired to secure the ring top element in a horizontal supporting position; said cup like bottom element including an extended arm which is inserted through an opening in the bottom end of the mounting plate, said extended arm comprising two pins extended outwardly from said extended arm at its end opposite from the cup like member to secure the cup like bottom member in a horizontal supporting position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A foldable beverage holder device comprising a mounting plate element, a hollow ring top element pivotably secured to said mounting plate for retaining an article such as a cup of beverage or the like, a cup like bottom element pivotably secured to the bottom end of the mounting plate for supporting said article; said ring top element including two slots at one side disposed at a 90° angle relative to one another, one of said slots for engaging an upper lip located on the mounting plate when desired to secure the ring top element in a downward folded vertical position, and the other of said slots for engaging said upper lip when desired to secure the ring top element in a horizontal supporting position; said cup like bottom element including an extended arm which is inserted through an opening in the bottom end of the mounting plate, said extended arm comprising two pins extended outwardly from said extended arm at its end opposite from the cup like member to secure the cup like bottom member in a horizontal supporting position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the upper ring element includes a spur to engage into a groove located beneath the mounting plate for locking the upper ring top element in a vertical position to the mounting plate, and a lip member for securing the cup like bottom member in a vertical position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the mounting plate includes a lip for engaging the upper edge of a door or the like.
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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) | 1988-12-09 | 1989-06-10 | 1989-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-09 | 1993-06-10 | 1993-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-09 | 1997-06-10 | 1997-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |