US4570803A
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Portable balcony accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-06-05
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Granted: 1986-02-18
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Expires: 2005-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A balcony accessory is disclosed which is adapted to be suspended from a balcony rail or the like to provide comfortable support for a person observing the view from the balcony and also to provide storage for paraphernalia which the user may wish to have at hand. A generally horizontal elongated structure is cantileveredly supported from the balcony rail by a bracket assembly proximate each end. The bracket assemblies have downwardly opening channels adapted to engage the upper portion of balcony rail (or partial wall). An upright back edge, end walls and one edge of an elongated pad define a horizontal tray-like storage area having a horizontal bottom piece serving as the tray-like area floor. The elongated pad extends upwardly and is disposed with its outer edge generally aligned with the outer edge of the horizontal bottom piece. Optionally, a weatherproof cover, held in place by a series of mateable snaps or the like, may be employed to afford a degree of weather protection when the accessory is left in place on a balcony.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl H. Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B5/00; A47B5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
310 words
A balcony accessory adapted for suspension from a balcony rail or the like, said accessory comprising: A. an elongated, rectangular bottom piece having first and second opposed long edges, first and second opposed short edges, and upper and lower faces; B. a pair of suspension brackets, each of said brackets being affixed to said lower face of said bottom piece and being positioned near a short edge thereof, each of said brackets comprising: i. a downwardly opening U-channel for engaging a balcony rail, said U-channel including parallel first and second legs and a horizontal top connecting said legs; and ii. a supporting section extending beneath said bottom piece to horizontally support said bottom piece when said bracket is coupled to a balcony rail or the like over which said U-channel section has been emplaced; C. an elongated inner wall fixed to and extending perpendicularly, with respect to to said upper face of said bottom piece, from said first long edge of said bottom piece; D. an elongated rectangular resilient pad having first and second opposed long edges and first and second opposed short edges, said pad being fixed to and extending along said upper face of said bottom piece, said first long edge of said pad terminating proximate said second long edge of said bottom piece, said second long edge of said pad terminating intermediate the width of said bottom piece; and F. first and second end walls, each of said end walls respectively being fixed to and and extending perpendicularly, with respect to said upper face of said upper face of said bottom piece, from a short edge of said bottom piece and reaching to said inner wall; whereby said inner wall, said end walls, said second long edge of said pad, and a thus-bounded portion of said upper face of said bottom piece define a tray-like storage area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
310 words
A balcony accessory adapted for suspension from a balcony rail or the like, said accessory comprising: A. an elongated, rectangular bottom piece having first and second opposed long edges, first and second opposed short edges, and upper and lower faces; B. a pair of suspension brackets, each of said brackets being affixed to said lower face of said bottom piece and being positioned near a short edge thereof, each of said brackets comprising: i. a downwardly opening U-channel for engaging a balcony rail, said U-channel including parallel first and second legs and a horizontal top connecting said legs; and ii. a supporting section extending beneath said bottom piece to horizontally support said bottom piece when said bracket is coupled to a balcony rail or the like over which said U-channel section has been emplaced; C. an elongated inner wall fixed to and extending perpendicularly, with respect to to said upper face of said bottom piece, from said first long edge of said bottom piece; D. an elongated rectangular resilient pad having first and second opposed long edges and first and second opposed short edges, said pad being fixed to and extending along said upper face of said bottom piece, said first long edge of said pad terminating proximate said second long edge of said bottom piece, said second long edge of said pad terminating intermediate the width of said bottom piece; and F. first and second end walls, each of said end walls respectively being fixed to and and extending perpendicularly, with respect to said upper face of said upper face of said bottom piece, from a short edge of said bottom piece and reaching to said inner wall; whereby said inner wall, said end walls, said second long edge of said pad, and a thus-bounded portion of said upper face of said bottom piece define a tray-like storage area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The balcony accessory of claim 1 which further includes a removable cover and affixing means for detachably securing said cover to said inner wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The balcony accessory of claim 2 in which said affixing means comprises a first series of snap fastener halves distributed along an upper edge of said inner wall and a second series of snap fastener halves correspondingly distributed along an edge of said cover, said first and second series being adapted to detachably mate with one another to secure said cover to said inner wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The balcony accessory of claim 1 in which said bottom piece and said inner wall are fabricated of wood.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The balcony accessory of claim 2 in which said bottom piece and said inner wall are fabricated of wood.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The balcony accessory of claim 3 in which said bottom piece and said inner wall are fabricated of wood.
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) | 1989-02-17 | 1989-08-19 | 1990-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-17 | 1993-08-19 | 1994-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-17 | 1997-08-19 | 1998-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |