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US4725463A
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Selectively foldable elongated member
Assignee: ULV Pty Ltd
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Filing: 1986-03-04
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Granted: 1988-02-16
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Expires: 2006-03-04
Abstract
Abstract An elongated handle which is foldable to form a package, said handle being formed from a strip divided longitudinally by a plurality of spaced longitudinally extending hinges enabling bending of the strip to provide said handle with a desired configuration, and a plurality of transversely extending hinges enabling folding of said strip to form said package.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin G. Baumber
- 👤 Donald E. Baumber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:21
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C3/00; E04C3/02; E04C3/28; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/13; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1352; Y10T428/139; Y10T428/1397; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/2419
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A selectively foldable member with longitudinal sides, said member comprising a strip divided longitudinally into at least two sides by at least one transversely spaced longitudinally extending hinge, said sides extending from said at least one hinge thereby adapting said sides to pivot relative to each other so as to provide said member with a desired predetermined transverse cross-section, each of said sides being divided transversely by at least one transverse hinge thereby adapting said sides to be folded about said transverse hinge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A selectively foldable member with longitudinal sides, said member comprising a strip divided longitudinally into at least two sides by at least one transversely spaced longitudinally extending hinge, said sides extending from said at least one hinge thereby adapting said sides to pivot relative to each other so as to provide said member with a desired predetermined transverse cross-section, each of said sides being divided transversely by at least one transverse hinge thereby adapting said sides to be folded about said transverse hinge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The foldable member of claim 1, wherein said strip has longitudinally extending edges and a margin portion extending along each of said edges, and wherein said margin portions are adapted to be secured together to retain said member in said predetermined transverse cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The foldable member of claim 2, wherein each said longitudinally extending hinge is defined by diverging surfaces extending longitudinally along said sides, said diverging surfaces being adapted to abut when the member is folded into said predetermined transverse cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The foldable member of claim 1, wherein said transverse hinges divide said sides into segments enabling said strip to be folded to form a package.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The foldable member of claim 1, wherein said strip is made from plastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The foldable member of claim 2, wherein said margin portions are provided with a plurality of means for securing said margin portions together by retaining said member in said predetermined transverse cross-section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The foldable member of claim 6, wherein said means for securing are barbs adapted to fit together in a locking fashion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The foldable member of claim 6, wherein said means for securing are a plurality of oppositely aligned recesses and projections adapted to fit firmly together in a locking fashion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The foldable member of claim 3, wherein each of said sides is provided with longitudinally extending ridges having a pair of inclined sides adjacent each said longitudinally extending hinge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The foldable member of claim 9, wherein adjacent inclned sides of said ridge are adapted to abut when said sides are pivoted about said longitudinally extending hinge to define said transverse cross-section and to provide rigidity to the resultant folded member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The foldable member of claim 9, wherein each of said sides is provided with transversely extending ridges having a pair of inclined sides adjacent each of said longitudinally spaced transverse hinges.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The foldable member of claim 11, wherein adjacent inclined sides of said ridges abut when said sides are folded about said transverse hinge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The foldable member of claim 1, wherein at least one of said sides is corrugated.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The foldable member of claim 1, wherein at least one of said sides is provided with diagonal reinforcement ribs.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
102 words
A selectively foldable member with longitudinal sides, said member comprising a strip divided longitudinally into at least two sides by at least one transversely spaced longitudinally extending hinge, said sides being provided with longitudinally extending ridges having a pair of inclined sides adjacent each said longitudinally extending hinge, said sides extending from said at least one hinge thereby adapting said sides to pivot relative to each other so as to provide said member with a desired predetermined cross-section, each of said sides being divided transversely by at least one transverse hinge thereby adapting said sides to be folded about said transverse hinge.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
102 words
A selectively foldable member with longitudinal sides, said member comprising a strip divided longitudinally into at least two sides by at least one transversely spaced longitudinally extending hinge, said sides being provided with longitudinally extending ridges having a pair of inclined sides adjacent each said longitudinally extending hinge, said sides extending from said at least one hinge thereby adapting said sides to pivot relative to each other so as to provide said member with a desired predetermined cross-section, each of said sides being divided transversely by at least one transverse hinge thereby adapting said sides to be folded about said transverse hinge.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
The foldable member of claim 15, wherein said strip has longitudinally extending edges and a margin portion extending along each of said edges, and wherein said margin portions are adapted to be secured together to retain said member in said predetermined transverse cross-section.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
39 words
The foldable member of claim 16, wherein each said longitudinally extending hinge is defined by diverging surfaces extending longitudinally along said sides, said diverging surfaces being adapted to abut when the member is folded into said predetermined transverse cross-section.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The foldable member of claim 15, wherein said transverse hinge divides said sides into segments enabling said strip to be folded to form a package.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
The foldable member of claim 16, wherein said margin portions are provided with a plurality of means for securing said margin portions together by retaining said member in said predetermined transverse cross-section.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The foldable member of claim 19, wherein said means for securing are barbs adapted to fit together in a locking fashion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
The foldable member of claim 19, wherein said means for securing are a plurality of oppositely aligned recesses and projections adapted to fit firmly together in a locking fashion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
41 words
The foldable member of claim 15, wherein adjacent inclined sides of said ridge are adapted to abut when said sides are pivoted about said longitudinally extending hinge to define said transverse cross-section and to provide rigidity to the resultant folded member.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
29 words
The foldable member of claim 15, wherein each of said sides is provided with transversely extending ridges having a pair of inclined sides adjacent said longitudinally spaced transverse hinge.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The foldable member of claim 23, wherein adjacent inclined sides of said ridges abut when said sides are folded about said transverse hinge.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
15 words
The foldable member of claim 15, wherein at least one of said sides is corrugated.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
19 words
The foldable member of claim 15, wherein at least one of said sides is provided with diagonal reinforcement ribs.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
14 words
The foldable member of claim 15, wherein said strip is made from plastic material.
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