US4836403A
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Multi-use tray with accessories
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-12-03
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Granted: 1989-06-06
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Expires: 2007-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A tray is described having provisions which permit its attachment to various objects such as table legs and vehicle window sills. The tray is further provided with accessories which hold items such as glasses, cups and ash trays.
Inventors
- 👤 Laura M. Blackmon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; A; A47; A47B; A47B13/00; A47B13/08; A47B13/16; A47B23/00; A47B23/02; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A tray for attachment to diverse surfaces and projections comprising a generally flat, planar surface adapted to be horizontally disposed, said surface being provided with at least one clip means formed integrally therewith for attachment to one of said projections, said clip means being a resilient bracket adapted to be tightened onto said projection by applying pressure to one side thereof by means of a screw passing through a portion of said tray to engage said bracket, elongated bracket support means pivotally attached at one end to the underside of said surface at a point remote from said clip means, the other end of said bracket means being provided with means for engaging at an acute angle the same or a different projection or surface as said clip means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A tray for attachment to diverse surfaces and projections comprising a generally flat, planar surface adapted to be horizontally disposed, said surface being provided with at least one clip means formed integrally therewith for attachment to one of said projections, said clip means being a resilient bracket adapted to be tightened onto said projection by applying pressure to one side thereof by means of a screw passing through a portion of said tray to engage said bracket, elongated bracket support means pivotally attached at one end to the underside of said surface at a point remote from said clip means, the other end of said bracket means being provided with means for engaging at an acute angle the same or a different projection or surface as said clip means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein said clip means is a generally arcuate shaped bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tray of claim 1 which is further provided with hangers for removably attaching said tray horizontally to a vertical surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein the edge of said tray is provided in at least one location with means for pivotally attaching accessories which are co-planar with the horizontal surface of said tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tray of claim 4 wherein said accessories are ash trays or holders for cups and glasses.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tray of claim 4 wherein said accessory attaching means are vertical pins attached to the underside of said tray.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein reinforcing ribs are provided on the underside of said surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-06-05 | 1992-12-05 | 1993-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-05 | 1996-12-05 | 1997-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-05 | 2000-12-05 | 2001-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |