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Handle support assembly
Assignee: KEL-GAR Inc A CORP OF TX
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Filing: 1988-06-01
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2008-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A support assembly for utilization with handles on strollers and the like for securement of articles thereto. The support assembly includes both a unit which is integrally formed with a handle and a discrete assembly for attachment to handles. The assembly is preferably of integrally molded plastic that comprises at least first and second hook portions adapted for supporting articles such as packages, clothes and purses from strollers, carts and the like. The assembly may also include a beverage container region adapted for the retention of a canned drink, baby bottle or the like. The assembly provides a myriad of hook configurations and demountable attachment sections for the securement of loose articles such as purses, sweaters, towels or other infant items. In this manner, strollers, bicycles and the like may be rendered safer and more convenient for the user who must handle loose articles.
Inventors
- 👤 Gail Frankel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; A47G23/0216; A47G23/0225; B; B62; B62B; B62B9/00; B62B9/26; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J11/04; B62J7/00; B62J7/02; B62J7/06; B62J7/08; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/02; B62B2202/023; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A support assembly for use with a horizontal bar, handle, or structural member on a mobile ambulation assistance device of the like comprising: an integrally formed body portion; handle engaging means integral with and extending generally upwardly from said body portion and having means adapted to engage a generally horizontal bar, handle, or structural member portion of a mobile ambulation assistance device, said engaging means further comprising gripping means frictionally engagable with said horizontal bar, handle, or structural member; and hook means integral with and extending generally downwardly from said body portion for selective hooking engagement with an article to be supported by said assembly, said hook engaging means comprising at least two hooks facing in opposite directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A support assembly for use with a horizontal bar, handle, or structural member on a mobile ambulation assistance device of the like comprising: an integrally formed body portion; handle engaging means integral with and extending generally upwardly from said body portion and having means adapted to engage a generally horizontal bar, handle, or structural member portion of a mobile ambulation assistance device, said engaging means further comprising gripping means frictionally engagable with said horizontal bar, handle, or structural member; and hook means integral with and extending generally downwardly from said body portion for selective hooking engagement with an article to be supported by said assembly, said hook engaging means comprising at least two hooks facing in opposite directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A support assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which said horizontal bar, handle, or structural member engaging means are integrally connected to said horizontal bar, handle, or structural member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A support assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which said horizontal bar, handle, or structural member engaging means include threaded fastener means connected to said horizontal bar, handle, or structural member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A support assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which said hook engaging means for support of an article thereon are positioned directly aligned with, and extending downward from, said handle engaging means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A support assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which said hook engaging means for support of an article thereon comprises a clamp hook whereby positive locking engagement of any article thus supported is achieved.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A support assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which said hook engaging means for support of an article thereon are positioned directly between said handle engaging means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A support assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which said hook engaging means for support of an article thereon are positioned laterally offset from said handle engaging means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A support assembly in accordance with claim 1 and further comprising beverage container holding means extending generally laterally from said body portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A support assembly in accordance with claim 8 in which said beverage container holding means comprises generally upright wall means for at least partially surrounding a beverage container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A support assembly in accordance with claim 9 in which said wall means define compartments for a plurality of beverage containers.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-14 | 1993-02-13 | 1993-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-14 | 1997-02-13 | 1997-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-14 | 2001-02-13 | 2001-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |