US4860986A
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Mounting rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-09-19
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Granted: 1989-08-29
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Expires: 2008-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A mounting rack for a water jug includes a vertical arm interconnected at one end to a support and its other end to a mounting structure. The support has means for supporting the bottom base of the water jug. A jug securing mechanism is integrally formed with a vertical arm for securing the jug at the jug sides to the mounting rack. The mounting structure has means for connecting the mounting rack to a fixed structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth A. Couzens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/103; B60N3/105; B60N3/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A mounting rack for a liquid storage jug comprising: a hollow vertical arm which interconnects a support at its lower end and a mounting structure at its top end; said support comprising a horizontal central leg which is secured to and extends at one end from adjacent the lower end of said hollow vertical arm, the other end of said central leg having a pair of horizontal support legs extending therefrom, said horizontal central leg and said horizontal support legs forming means for supporting the liquid storage jug thereon; positioning legs extending in a horizontal plane from adjacent the lower end of said hollow vertical arm in a direction generally opposite to the direction said central leg extends; a hollow attachment leg integrally formed with the top end of said vertical arm on a side of said vertical arm opposite to said central leg and having an axis parallel to the axis of said vertical arm; and a jug securing mechanism connected to the central portion of said vertical arm for attaching said liquid storage jug to said mounting rack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A mounting rack for a liquid storage jug comprising: a hollow vertical arm which interconnects a support at its lower end and a mounting structure at its top end; said support comprising a horizontal central leg which is secured to and extends at one end from adjacent the lower end of said hollow vertical arm, the other end of said central leg having a pair of horizontal support legs extending therefrom, said horizontal central leg and said horizontal support legs forming means for supporting the liquid storage jug thereon; positioning legs extending in a horizontal plane from adjacent the lower end of said hollow vertical arm in a direction generally opposite to the direction said central leg extends; a hollow attachment leg integrally formed with the top end of said vertical arm on a side of said vertical arm opposite to said central leg and having an axis parallel to the axis of said vertical arm; and a jug securing mechanism connected to the central portion of said vertical arm for attaching said liquid storage jug to said mounting rack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
A mounting rack in accordance with claim 1 and further comprising a mounting structure of generally U-shaped configuration including a pair of horizontal arms joined at one of their ends to an end arm; a vertical mounting post integrally formed with the top surface of said end arm, the vertical mounting post outer dimensions being slightly smaller than the inner dimensions of said hollow attachment leg enabling said attachment leg to be slidably movable thereover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
A mounting rack in accordance with claim 2 and further comprising hollow brackets attached to the free ends of said horizontal arms, an attachment plate having means for securing said plate to a fixed structure, and having a hollow fixed bracket whose inner dimensions are generally the same as said hollow brackets; an L-shaped interconnecting bracket having an arm whose outer dimensions are slightly smaller than the inner dimensions of said hollow brackets and the fixed hollow bracket, said L-shaped bracket arm being slidably insertable into said hollow bracket and said hollow fixed bracket.
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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) | 1992-08-28 | 1993-02-27 | 1993-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-28 | 1997-02-27 | 1997-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-28 | 2001-02-27 | 2001-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |