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Handled tool suspension device
Assignee: Bielefelder Kuechenmaschinen und Transportgeraete Fabrik vom Braucke GmbH
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Filing: 1988-02-04
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Granted: 1989-11-14
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Expires: 2008-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A device for suspending handled tools such as brooms, spades and rakes coising hook means and mounting means for said hood means, said mounting means defining a pivot axis for said hook means, said pivot axis extending substantially horizontally, said hook means having a front elevation which is substantially S-shaped and comprising a mounting shaft portion located in said mounting means so as to be pivotable about said horizontal axis, a linear portion extending substantially at right angles to said mounting shaft portion in a generally downward direction, a further portion extending in a substantially horizontal plane from said linear portion, said further portion being substantially C-shaped or S-shaped in plan view, and a hook portion extending from said further portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans vom Braucke
- 👤 Manfred vom Braucke
- 👤 Dieter Westerwelle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 08:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50; A47L13/51; A47L13/512
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A device for suspending handled tools such as brooms, spades and rakes, comprising: hook means; and mounting means for said hook means, said mounting means defining a pivot axis for said hook means, said pivot axis extending substantially horizontally, said hook means having: a front elevation which is substantially S-shaped and having a mounting shaft portion located in said mounting means so as to be pivotable about said horizontal axis, a linear portion extending substantially at a right angle from said mounting shaft portion in a generally downward direction, another portion extending from said linear portion, said another portion being substantially C-shaped, and a hook portion extending from said another portion, wherein said another portion is curved in three dimensions and has a first leg being in a concaved curvature, an intermediate leg being straight, and a third leg being in a convexed curvature, and wherein said hook portion is directed generally inwardly.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
153 words
A device for suspending handled tools such as brooms, spades and rakes, comprising: hook means; and mounting means for said hook means, said mounting means defining a pivot axis for said hook means, said pivot axis extending substantially horizontally, said hook means having: a front elevation which is substantially S-shaped and having a mounting shaft portion located in said mounting means so as to be pivotable about said horizontal axis, a linear portion extending substantially at a right angle from said mounting shaft portion in a generally downward direction, another portion extending from said linear portion, said another portion being substantially C-shaped, and a hook portion extending from said another portion, wherein said another portion is curved in three dimensions and has a first leg being in a concaved curvature, an intermediate leg being straight, and a third leg being in a convexed curvature, and wherein said hook portion is directed generally inwardly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as recited in claim 1, wherein the radius of curvature of said first leg and said third leg of said another portion is not less than the curvature of the surface of the handle of the tool to be suspended.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as recited in claim 1, wherein the radius of curvature of said first leg and said third leg of said another portion is smaller than the curvature of the surface of the handle of the tool to be suspended.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
27 words
A device as recited in one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said hook portion includes a portion extending substantially at right angles to said another portion.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
35 words
A device as recited in one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said hook portion includes a continuously curved three-dimensional hook, and wherein said C-shaped portion is curved towards the three-dimensional curvature of said hook.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
31 words
A device as recited in one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the handle of the tool being suspended subtends an acute angle with said intermediate leg of said another portion.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
41 words
A device as recited in one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said mounting means comprises a mounting block and rail means for receiving said mounting block to thereby permit said block to be displaced substantially horizontally along said rail means.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
57 words
A device as recited in one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: a coil spring surrounding said mounting shaft within said mounting block, said spring having a first end secured to said mounting block and a second opposing end; and collar means on said mounting shaft for fixedly connecting with said second end of said spring.
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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) | 1992-11-13 | 1993-05-15 | 1993-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-11-13 | 1997-05-15 | 1997-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-11-13 | 2001-05-15 | 2001-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |