US4920896A
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Portable game table arm cushion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-08-24
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Granted: 1990-05-01
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Expires: 2008-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A portable game table arm cushion for providing a comfortable support for a user's forearms, the cushion being removably attachable to the forward edge of a desk or table by means of insertable clips, said cushion being conveniently portable by means of being foldable into convenient lengths so as to fit into a purse or handbag. The cushion may be economically produced in any number of unitary or variable length segments so as to make up a composite cushion of any desired overall total length.
Inventors
- 👤 Virginia Holden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0371
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A portable game table arm cushion adaptable to be easily removably attached at the edge of a game table for protecting a user's forearms from irritation and abrasion when leaning against the edge of a game table, comprising: a plurality of elongated cylindrical cushion portions in which a fold is fabricated between each portion effective to divide said cushion into convenient folding lengths; at least a pair of clip pockets fabricated into each of said at least one elongated cylindrical cushion portions, each of said clip pockets having an open end and a closed end so as to form an open-ended sheath perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said elongated cylindrical cushion portion; a plurality of generally U-shaped table edge clips each having a straight leg, a rounded portion and another leg having an outwardly tending portion and each of which is adapted for insertion of its straight leg into said open end of one of said clip pockets; whereby said game table arm cushion may be removably attached to a game table by means of said generally U-shaped table edges clips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A portable game table arm cushion adaptable to be easily removably attached at the edge of a game table for protecting a user's forearms from irritation and abrasion when leaning against the edge of a game table, comprising: a plurality of elongated cylindrical cushion portions in which a fold is fabricated between each portion effective to divide said cushion into convenient folding lengths; at least a pair of clip pockets fabricated into each of said at least one elongated cylindrical cushion portions, each of said clip pockets having an open end and a closed end so as to form an open-ended sheath perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said elongated cylindrical cushion portion; a plurality of generally U-shaped table edge clips each having a straight leg, a rounded portion and another leg having an outwardly tending portion and each of which is adapted for insertion of its straight leg into said open end of one of said clip pockets; whereby said game table arm cushion may be removably attached to a game table by means of said generally U-shaped table edges clips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said straight leg of said table edge clips may be inserted into the open end of said clip pockets for attachment of said cushion to said table edge and may also be removed from said clip pockets for rendering said cushion in a portable configuration.
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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) | 1993-04-30 | 1993-10-30 | 1994-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-30 | 1997-10-30 | 1998-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-30 | 2001-10-30 | 2002-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |