US5060902A
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Corner protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-07-09
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Granted: 1991-10-29
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Expires: 2010-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A corner protector assembly for overlying and encompassing a corner portion of associated furniture, wherein the corner protector includes an inflatable body that further includes an overlying head and spaced upper limbs and spaced lower limbs, wherein the spaced upper limbs include fastener members mounted to engage the furniture, as well as one lower limb including a set of lower fasteners for securement to the furniture. The fasteners may include mechanical as well as adhesive association to the furniture. An audible valve is provided within a forward end of the head portion to effect an audible enunciation upon impact with the inflatable body.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian T. Hartman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/04; A47B95/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
310 words
A corner protector for overlying a corner portion of a structure comprising, in combination, an elongate longitudinally aligned body portion, the body portion including a head portion mounted to an upper end of the body portion, and the body portion including a plurality of upper leg members for securement to an upper portion of the structure, and including a plurality of lower leg members, wherein the lower leg members are formed to a lower terminal end of the body portion and the upper leg members are formed to an upper end of the body portion adjacent the head portion, and each upper leg member including an upper foot portion, and each upper foot portion including a plurality of securement fasteners to secure each upper foot portion to the structure, and wherein at least one of the plurality of lower foot portions including a a plurality of securement fasteners to secure a lower foot portion to the structure, and wherein the body portion, head portion, upper leg members, and the lower leg members define an inflatable bladder, and the body portion including a forward surface and a rear surface, and the forward surface including an inflation valve mounted through the forward portion to effect inflation of the inflatable bladder to a selective pressure, and wherein the securement fasteners include rigid fastener elements to project interiorly of the structure to secure the leg members to the structure, and wherein each upper foot portion and at least one of the lower foot portions includes an adhesive layer to secure the upper foot portions and the lower foot portion to the structure, and wherein the head portion includes a forward terminal head portion end, and the forward terminal head portion end includes an audible valve to effect an audible sounding upon deflection and displacement of the body portion upon impact of the body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
310 words
A corner protector for overlying a corner portion of a structure comprising, in combination, an elongate longitudinally aligned body portion, the body portion including a head portion mounted to an upper end of the body portion, and the body portion including a plurality of upper leg members for securement to an upper portion of the structure, and including a plurality of lower leg members, wherein the lower leg members are formed to a lower terminal end of the body portion and the upper leg members are formed to an upper end of the body portion adjacent the head portion, and each upper leg member including an upper foot portion, and each upper foot portion including a plurality of securement fasteners to secure each upper foot portion to the structure, and wherein at least one of the plurality of lower foot portions including a a plurality of securement fasteners to secure a lower foot portion to the structure, and wherein the body portion, head portion, upper leg members, and the lower leg members define an inflatable bladder, and the body portion including a forward surface and a rear surface, and the forward surface including an inflation valve mounted through the forward portion to effect inflation of the inflatable bladder to a selective pressure, and wherein the securement fasteners include rigid fastener elements to project interiorly of the structure to secure the leg members to the structure, and wherein each upper foot portion and at least one of the lower foot portions includes an adhesive layer to secure the upper foot portions and the lower foot portion to the structure, and wherein the head portion includes a forward terminal head portion end, and the forward terminal head portion end includes an audible valve to effect an audible sounding upon deflection and displacement of the body portion upon impact of the body portion.
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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) | 1994-10-28 | 1995-04-29 | 1995-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-10-28 | 1999-04-29 | 1999-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-10-28 | 2003-04-29 | 2003-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |