US5125609A
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Vertical holder for wall covering rolls
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-03-20
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Granted: 1992-06-30
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Expires: 2011-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A holder for a roll of wall covering. There is a top portion and a bottom portion which are connected by a member. A spindle is connected to one portion and extends towards the other portion. There is at least one needle-like projection extending outwardly from the front of the top portion. In use, the front of the top portion is against a wall with the projection inserted into the wall. The front of the bottom portion is against a wall below the top portion. The spindle is vertical with the roll rotatably received on the spindle.
Inventors
- 👤 Terenci G. Demeo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:54
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C7/00; B44C7/02; B44C7/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A holder for a roll of wall covering, comprising: a top portion having a front; a bottom portion having a front; a member connecting the top portion and the bottom portion; a spindle connected to one said portion and extending towards the other said portion; and at least one needle-like projection extending outwardly from the front of the top portion and being angled downwardly from the horizontal when the holder is positioned for use, whereby, in use, the front of the top portion is against a wall with said at least one said projection being inserted into the wall, the front of the bottom portion being against the wall below the top portion and the spindle being vertical with said roll of wall covering rotatably received thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A holder for a roll of wall covering, comprising: a top portion having a front; a bottom portion having a front; a member connecting the top portion and the bottom portion; a spindle connected to one said portion and extending towards the other said portion; and at least one needle-like projection extending outwardly from the front of the top portion and being angled downwardly from the horizontal when the holder is positioned for use, whereby, in use, the front of the top portion is against a wall with said at least one said projection being inserted into the wall, the front of the bottom portion being against the wall below the top portion and the spindle being vertical with said roll of wall covering rotatably received thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fronts of the portions project outwardly beyond the spindle to provide clearance for the roll.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom portion includes a platform having a top surface for supporting the roll, the spindle extending perpendicularly from the platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein there are two said projections which are horizontally spaced-apart from each other when the holder is positioned for use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the spindle is of a flexible material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holder, apart from the projections, is one piece of a resilient material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top portion and the member are elongated, the top portion being perpendicular to the member and having a top surface which is flat and horizontal when the holder is positioned for use.
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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) | 1995-06-30 | 1995-12-30 | 1996-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-06-30 | 1999-12-30 | 2000-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-06-30 | 2003-12-30 | 2004-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |