US5165639A
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Vessel support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-05-06
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Granted: 1992-11-24
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Expires: 2011-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A mounting device for positioning a liquid or solid containing vessel relative to first and second bodies, such as adjacent stadium seats, utilizing a holder having an opening for at least partially surrounding the vessel. The holder further includes a flange which extends outwardly from the opening and possesses first and second surfaces for contacting the first and second bodies. A hanging element is formed with an element for engaging a structural member spanning the first and second bodies and includes an end portion which engages and removably connects to the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Knuppe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; A47G23/0216; A47G23/0225; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A mounting device for positioning a vessel relative to a structural member located between first and second bodies, comprising: a. a holder having an opening for at least partially surrounding the vessel, said holder further including a flange extending outwardly from said opening, said flange including a first surface for contacting the first body and a second surface for contacting the second body; b. an element including a first end portion, said first end portion being formed with means for engaging the structural member located between the first and second bodies, said element further including a second end portion and an intermediate portion between said first and second end portions; and c. means for removably connecting said holder to said element including a first slot formed at said second end portion of said element and a second slot formed at said flange of said holder, said first and second slots being capable of interlocking engagement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A mounting device for positioning a vessel relative to a structural member located between first and second bodies, comprising: a. a holder having an opening for at least partially surrounding the vessel, said holder further including a flange extending outwardly from said opening, said flange including a first surface for contacting the first body and a second surface for contacting the second body; b. an element including a first end portion, said first end portion being formed with means for engaging the structural member located between the first and second bodies, said element further including a second end portion and an intermediate portion between said first and second end portions; and c. means for removably connecting said holder to said element including a first slot formed at said second end portion of said element and a second slot formed at said flange of said holder, said first and second slots being capable of interlocking engagement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1 in which said first slot of said holder lies between said flange first and second edge portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 in which said opening of said holder extends through said holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 1 which additionally comprises a tab having an opening for at least partially surrounding the vessel, said device further including means for connecting said tab to said element, said tab opening having a transverse dimension of said holder opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 4 which additionally comprises means for rotating said tab from a position adjacent said intermediate portion of said element into overlying relationship with said holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 4 in which said means for connecting said tab to said element includes a slot formed in said tab, said tab slot frictionally engaging said element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 4 in which said means for connecting said tab to said element includes a pair of slots each being capable of frictionally engaging said element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 7 in which said intermediate portion of said element extends outwardly from said place of connection of said holder, relative to the structural member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1 in which said means for engaging the structural member located between the first and second bodies includes a loop formed at said first end portion of said element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 in which said holder and said element are flat in cross-sectional 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) | 1995-11-24 | 1996-05-25 | 1996-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-24 | 2000-05-25 | 2000-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-11-24 | 2004-05-25 | 2004-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |