US5236760A
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Multifunction wall device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-05-01
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Granted: 1993-08-17
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Expires: 2011-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A multifunction wall device has a hook for hanging articles thereon, a clamp for clamping articles there in, a writing implement retainer, and a removable paper clip. The wall device has an integral pivot apparatus and spring device to eliminate external parts. The wall device can be mounted to any vertical surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Felix Jinn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:27
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F1/00; B42F1/006; B42P; B42P2241/00; B42P2241/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3428; Y10T24/3431; Y10T24/3433; Y10T24/3449; Y10T24/3453; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44291; Y10T24/44376; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44923; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A multifunction wall-mounted device comprising a pivotal clamping means for releasably clamping articles thereon and having means for maintaining said clamping means in a closed position, which clamping means includes a hooked portion, a retaining means for releasably retaining a writing implement therein, and a removable clipping means for releasably clipping at least one piece of paper therein, the hooked portion, retaining means and clipping means being carried by the clamping means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A multifunction wall-mounted device comprising a pivotal clamping means for releasably clamping articles thereon and having means for maintaining said clamping means in a closed position, which clamping means includes a hooked portion, a retaining means for releasably retaining a writing implement therein, and a removable clipping means for releasably clipping at least one piece of paper therein, the hooked portion, retaining means and clipping means being carried by the clamping means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
A multifunction wall-mounted device comprising a wall plate for attachment to a wall and having an upper portion and a lower portion, a pivotal member carried by said lower portion the wall plate to define a clamping means, means for maintaining said clamping means in a closed position, for releasably clamping articles therein, and the wall plate further including a hook portion carried by the pivotal member, a retaining means for releasably retaining a writing implement therein and a removable clipping means for releasably clipping at least one piece of paper therein carried by said upper portion of the wall plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
101 words
A multifunction wall-mounted device comprising a wall plate for attachment to a wall and having an upper portion and a lower portion, a pivotal member carried by said lower portion the wall plate to define a clamping means, means for maintaining said clamping means in a closed position, for releasably clamping articles therein, and the wall plate further including a hook portion carried by the pivotal member, a retaining means for releasably retaining a writing implement therein and a removable clipping means for releasably clipping at least one piece of paper therein carried by said upper portion of the wall plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a spring means for urging said clamping means to be in a closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a spring means for urging said pivoting member to be in a closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 4, wherein said spring means comprises a pair of tension arms integral with said wall plate, said tension arms contact an outside surface of said pivoting member, thereby urging said pivoting member to be in said closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said clamping means comprises a stationary clamp formed on a bottom portion of said wall plate and a corresponding pivotal clamp formed on a bottom portion of said pivoting member, so that said stationary clamp and said pivotal clamp are flush when said pivoting member is in said closed position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said retaining means comprises a hub formed in said pivoting member, said hub defines a receiving space, so that a writing implement is releasably receivable therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 7, wherein said retaining means further comprises a tension means for providing tension in securely retaining the writing implement in said receiving space.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said clipping means comprises a clipping portion, said clipping portion is integrally and resiliently formed on said clipping means, so that at least one piece of paper is releasably receivable therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said wall plate has an elevated seat formed thereon, such that said clipping means is releasably engageable with said elevated seat.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 6, further comprising an aligning means for aligning said pivotal clamp with said stationary clamp.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
66 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said aligning means comprises a pair of primary blocks transversely formed on said wall plate and a corresponding pair of secondary blocks transversely formed on said pivoting member, each said primary block has a beveled inside surface, so that when said pivoting member is closing, said secondary blocks contact said beveled inside surfaces of said primary blocks.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
The wall device as claimed in claim 6, wherein said stationary clamp and said pivotal clamp have at least one transverse groove formed therethrough, so that a rectangular wire hanger is receivable in said grooves when said clamping means is in said closed position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-08-16 | 1997-02-15 | 1997-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-08-16 | 2001-02-15 | 2001-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-08-16 | 2005-02-15 | 2005-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |