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US5322254A
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Mounting device
Assignee: U S Metalcraft
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Filing: 1993-05-10
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Granted: 1994-06-21
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Expires: 2013-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A mounting device for a rigid member such as a stone or concrete slab is disclosed. The slab has an opening which receives a sleeve. A continuous locking member has an inner surface complementary with the sleeve and an outer inclined surface adjacent the slab. A ring member has a flange mounted on the top of the slab and a hub connected to the sleeve. An object such as a cemetery vase is mounted in the ring member. A connector joins the vase to the ring member.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen J. Birkmeier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:56
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H13/00; E04H13/003; A; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A mounting device for a rigid member having an opening therethrough comprising, in combination, a longitudinally extending sleeve for positioning in such opening, said sleeve and said rigid member defining a space surrounding said sleeve, a continuous resilient locking member has an inner surface complementary with the outer surface of said sleeve and an inclined outer surface, said locking member having a top and a bottom, said inclined outer surface extending outwardly from said top toward said bottom, said locking member positioned between said rigid member and said sleeve for locking said sleeve to said rigid member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A mounting device for a rigid member having an opening therethrough comprising, in combination, a longitudinally extending sleeve for positioning in such opening, said sleeve and said rigid member defining a space surrounding said sleeve, a continuous resilient locking member has an inner surface complementary with the outer surface of said sleeve and an inclined outer surface, said locking member having a top and a bottom, said inclined outer surface extending outwardly from said top toward said bottom, said locking member positioned between said rigid member and said sleeve for locking said sleeve to said rigid member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mounting device, according to claim 1, wherein such opening and said sleeve are circular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A mounting device, according to claim 1, wherein said locking member is constructed of a resilient plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mounting device, according to claim 3, wherein such resilient plastic is a polyester material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A mounting device, according to claim 2, including a ring member having a circular flange positioned adjacent said rigid member and a hub connected to and extending downwardly into said sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A mounting device, according to claim 5, wherein said ring member includes retaining means for connection to an object to be mounted in said ring member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A mounting device, according to claim 6, wherein said retaining means comprises a chain connected to said ring member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A mounting device, according to claim 6, wherein said hub includes an interior circular surface and wherein said retaining means comprises a shaped path in said interior circular surface of said hub for receiving a mating member on said object.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
120 words
A mounting device for a slab having an opening therethrough, comprising, in combination, a longitudinally extending sleeve for positioning in such opening, said sleeve and said slab defining a space surrounding such sleeve, a ring member mounted on said sleeve, said ring member having a flange positioned adjacent said slab and an integral hub extending downwardly into said sleeve, and a continuous resilient locking member having a top and a bottom, said locking member having an inner surface complementary with the outer surface of said sleeve and an inclined outer surface, said inclined outer surface extending outwardly from said top toward said bottom, said locking member positioned between said slab and said sleeve for locking said sleeve to said slab.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
120 words
A mounting device for a slab having an opening therethrough, comprising, in combination, a longitudinally extending sleeve for positioning in such opening, said sleeve and said slab defining a space surrounding such sleeve, a ring member mounted on said sleeve, said ring member having a flange positioned adjacent said slab and an integral hub extending downwardly into said sleeve, and a continuous resilient locking member having a top and a bottom, said locking member having an inner surface complementary with the outer surface of said sleeve and an inclined outer surface, said inclined outer surface extending outwardly from said top toward said bottom, said locking member positioned between said slab and said sleeve for locking said sleeve to said slab.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mounting device, according to claim 9, wherein such opening and said sleeve are circular.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A mounting device, according to claim 9, wherein said locking member is constructed of a plastic material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mounting device, according to claim 9, wherein said ring member includes retaining means for connection to a cemetery vase.
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