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Mountable latching clamp for instrument stands
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-08-15
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Granted: 1997-07-08
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Expires: 2014-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A mountable latching clamp secures an instrument stand to a mountable structure. The clamp comprises an angle bracket, a keyed receiver connected to the angle bracket for coupling with the instrument stand, and a spring latch for securing the instrument stand in the keyed receiver.
Inventors
- 👤 II Richard G. Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:25
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10G; G10G5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/59; Y10T403/599
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A mounting clamp for an instrument stand, comprising: (a) a bracket; (b) an instrument stand; (c) receiver means, connected to the bracket, for coupling with the instrument stand, wherein the receiver means comprises a keyed receiver having a multi-sided interior to prevent the instrument stand from rotating when inserted therein to a fully inserted position; and (d) a latch for securing the instrument stand in the receiver means, wherein the latch comprises a spring coiled about a collar attached to the bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A mounting clamp for an instrument stand, comprising: (a) a bracket; (b) an instrument stand; (c) receiver means, connected to the bracket, for coupling with the instrument stand, wherein the receiver means comprises a keyed receiver having a multi-sided interior to prevent the instrument stand from rotating when inserted therein to a fully inserted position; and (d) a latch for securing the instrument stand in the receiver means, wherein the latch comprises a spring coiled about a collar attached to the bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the bracket is metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the bracket and the receiver means are welded together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the bracket and the receiver means are molded as a single unitary piece.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the bracket further comprises one or more mounting holes and the clamp further comprises attachment means, inserted through the holes in the bracket, for securing the clamp to a mountable structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as set forth in claim 5 above, wherein the mounting holes comprise beveled holes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as set forth in claim 5 above, wherein the mounting holes comprise collared holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the receiver means comprises an aperture that allows the instrument stand to extend only partially therethrough.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the latch comprises a spring that terminates in a J-hook that is secured in a notch in the bracket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the latch is configured to intersect an axis of the receiver means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the instrument stand includes a connector bar that is inserted through the receiver means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention as set forth in claim 11 above, wherein the connector bar has an external shape configured to engage the interior of the receiver means to prevent the connector bar from rotating when inserted therein.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as set forth in claim 11 above, wherein the connector bar terminates in a tip and groove configuration, and the tip and groove extend through the receiver means to engage the latch.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as set forth in claim 13 above, wherein the receiver means further comprises means for allowing only the tip and groove of the connector bar to extend therethrough.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as set forth in claim 13 above, wherein the latch actively engages the groove of the connector bar so as to secure it in the receiver means.
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