US3241516A
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Magnetically attachable flag holder for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-26
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1984-05-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Otis A Hopkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F7/00; H01F7/02; H01F7/0231; H01F7/0252
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A FLAG HOLDER FOR TEMPORARILY ATTACHING A FLAG TO A SMOOTH POLISHED SURFACE OF A MAGNETIC MATERIAL PORTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, THE FLAG HOLDER BEING PARTICULARLY CHARACTERIZED BY ITS ABILITY TO REMAIN IN POSITION ON THE VEHICLE DURING HIGH SPEED TRAVEL OF THE VEHICLE AND UNDER GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A BASE COMPRISING; A GENERALLY FLAT BODY PORTION OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL, A FIRST MAGNETIC MATERIAL LEG PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY FROM ONE SIDE OF SAID BODY PORTION, AND A SECOND MAGNETIC MATERIAL LEG PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID BODY PORTION IN SPACED APART RELATION TO SAID FIRST LEG; A BUSHING SECURED TO SAID BASE AND PROJECTING UPWARDLY THEREFROM; SAID LEGS AND BODY PORTION PROVIDING AN INVERTED U-SHAPED RECESS; A PERMANENT BAR MAGNET DISPOSED WITHIN SAID RECESS; RETAINING MEANS OF NON-MAGNETIC MATERIAL CONNECTED TO SAID BASE FOR RETAINING SAID MAGNET IN SAID RECESS, SAID NON-MAGNETIC MEANS EXTENDING ACROSS THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LEGS OF SAID INVERTED U-SHAPED RECESS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A FLAG HOLDER FOR TEMPORARILY ATTACHING A FLAG TO A SMOOTH POLISHED SURFACE OF A MAGNETIC MATERIAL PORTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, THE FLAG HOLDER BEING PARTICULARLY CHARACTERIZED BY ITS ABILITY TO REMAIN IN POSITION ON THE VEHICLE DURING HIGH SPEED TRAVEL OF THE VEHICLE AND UNDER GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A BASE COMPRISING; A GENERALLY FLAT BODY PORTION OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL, A FIRST MAGNETIC MATERIAL LEG PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY FROM ONE SIDE OF SAID BODY PORTION, AND A SECOND MAGNETIC MATERIAL LEG PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID BODY PORTION IN SPACED APART RELATION TO SAID FIRST LEG; A BUSHING SECURED TO SAID BASE AND PROJECTING UPWARDLY THEREFROM; SAID LEGS AND BODY PORTION PROVIDING AN INVERTED U-SHAPED RECESS; A PERMANENT BAR MAGNET DISPOSED WITHIN SAID RECESS; RETAINING MEANS OF NON-MAGNETIC MATERIAL CONNECTED TO SAID BASE FOR RETAINING SAID MAGNET IN SAID RECESS, SAID NON-MAGNETIC MEANS EXTENDING ACROSS THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LEGS OF SAID INVERTED U-SHAPED RECESS;
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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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |