US3944108A
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Collector box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-01
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1995-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A collector box comprising a receptacle with at least one generally hollow sleeve attached to receptacle with a passage therethrough extending in a generally vertical direction and a support slidable in the passage; the bottom of the support having an enlargement, larger in diameter than the passage and the top of the support having an offset arm with a generally flat support pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Enik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D25/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/914
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A collector box comprising: a. a receptacle, b. a rigid bar attached to the inside of the receptacle, c. a hollow sleeve attached to the bar, d. a generally vertical passage in the hollow sleeve, e. a vertical support slidable and rotatable in the passage, f. an offset arm extending generally perpendicularly to the vertical support at the top thereof, g. a generally horizontal flat support at the end of the offset arm, h. an enlargement in the bottom of the vertical support, to retain the vertical support in the vertical passage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A collector box comprising: a. a receptacle, b. a rigid bar attached to the inside of the receptacle, c. a hollow sleeve attached to the bar, d. a generally vertical passage in the hollow sleeve, e. a vertical support slidable and rotatable in the passage, f. an offset arm extending generally perpendicularly to the vertical support at the top thereof, g. a generally horizontal flat support at the end of the offset arm, h. an enlargement in the bottom of the vertical support, to retain the vertical support in the vertical passage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
A collector box according to claim 1 and a. the vertical support and offset arm dimensioned to slide entirely into the receptacle when the vertical support is rotated to position the offset arm over the receptacle, b. the vertical support dimensioned to slide upwardly sufficient to permit the offset arm to extend out of and to rotate beyond the receptacle, c. the bottom of the flat support provided with a high friction pad, d. a lid in the receptacle, e. means to hold the lid closed when the vertical support and offset arm are rotated and slide entirely into the receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A collector box according to claim 1 and a. the vertical support and offset arm dimensioned to slide entirely into the receptacle when the support is rotated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A collector box according to claim 1 and a. the vertical support dimensioned to slide upwardly sufficient to permit the offset arm to extend out of and to rotate beyond the receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A collector box according to claim 1, and a. a horizontally disposed flat support on the end of the offset arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A collector box according to claim 4 and a. the bottom of the flat support provided with a high friction pad.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A collector box according to claim 1 and a. a lid on the receptacle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A collector box according to claim 1 and a. means to hold the lid closed when the vertical support and offset arm are reotated and slide entirely into the receptacle.
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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |