US4064993A
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Multi-purpose stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-18
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1996-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A knockdown stand assembly for supporting a container or the like which is particularly adapted for use in a kit including a plurality of leg members, an intermediate retaining member for holding the leg members together at an intermediate point including openings for receiving the leg members, and an upper retaining member for holding the upper ends of the leg members together including openings for receiving the leg members, the leg members including locating sections for locating the intermediate retaining member and the upper retaining member relative to the leg members and releasable snap locks for locking the intermediate and upper retaining members in place. In kit form, the foregoing components are included with a container adapted to be supported by the knockdown stand assembly and a pedestal for providing an alternative means for supporting the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin S. Getner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/04; A47G7/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A knockdown stand assembly comprising: a plurality of leg members, an intermediate retaining member including openings for receiving said leg members for holding said leg members together at an intermediate point and an upper retaining member including openings for receiving said leg members for holding the upper ends of said leg members together; said leg members including an upper portion having cross-sectional dimensions capable of pasage through said openings in said intermediate retaining member, locating means for locating said intermediate retaining member and said upper retaining member relative to said leg members, said locating means for said intermediate retaining member comprising an enlarged section having a cross-sectional dimension greater than that of said opening in said intermediate retaining member to prevent further passage of said leg member and releasable snap lock means for locking said intermediate and upper retaining member in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A knockdown stand assembly comprising: a plurality of leg members, an intermediate retaining member including openings for receiving said leg members for holding said leg members together at an intermediate point and an upper retaining member including openings for receiving said leg members for holding the upper ends of said leg members together; said leg members including an upper portion having cross-sectional dimensions capable of pasage through said openings in said intermediate retaining member, locating means for locating said intermediate retaining member and said upper retaining member relative to said leg members, said locating means for said intermediate retaining member comprising an enlarged section having a cross-sectional dimension greater than that of said opening in said intermediate retaining member to prevent further passage of said leg member and releasable snap lock means for locking said intermediate and upper retaining member in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said enlarged section is wedge-shaped and said openings in said intermediate retaining member include tapered walls for snugly engaging said wedge-shaped enlarged section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said releasable snap lock means for said intermediate retaining member includes a projection located above said wedge-shaped enlarged section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 wherein said locating means for said upper retaining member includes a tongue member on the upper end of each of said leg members, said openings in said upper retaining member having a corresponding shape to receive said tongue members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein said releasable snap lock means for said upper retaining member includes a projection located on said tongue member for snapping over said upper retaining member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said leg members are generally T-shaped in transverse cross section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said intermediate retaining member includes a support surface for supporting an article.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said upper retaining member includes an annular section for supporting a container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein each of said leg members includes a foot portion for engaging a support surface, said foot portions for engaging a support surface, said foot portions being larger than said openings in said intermediate retaining member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
141 words
A knockdown stand assembly comprising: three leg members, an intermediate retaining member including three symmetrically located openings for receiving said leg members, and an upper retaining member including three symmetrically located openings for receiving said leg members; said leg members including a wedge-shaped enlarged section intermediate the ends thereof for locating said intermediate retaining member, said openings in said intermediate retaining member including tapered walls for snugly engaging said wedge-shaped enlarged section, a projection located above said wedge-shaped enlarged section for releasably locking said intermediate retaining member in place, said leg members further including a tongue member located on the upper ends thereof, said openings in said upper retaining member having a corresponding shape to receive said tongue members and a projection located on the tongue members for snapping over said upper retaining member to releasably lock said member in place.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
141 words
A knockdown stand assembly comprising: three leg members, an intermediate retaining member including three symmetrically located openings for receiving said leg members, and an upper retaining member including three symmetrically located openings for receiving said leg members; said leg members including a wedge-shaped enlarged section intermediate the ends thereof for locating said intermediate retaining member, said openings in said intermediate retaining member including tapered walls for snugly engaging said wedge-shaped enlarged section, a projection located above said wedge-shaped enlarged section for releasably locking said intermediate retaining member in place, said leg members further including a tongue member located on the upper ends thereof, said openings in said upper retaining member having a corresponding shape to receive said tongue members and a projection located on the tongue members for snapping over said upper retaining member to releasably lock said member in place.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein said upper retaining member includes an annular section for supporting a container.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein said intermediate retaining member includes a support surface for supporting an article.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
144 words
A kit for a multi-purpose knockdown stand comprising: a plurality of leg members, an intermediate retaining member including openings for receiving said leg members, an upper retaining member including an annular section and openings in said annular section for receiving said leg members, said leg members including an upper portion having cross-sectional dimensions capable of passage through said openings in said intermediate retaining member, locating means for locating said intermediate retaining member and said upper retaining member relative to said leg members said locating means for said intermediate retaining member comprising an enlarged section having a cross-sectional dimension greater than that of said opening in said intermediate retaining member to prevent further passage of the leg member and releasable snap lock means for locking said intermediate and upper retaining members in place, and a container adapted to be supported by said upper retaining member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
144 words
A kit for a multi-purpose knockdown stand comprising: a plurality of leg members, an intermediate retaining member including openings for receiving said leg members, an upper retaining member including an annular section and openings in said annular section for receiving said leg members, said leg members including an upper portion having cross-sectional dimensions capable of passage through said openings in said intermediate retaining member, locating means for locating said intermediate retaining member and said upper retaining member relative to said leg members said locating means for said intermediate retaining member comprising an enlarged section having a cross-sectional dimension greater than that of said opening in said intermediate retaining member to prevent further passage of the leg member and releasable snap lock means for locking said intermediate and upper retaining members in place, and a container adapted to be supported by said upper retaining member.
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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) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |