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Instrument swivel bracket
Assignee: Optical Associates Inc
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Filing: 1976-02-27
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-02-27
Abstract
Abstract In a bracket for an instrument, a swiveled yoke connects in a ball joint like coupling relationship to an extension that fastens to a support, and is useful for supporting an instrument in the category of a projector, or the like. The swivel socket provided to one end of the extension is separable, with a semicircular shoulder comprising part of an annulus provided in the upper portion of each socket half, and the socket having an extension spaced therebelow, and useful for securing the ball of the yoke therein for universal movement when the socket is assembled.
Inventors
- 👤 Merwin K. Alexander
- 👤 Daniel J. Meyer
- 👤 Philip Cohen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/2078; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A swivel bracket for mounting a projector or other instrument away from a supporting surface, and including an extension having the length to dispose the bracket a distance away from a surface, said extension having one end capable of fastening to a supporting surface, fastening means provided for mounting the extension and its held bracket to a supporting surface, said bracket including a swivel yoke for mounting of an instrument, said yoke incorporating a ball proximate its bottom end, said extension having means provided proximate one end to acccommodate the said ball for swivel movement, said means comprising a separable swivel socket, said swivel socket being separable into approximate halves, fastening means securing said halves together, an integral annulus provided proximate the upper portion of said socket for seating said ball from above, approximately one half of said annulus being formed on each of said half sockets, a projection extending from the lower portion of said socket, for locating said ball from below, and said projection extending from one of said half sockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A swivel bracket for mounting a projector or other instrument away from a supporting surface, and including an extension having the length to dispose the bracket a distance away from a surface, said extension having one end capable of fastening to a supporting surface, fastening means provided for mounting the extension and its held bracket to a supporting surface, said bracket including a swivel yoke for mounting of an instrument, said yoke incorporating a ball proximate its bottom end, said extension having means provided proximate one end to acccommodate the said ball for swivel movement, said means comprising a separable swivel socket, said swivel socket being separable into approximate halves, fastening means securing said halves together, an integral annulus provided proximate the upper portion of said socket for seating said ball from above, approximately one half of said annulus being formed on each of said half sockets, a projection extending from the lower portion of said socket, for locating said ball from below, and said projection extending from one of said half sockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein one of said socket halves is welded to the proximate extension end disposed opposite from that end of the extension capable of mounting to the supporting surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The inventi0n of claim 1 and including an electrical wire holder secured to said extension and useful for supporting an electrical wire proximate a mounted instrument.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said swivel ball includes a projecting shaft, said shaft having an annular groove formed around the same, the yoke having a base portion, there being an aperture provided in said base portion, said shaft extending into said base aperture, keying means provided on said base and extending into the shaft groove for disposing said yoke for pivotal movememt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the tightening of said key means within said shaft groove fixes the swivel ball to the yoke.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
157 words
A swivel bracket for mounting a projector for use during ophthalmic examination away from a supporting surface, and including an extension having a length to dispose the bracket a distance away from a surface, said extension having one end capable of fastening to a supporting surface, fastening means provided for mounting the extension and its held bracket to a supporting surface, said bracket including a swivel yoke for mounting a projector, said yoke incorporating a ball proximate its bottom end, said extension having means provided proximate one end to accommodate the said ball in both pivotal and slight swivel movement, said means comprising a separable swivel socket, an integral annulus provided proximate the upper portion of said socket for seating said ball from above, said annulus having sufficient clearance from the ball to provide for its slight swivel movement therethrough, and a projection extending from the lower portion of said socket for locating said ball from below.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
157 words
A swivel bracket for mounting a projector for use during ophthalmic examination away from a supporting surface, and including an extension having a length to dispose the bracket a distance away from a surface, said extension having one end capable of fastening to a supporting surface, fastening means provided for mounting the extension and its held bracket to a supporting surface, said bracket including a swivel yoke for mounting a projector, said yoke incorporating a ball proximate its bottom end, said extension having means provided proximate one end to accommodate the said ball in both pivotal and slight swivel movement, said means comprising a separable swivel socket, an integral annulus provided proximate the upper portion of said socket for seating said ball from above, said annulus having sufficient clearance from the ball to provide for its slight swivel movement therethrough, and a projection extending from the lower portion of said socket for locating said ball from below.
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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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |