Vertically adjustable foldable bridge for a billiard cue
US5846137A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63D15/105
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A new billiard cue bridge comprising a roughly H-shaped base which supports a generally upside down U-shaped vertical standard attached at the cross-bar of the base. The attachment is hinged at the cross-bar in a manner that permits the vertical standard to be latched in the vertical position and to fold down substantially flat with the base in the horizontal position. Mounted on the vertical standard are upper and lower slidable members. The upper slidable member includes a hole through which a pool or billiard cue may be passed and supported. Located in the upper portion of the hole is a small friction pad that permits the bridge to be lifted and repositioned by the cue. The lower slidable member functions as an optional positive lock to assure that the vertical standard remains in the latched vertical position when in use.
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