Tension-mounted pole caddy
US8348072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2201/025
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tension-mounted pole caddy for mounting between two substantially parallel surfaces is disclosed. The pole device generally includes a first tubular body, a second tubular body, a toothed rack, a locking pawl, and a base-mounted lever for operation of the locking pawl. Preferably, the first tubular body includes a base end for contacting a surface and a telescoping end, while the second tubular body has a base end for contacting a second surface and a telescoping end coupled with the telescoping end of the first body. The toothed rack is affixed within the first body portion proximate the telescoping end, with the locking pawl within the second body and capable of movement to engage and disengage the toothed rack. The lever is coupled to the locking pawl via linkage, such that operation of the lever between a first and second position actuates the locking pawl to engage and disengage, respectively, from the toothed rack, wherein the lever is positioned at the base end of the second tubular body.
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