Title: Spring biased prop for a pivoted member hinged to a support member

Abstract: A spring biased prop for use with a pivot member, such as a window, hinged to a support member. The prop includes sliding tubular telescopic members each carrying a pivoted arm part for attachment to the pivot member or support member. A sleeve formed of generally friction free material, such as nylon or Teflon, is fitted between the tubular members to accommodate sliding movement of the members relative to each other.

Do you think this is a good invention? Vote now:

Votes so far: For:(0) Against:(0)
Other info:

Inventors: Curry, Miles K. (Niles, MI, US)

Application Number: 864666
Filing Date: 1977-12-27
Publication_date: 1980-04-22
Assignee: Coachmen Industries, Inc. (Middlebury, IN)
Primary Class(es): 292/338 403/56, 403/166
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

180881	Aug, 1876	Howson	403/56.
1330363	Feb, 1920	Whitt	403/166.
1923972	Aug, 1933	Goodykoontz	403/144.
2073149	Mar, 1937	Geyer	292/DIG.
2141945	Dec, 1938	Tweedale	403/56.
3367616	Feb, 1968	Bausch et al.	403/56.
3851907	Dec, 1974	Sandor	292/338.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Moore, Richard E.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Oltsch, Knoblock & Hall