Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Casters – Adjustable
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
Mitchell, Katherine (Department: 3677)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Casters
Adjustable
C016S047000, C016S03100R, C016S01800R
Reexamination Certificate
active
07146683
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for supporting an object includes a base assembly and at least three wheels pivotally attached to the base assembly. A pivot arm includes a flange plate at an upper end for attachment to the object. An opposite lower end of the pivot arm includes a universal joint for pivotal motion about two perpendicular axes that is attached to the base assembly. A brake assembly is attached to the pivot arm. The brake assembly includes a first disengaged position and a second engaged position that is latched. When the brake assembly is in the second position, a brake pad is forced downward below a level of a surface and into frictional engagement with the surface. More than one apparatus can also be attached to an adapter plate to provide greater floatation. Pivotal attachment to a support beam is also described.
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Hovey & Williams, LLP
Jackson Andre′ L.
Martin Mobile Company, LLC
Mitchell Katherine
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