US1783245A

US1783245A - Metallic clothesline

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Publication number: US1783245A
Application number: US476788A
Authority: US
Inventors: Otis E Law
Original assignee: PINLESS CLOTHES LINE CORP
Current assignee: PINLESS CLOTHES LINE Corp
Priority date: 1930-08-21
Filing date: 1930-08-21
Publication date: 1930-12-02
Anticipated expiration: 1947-12-02

Description

Dec. 2, 1930. Q l E LAW` 1,783,245 I METALLIC cLoTHEsLINE Filed Aug, 21, 195o g Pi M l l @y l m w i?eiz ullllllllllllllll 0565 E. L w' Patented Dec. 2, 1930 y UNl'rrfzl.) STATES.

PATENT OFFICE orIs n. LAW, on BROOKFILD, ILLINorsJissIGNoR To riivLnss CLOTHES Linn Conf.

ronn'rromvon BRooxFIELD, ILLINOIS y METALLIC CLorHnsLnvn Appneation mea August a1, rso. serial No. 476,788.

This invention relates to a metallic clothes line, and an object is the provision of' an improved metallic clothes line made up lof a plurality of connected sections orlinks having numerous featuresof novelty and advantage over previous forms, including durability and efficiency in use, and economy of manufacture. A further object is the provision of a metallic clothes line in which the individual sections` are each formed of a single piece of spring metal, and in which the sections are all identical in structure and formation, contributing to the low cost of manufacture. An additional object is the provision of a metallic sectional clothes line dispensing with the necessity of extra hinge or connecting members for the individual sections or links, and arranged to be folded or collapsed into extremely compact form. A further object is the provision of a practically indestructible metallic clothes line in which the sections or links composing the line are conveniently connected or disconnected, and which dispenses with the use of clothes pins 0r other fastening devices for suspended articles. As

a further object in the metallic clothes line of the present invention, no wire ends or rough projections are exposed, upon whichv articles of fine texture might become torn, but a continuous smooth metal surface is presented in the assembled line.

Other objects will appear hereinafter.

The invention consists in the combinations and arrangements of parts hereinafter de'- scribed and claimed.

The invention will be best understood by reference to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and in which:

Fig. 1 is an elevational view showing a me'- tallic clothes line constructed in accordance with the present invention and erected in operative position;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged plan view of a plurality of connected4 link sections showing the manner of engagement of Clothes or other arf ticles for dryingpurposes;

Fig. 3 is a plan view ofa section, to show the manner of assemblyand connection with an adjoining section; l

Fig. 4V is -a plan view of a detached section of the clothes line; and Y Fig. 5 isaview of a plurality of sections in folded or collapsed position.

VAs illustrated inthe dra-wings, the preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an assembled line 6 as shown in Fig. 1, which'may be secured at one end to any suitable support such as a building 7, and at theopposite end to a post 8 by means of hooks 9.V Referring to Fig. 41, an individual section comprises a single piece of spring wire, preferably rust-proof in composition, which is bent orv formedI into distinctive structural formation to compose the

side portions

10 and 11, and an intermediate transverse coil portion 12;V ,As shown,

side portions

10 and 11 extend longitudinally, and are preferably slightly curved outwardly, and are then bent inwardly to form straight, transverse end portions 13 and 14.-' which, allowing for the resiliency of the metal used, are adapted to extend substantially parallel to the end coil 12. Each

end portion

13 and 14 is preferably of slightly less length than the coil portion 12, and the coil portion 12 is formed of an insideV diameter to accommodate the two end portionsl and 111 inoverlapped relation as shown in Fig. 3, When the sections are assembled. v Y Y With the construction and arrangement shown, the individual sections may be .Conveniently assembled by hand to form a composite continuous line, by the mere expedi-v ency of giving the side portions 10 and 11 a complete single twist, as shown AinFig.V 3, whereupon the

end portions

13 and 14 are inserted in the substantially cylindrical coil 12 of andadjoining section, and maintained in engaged position by the resiliency of 'the spring wire used. Coil 12 is formed to provide an engaging socket for the

free ends

18 and 14 of an adjoining section, and also com-` pletes a hinge connection between'two adjoining sections. Thus an assembled line may be lengthened or shortenedby the addition or reduction of sections with the utmost Convenienceand facility. Referring t-oFig'. 2, an article 15 to be suspendedffor drying is engaged by sliding the 10G end portions 16 between the overlapping portions of the twisted wire, and the capacity of the line may be practically doubled by suspending articles on the opposite side of the line, such as article 17 with the corner portions 18 engaged at the opposite sides of the twisted portions of the sections. By the elimination of eXtra connecting members, and by utilizing the wire composing a section to form the connecting hinge 12, the utmost compactness is attained when a plurality of sections are folded or collapsed as shown in Figf.

In commercial manufacture, No. 14 high carbon steel wire has been found highly suitable as possessing adequate strength, resiliency, and lightness without excessive bulkiness. i

lVhile I have illustrated and described the preferred form of construction 4for carrying my invention into effect. this is capable of variation and modification wit-hout departing from the spirit of the invention. I, therefore, do not wish to be limited to the precise details of construction set forth, but desire to avail myself of such variations and modifiations as come within the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what l claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A device of the class described comprising a section formed of resilient metal bent to provide two side portions and ay connecting end portion, said end portion formed into a cylindrical coil to provide a socket, said side portions twisted to provide an overlapping article engaging portion, and said side portions bent for extension within the cylindrical coil of an adjoining section.

2. A device of the class described comprising a section formed of resilient metal bent to provide two side portions and a connecting end portion, said end portion formed into a cylindrical coil to provide a socket, said s ide portions twisted to provide an overlapping article engaging portion, and the free ends of said side portions bent substantially parallel to said coil and adapted to be engaged by the coil on an adjoining section.

3. A device of the class described comprising a section formed of resilient metal bent to provide two side portions and a connecting end portion, said end portion formed into a cylindrical coil to provide a socket, said side portions twisted to provide an overlapping article engaging portion, and the free ends of said side portions bent substantially parallel to said coil and adapted to be engaged by the coil on an adjacent section, each of said bent end portions being of less length than the length of said coil.

4. A sectional metallic clothes line comprising a plurality of detachable sections, each sectionA composed of a length of resilient metal bent to provide two longitudinally extending side portions, said side portions twisted to provide an overlapping article engaging portion, a transverse end portion connect-ing said side portions, said transverse end portion formed into a cylindrical coil to provide a socket, and the free ends of said side portions being bent for engagement by a corresponding cylindrical coil on an adjoining section after said side portions have been twisted.

5. A sectional metallic clothes line comprising a plurality of detachable sections, each section composed of a length of resilient metal bent to provide two longitudinally eX- tending side por ions, said side portions twisted to provide an overlapping article engaging portion, a transverse end portion connecting said side portions, said transverse end portion formed into a cylindrical coil to provide a socket, and the free ends of said side portions being bent for engagement by a corresponding cylindrical coil on an adjoining section after said side portions have been twisted, each of said bent end portions being of less length than the length of said coil.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.

OTIS E. LAW.