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US3082470A
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Gromment element for oblong openings
Assignee: Hospitality Homes
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Filing: 1961-07-11
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1981-07-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank W Fork
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-31 07:26
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/185; H02G3/28; H02G3/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A GROMMET ELEMENT HAVING ALTERNATE BENDABLE PORTIONS AND SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID PORTIONS, SAID GROMMET ELEMENT COMPRISING: A STRIP OF RESILIENT RUBBER-LIKE MATERIAL INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO LONGITUDINAL SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL PASSAGEWAYS THEREIN, AT LEAST ONE LONGITUDINAL SLOT IN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE SAID STRIP WHICH COMMUNICATES WITH ONE OF THE SAID PASSAGEWAYS; AND STIFFENER ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN SPACED APART RELATION WITHIN THE OTHER OF SAID PASSAGEWAYS THEREBY PROVIDING THE SAID SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A GROMMET ELEMENT HAVING ALTERNATE BENDABLE PORTIONS AND SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID PORTIONS, SAID GROMMET ELEMENT COMPRISING: A STRIP OF RESILIENT RUBBER-LIKE MATERIAL INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO LONGITUDINAL SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL PASSAGEWAYS THEREIN, AT LEAST ONE LONGITUDINAL SLOT IN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE SAID STRIP WHICH COMMUNICATES WITH ONE OF THE SAID PASSAGEWAYS; AND STIFFENER ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN SPACED APART RELATION WITHIN THE OTHER OF SAID PASSAGEWAYS THEREBY PROVIDING THE SAID SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID PORTIONS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |