US3102613A
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Nailable metal flooring
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-30
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1981-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Johnston Charles Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:47
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B5/00; E04B5/02; E04B5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN A NAILABLE STEEL FLOOR COMPRISED OF JUXTAPOSED METAL STRIPS EACH HAVING A HORIZONTAL DECK PORTION WITH LATERALLY EXTENDING FLANGES DEPENDING FROM OPPOSITE LONGITUDINAL EDGES THEREOF, SAID DEPENDING FLANGES BEING DISPOSED IN OPPOSED SPACED RELATION TO PROVIDE A NAILING GROOVE THEREBETWEEN, SAID FLANGES TERMINATING INTO OPPOSITELY EXTENDING LATERALLY DIRECTED FOOT PORTIONS WITH SAID FOOT PORTIONS COOPERATING TO PROVIDE A SEALED LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID JUXTAPOSED STRIPS AND FOR PREVENTING LATERAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID STRIPS WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, EACH OF SAID FLANGES HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION BENT OUT OF ITS NORMAL LONGITUDINAL PLANE IN THE DIRECTION OF AN OPPOSING FLANGE OF A JUXTAPOSED STRIP SO AS TO PROVIDE THEREBETWEEN A YIELDABLE NAIL ENGAGING RETAINING MEANS BETWEEN SAID DECK PORTIONS AND SAID LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SEALED CONNECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN A NAILABLE STEEL FLOOR COMPRISED OF JUXTAPOSED METAL STRIPS EACH HAVING A HORIZONTAL DECK PORTION WITH LATERALLY EXTENDING FLANGES DEPENDING FROM OPPOSITE LONGITUDINAL EDGES THEREOF, SAID DEPENDING FLANGES BEING DISPOSED IN OPPOSED SPACED RELATION TO PROVIDE A NAILING GROOVE THEREBETWEEN, SAID FLANGES TERMINATING INTO OPPOSITELY EXTENDING LATERALLY DIRECTED FOOT PORTIONS WITH SAID FOOT PORTIONS COOPERATING TO PROVIDE A SEALED LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID JUXTAPOSED STRIPS AND FOR PREVENTING LATERAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID STRIPS WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, EACH OF SAID FLANGES HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION BENT OUT OF ITS NORMAL LONGITUDINAL PLANE IN THE DIRECTION OF AN OPPOSING FLANGE OF A JUXTAPOSED STRIP SO AS TO PROVIDE THEREBETWEEN A YIELDABLE NAIL ENGAGING RETAINING MEANS BETWEEN SAID DECK PORTIONS AND SAID LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SEALED CONNECTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-02 | 1967-03-04 | 1967-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-02 | 1971-03-04 | 1971-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-02 | 1975-03-04 | 1975-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |