US3103043A
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Garage door mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-03-28
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1980-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Congelliere Peter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:43
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/40; E05D15/403; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR A DOORWAY OF A BUILDING STRUCTURE, COMPRISING: A DOOR FOR SAID DOORWAY MOUNTED ON THE BUILDING STRUCTURE TO MOVE BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION AND AN OPEN POSITION; SPRING MEANS CONNECTING SAID DOOR AND THE STRUCTURE OF THE BUILDING TO URGE THE DOOR FROM ITS CLOSED POSITION TO ITS OPEN POSITION; ENERGY-ABSORBING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID DOOR; A FIRST CABLE-LIKE MEMBER ANCHORED AT ITS OPPOSITE ENDS TO SPACED POINTS ON THE BUILDING STRUCTURE; AND A SECOND CABLE-LIKE MEMBER CONNECTED AT ONE OF ITS ENDS TO THE ENERGY-ABSORBING MEANS AND SLIDINGLY CONNECTED AT ITS OTHER END TO THE FIRST CABLE-LIKE MEMBER, WHEREBY SAID ONE END OF SAID SECOND CABLE-LIKE MEMBER MOVES ALONG SAID FIRST CABLELIKE MEMBER DURING AN INITIAL MAJOR PORTION OF THE DOOR OPENING MOVEMENT AND BOTH OF THE CABLE-LIKE MEMBERS ARE PULLED TAUT AS THE DOOR APPROACHES ITS LIMIT OPEN POSITION WITH CONSEQUENT OPERATION OF SAID ENERGY-ABSORBING MEANS TO DECELERATE THE DOOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR A DOORWAY OF A BUILDING STRUCTURE, COMPRISING: A DOOR FOR SAID DOORWAY MOUNTED ON THE BUILDING STRUCTURE TO MOVE BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION AND AN OPEN POSITION; SPRING MEANS CONNECTING SAID DOOR AND THE STRUCTURE OF THE BUILDING TO URGE THE DOOR FROM ITS CLOSED POSITION TO ITS OPEN POSITION; ENERGY-ABSORBING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID DOOR; A FIRST CABLE-LIKE MEMBER ANCHORED AT ITS OPPOSITE ENDS TO SPACED POINTS ON THE BUILDING STRUCTURE; AND A SECOND CABLE-LIKE MEMBER CONNECTED AT ONE OF ITS ENDS TO THE ENERGY-ABSORBING MEANS AND SLIDINGLY CONNECTED AT ITS OTHER END TO THE FIRST CABLE-LIKE MEMBER, WHEREBY SAID ONE END OF SAID SECOND CABLE-LIKE MEMBER MOVES ALONG SAID FIRST CABLELIKE MEMBER DURING AN INITIAL MAJOR PORTION OF THE DOOR OPENING MOVEMENT AND BOTH OF THE CABLE-LIKE MEMBERS ARE PULLED TAUT AS THE DOOR APPROACHES ITS LIMIT OPEN POSITION WITH CONSEQUENT OPERATION OF SAID ENERGY-ABSORBING MEANS TO DECELERATE THE DOOR.
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) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |