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Positive action rear fold traveler curtain rig
Assignee: Nolan Scenery Studios Inc
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Filing: 1962-01-23
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1982-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William P Nolan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63J; A63J1/00; A47; A47H; A47H5/00; A47H5/02; A47H5/032
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN A REAR FOLD TRAVELER CURTAIN RIG THE COMBINATION COMPRISING; A TRACK, A PLURALITY OF ROLLERS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TRACK, A PLURALITY OF CURTAIN SUPPORTING ELEMENTS SUPPORTED FROM SAID ROLLERS, FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEANS PASSING FREELY THROUGH SAID ELEMENTS, CLIP MEANS ON EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS ADAPTED TO FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE SAID FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEANS WHEREBY SAID ELEMENTS WILL BE DRIVEN THEREWITH, FLEXIBLE MEANS INTERCONNECTING THE CLIP MEANS OF ADJACENT CURTAIN SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND MAGNETIC MEANS ON SAID ELEMENTS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING SAID CLIP MEANS OUT OF FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DRIVE MEANS AND IN POSITION FOR SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED TO SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS, WHEREBY THE CURTAIN SUPPORTING ELEMENTS ARE ACTUATED ONLY IN DESIRED SEQUENCE TO FOLD OR UNFOLD A CURTAIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A REAR FOLD TRAVELER CURTAIN RIG THE COMBINATION COMPRISING; A TRACK, A PLURALITY OF ROLLERS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TRACK, A PLURALITY OF CURTAIN SUPPORTING ELEMENTS SUPPORTED FROM SAID ROLLERS, FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEANS PASSING FREELY THROUGH SAID ELEMENTS, CLIP MEANS ON EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS ADAPTED TO FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE SAID FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEANS WHEREBY SAID ELEMENTS WILL BE DRIVEN THEREWITH, FLEXIBLE MEANS INTERCONNECTING THE CLIP MEANS OF ADJACENT CURTAIN SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND MAGNETIC MEANS ON SAID ELEMENTS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING SAID CLIP MEANS OUT OF FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DRIVE MEANS AND IN POSITION FOR SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED TO SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS, WHEREBY THE CURTAIN SUPPORTING ELEMENTS ARE ACTUATED ONLY IN DESIRED SEQUENCE TO FOLD OR UNFOLD A CURTAIN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |