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US3117767A
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Motorized drapery puller tensioning means
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-07-06
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1981-07-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James O Mclean
- 👤 William A Peslak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H5/00; A47H5/02; A47H5/032; A47H5/0325
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
IN A DRAPERY PULLER COMPRISING (A) A BRACKET ADAPTED TO BE ATTACHED TO A WALL, (B) A CASING VERTICALLY SLIDEABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID BRACKET, (1) A PULLEY SUPPORTED BY SAID CASING FOR DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH A DRAPERY CORD, AND (2) A MOTOR SUPPORTED BY SAID CASING FOR DRIVING SAID PULLEY; (C) MEANS FOR VARYING THE RELATIVE POSITION OF SAID CASING AND SAID BRACKET TO VARY THE TENSION ON SAID CORD, SAID MEANS INCLUDING (1) A PLATE EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM THE LOWER END OF SAID BRACKET, AND (2) A PULL MEMBER ATTACHED TO AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID CASING, (3) SAID PULL MEMBER BEING ARRANGED TO SELECTIVELY ENGAGE SAID PLATE IN ANY OF A PLURALITY OF POSITIONS FOR VARYING THE RELATIVE POSITION OF SAID CASING AND BRACKET AND THEREBY THE TENSION ON SAID CORD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
IN A DRAPERY PULLER COMPRISING (A) A BRACKET ADAPTED TO BE ATTACHED TO A WALL, (B) A CASING VERTICALLY SLIDEABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID BRACKET, (1) A PULLEY SUPPORTED BY SAID CASING FOR DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH A DRAPERY CORD, AND (2) A MOTOR SUPPORTED BY SAID CASING FOR DRIVING SAID PULLEY; (C) MEANS FOR VARYING THE RELATIVE POSITION OF SAID CASING AND SAID BRACKET TO VARY THE TENSION ON SAID CORD, SAID MEANS INCLUDING (1) A PLATE EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM THE LOWER END OF SAID BRACKET, AND (2) A PULL MEMBER ATTACHED TO AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID CASING, (3) SAID PULL MEMBER BEING ARRANGED TO SELECTIVELY ENGAGE SAID PLATE IN ANY OF A PLURALITY OF POSITIONS FOR VARYING THE RELATIVE POSITION OF SAID CASING AND BRACKET AND THEREBY THE TENSION ON SAID CORD.
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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |