US3120036A
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Louver structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-13
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Granted: 1964-02-04
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Expires: 1981-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr George W Minds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:04
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B7/00; E06B7/02; E06B7/08; E06B7/082; F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/08; F24F13/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A LOUVER STRUCTURE INCLUDING: FIRST AND SECOND SPACED JAMBS, A PAIR OF FLANGE MEANS SECURED TO EACH OF SAID JAMBS WITH THE EDGE OF EACH FLANGE MEANS OF THE SAME PAIR FACING EACH OTHER, SAID PAIRS OF FLANGE MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID JAMBS TOWARDS EACH OTHER, EACH OF THE FLANGE MEANS IN EACH PAIR THEREOF INCLUDING A RESPECTIVE NOTCH MEANS OPENING TOWARD THE OPPOSITE FLANGE MEANS OF THE SAME PAIR, SAID NOTCH MEANS IN THE OPPOSITE FLANGE MEANS OF EACH PAIR BEING DISPOSED THEREIN AT DIFFERENT LENGTHWISE POSITIONS, AND A PANEL EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID JAMBS AND HAVING AT EACH OF ITS ENDS A WIDTH WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE GREATEST DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CLOSED BOTTOMS OF SAID NOTCH MEANS SO THAT EACH END OF THE PANEL MUST BE BOWED ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS TO BE RECEIVED BETWEEN THE FACING NOTCH MEANS OF EACH FLANGE MEANS PAIR TO RETAIN SAID PANEL IN PLACE UNDER COMPRESSION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A LOUVER STRUCTURE INCLUDING: FIRST AND SECOND SPACED JAMBS, A PAIR OF FLANGE MEANS SECURED TO EACH OF SAID JAMBS WITH THE EDGE OF EACH FLANGE MEANS OF THE SAME PAIR FACING EACH OTHER, SAID PAIRS OF FLANGE MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID JAMBS TOWARDS EACH OTHER, EACH OF THE FLANGE MEANS IN EACH PAIR THEREOF INCLUDING A RESPECTIVE NOTCH MEANS OPENING TOWARD THE OPPOSITE FLANGE MEANS OF THE SAME PAIR, SAID NOTCH MEANS IN THE OPPOSITE FLANGE MEANS OF EACH PAIR BEING DISPOSED THEREIN AT DIFFERENT LENGTHWISE POSITIONS, AND A PANEL EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID JAMBS AND HAVING AT EACH OF ITS ENDS A WIDTH WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE GREATEST DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CLOSED BOTTOMS OF SAID NOTCH MEANS SO THAT EACH END OF THE PANEL MUST BE BOWED ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS TO BE RECEIVED BETWEEN THE FACING NOTCH MEANS OF EACH FLANGE MEANS PAIR TO RETAIN SAID PANEL IN PLACE UNDER COMPRESSION.
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) | 1967-02-03 | 1967-08-05 | 1968-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-03 | 1971-08-05 | 1972-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-03 | 1975-08-05 | 1976-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |