US3131753A
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Folding door with flexible joint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-07-21
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1980-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Guy E Dixon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:36
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/48; E06B3/481
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A FOLDING DOOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED PANELS DISPOSED IN EDGE TO EDGE RELATION, EACH SIDE EDGE OF EACH PANEL HAVING A LONGITUDINAL GROOVE THEREIN, A MOLDING EXTENDING BETWEEN ADJACENT SIDE EDGES OF THE PANELS, SAID MOLDING BEING OF ONE-PIECE CONSTRUCTION AND BEING CONTINUOUS THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID MOLDING INCLUDING A HOLLOW CENTRAL BODY MEMBER HAVING FOUR CORNERS, PROJECTING FLEXIBLE WINGS PROJECTING FROM TWO CORNERS OF SAID BODY MEMBER AND EXTENDING INTO SAID GROOVES, SAID MOLDING BEING CONSTRUCTED OF RESILIENT MATERIAL, THE CORNERS OF SAID BODY MEMBER REMOTE FROM THE WINGS HAVING PROJECTING LIPS THEREON, AND THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE BODY MEMBER BEING DISPOSED OUTWARDLY OF THE SPACE BETWEEN ADJACENT EDGES OF THE PANELS WITH THE SIDE EDGES OF THE BODY MEMBER AND LIPS CONFORMING WITH THE ADJACENT EDGES OF THE PANELS WHEN THE PANELS ARE EXTENDED TO A CLOSED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A FOLDING DOOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED PANELS DISPOSED IN EDGE TO EDGE RELATION, EACH SIDE EDGE OF EACH PANEL HAVING A LONGITUDINAL GROOVE THEREIN, A MOLDING EXTENDING BETWEEN ADJACENT SIDE EDGES OF THE PANELS, SAID MOLDING BEING OF ONE-PIECE CONSTRUCTION AND BEING CONTINUOUS THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID MOLDING INCLUDING A HOLLOW CENTRAL BODY MEMBER HAVING FOUR CORNERS, PROJECTING FLEXIBLE WINGS PROJECTING FROM TWO CORNERS OF SAID BODY MEMBER AND EXTENDING INTO SAID GROOVES, SAID MOLDING BEING CONSTRUCTED OF RESILIENT MATERIAL, THE CORNERS OF SAID BODY MEMBER REMOTE FROM THE WINGS HAVING PROJECTING LIPS THEREON, AND THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE BODY MEMBER BEING DISPOSED OUTWARDLY OF THE SPACE BETWEEN ADJACENT EDGES OF THE PANELS WITH THE SIDE EDGES OF THE BODY MEMBER AND LIPS CONFORMING WITH THE ADJACENT EDGES OF THE PANELS WHEN THE PANELS ARE EXTENDED TO A CLOSED POSITION.
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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) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |