US3132371A
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Adjustable floor guide for bypassing sliding doors
Assignee: Acme Appliance Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1962-05-31
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1982-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold B Enos
- 👤 Kenneth K Kellems
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:38
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/06; E05D15/0621; E05D15/0626; E05D15/0656; E05D15/08; E05Y; E05Y2201/00; E05Y2201/60; E05Y2201/622; E05Y2201/684; E05Y2600/00; E05Y2600/40; E05Y2600/45; E05Y2600/452; E05Y2600/46; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN AN ADJUSTABLE FLOOR GUIDE FOR BYPASSING SLIDING DOORS, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) A GUIDE MEANS INCLUDING (A) A CENTRAL GUIDE MEMBER, (B) TWO OUTER GUIDE ELEMENTS RESPECTIVELY LOCATED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF AND SPACED FROM SAID CENTRAL GUIDE MEMBER, (C) TWO FLEXIBLE CONNECTING MEANS RESPECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID OUTER GUIDE ELEMENTS TO SAID CENTRAL GUIDE MEMBER, AND (D) SAID CONNECTING MEANS BEING BENDABLE TO VARY THE SPACINGS BETWEEN SAID CENTRAL GUIDE MEMBER AND SAID OUTER GUIDE ELEMENTS; AND (B) A HOLD DOWN MEANS FOR SECURING SAID GUIDE MEANS TO A FLOOR WITH SAID OUTER GUIDE ELEMENTS SPACED FROM SAID CENTRAL GUIDE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN AN ADJUSTABLE FLOOR GUIDE FOR BYPASSING SLIDING DOORS, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) A GUIDE MEANS INCLUDING (A) A CENTRAL GUIDE MEMBER, (B) TWO OUTER GUIDE ELEMENTS RESPECTIVELY LOCATED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF AND SPACED FROM SAID CENTRAL GUIDE MEMBER, (C) TWO FLEXIBLE CONNECTING MEANS RESPECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID OUTER GUIDE ELEMENTS TO SAID CENTRAL GUIDE MEMBER, AND (D) SAID CONNECTING MEANS BEING BENDABLE TO VARY THE SPACINGS BETWEEN SAID CENTRAL GUIDE MEMBER AND SAID OUTER GUIDE ELEMENTS; AND (B) A HOLD DOWN MEANS FOR SECURING SAID GUIDE MEANS TO A FLOOR WITH SAID OUTER GUIDE ELEMENTS SPACED FROM SAID CENTRAL GUIDE MEMBER.
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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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |