US3136386A
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Foldaway steps
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-05
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1982-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Horvath Joseph
- 👤 Jung Werner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:26
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C1/00; E06C1/005; A; A47; A47B; A47B83/00; A47B2220/00; A47B2220/05; A47B97/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A FOLDAWAY STEP FOR THE INSIDE OF A DOOR, COMPRISING A MOUNTING PLATE SECURED TO THE INNER LOWER SURFACE OF THE DOOR AND HAVING A BACK PLATE FOR THE STEP SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE MOUNTING PLATE AND MOVABLE DOWNWARD BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE DOOR TO ENGAGE THE FLOOR AND SLIDABLE UPWARD ON THE MOUNTING PLATE TO A POSITION WITHIN THE AREA OF THE DOOR, A TOP PLATE FOR THE STEP HAVING A PAD OF RESILIENT MATERIAL ON ITS UPPER SURFACE, A FRONT PLATE FOR THE STEP, SAID TOP PLATE AND FRONT PLATE PIVOTED TO THE SLIDABLE BACK PLATE AND FOLDING OUTWARD THEREFROM WITH THE FRONT AND BACK PLATE ENGAGING THE FLOOR AT THEIR LOWER ENDS AND THE TOP PLATE LYING IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION TO FORM A FOOT STEP, SAID FRONT PLATE AND SAID MOUNTING PLATE HAVING SIDE FLANGES MESHING TOGETHER WHEN THE FRONT AND TOP PLATES ARE FOLDED UP AGAINST THE MOUNTING PLATE, WITH MEANS ON THE FLANGES COOPERATING TO LOCK THE STEP IN FOLDAWAY POSITION WITH ALL PLATES LYING WITHIN THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A FOLDAWAY STEP FOR THE INSIDE OF A DOOR, COMPRISING A MOUNTING PLATE SECURED TO THE INNER LOWER SURFACE OF THE DOOR AND HAVING A BACK PLATE FOR THE STEP SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE MOUNTING PLATE AND MOVABLE DOWNWARD BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE DOOR TO ENGAGE THE FLOOR AND SLIDABLE UPWARD ON THE MOUNTING PLATE TO A POSITION WITHIN THE AREA OF THE DOOR, A TOP PLATE FOR THE STEP HAVING A PAD OF RESILIENT MATERIAL ON ITS UPPER SURFACE, A FRONT PLATE FOR THE STEP, SAID TOP PLATE AND FRONT PLATE PIVOTED TO THE SLIDABLE BACK PLATE AND FOLDING OUTWARD THEREFROM WITH THE FRONT AND BACK PLATE ENGAGING THE FLOOR AT THEIR LOWER ENDS AND THE TOP PLATE LYING IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION TO FORM A FOOT STEP, SAID FRONT PLATE AND SAID MOUNTING PLATE HAVING SIDE FLANGES MESHING TOGETHER WHEN THE FRONT AND TOP PLATES ARE FOLDED UP AGAINST THE MOUNTING PLATE, WITH MEANS ON THE FLANGES COOPERATING TO LOCK THE STEP IN FOLDAWAY POSITION WITH ALL PLATES LYING WITHIN THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR.
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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |