US3139162A
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Paneling structure for a ceiling, wall or similar surface
Assignee: Hunter Douglas International NV
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Filing: 1960-07-26
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1980-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Spangenberg Robbert Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/22; E04B9/24; E04B9/26; E04B9/06; E04B9/12; E04B9/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A PANELING STRUCTURE FOR CEILINGS, WALLS AND SIMILAR SURFACES, COMPRISING PANELS HAVING ARCHED LONGITUDINAL RIMS, BEARERS SUPPORTING THE PANELS AT THEIR RIM, SUPPORTING MEANS PROVIDED WITH HOLES, AND FASTENING MEANS FITTING INTO THE HOLES OF THE SUPPORTING MEANS FOR SECURING THE BEARERS TO SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, SAID FASTENING MEANS HAVING FIRST PORTIONS FOR SECURING THE BEARERS TO THE SUPPORTING MEANS IN A FIRST INTERMEDIATE POSITION, IN WHICH POSITION THE BEARERS ARE SUPPORTED AT A DISTANCE FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, AND HAVING SECOND PORTIONS FOR SUPPORTING THE BEARERS IN A SECOND FINAL POSITION, IN WHICH THE RIMS OF THE PANELS ARE FIRMLY CLAMPED BETWEEN THE BEARERS AND THE SUPPORTING MEANS, THE FIRST PORTIONS OF THE FASTENING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE BEARERS IN THE INTERMEDIATE POSITION BEING CONSTRUCTED AS LOCKING MEANS FOR SAID FASTENING MEANS, AND THE SECOND PORTIONS BEING SO CONSTRUCTED THAT THE FASTENING MEANS CAN ALWAYS BE BROUGHT BACK INTO THEIR FIRST POSITION WITHOUT REMOVING THE PANELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A PANELING STRUCTURE FOR CEILINGS, WALLS AND SIMILAR SURFACES, COMPRISING PANELS HAVING ARCHED LONGITUDINAL RIMS, BEARERS SUPPORTING THE PANELS AT THEIR RIM, SUPPORTING MEANS PROVIDED WITH HOLES, AND FASTENING MEANS FITTING INTO THE HOLES OF THE SUPPORTING MEANS FOR SECURING THE BEARERS TO SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, SAID FASTENING MEANS HAVING FIRST PORTIONS FOR SECURING THE BEARERS TO THE SUPPORTING MEANS IN A FIRST INTERMEDIATE POSITION, IN WHICH POSITION THE BEARERS ARE SUPPORTED AT A DISTANCE FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, AND HAVING SECOND PORTIONS FOR SUPPORTING THE BEARERS IN A SECOND FINAL POSITION, IN WHICH THE RIMS OF THE PANELS ARE FIRMLY CLAMPED BETWEEN THE BEARERS AND THE SUPPORTING MEANS, THE FIRST PORTIONS OF THE FASTENING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE BEARERS IN THE INTERMEDIATE POSITION BEING CONSTRUCTED AS LOCKING MEANS FOR SAID FASTENING MEANS, AND THE SECOND PORTIONS BEING SO CONSTRUCTED THAT THE FASTENING MEANS CAN ALWAYS BE BROUGHT BACK INTO THEIR FIRST POSITION WITHOUT REMOVING THE PANELS.
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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) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |