US3159864A
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Combination spacers and silencers for venetian blinds
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-05
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1983-02-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert J Ferrera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:14
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/24; E06B9/26; E06B9/28; E06B9/30; E06B9/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING VERTICALLY-SPACED UPPER AND LOWER RESILIENT RODS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ENDS, A VERTICAL CONNECTING ROD EXTENDING BETWEEN AND CONNECTED TO THE FIRST ENDS OF SAID RODS, THE SECOND END OF SAID LOWER ROD BEING SPACED INWARDLY FROM THE SECOND END OF THE UPPER ROD, A SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTED ON THE SECOND END OF THE UPPER ROD, SAID LOWER ROD HAVING AN UPSTANDING TERMINAL ON ITS SECOND END, SAID TERMINAL HAVING A LATERAL DOWN-TURNED HOOK SPACED ABOVE THE LOWER ROD AND ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED OVER THE UPPER ROD FOR CLAMPING THE RODS AGAINST OPPOSED SIDES OF A MEMBER, SAID UPPER ROD HAVING A LATERAL HORIZONTAL PINTLE ADJACENT TO ITS SECOND END, ON WHICH SAID SHOCK ABSORBER IS MOUNTED, SAID SHOCK ABSORBER BEING CIRCULAR AND AXIALLY MOUNTED ON THE PINTLE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING VERTICALLY-SPACED UPPER AND LOWER RESILIENT RODS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ENDS, A VERTICAL CONNECTING ROD EXTENDING BETWEEN AND CONNECTED TO THE FIRST ENDS OF SAID RODS, THE SECOND END OF SAID LOWER ROD BEING SPACED INWARDLY FROM THE SECOND END OF THE UPPER ROD, A SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTED ON THE SECOND END OF THE UPPER ROD, SAID LOWER ROD HAVING AN UPSTANDING TERMINAL ON ITS SECOND END, SAID TERMINAL HAVING A LATERAL DOWN-TURNED HOOK SPACED ABOVE THE LOWER ROD AND ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED OVER THE UPPER ROD FOR CLAMPING THE RODS AGAINST OPPOSED SIDES OF A MEMBER, SAID UPPER ROD HAVING A LATERAL HORIZONTAL PINTLE ADJACENT TO ITS SECOND END, ON WHICH SAID SHOCK ABSORBER IS MOUNTED, SAID SHOCK ABSORBER BEING CIRCULAR AND AXIALLY MOUNTED ON THE PINTLE.
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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |