US3245668A
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Evaporative cooler pad frame and rack construction
Assignee: Meritor Inc
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Filing: 1963-01-14
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1983-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Adam D Goettl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:28
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F6/00; F24F6/02; F24F6/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN AN EVAPORATIVE COOLER PAD FRAME AND RACK CONSTRUCTION, THE COMBINATION OF: AN EVAPORATIVE COOLER FRAME HAVING OPPOSED INWARDLY DIRECTED SHEET METAL FLANGES PROVIDED WITH PAIRS OF SPACED OPENINGS THEREIN; A PAD RACK ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PAIR OF PARALLEL SPACED BARS; U-SHAPED MEMBERS FIXED THERETO AND HOLDING SAID BARS IN SPACED RELATION; OPPOSITE ADJACENT ENDS OF SAID SPACED PARALLEL BARS DEFLECTABLE TOWARD EACH OTHER AND OF RESILIENT MATERIAL; OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BARS HAVING HOOKSHAPED PORTIONS PROJECTABLE THROUGH SAID OPENING IN SAID FLANGES, SAID HOOK-SHAPED PORTIONS BEING OPPOSED TO EACH OTHER AT ADJACENT ENDS AND DISPOSED RESILIENTLY TO INTERLOCK AT THE INNER SIDES OF SAID FLANGES INWARDLY OF SAID OPENINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN AN EVAPORATIVE COOLER PAD FRAME AND RACK CONSTRUCTION, THE COMBINATION OF: AN EVAPORATIVE COOLER FRAME HAVING OPPOSED INWARDLY DIRECTED SHEET METAL FLANGES PROVIDED WITH PAIRS OF SPACED OPENINGS THEREIN; A PAD RACK ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PAIR OF PARALLEL SPACED BARS; U-SHAPED MEMBERS FIXED THERETO AND HOLDING SAID BARS IN SPACED RELATION; OPPOSITE ADJACENT ENDS OF SAID SPACED PARALLEL BARS DEFLECTABLE TOWARD EACH OTHER AND OF RESILIENT MATERIAL; OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BARS HAVING HOOKSHAPED PORTIONS PROJECTABLE THROUGH SAID OPENING IN SAID FLANGES, SAID HOOK-SHAPED PORTIONS BEING OPPOSED TO EACH OTHER AT ADJACENT ENDS AND DISPOSED RESILIENTLY TO INTERLOCK AT THE INNER SIDES OF SAID FLANGES INWARDLY OF SAID OPENINGS.
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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |