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US3246685A
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Assignee: Cooper Industries LLC
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Filing: 1964-06-22
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1984-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Anderson
- 👤 Jr William V Carroll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:41
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/24; E06B9/26; E06B9/28; E06B9/30; E06B9/32; E06B9/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
IN A VALANCE-TYPE, ROLL-UP SLATTED WINDOWN SHADE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTED ON A BEAM, AND HAVING CORDS AND PULLEYS; A PLURALITY OF LIKE, INTEGRAL BRACKETS; EACH OF SAID BRACKETS HAVING A VERTICAL BODY WITH MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE SUPPORT BEAM, AN OUTWARDLY HORIZONTALLY PROTRUDING UPPER FLANGE COMPRISING VALANCE SHAPING AND SUPPORTING MEANS, A BACKWARDLY PROJECTING LOWER LEG EXTENDING THROUGH THE SLATS OF THE SHADE AND HAVING MEANS RECEIVING THE FIXED END OF ONE CORD, AND A FORWARDLY PROJECTING LOWER LEG BETWEEN THE SHADE AND VALANCE HAVING MEANS ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING THE PULLEYS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
IN A VALANCE-TYPE, ROLL-UP SLATTED WINDOWN SHADE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTED ON A BEAM, AND HAVING CORDS AND PULLEYS; A PLURALITY OF LIKE, INTEGRAL BRACKETS; EACH OF SAID BRACKETS HAVING A VERTICAL BODY WITH MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE SUPPORT BEAM, AN OUTWARDLY HORIZONTALLY PROTRUDING UPPER FLANGE COMPRISING VALANCE SHAPING AND SUPPORTING MEANS, A BACKWARDLY PROJECTING LOWER LEG EXTENDING THROUGH THE SLATS OF THE SHADE AND HAVING MEANS RECEIVING THE FIXED END OF ONE CORD, AND A FORWARDLY PROJECTING LOWER LEG BETWEEN THE SHADE AND VALANCE HAVING MEANS ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING THE PULLEYS.
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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |