US3263746A
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Baseboard-type heating unit
Assignee: RADIANT BASEBOARD PANELS Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-10
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1984-03-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick W Becher
- 👤 Leon N King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:03
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24D; F24D19/00; F24D19/02; F24D19/04; F28; F28D; F28D1/00; F28D1/02; F28D1/04; F28D1/053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A BASEBOARD TYPE HEATING UNIT COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BACK PANEL ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON A WALL, A PLURALITY OF HANGER BRACKETS SECURED TO SAID BACK PANEL IN LONGITUDINALLY SPACED APART RELATIONSHIP AND HAVING SUPPORT PORTIONS PROJECTING FORWARDLY THEREFROM, A HEATING ELEMENT INCLUDING AN ELONGATED METAL TUBE HAVING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED APART RECTANGULAR METAL FINS RADIATING THEREFROM, THE SAID ELEMENT BEING PROVIDED TO EXTEND BETWEEN THE HANGER BRACKETS AND TO REST ON THE SUPPORT PORTIONS THEREOF, AND EACH OF THE FINS OF THE HEATING ELEMENT BEING PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF NOTCHES IN ITS BOTTOM EDGE AND A PAIR IN ITS TOP EDGE, AS VIEWED WITH THE ELEMENT SUPPORTED ON THE BRACKETS, WITH EACH SUCH NOTCH ADJACENT TO BUT NONETHELESS SPACED FROM A SIDE EDGE, AND A PAIR OF BAFFLES OF GENERALLY ELONGATED RECTANGULAR SHAPE HAVING INTURNED LONGITUDINAL EDGES EN GAGED IN THE NOTCHES ON SAID FINS WHEREBY ONE SUCH BAFFLE IS SNAPPED INTO PLACE AT THE FRONT AND ANOTHER AT THE REAR OF THE HEATING ELEMENT TO COVER RESPECTIVELY THE FRONT AND REAR EDGES OF THE FINS AND THE CORNERS THEREOF, EACH SAID BAFFLE HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING BEAD ADJACENT TO EACH LONGITUDINAL EDGE THEREOF TO PROVIDE BEARING SUPPORT FOR THE HEATING ELEMENT ON THE HANGER BRACKETS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A BASEBOARD TYPE HEATING UNIT COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BACK PANEL ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON A WALL, A PLURALITY OF HANGER BRACKETS SECURED TO SAID BACK PANEL IN LONGITUDINALLY SPACED APART RELATIONSHIP AND HAVING SUPPORT PORTIONS PROJECTING FORWARDLY THEREFROM, A HEATING ELEMENT INCLUDING AN ELONGATED METAL TUBE HAVING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED APART RECTANGULAR METAL FINS RADIATING THEREFROM, THE SAID ELEMENT BEING PROVIDED TO EXTEND BETWEEN THE HANGER BRACKETS AND TO REST ON THE SUPPORT PORTIONS THEREOF, AND EACH OF THE FINS OF THE HEATING ELEMENT BEING PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF NOTCHES IN ITS BOTTOM EDGE AND A PAIR IN ITS TOP EDGE, AS VIEWED WITH THE ELEMENT SUPPORTED ON THE BRACKETS, WITH EACH SUCH NOTCH ADJACENT TO BUT NONETHELESS SPACED FROM A SIDE EDGE, AND A PAIR OF BAFFLES OF GENERALLY ELONGATED RECTANGULAR SHAPE HAVING INTURNED LONGITUDINAL EDGES EN GAGED IN THE NOTCHES ON SAID FINS WHEREBY ONE SUCH BAFFLE IS SNAPPED INTO PLACE AT THE FRONT AND ANOTHER AT THE REAR OF THE HEATING ELEMENT TO COVER RESPECTIVELY THE FRONT AND REAR EDGES OF THE FINS AND THE CORNERS THEREOF, EACH SAID BAFFLE HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING BEAD ADJACENT TO EACH LONGITUDINAL EDGE THEREOF TO PROVIDE BEARING SUPPORT FOR THE HEATING ELEMENT ON THE HANGER BRACKETS.
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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |