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Snap-locking fixtures for interior decorating
Assignee: BURKE COMMUNICATION INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1964-01-28
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1984-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond P Howell
- 👤 George F Swenck
- 👤 Norbert A Hamm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:40
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H21/00; E; E04; E04F; E04F19/00; E04F19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A SNAP-LOCKING FIXTURE FOR INTERIOR DECORATING COMPRISING A GENERALLY INVERTED U-SHAPED CHANNEL MEMBER, ONE LEG OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER BEING A FACING PANEL DEFINING A TRANSVERSE JUNCTURE WITH THE CENTER SECTION OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER AND EXTENDING PAST SAID JUNCTURE FORMING AN ENGAGING RIDGE AND THE END OF SAID PANEL OPPOSITE THE ENGAGING RIDGE FORMING AN ENGAGING ELEMENT, THE ENGAGING RIDGE AND THE ENGAGING ELEMENT BEING SUITABLE TO FUNCTION AS COMPLEMENTARY SNAP-LOCKING MEMBERS, THE OTHER LEG OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER AT THE JUNCTURE TO THE CHANNEL CENTER FORMING A TRANSVERSE FLANGE TERMINATING WITH A DOWNWARDLY FACING SLOT, SAID OTHER LEG INTERMEDIATE ITS LENGTH BEING INWARDLY OFFSET TOWARD SAID PANEL AND THEN OUTWARDLY FOLDED TO DEFINE A LEDGE TERMINATING WITH A GROOVE CENTERED UNDER SAID SLOT, THE OPENINGS OF SAID SLOT AND SAID GROOVE MUTUALLY OPPOSING TO PROVIDE SNAP-LOCKING ATTACHMENT ONTO A SUPPORT STRUCTURE HAVING COMPLEMENTARY ELEMENTS THEREFOR AND A HANGER MEMBER PROVIDED WITHIN SAID INVERTED U-SHAPED CHANNEL MEMBER FOR SUSPENSION OF VARIOUS MATERIALS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A SNAP-LOCKING FIXTURE FOR INTERIOR DECORATING COMPRISING A GENERALLY INVERTED U-SHAPED CHANNEL MEMBER, ONE LEG OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER BEING A FACING PANEL DEFINING A TRANSVERSE JUNCTURE WITH THE CENTER SECTION OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER AND EXTENDING PAST SAID JUNCTURE FORMING AN ENGAGING RIDGE AND THE END OF SAID PANEL OPPOSITE THE ENGAGING RIDGE FORMING AN ENGAGING ELEMENT, THE ENGAGING RIDGE AND THE ENGAGING ELEMENT BEING SUITABLE TO FUNCTION AS COMPLEMENTARY SNAP-LOCKING MEMBERS, THE OTHER LEG OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER AT THE JUNCTURE TO THE CHANNEL CENTER FORMING A TRANSVERSE FLANGE TERMINATING WITH A DOWNWARDLY FACING SLOT, SAID OTHER LEG INTERMEDIATE ITS LENGTH BEING INWARDLY OFFSET TOWARD SAID PANEL AND THEN OUTWARDLY FOLDED TO DEFINE A LEDGE TERMINATING WITH A GROOVE CENTERED UNDER SAID SLOT, THE OPENINGS OF SAID SLOT AND SAID GROOVE MUTUALLY OPPOSING TO PROVIDE SNAP-LOCKING ATTACHMENT ONTO A SUPPORT STRUCTURE HAVING COMPLEMENTARY ELEMENTS THEREFOR AND A HANGER MEMBER PROVIDED WITHIN SAID INVERTED U-SHAPED CHANNEL MEMBER FOR SUSPENSION OF VARIOUS MATERIALS.
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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |