US3306645A
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Assignee: Admiral Corp
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Filing: 1965-08-02
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Granted: 1967-02-28
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Expires: 1985-08-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Le Roy R Maleck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:20
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C17/00; E05C17/02; E05C17/04; E05C17/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/28; Y10T292/301
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN COMBINATION: A PANEL HINGED TO AND SUPPORTED BY A FRAME; A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLE GUIDE TRACK INCLUDING A FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, A SECOND FRICTION SURFACE AT SUBSTANTIALLY A RIGHT ANGLE TO SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, AND A RETAINING BAR; A RESILIENT AND DEFORMABLE FRICTION MEMBER THREADED FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID GUIDE TRACK; SAID FRICTION MEMBER HAVING AN UPPER SIDE IN FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH SAID RETAINING BAR AND A LOWER SIDE IN FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND FRICTION SURFACES; MEANS LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID FRICTION MEMBER IN ONE DIRECTION, AND FURTHER MEANS SECURING AN END OF SAID FRICTION MEMBER TO SAID PANEL, WHEREBY SAID PANEL MAY BE SELECTIVELY RETAINED IN ANY POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN COMBINATION: A PANEL HINGED TO AND SUPPORTED BY A FRAME; A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLE GUIDE TRACK INCLUDING A FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, A SECOND FRICTION SURFACE AT SUBSTANTIALLY A RIGHT ANGLE TO SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, AND A RETAINING BAR; A RESILIENT AND DEFORMABLE FRICTION MEMBER THREADED FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID GUIDE TRACK; SAID FRICTION MEMBER HAVING AN UPPER SIDE IN FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH SAID RETAINING BAR AND A LOWER SIDE IN FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND FRICTION SURFACES; MEANS LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID FRICTION MEMBER IN ONE DIRECTION, AND FURTHER MEANS SECURING AN END OF SAID FRICTION MEMBER TO SAID PANEL, WHEREBY SAID PANEL MAY BE SELECTIVELY RETAINED IN ANY POSITION.
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) | 1970-02-27 | 1970-08-29 | 1971-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-27 | 1974-08-29 | 1975-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-27 | 1978-08-29 | 1979-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |