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US3309832A
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Edge trim element for ceramic wall construction
Assignee: International Pipe and Ceramics Corp
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Filing: 1964-05-19
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Granted: 1967-03-21
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Expires: 1984-05-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer J Filsinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/14; E04F13/142; E04F19/00; E04F19/02; E04F19/06; E04F19/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A CERAMIC TRIM ELEMENT ADAPTED FOR MULTI-PURPOSE USE IN WALL STRUCTURES EMPLOYING A PLURALITY OF CERAMIC TILE ASSEMBLED IN A PATTERN, COMPRISING: A CERAMIC BODY MEMBER INCLUDING: A MAIN BODY PORTION OF UNIFORM WIDTH HAVING A FRONT GLAZED SURFACE, A GLAZED EDGE FACE, AND A BACK UNGLAZED SURFACE; SAID MAIN BODY PORTION HAVING ADJACENT SAID GLAZED EDGE FACE A LONGITUDINAL EDGE SECTION OF REDUCED THICKNESS PROVIDING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING FRONT SURFACE RECESS; AND A LEG PORTION PROJECTING FROM THE BACK SURFACE OF THE MAIN BODY PORTION AT THE EDGE OPPOSITE THE REDUCED EDGE SECTION AND GENERALLY NORMAL THERETO, SAID LEG PORTION HAVING UNIFORM WIDTH FOR THE LENGTH OF THE MAIN BODY PORTION AND HAVING AN OUTER GLAZED SURFACE MERGING WITH THE OUTER GLAZED SURFACE OF THE MAIN BODY PORTION, A GLAZED EDGE FACE AND A SLOPING UNGLAZED BACK FACE MERGING WITH THE BACK UNGLAZED SURFACE OF THE MAIN BODY PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A CERAMIC TRIM ELEMENT ADAPTED FOR MULTI-PURPOSE USE IN WALL STRUCTURES EMPLOYING A PLURALITY OF CERAMIC TILE ASSEMBLED IN A PATTERN, COMPRISING: A CERAMIC BODY MEMBER INCLUDING: A MAIN BODY PORTION OF UNIFORM WIDTH HAVING A FRONT GLAZED SURFACE, A GLAZED EDGE FACE, AND A BACK UNGLAZED SURFACE; SAID MAIN BODY PORTION HAVING ADJACENT SAID GLAZED EDGE FACE A LONGITUDINAL EDGE SECTION OF REDUCED THICKNESS PROVIDING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING FRONT SURFACE RECESS; AND A LEG PORTION PROJECTING FROM THE BACK SURFACE OF THE MAIN BODY PORTION AT THE EDGE OPPOSITE THE REDUCED EDGE SECTION AND GENERALLY NORMAL THERETO, SAID LEG PORTION HAVING UNIFORM WIDTH FOR THE LENGTH OF THE MAIN BODY PORTION AND HAVING AN OUTER GLAZED SURFACE MERGING WITH THE OUTER GLAZED SURFACE OF THE MAIN BODY PORTION, A GLAZED EDGE FACE AND A SLOPING UNGLAZED BACK FACE MERGING WITH THE BACK UNGLAZED SURFACE OF THE MAIN BODY PORTION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-03-20 | 1970-09-19 | 1971-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-20 | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-20 | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |