US3349536A
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Frame joint and fastener therefor
Assignee: RIV KAP Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-31
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Granted: 1967-10-31
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Expires: 1983-12-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John J Halko
- 👤 Marvin S Reider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:35
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/96; E06B3/964; E06B3/968; E06B3/9684; E06B3/9685; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/55; Y10T403/553
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
AN ALUMINUM FRAME IN THE FORM OF AN ASSEMBLY OF EXTRUDED FRAME MEMBERS EACH HAVING THE SAME STEPPED CROSS-SECTION, SAID FRAME HAVING A MITERED CORNER AT WHICH TWO OF SAID MEMBERS MEET, A PAIR OF MOLDED ZINC BASE RIVET CAPS SECURING SAID MEMBERS TOGETHER AT THAT CORNER, ONE OF THE RIVET CAPS BEING FITTED AGAINST A CONVEX PORTION OF THE STEPPED CROSS-SECTION AND THE OTHER OF WHICH IS FITTED AGAINST A CONCAVE PORTION OF THE STEPPED CROSS-SECTION, EACHOF THE CAPS BEING A GENERALLY FLAT PLATE HAVING INTEGRAL UPSTANDING RIVET POSTS AND AN INTEGRAL EDGE FLANGE ABOUT 1/8 INCH HIGH, AND THE CAPS BEING RIVETTED BY THEIR POSTS TO RELATIVELY FLAT PORTIONS OF THE FRAME MEMBERS WITH THE FLANGE OF EACH CAP ENGAGING AD SUPPORTING THE ADJACENT STEPPED FRAME PORTIONS FOR A DISTANCE AT LEAST ABUT 1/4 INCH FROM WHERE THE MEMBERS MEET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
AN ALUMINUM FRAME IN THE FORM OF AN ASSEMBLY OF EXTRUDED FRAME MEMBERS EACH HAVING THE SAME STEPPED CROSS-SECTION, SAID FRAME HAVING A MITERED CORNER AT WHICH TWO OF SAID MEMBERS MEET, A PAIR OF MOLDED ZINC BASE RIVET CAPS SECURING SAID MEMBERS TOGETHER AT THAT CORNER, ONE OF THE RIVET CAPS BEING FITTED AGAINST A CONVEX PORTION OF THE STEPPED CROSS-SECTION AND THE OTHER OF WHICH IS FITTED AGAINST A CONCAVE PORTION OF THE STEPPED CROSS-SECTION, EACHOF THE CAPS BEING A GENERALLY FLAT PLATE HAVING INTEGRAL UPSTANDING RIVET POSTS AND AN INTEGRAL EDGE FLANGE ABOUT 1/8 INCH HIGH, AND THE CAPS BEING RIVETTED BY THEIR POSTS TO RELATIVELY FLAT PORTIONS OF THE FRAME MEMBERS WITH THE FLANGE OF EACH CAP ENGAGING AD SUPPORTING THE ADJACENT STEPPED FRAME PORTIONS FOR A DISTANCE AT LEAST ABUT 1/4 INCH FROM WHERE THE MEMBERS MEET.
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) | 1970-10-30 | 1971-05-01 | 1971-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-30 | 1975-05-01 | 1975-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-30 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |