US3368313A
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Floor expansion joint assemblies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-04-29
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Granted: 1968-02-13
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Expires: 1986-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr William R Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:00
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/66; E04B1/68; E04B1/6803; E04B1/6804; E04F; E04F19/00; E04F19/02; E04F19/04; E04F19/06; E04F19/061; E06; E06B; E06B1/00; E06B1/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
IN A FLOOR CONSTRUCTION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING AN EXPANSION ASSEMBLY LOCATED ALONG A SIDE EDGE OF THE FLOOR WHEREBY THE FLOOR IS FREE TO MOVE BENEATH THE ASSEMBLY DURING EXPANSION, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CHANNEL MEMBER, AT LEAST ONE ELONGATED RETAINING MEANS DEFINED BY THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER, MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID RETAINING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID CHANNEL MEMBER TO SAID FLOOR, SAID SECURING MEANS BEING MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID ELONGATED RETAINING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID FLOOR, A COVER PLATE, AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL RETAINING MEANS AND MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID ADDITIONAL RETAINING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID COVER PLATE TO SAID CHANNEL MEMBER, SAID CHANNEL BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID COVER PLATE SECURING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID FLOOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
IN A FLOOR CONSTRUCTION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING AN EXPANSION ASSEMBLY LOCATED ALONG A SIDE EDGE OF THE FLOOR WHEREBY THE FLOOR IS FREE TO MOVE BENEATH THE ASSEMBLY DURING EXPANSION, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CHANNEL MEMBER, AT LEAST ONE ELONGATED RETAINING MEANS DEFINED BY THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER, MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID RETAINING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID CHANNEL MEMBER TO SAID FLOOR, SAID SECURING MEANS BEING MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID ELONGATED RETAINING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID FLOOR, A COVER PLATE, AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL RETAINING MEANS AND MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID ADDITIONAL RETAINING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID COVER PLATE TO SAID CHANNEL MEMBER, SAID CHANNEL BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID COVER PLATE SECURING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID FLOOR.
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) | 1971-02-12 | 1971-08-14 | 1972-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-12 | 1975-08-14 | 1976-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-12 | 1979-08-14 | 1980-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |