US3411242A
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Assignee: MARLIN IND DIVISION Inc
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Filing: 1966-09-16
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Granted: 1968-11-19
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Expires: 1986-09-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Thomas R Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:17
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A CLOSURE, HAVING A CLOSURE MEMBER WITH A BACK AND STRAIGHT BOTTOM; A SUPPORT THEREFOR WITH AN OPENING AND FRONT-AND-BACK-FACED SIDE AND STRAIGHT BOTTOM STOPS; AND A HINGE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID SUPPORT AND MEMBER PROVIDING IN FRONT OF SAID BOTTOM STOP A LEDGE ON WHICH SAID MEMBER RESTS WITH ITS BOTTOM, AND A PART SECURED TO THE BACK OF SAID MEMBER AND HAVING SPACED LUGS SHAPED SUSBTANTIALLY LIKE THE LEGS OF AN L IN BACK VIEW OF SAID MEMBER, OF WHICH FIRST LEGS ARE SPACED FROM THE BACK OF SAID MEMBER AND EXTEND LONGITUDINALLY TOWARD AND ACROSS THE BOTTOM THEREOF AND INTO SAID OPENING TO THE OTHER LEGS OF SAID LUGS, AND SAID OTHER LEGS EXTEND IN ALL POSITIONS OF SAID MEMBER BEHIND THE BACK FACES OF SAID SIDE STOPS, WITH SAID LEGS AND STOPS BEING COORDINATED SO THAT SAID FIRST LEGS ENGAGE THE BACK FACE OF SAID BOTTOM STOP WHEN SAID MEMBER ENGAGES WITH ITS BACK THE FRONT FACES OF SAID STOPS IN POSITION TO CLOSE SAID OPENING, AND ALSO PERMIT OPENING MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBER ABOUT SAID LEDGE AS A FULCRUM, AND SAID OTHER LEGS WILL ON OPENING MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBER SWING INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BACK FACES OF SAID SIDE STOPS AND THEREBY LIMIT SUCH OPENING MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A CLOSURE, HAVING A CLOSURE MEMBER WITH A BACK AND STRAIGHT BOTTOM; A SUPPORT THEREFOR WITH AN OPENING AND FRONT-AND-BACK-FACED SIDE AND STRAIGHT BOTTOM STOPS; AND A HINGE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID SUPPORT AND MEMBER PROVIDING IN FRONT OF SAID BOTTOM STOP A LEDGE ON WHICH SAID MEMBER RESTS WITH ITS BOTTOM, AND A PART SECURED TO THE BACK OF SAID MEMBER AND HAVING SPACED LUGS SHAPED SUSBTANTIALLY LIKE THE LEGS OF AN L IN BACK VIEW OF SAID MEMBER, OF WHICH FIRST LEGS ARE SPACED FROM THE BACK OF SAID MEMBER AND EXTEND LONGITUDINALLY TOWARD AND ACROSS THE BOTTOM THEREOF AND INTO SAID OPENING TO THE OTHER LEGS OF SAID LUGS, AND SAID OTHER LEGS EXTEND IN ALL POSITIONS OF SAID MEMBER BEHIND THE BACK FACES OF SAID SIDE STOPS, WITH SAID LEGS AND STOPS BEING COORDINATED SO THAT SAID FIRST LEGS ENGAGE THE BACK FACE OF SAID BOTTOM STOP WHEN SAID MEMBER ENGAGES WITH ITS BACK THE FRONT FACES OF SAID STOPS IN POSITION TO CLOSE SAID OPENING, AND ALSO PERMIT OPENING MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBER ABOUT SAID LEDGE AS A FULCRUM, AND SAID OTHER LEGS WILL ON OPENING MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBER SWING INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BACK FACES OF SAID SIDE STOPS AND THEREBY LIMIT SUCH OPENING MOVEMENT.
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) | 1971-11-19 | 1972-05-20 | 1972-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-11-19 | 1976-05-20 | 1976-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-11-19 | 1980-05-20 | 1980-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |