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US3584418A
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Adjustable door frame
Assignee: EW Goodhue Lumber Co
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Filing: 1969-10-13
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1989-10-13
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable doorframe having a fixed or stationary jamb and a movable jamb located for engagement with the striking edge of a door and being adjustable with respect to the fixed jamb to vary the size of the door opening, wherein a proper fit of the door is provided within the frame regardless of the condition of the door in connection with expansion and/or contraction thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 John F Penkala
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:15
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B1/00; E06B1/04; E06B1/06; E06B1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
In an adjustable door frame for accommodating a door in the closed position therein, a stationary jamb having an exterior edge for receiving the striking edge of said door in engaging relation in the closed position of said door, an elongated strip extending in parallel and adjacent relation to said stationary jamb and being located adjacent to the interior surface thereof, a plurality of brackets fixed to said stationary jamb and said elongated strip, each of said brackets having a socket formed therein for receiving said elongated strip, said sockets being vertically aligned for retaining said elongated strip in a substantially vertical position, a movable jamb located adjacent to the exterior edge of said stationary jamb and extending parallel thereto, means for adjusting said movable jamb relative to said fixed jamb to vary the size of the door opening so as to accommodate the striking edge of said door in the closed position against the exterior edge of said stationary jamb, thereby compensating for expansion and contraction of said door, and a trim strip secured to said elongated strip and overlying at least a portion of an exterior edge of said movable jamb..
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
In an adjustable door frame for accommodating a door in the closed position therein, a stationary jamb having an exterior edge for receiving the striking edge of said door in engaging relation in the closed position of said door, an elongated strip extending in parallel and adjacent relation to said stationary jamb and being located adjacent to the interior surface thereof, a plurality of brackets fixed to said stationary jamb and said elongated strip, each of said brackets having a socket formed therein for receiving said elongated strip, said sockets being vertically aligned for retaining said elongated strip in a substantially vertical position, a movable jamb located adjacent to the exterior edge of said stationary jamb and extending parallel thereto, means for adjusting said movable jamb relative to said fixed jamb to vary the size of the door opening so as to accommodate the striking edge of said door in the closed position against the exterior edge of said stationary jamb, thereby compensating for expansion and contraction of said door, and a trim strip secured to said elongated strip and overlying at least a portion of an exterior edge of said movable jamb..
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
In an adjustable door frame as set forth in claim 1, said adjusting means including a plurality of studs that extend through said movable jamb, each of said brackets including a foot portion that is fixed to said stationary jamb and an offset portion joined to the foot portion and being further joined to the portions of the bracket that define the socket, a threaded opening extending through said offset portion for receiving a stud in threaded relation therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
In an adjustable door frame as set forth in claim 1, said elongated strip presenting a continuous face inwardly of said movable jamb for receiving fasteners that secure the trim strip to said elongated strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
In an adjustable door frame as set forth in claim 3, said elongated strip extending beyond the ends of said stationary jamb, for securement to a header and threshold of said door frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
In an adjustable doorframe as set forth in claim 1, a threaded opening formed in each of said brackets, said adjusting means including threaded studs that extend through said openings in said movable jamb and being received in said threaded openings, wherein rotation of said studs produces a corresponding adjusting movement of said movable jamb with respect to said stationary jamb.
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) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |