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Skirting means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-26
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of vertically extending posts are disposed between the lower edge of a trailer and the ground. Integral tabs are struck from the material of the posts and these tabs serve to support a plurality of horizontally disposed parallel panels. The lower portion of an upper panel includes a longitudinally extending recess in the bottom portion thereof which receives the upper edge of a panel disposed therebelow to interlock the panels with one another. The other edges of the panels are held in place by the tabs on the posts to thereby support the panels in operative position.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond W Sickler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:40
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/34336; E04B1/34342; E04B2/82; E04B2/821; E04B2/822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
264 words
Skirting means for screening the space between the ground and the lower edge of a trailer, comprising a plurality of substantially vertically disposed posts spaced from one another along said lower edge, each of said posts including a ground contacting means at one end thereof and trailer engaging means at the opposite end thereof, each of said vertical posts including a front support surface, each of said front support surfaces having a plurality of support means extending therefrom and spaced vertically on each post, a plurality of elongated flexible panels including at least a top panel and an adjacent bottom panel, each of said panels including a top edge and a bottom edge, said top panel being received behind a downwardly extending support means along its top edge and received behind an upwardly extending support means along its bottom edge, said top panel supported on said posts by engagement with said support means, a longitudinally extending recess in the bottom edge of said top panel disposed outwardly of said upwardly extending support means, the upper edge of said adjacent bottom panel disposed outwardly of said support means and received in and supported by said recess in the bottom edge of said top panel, the bottom edge of said bottom panel received behind an upwardly extending support means, said bottom panel supported on said posts by engagement of said upper edge in said recess and engagement of said bottom edge with said support means, said top and bottom panels extending longitudinally between at least two of said posts in generally parallel relationship with one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
264 words
Skirting means for screening the space between the ground and the lower edge of a trailer, comprising a plurality of substantially vertically disposed posts spaced from one another along said lower edge, each of said posts including a ground contacting means at one end thereof and trailer engaging means at the opposite end thereof, each of said vertical posts including a front support surface, each of said front support surfaces having a plurality of support means extending therefrom and spaced vertically on each post, a plurality of elongated flexible panels including at least a top panel and an adjacent bottom panel, each of said panels including a top edge and a bottom edge, said top panel being received behind a downwardly extending support means along its top edge and received behind an upwardly extending support means along its bottom edge, said top panel supported on said posts by engagement with said support means, a longitudinally extending recess in the bottom edge of said top panel disposed outwardly of said upwardly extending support means, the upper edge of said adjacent bottom panel disposed outwardly of said support means and received in and supported by said recess in the bottom edge of said top panel, the bottom edge of said bottom panel received behind an upwardly extending support means, said bottom panel supported on said posts by engagement of said upper edge in said recess and engagement of said bottom edge with said support means, said top and bottom panels extending longitudinally between at least two of said posts in generally parallel relationship with one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
Skirting means as defined in claim 1 wherein said support means comprises tabs extending from the associated posts, said tabs being disposed in horizontal pairs with the base portions of adjacent tabs of a pair being disposed in alignment substantially along a common horizontal line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Skirting means as defined in claim 2 wherein all of the tabs on a particular post extend upwardly with the exception of the uppermost tabs which extend downwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Skirting means as defined in claim 1 wherein said support means on each of said posts includes tabs extending from the posts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
Skirting means as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper edge of the adjacent bottom panel engages an outer surface of the support means which is in engagement with the lower edge of said top panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
Skirting means as defined in claim 1 wherein said support means comprises tabs extending from said posts, said panels including first panel means of a predetermined width and second panel means of substantially less width than said first panel means, said tabs being spaced from one another so as to receive each of said panel means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
Skirting means as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said posts includes an elongated spring and rod enclosure means, a spring and rod being disposed within said enclosure means, said spring urging said rod outwardly of said enclosure means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
Skirting means as defined in claim 1 wherein said support means comprises a plurality of tabs struck from the material of each of said vertical posts, all of said tabs extending upwardly with the exception of the uppermost tabs on each post which extend downwardly, said tabs being arranged in horizontal pairs, the upper edge of said top panel being receivEd under the uppermost tab of an associated post, the lower edge of said bottom panel being received under the lowermost tab of an associated post.
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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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |