US3592256A
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Curtain construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-20
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1990-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A curtain of a single integral flexible sheet folded upon itself with the overlying sheet layers secured together by a weld extending in parallel spaced relation with the fold, the sheet portions between the fold and weld defining a receiver for a suspending rod, and the facing surfaces of the layers being nonsmooth to resist adherence therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Silsby H Knight
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:05
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H23/00; A47H23/02; A47H2201/00; A47H2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A pass-through curtain for suspension by a rod in an opening, said curtain comprising a single integral imperforate sheet of flexible plastic material; said sheet being folded upon itself to define a pair of facing layers joined together by a fold; a weld formed in said layers extending along in parallel-spaced relation with respect to said fold, said fold and weld and the sheet portions intermediate said fold and weld combining to define an open ended tubular formation for removably receiving a suspension rod, said layers having nonsmooth facing surfaces to prevent adherence of said layers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A pass-through curtain for suspension by a rod in an opening, said curtain comprising a single integral imperforate sheet of flexible plastic material; said sheet being folded upon itself to define a pair of facing layers joined together by a fold; a weld formed in said layers extending along in parallel-spaced relation with respect to said fold, said fold and weld and the sheet portions intermediate said fold and weld combining to define an open ended tubular formation for removably receiving a suspension rod, said layers having nonsmooth facing surfaces to prevent adherence of said layers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A curtain according to claim 1, said layers each being formed with a plurality of generally parallel cuts extending inwardly through the edge remote from said tubular formation toward and terminating short of said weld, said cuts of respective layers being offset with respect to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A curtain according to claim 2, said layers having smooth nonfacing surfaces for sanitation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A curtain according to claim 3, said plastic material being thermoplastic and of greater flexibility at elevated temperature, for enhanced closure about articles in said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A curtain according to claim 3, said plastic material being polyvinyl chloride having a thickness of approximately one-sixteenth inch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A curtain according to claim 5, said plastic material including antimicrobial material. 7 A curtain according to claim 3, said facing layer surfaces being formed with grooves to define said nonsmooth surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
102 words
A pass-through curtain for suspension in an opening, said curtain comprising a single integral imperforate sheet of flexible plastic material; said sheet being folded upon itself to define a pair of facing layers joined together by a fold; a weld formed in said layers extending along and in parallel spaced relation with respect to said fold, said layers having nonsmooth facing surfaces to prevent adherence of said layers and smooth nonfacing surfaces for sanitation; said plastic material being polyvinyl chloride thermoplastic having a thickness of approximately one-sixteenth inch, for increased flexibility at elevated temperature and enhanced closure about articles in said opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
102 words
A pass-through curtain for suspension in an opening, said curtain comprising a single integral imperforate sheet of flexible plastic material; said sheet being folded upon itself to define a pair of facing layers joined together by a fold; a weld formed in said layers extending along and in parallel spaced relation with respect to said fold, said layers having nonsmooth facing surfaces to prevent adherence of said layers and smooth nonfacing surfaces for sanitation; said plastic material being polyvinyl chloride thermoplastic having a thickness of approximately one-sixteenth inch, for increased flexibility at elevated temperature and enhanced closure about articles in said opening.
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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |