US3662503A
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Device for preventing mud or dirt splatter against windows and sides of a building
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-13
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A device, in the form of a grill, is provided for preventing mud or dirt splatter against the windows and sides of a building during a rainfall. The device is made of interlocked strips, with one set of strips slanted or inclined downwardly and away from the window or building to direct the rainfall away from the window or building. A modification includes placement of a perforated plate or sheet under the device to inhibit the growth of weeds into the spaces formed by the grill.
Inventors
- 👤 Ladd C Praisler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:03
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B7/00; E06B7/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In combination with a vertical side portion Of a building adjacent the ground level, means for preventing splatter of mud or dirt caused by a rainfall onto said portion of the building, said means comprising a grill mounted on the ground adjacent said portion of said building, and disposed in a plane substantially perpendicular to said vertical side portion of the building and consisting of interlocked members selected ones of which are angularly disposed toward and parallel with said portion of the building and with their upper edges disposed toward and closer to the vertical side of said building than their respective lower edges whereby raindrops impinging on said selected members are diverted away from said building, and a perforated sheet disposed on the ground underlying said grill.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In combination with a vertical side portion Of a building adjacent the ground level, means for preventing splatter of mud or dirt caused by a rainfall onto said portion of the building, said means comprising a grill mounted on the ground adjacent said portion of said building, and disposed in a plane substantially perpendicular to said vertical side portion of the building and consisting of interlocked members selected ones of which are angularly disposed toward and parallel with said portion of the building and with their upper edges disposed toward and closer to the vertical side of said building than their respective lower edges whereby raindrops impinging on said selected members are diverted away from said building, and a perforated sheet disposed on the ground underlying said grill.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
The combination, as recited in claim 1, wherein said means consists of a plurality of laterally spaced upright members, each having a plurality of spaced parallel inclined slots in its upper edge, and a plurality of spaced flat members extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to said first-named members each including a plurality of slots parallel to the respective ends of said flat member the slots of said second-named member being complementary to and disposed within the slots of said first-named members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination, as recited in claim 2, wherein said second-named members have slots in their lower edges into which the lower portions of said first-named members extend.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination, as recited in claim 1, wherein said portion of the building is a basement window.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a device for preventing splatter of mud or dirt caused by rainfall onto the ground adjacent a portion of a building structure the combination comprising; a grill-work consisting of interlocked grill elements, said grill elements including a plurality of laterally spaced upright members having a plurality of spaced parallel slots in the uppermost edge, a plurality of spaced flat members extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to said upright members, each of said flat members including a plurality of slots in the lower edge thereof parallel to the respective ends of said flat members, said upright members and said flat members being interlocked by interengagement of said respective slot portions to define said grillwork and a perforated sheet on the ground underlying said grill.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a device for preventing splatter of mud or dirt caused by rainfall onto the ground adjacent a portion of a building structure the combination comprising; a grill-work consisting of interlocked grill elements, said grill elements including a plurality of laterally spaced upright members having a plurality of spaced parallel slots in the uppermost edge, a plurality of spaced flat members extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to said upright members, each of said flat members including a plurality of slots in the lower edge thereof parallel to the respective ends of said flat members, said upright members and said flat members being interlocked by interengagement of said respective slot portions to define said grillwork and a perforated sheet on the ground underlying said grill.
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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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |