US3763606A
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Weather protecting and view obstructing screen
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-17
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1991-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A roofing structure with a supporting frame having spaced apart beams with cover elements slideably connected at their edge portions to said beams, spanning the space between said beams and positioned on superposed levels and overlapping so that said cover elements can be slid onto or along said beams as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 A Rindebong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:02
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F10/00; E04F10/08; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/24; E04D3/28; E04D3/32; E04D3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A roofing structure comprising a plurality of parallel spaced apart beams forming a supporting frame, a plurality of cover elements bridging the gaps between said beams, grooved guides mounted on and extending longitudinally of said beams, said cover elements each having edge portions longitudinally slideable in said guide grooves, each cover element having a portion extending substantially downwardly from each longitudinal edge of the element and a middle portion connecting the lower edges of said first mentioned portions, said first mentioned portions at the longitudinal edges of the element being inclined towards one another, said guides having a number of said grooves placed in at least two superposed levels extending between said pair of beams at such distance from each other that two of said elements are carried in said two levels by means of said guide grooves and are slideable into an overlapping closely spaced relationShip with the inclined portions of the one element placed between the inclined portions of the other element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A roofing structure comprising a plurality of parallel spaced apart beams forming a supporting frame, a plurality of cover elements bridging the gaps between said beams, grooved guides mounted on and extending longitudinally of said beams, said cover elements each having edge portions longitudinally slideable in said guide grooves, each cover element having a portion extending substantially downwardly from each longitudinal edge of the element and a middle portion connecting the lower edges of said first mentioned portions, said first mentioned portions at the longitudinal edges of the element being inclined towards one another, said guides having a number of said grooves placed in at least two superposed levels extending between said pair of beams at such distance from each other that two of said elements are carried in said two levels by means of said guide grooves and are slideable into an overlapping closely spaced relationShip with the inclined portions of the one element placed between the inclined portions of the other element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A screen as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that said middle portion comprises an upwardly arching portion connected in a smooth curve to each of said downwardly extending edge portions.
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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |