US3782064A
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Moisture deflector for a wall system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-11
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1991-11-11
Abstract
Abstract There is provided an improved wall construction including a vertical mullion and a horizontal member. A glazing pocket is provided in the side face of the vertical mullion and a glazing pocket is provided in the upper surface of the horizontal mullion. A moisture deflector is provided on the horizontal mullion protruding into the glazing pocket of the vertical mullion directing moisture from the glazing pocket of the horizontal mullion into the glazing pocket of the vertical mullion so that moisture which enters the glazing pocket in the horizontal mullion may be directed downwardly through the glazing pocket of the vertical mullion and thereafter outside of the building.
Inventors
- 👤 L Biebuyck
- 👤 S Hubbard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:06
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B7/00; E06B7/14; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/70; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/5454; E06B3/96; E06B3/9636
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A wall construction including a vertical mullion having a glazing pocket in its side face, and a horizontal mullion means including means defining a glazing pocket in its upper surface, aligned with the first mentioned glazing pocket, the glazing pocket of said vertical mullion extending uninterruptedly past the horizontal mullion, said horizontal mullion having one end butt fitted against said side face of said vertical mullion, and a moisture deflector secured to said one end of said horizontal mullion and including a tongue portion extending beyond the end of the horizontal mullion protruding downwardly into said first mentioned glazing pocket between the side walls thereof directing moisture from the second mentioned glazing pocket into said first mentioned glazing pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A wall construction including a vertical mullion having a glazing pocket in its side face, and a horizontal mullion means including means defining a glazing pocket in its upper surface, aligned with the first mentioned glazing pocket, the glazing pocket of said vertical mullion extending uninterruptedly past the horizontal mullion, said horizontal mullion having one end butt fitted against said side face of said vertical mullion, and a moisture deflector secured to said one end of said horizontal mullion and including a tongue portion extending beyond the end of the horizontal mullion protruding downwardly into said first mentioned glazing pocket between the side walls thereof directing moisture from the second mentioned glazing pocket into said first mentioned glazing pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A wall construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein said horizontal mullion means includes a tubular construction section, said second mentioned glazing pocket being formed at least in part by an upper surface of a wall of said tubular construction section, and rib means integrally formed with and projecting downwardly from said wall into said tubular construction section, said moisture deflector, being positioned between said rib means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A wall construction as set forth in claim 2 wherein said tubular construction section includes a downwardly opening third glazing pocket opposed to the second mentioned pocket, the bottom walls of said second and third glazing pockets being spaced apart with said rib means extending between said spaced apart bottom walls, said moisture deflector including a generally U-shaped portion of resilient material positioned by said ribs and held between the opposed glazing pockets.
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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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |