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Liner for covering intersecting surfaces
Assignee: Ethyl Corp
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Filing: 1971-10-22
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1991-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A liner for covering one of two intersecting surfaces. The liner includes a face for attaching to a wall, a return connected to the face, and a spring connected to the return or to the face.
Inventors
- 👤 Borde J La
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:57
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B1/00; E06B1/04; E06B1/34; E06B1/342
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A liner for covering one of two intersecting surfaces, said liner having an inside surface which is substantially free of contact with the portion of said intersecting surfaces covered by said liner, comprising: a. face means abutting one of said surfaces; b. return means connected to said face means, said return means covering at least a part of the other of said surfaces, said face means and said return means being separate components adapted to be connected together; c. holding means for retaining said face means and said return means in position adjacent said intersecting surfaces; and d. spring means connected to said return means to urge said return means into engagement with an adjacent structure, said spring means comprising a single, flat strip connected to said return means by a short leg, said short leg intersecting said spring means and said return means at substantially right angles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A liner for covering one of two intersecting surfaces, said liner having an inside surface which is substantially free of contact with the portion of said intersecting surfaces covered by said liner, comprising: a. face means abutting one of said surfaces; b. return means connected to said face means, said return means covering at least a part of the other of said surfaces, said face means and said return means being separate components adapted to be connected together; c. holding means for retaining said face means and said return means in position adjacent said intersecting surfaces; and d. spring means connected to said return means to urge said return means into engagement with an adjacent structure, said spring means comprising a single, flat strip connected to said return means by a short leg, said short leg intersecting said spring means and said return means at substantially right angles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein said face means is connected to said return means at an angle greater than 0* but less than 180*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein said face means has an outer lip connected thereto which abuts said one surface and is generally parallel to said return means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein said face means has a liner brace means connected to the inside surface of said face means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The liner of claim 4 wherein said liner brace is generally C-shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein said return means has liner face lip connected thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The liner of claim 6 wherein said liner face lip forms an angle with the exposed side of said return means of more than 0* but less than 180*.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The liner of claim 7 wherein said liner face lip means has lip means at one end thereof.
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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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |