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Insulated door construction
Assignee: MESKER IND Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-25
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1992-08-25
Abstract
Abstract This insulated door construction includes extruded plastic framing members and sheet plastic side panels, which are connected without the use of fasteners. The framing members are U-shaped and include spaced inner and outer legs which are sprung apart to clamp the side panels in place. The door includes an expanded foam plastic core which cooperates with the framing members to resist separation of the framing members and the side panels. In one species the inner legs of the framing members are held apart by foam-embedded transverse spacer members. In another species, particularly adapted to suit hingedly mounted doors, a continuous interior member cooperates to hold the framing members in place and provide reinforcing for the hinge mounting.
Inventors
- 👤 C Wilder
- 👤 S Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:44
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/70; E06B3/72; E06B3/78; E06B3/88; E06B3/7015; E06B2003/7023; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24198; Y10T428/24777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
In a foam-filled insulated door construction: a. opposed side panel members disposed in spaced relation and including margin portions, b. a closure member generally U-shaped in cross section formed from extruded plastic material and including: 1. a bight portion, 2. a pair of flexible outer leg elements, 3. a pair of flexible inner leg elements spaced from said outer leg elements to define grooves receiving associated margin portions of said side panel members, c. a foam core disposed between said side panel members, d. holding means between said foam core and said closure member resisting separation of said closure member and said side panel members said holding means including: 1. an independently formed spacer means extending between the inner leg elements and resisting spreading of said inner and outer leg elements to receive the margin portions of the side panel members and tending to urge said leg elements together in clamping relation to said margin portions to form a foam barrier substantially precluding entry of foam into the grooves between said leg elements, and 2. opposed, inwardly projecting lip means integrally formed with said inner leg elements and overlappingly related to said spacer means, said lip means having foam material engaging each side thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
In a foam-filled insulated door construction: a. opposed side panel members disposed in spaced relation and including margin portions, b. a closure member generally U-shaped in cross section formed from extruded plastic material and including: 1. a bight portion, 2. a pair of flexible outer leg elements, 3. a pair of flexible inner leg elements spaced from said outer leg elements to define grooves receiving associated margin portions of said side panel members, c. a foam core disposed between said side panel members, d. holding means between said foam core and said closure member resisting separation of said closure member and said side panel members said holding means including: 1. an independently formed spacer means extending between the inner leg elements and resisting spreading of said inner and outer leg elements to receive the margin portions of the side panel members and tending to urge said leg elements together in clamping relation to said margin portions to form a foam barrier substantially precluding entry of foam into the grooves between said leg elements, and 2. opposed, inwardly projecting lip means integrally formed with said inner leg elements and overlappingly related to said spacer means, said lip means having foam material engaging each side thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
7 words
a pair of flexible outer leg elements,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
7 words
a pair of flexible outer leg elements,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
8 words
a pair of flexible outer leg elements, and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
8 words
a pair of flexible outer leg elements, and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
an independently formed spacer means including plate means extending between the inner leg elements and resisting spreading of said inner and outer leg elements to receive the margin portions of the side panel members and tending to urge said leg elements together in clamping relation to said margin portions to form a foam barrier substantially precluding entry of foam into the grooves between said leg elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
an independently formed spacer means including plate means extending between the inner leg elements and resisting spreading of said inner and outer leg elements to receive the margin portions of the side panel members and tending to urge said leg elements together in clamping relation to said margin portions to form a foam barrier substantially precluding entry of foam into the grooves between said leg elements.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
7 words
a pair of flexible outer leg elements,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
7 words
a pair of flexible outer leg elements,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a foam-filled insulated door construction: a. opposed side panel members disposed in spaced relation and including margin portions, b. a closure member generally U-shaped in cross section formed from extruded plastic material and including:
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a foam-filled insulated door construction: a. opposed side panel members disposed in spaced relation and including margin portions, b. a closure member generally U-shaped in cross section formed from extruded plastic material and including:
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
opposed, inwardly projecting lip means integrally formed with said inner leg elements and overlappingly related to said spacer means, said lip means having foam material engaging each side thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
opposed, inwardly projecting lip means integrally formed with said inner leg elements and overlappingly related to said spacer means, said lip means having foam material engaging each side thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
a pair of flexible inner leg elements spaced from said outer leg elements to define grooves receiving associated margin portions of said side panel members, c. a foam core disposed between said side panel members, d. holding means between said foam core and said closure member resisting separation of said closure member and said side panel members said holding means including:
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
61 words
a pair of flexible inner leg elements spaced from said outer leg elements to define grooves receiving associated margin portions of said side panel members, c. a foam core disposed between said side panel members, d. holding means between said foam core and said closure member resisting separation of said closure member and said side panel members said holding means including:
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
An insulated door construction as defined in claim 2, in which: e. said spacer plate means includes a plurality of spaced, plate elements defining openings to admit foam between said inner leg elements.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
61 words
a pair of flexible inner leg elements spaced from said outer leg elements to define grooves receiving associated margin portions of said side panel members, c. a foam core disposed between said side panel members, d. holding means between said foam core and said closure member resisting separation of said closure member and said side panel members said holding means including:
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
61 words
a pair of flexible inner leg elements spaced from said outer leg elements to define grooves receiving associated margin portions of said side panel members, c. a foam core disposed between said side panel members, d. holding means between said foam core and said closure member resisting separation of said closure member and said side panel members said holding means including:
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
146 words
a pair of flexible inner leg elements spaced from said outer leg elements to define grooves receiving associated margin portions of said side panel members, c. an interior, independently formed, continuous reinforcing frame including opposed framing members each of said members receiving an assoCiated closure member in embracing relation said framing members being disposed adjacent said bight portion and between said inner leg elements and resisting inward movement of said inner leg elements toward each other, d. a foam core disposed between said panel members, and e. holding means between said foam core and said closure member resisting separation of said closure members and said side panel members said holding means including inwardly projecting lips integrally formed with the inner leg elements and overlappingly related to said frame members prior to emplacement of said foam whereby said closure members are snap fitted to said reinforcing frame.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
146 words
a pair of flexible inner leg elements spaced from said outer leg elements to define grooves receiving associated margin portions of said side panel members, c. an interior, independently formed, continuous reinforcing frame including opposed framing members each of said members receiving an assoCiated closure member in embracing relation said framing members being disposed adjacent said bight portion and between said inner leg elements and resisting inward movement of said inner leg elements toward each other, d. a foam core disposed between said panel members, and e. holding means between said foam core and said closure member resisting separation of said closure members and said side panel members said holding means including inwardly projecting lips integrally formed with the inner leg elements and overlappingly related to said frame members prior to emplacement of said foam whereby said closure members are snap fitted to said reinforcing frame.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
36 words
In a foam filled insulated door construction: a. opposed side panel members disposed in spaced relation and including margin portions, b. opposed closure members generally U-shaped in cross section formed from extruded plastic material and including:
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
36 words
In a foam filled insulated door construction: a. opposed side panel members disposed in spaced relation and including margin portions, b. opposed closure members generally U-shaped in cross section formed from extruded plastic material and including:
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
71 words
An insulated door construction as defined in claim 4, in which: f. said inner leg elements include a shoulder convergingly related to said outer leg elements so that said elements are closer than the thickness of said margin portions, and g. the inner and outer leg elements are sprung apart in the vicinity of said shoulder to receive said panel margin portions whereby said margin portions are clamped between said elements.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
102 words
An insulated door construction as defined in claim 4, in which: f. the interior framing members are substantially U-shaped in cross section to include a bight portion having rounded corners to facilitate the snap action said bight portion being adjacently disposed of the bight portion of the associated closure member, and a pair of leg elements, and g. the remote ends of said interior framing member leg elements are disposed in spaced relation from said inwardly projecting lips of said closure member and separated therefrom by said foam core said foam core providing a fill between said remote ends and said lips.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |