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US3852916A
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Sliding door assembly
Assignee: AMERICAN SHOWER DOOR CO Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-11
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1992-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A sliding glass panel held by only two side rails removably and adjustably mounted on a track. An identical female recess on both ends of each rail, for removably and adjustably mounting an upper male hanger by a spring clip and for removably mounting a lower guide member, respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 J Laby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:21
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/34; E06B3/42; E06B3/46; E06B3/4681; E05; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/06; E05D15/0621; E05D15/0626; E05D15/063; E05D15/0634; E06B3/4609; E06B3/54; E06B3/5454; E05Y; E05Y2600/00; E05Y2600/50; E05Y2600/52; E05Y2600/526; E05Y2800/00; E05Y2800/67; E05Y2800/672; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A sliding door assembly comprising: an overhead track; a glass panel having opposed vertical edges the portions of said panel adjacent said edges having opposed flat surfaces; supporting means for said panel comprising an elongated channel shaped gripping means extending along and resiliently frictionally embracing only each of said vertical edges along the full length thereof, each of said gripping means having a rearward vertical wall and forwardly extending and converging flange portions extending into firm frictional engagement with respective opposed flat surfaces, each of said flange portions having outwardly flared forward edge portions; and a hanger means at the upper end of each gripping means guiding said door assembly along said track, said flange portions frictionally gripping said opposed flat surfaces with sufficient force to provide the sole support for said glass panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A sliding door assembly comprising: an overhead track; a glass panel having opposed vertical edges the portions of said panel adjacent said edges having opposed flat surfaces; supporting means for said panel comprising an elongated channel shaped gripping means extending along and resiliently frictionally embracing only each of said vertical edges along the full length thereof, each of said gripping means having a rearward vertical wall and forwardly extending and converging flange portions extending into firm frictional engagement with respective opposed flat surfaces, each of said flange portions having outwardly flared forward edge portions; and a hanger means at the upper end of each gripping means guiding said door assembly along said track, said flange portions frictionally gripping said opposed flat surfaces with sufficient force to provide the sole support for said glass panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The sliding door essembly of claim 1 including stop means attached to said rearward vertical wall portion for removably and adjustably connecting said hanger means with said gripping means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The sliding door assembly of claim 2 wherein said hanger means includes vertically spaced notches and said stop means iNcludes a spring clip to engage one of said notches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The sliding door assembly of claim 2 wherein, said stop means includes a lateral mounting flange; and said rearward vertical wall portion includes upper wall means defining a vertical passage for receiving said hanger means and including an aperture for receiving said lateral mounting flange of said stop means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The sliding door assembly of claim 4 including, a guide member having a lateral mounting flange; and wherein said rearward vertical wall portion includes lower wall means indentical to said upper wall means defining a vertical passage for receiving said guide member and including an aperture for receiving said lateral mounting flange of said guide member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
137 words
Apparatus for mounting a sliding panel on a top track comprising: two female members on the top portion of said panel and laterally displaced from each other; two male members each insertable into corresponding ones of said two female members, respectively, each of said male members including means for riding on said track; stop means on each of said female members for engaging each of said male members to hold them in a fixed position; said stop means including spring clip means removably mounted on each of said female members for movement from a normally closed position of engagement with said male members, respectively, to an open position of disengagement; and each of said spring clip means including a handle for moving each of said spring clip means from said normally closed position to said open position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
137 words
Apparatus for mounting a sliding panel on a top track comprising: two female members on the top portion of said panel and laterally displaced from each other; two male members each insertable into corresponding ones of said two female members, respectively, each of said male members including means for riding on said track; stop means on each of said female members for engaging each of said male members to hold them in a fixed position; said stop means including spring clip means removably mounted on each of said female members for movement from a normally closed position of engagement with said male members, respectively, to an open position of disengagement; and each of said spring clip means including a handle for moving each of said spring clip means from said normally closed position to said open position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 6 including gripping means connected to only the vertical edges of said panel for holding said panel therebetween, and wherein said female members are carried on and are integral with said gripping means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein each of said male members includes means for moving each of said spring clip means from said normally closed position to said open position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein each of said male members includes a plurality of vertically spaced slot means for receiving said stop means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 6 including two additional female members on the bottom portion of said panel and laterally displaced from each other, said additional female members being identical to said first mentioned female members on the top portion of said panel, and further including two male guide members each insertable into corresponding ones of said two additional female members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
155 words
A sliding door assembly for hanging a glass panel with opposite vertical sides on a top track comprising: a pair of edge members each having inwardly tapered lateral projection means for engaging and gripping said vertical sides of said glass panel; a hanger having an upper end for riding in the top track and a lower end with vertically spaced notches; vertical wall means on the top end of said edge members defining a passage for receiving said lower end of said hanger and including a lateral aperture displaced from said top end; and a unitary spring clip with a mounting flange on one end inserted in said aperture, a lateral stop member on the other end extending through said aperture to engage one of said notches of said hanger, and a middle section extending along the inside surface, top edge and outside surface of that portion of said vertical wall means above said aperture.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
155 words
A sliding door assembly for hanging a glass panel with opposite vertical sides on a top track comprising: a pair of edge members each having inwardly tapered lateral projection means for engaging and gripping said vertical sides of said glass panel; a hanger having an upper end for riding in the top track and a lower end with vertically spaced notches; vertical wall means on the top end of said edge members defining a passage for receiving said lower end of said hanger and including a lateral aperture displaced from said top end; and a unitary spring clip with a mounting flange on one end inserted in said aperture, a lateral stop member on the other end extending through said aperture to engage one of said notches of said hanger, and a middle section extending along the inside surface, top edge and outside surface of that portion of said vertical wall means above said aperture.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a sliding door assembly, the combination of: an edge member engageable with a vertical edge of a glass panel; said edge member having a vertical passage and a lateral aperture communicating with said passage; a hanger having a lower end in said passage and vertically spaced notches each registrable with said aperture; and a one-piece spring clip secured to said edge member and having a lateral projection extending through said aperture into one of said notches, said projection being biased into such notch by the inhErent resilience of said spring clip, said spring clip including handle means adjacent said projection for withdrawing said projection from the notch in which it is disposed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a sliding door assembly, the combination of: an edge member engageable with a vertical edge of a glass panel; said edge member having a vertical passage and a lateral aperture communicating with said passage; a hanger having a lower end in said passage and vertically spaced notches each registrable with said aperture; and a one-piece spring clip secured to said edge member and having a lateral projection extending through said aperture into one of said notches, said projection being biased into such notch by the inhErent resilience of said spring clip, said spring clip including handle means adjacent said projection for withdrawing said projection from the notch in which it is disposed.
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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |