US3861283A
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Room air conditioner mounting arrangement
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1974-02-07
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1994-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A room air conditioner window mounting arrangement provided with an extendable frame carrying a member of accordian configuration having frame engaging latching means for holding the frame in a selected extended position.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Shaner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:18
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F1/00; F24F1/02; F24F1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
In an adjustable air conditioner window mount of the type having a C-shaped frame with parallel leg members straddling the air conditioner in sliding relationship, and an extensible curtain fixed within the C-shaped frame and tending to exert a restoring force as the frame is extended outwardly from the air conditioner, the improvement comprising: a notched surface on at least one of said leg members facing the air conditioner; and a resilient tab fixed adjacent the air conditioner and extending into engagement with the notched surface thereby resisting the restoring force and retaining the frame in a selected extended position relative to said air conditioner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
In an adjustable air conditioner window mount of the type having a C-shaped frame with parallel leg members straddling the air conditioner in sliding relationship, and an extensible curtain fixed within the C-shaped frame and tending to exert a restoring force as the frame is extended outwardly from the air conditioner, the improvement comprising: a notched surface on at least one of said leg members facing the air conditioner; and a resilient tab fixed adjacent the air conditioner and extending into engagement with the notched surface thereby resisting the restoring force and retaining the frame in a selected extended position relative to said air conditioner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the curtain has a first end portion securEd to the air conditioner and the other end secured to the C-shaped member and said resilient tab is formed on and projects from said first end portion.
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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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |