US3896508A
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Bathing facility
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-22
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-03-22
Abstract
Abstract The outer side rim of the tub or shower has a rib along the outer, upper margin forming a water seal for sliding doors. The doors are hung from a track in a manner whereby they tend to move outwardly and against the rib. Abutment means is provided at the lower margins of the doors to separate the main bodies of the doors, but otherwise the lower margins of the doors are guided only by the above-described manner of hanging the doors.
Inventors
- 👤 Troy L Doan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:20
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/92; E06B3/922; A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/30; A47K3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
The improvement in a bathing facility having an outer rim on one side and at least two lapping doors mounted above said rim and a single horizontal rib extending along the outer upper margin of said rim substantially above the remainder of the top of said rim, each door being hung depending from a track of track means, each door having roller means to travel on the associated tract which supports the door in movement therealong, comprising: a. each track being located outwardly of the bathing facility relative to the plane of the associated door so that the lower margins of said doors will tend to swing outwardly and against said rib, and b. abutment means acting on said lower margins of said doors, spacing said doors apart.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
The improvement in a bathing facility having an outer rim on one side and at least two lapping doors mounted above said rim and a single horizontal rib extending along the outer upper margin of said rim substantially above the remainder of the top of said rim, each door being hung depending from a track of track means, each door having roller means to travel on the associated tract which supports the door in movement therealong, comprising: a. each track being located outwardly of the bathing facility relative to the plane of the associated door so that the lower margins of said doors will tend to swing outwardly and against said rib, and b. abutment means acting on said lower margins of said doors, spacing said doors apart.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The subject matter of claim 1 in which there are at least three lapped doors and said abutment means is integral with said doors and is independent from said rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
The subject matter of claim 1 in which said abutment means is part of said doors and independent from said rim including first abutment means on the outermost of said lapping doors extending beyond the normal plane of the outermost door and bearing on said rib and including second abutment means acting between said outermost door and the next door to space them apart and extending from and beyond the normal plane of at least one door to bear on the other door.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The subject matter of claim 3 in which at least one of said first and second abutment means has the form of a button-like projection from the associated door.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The subject matter of claim 3 in which at least one of said first and second abutment means has the form of a full lower marginal projection from edge to edge of the associated door.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The subject matter of claim 5 in which said full lower marginal projection is a symmetrical thickening of the lower margin of said associated door resulting in projection from both faces of that door.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The subject matter of claim 1 in which there are first, second and third lapped doors in sequence in a direction from outside to inside of said bathing facility.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
The subject matter of claim 7 in which said abutment means is part of said doors and independent from said rim including first abutment means on said first door extending beyond the normal plane of said first door and bearing on said rib and second and third abutment means acting between said first and second doors and between said second and third doors respectively, each Of said second and third abutment means extending from and beyond the normal plane of at least one door to bear on an adjacent door.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The subject matter of claim 8 in which at least one of said first, second and third abutment means has the form of a button-like projection from the associated door.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The subject matter of claim 8 in which at least one of said first, second and third abutment means has the form of a full lower marginal projection from edge to edge of the associated door.
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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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |