US3903669A
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Mounting assembly
Assignee: PEASE Co
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Filing: 1974-02-19
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1994-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A mounting unit providing for snap-together assembly of complementary molding members for use in mounting door lights or the like. The molding members have female studs integrally formed therein. A male connector member having a first portion smaller in diameter than the diameter of the bore in the stud and a locking portion larger in diameter than the bore is used to join the complementary molding members positively yet releasably together. The male connector member also has a centrally located collar for lengthwise self-centering.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr David H Pease
- 👤 William M Bursk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:33
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/58; E06B3/5892; F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/06; F16B21/07; F16B21/071; F16B21/073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A mounting assembly for supporting a flat pane of glass or the like in a receiving opening in a frame, comprising: a. a pair of complementary molding members of plastic material each including i. an intermediate portion sized to be received within said opening, ii. an outer rim sized to seat on an annular surface area of said frame surrounding said opening, and iii. an inner rim sized to seat on an annular surface area of said pane adjacent the periphery thereof, b. said intermediate portion of each of said molding members including spaced female connector studs each having a bore therein and located for alignment with opposed studs on the other complementary molding member, and c. complementary male connector members having a pilot portion of lesser diameter than the diameter of said bore in the associated said stud and having a spherically curved locking portion of greater diameter than said diameter of said bore in said associated stud for force-fitting engagement therein whereby said molding members are releasably yet positively held together with said rims in clamping relation with said annular surface areas of said frame and said annular surface areas of said pane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A mounting assembly for supporting a flat pane of glass or the like in a receiving opening in a frame, comprising: a. a pair of complementary molding members of plastic material each including i. an intermediate portion sized to be received within said opening, ii. an outer rim sized to seat on an annular surface area of said frame surrounding said opening, and iii. an inner rim sized to seat on an annular surface area of said pane adjacent the periphery thereof, b. said intermediate portion of each of said molding members including spaced female connector studs each having a bore therein and located for alignment with opposed studs on the other complementary molding member, and c. complementary male connector members having a pilot portion of lesser diameter than the diameter of said bore in the associated said stud and having a spherically curved locking portion of greater diameter than said diameter of said bore in said associated stud for force-fitting engagement therein whereby said molding members are releasably yet positively held together with said rims in clamping relation with said annular surface areas of said frame and said annular surface areas of said pane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A mounting assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said rims includes groove means for receiving and retaining caulking material in sealing engagement with said frame and said pane respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A mounting assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein said groove means comprise means defining a groove extending along each of said rims in spaced relation with the periphery of said rim, and means defining a lip extending along the periphery of each of said rims outwardly of the adjacent said groove for direct engagement with said frame or said pane to seal against outward flow of caulking material from said adjacent groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A mounting assembly as defined in claim 3 further comprising means defining a land surface extending from the periphery of each said rim to the adjacent said groove in diverging relation with the plane of the surface of said frame or said pane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
A mounting assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein each of said groove defining means comprises inner and outer walls, each of said inner walls being of lesser height than the associated said outer wall to provide a gap along the inner periphery of said groove through which excess caulking material can flow away from said rim.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A mounting assembly as defined in claim 1 further comprising means limiting penetration of said bores by each of said male connector members to less than one-half the length of said connector member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A mounting assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein said limiting means comprises a collar located at the middle of each said male connector and of sufficiently greater diameter than said bores to seat on the ends of said bore.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A mounting assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein said locking portion of each said male connector member is a spherical curved portion spaced between said pilot portion and said collar of said member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
A mounting assembly as defined in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of projections located on each of said molding members intermediate said rims and extending perpendicularly to and beyond the plane of said inner rim for supporting and centering said pane with respect to said inner rim.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A mounting assembly as defined in claim 9 wherein said projections overlap each other in the assembled position and are located on each said molding member to avoid contact with each other in the assembled position of said assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
165 words
A molding member for a mounting assembly of complementary molding members, said assembly supporting a flat pane of glass or the like in a receiving opening in a frame, comprising a. a rigid plastic shaped member having i. an intermediate portion sized to be received within said opening, ii. and outer rim sized to seat on an annular surface area of said frame surrounding said opening, and iii. an inner rim sized to seat on an annular surface area of said pane adjacent the periphery thereof, b. said intermediate portion of said molding member including spaced female connector studs each having a bore therein for receiving male connector members having a pilot portion and a spherically curved locking portion, c. each of said bores having an outer portion wherein the diameter is larger than said pilot portion of said male connector member but smaller than said locking portion and a tapered second portion only slightly larger than said pilot portion of said male connector member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
165 words
A molding member for a mounting assembly of complementary molding members, said assembly supporting a flat pane of glass or the like in a receiving opening in a frame, comprising a. a rigid plastic shaped member having i. an intermediate portion sized to be received within said opening, ii. and outer rim sized to seat on an annular surface area of said frame surrounding said opening, and iii. an inner rim sized to seat on an annular surface area of said pane adjacent the periphery thereof, b. said intermediate portion of said molding member including spaced female connector studs each having a bore therein for receiving male connector members having a pilot portion and a spherically curved locking portion, c. each of said bores having an outer portion wherein the diameter is larger than said pilot portion of said male connector member but smaller than said locking portion and a tapered second portion only slightly larger than said pilot portion of said male connector member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A molding member as defined in claim 11 wherein each of said rims includes groove means for receiving and retaining caulking material in sealing engagement with said frame and said pane respectively.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
73 words
A molding member as defined in claim 12 wherein said groove means comprise means defining a groove extending along each of said rims in spaced relation with the periphery of said rim, and means defining a lip extending along the periphery of each of said rims outwardly of the adjacent said groove for direct engagement with said frame or said pane to seal against outward flow of caUlking material from said adjacent groove.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
A molding member as defined in claim 13 further comprising means defining a land surface extending from the periphery of each said rim to the adjacent said groove in diverging relation with the plane of the surface of said frame or said pane.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
57 words
A molding member as defined in claim 13 wherein each of said groove defining means comprises inner and outer walls, each of said inner walls being of lesser height than the associated said outer wall to provide a gap along the inner periphery of said groove through which excess caulking material can flow away from said rim.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
49 words
A molding member as defined in claim 11 further comprising a plurality of projections located around the periphery of said molding member intermediate said rims and extending perpendicularly to and beyond the plane of said inner rim for supporting and centering said pane with respect to said inner rim.
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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) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |