US3918207A
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Door frame protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-07
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1994-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A door frame protector consisting of a plate, adapted for attachment to the hidden outer face of an upstanding frame side member, and a flange adapated for engagement with the inside edge of the frame side member.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Aliotta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:53
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B1/00; E06B1/04; E06B1/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
In a door frame comprising an upstanding side member having a generally concealed outer face and an exposed inner face, said inner face having a door-stop surface associated therewith and a bolt receiving recess formed therein between the stop surface and one edge of the side member, a door frame protector comprising a plate attached to the coNcealed outer face of said member, said plate having a flange engaged with the said one edge of the side member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a door frame comprising an upstanding side member having a generally concealed outer face and an exposed inner face, said inner face having a door-stop surface associated therewith and a bolt receiving recess formed therein between the stop surface and one edge of the side member, a door frame protector comprising a plate attached to the coNcealed outer face of said member, said plate having a flange engaged with the said one edge of the side member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the door frame protector comprises an angle-shaped member with the flange being integral with the plate and extending from one edge thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein the flange is disposed generally perpendicular to said plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein the plate is provided with a plurality of spaced holes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 4 wherein the frame side member is provided with at least two holes, said holes being aligned axially with corresponding holes in said plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the door frame protector is positioned along said frame side member such that the top and bottom edges thereof are spaced substantially above and below the bolt receiving recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein at least two of the holes in said plate are provided with internal threads.
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) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |