US3983600A
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By-passing door fascia assembly
Assignee: Arthur Cox and Sons Inc
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Filing: 1976-02-20
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1996-02-20
Abstract
Abstract An assembly of a track member for suspended doors designed for ceiling or door opening header mounting having a separate fascia member mechanically interlocking therewith and secured in place and laterally supported by a spring member.
Inventors
- 👤 James Edward Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:57
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/06; E05D15/0621; E05D15/0626; E05D15/0652; E05D15/08; E05Y; E05Y2201/00; E05Y2201/10; E05Y2201/11; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A track and fascia assembly for suspended doors comprising: a track member including a substantially planar upper mounting surface and a depending channel portion for supporting a door therefrom; a fascia member of generally inverted L shape including a foot portion extending parallel to the planar portion of said track and including a body portion extending downwardly, beyond and to one side of said depending channel portion of said track to provide concealment for said track from one side; elongated spring clip means overlying the planar upper mounting surface of said track member and engaging said track member at a pair of spaced positions including said depending channel portion and engaging the foot portion of said fascia member to position the said foot portion generally parallel to said upper mounting surface of said track member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A track and fascia assembly for suspended doors comprising: a track member including a substantially planar upper mounting surface and a depending channel portion for supporting a door therefrom; a fascia member of generally inverted L shape including a foot portion extending parallel to the planar portion of said track and including a body portion extending downwardly, beyond and to one side of said depending channel portion of said track to provide concealment for said track from one side; elongated spring clip means overlying the planar upper mounting surface of said track member and engaging said track member at a pair of spaced positions including said depending channel portion and engaging the foot portion of said fascia member to position the said foot portion generally parallel to said upper mounting surface of said track member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein the second end of said elongated clip means engages the planar portion of said track member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein the second end of said clip includes an end hook which engages the underside of channel portion of said track member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein the foot portion of said fascia member includes at least one opening therein and said clip means extends therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein the foot portion of said fascia member overlays the planar mounting portion of said track member and said clip means mechanically baises said foot portion thereagainst.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination in accordance with claim 3 wherein said clip member includes a generally laterally extending elbow portion engaging the rear of said fascia at the apex thereof and additionally engages the depending portion of said track to provide two point support for said elbow portion and fascia.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said track member includes a longitudinal recess in the upper mounting surface thereof; the foot portion of said fascia member including a portion positioned in said longitudinal recess; and said clip means overlying said foot portion to retain said fascia member in said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
81 words
The combination in accordance with claim 5 wherein said recess includes a first portion extending from the front side of said track member generally parallel to said upper mounting surface and displaced downward by a distance approximating the thickness of the foot portion of said fascia member; wherein said planar mounting portion further includes a longitudinal groove and the foot portion of said fascia member includes a portion engaging said groove to mechanically engage said fascia member with said track member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
84 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said clip means includes a generally planar length which grips the planar portion of said track member and includes a C shaped spring portion; and wherein the foot portion of said fascia member includes at least one opening therein and wherein said C-shaped spring portion of said clip extends over and in engagement with the edge of the fascia member, through and in gripping engagement with said opening and on into positive engagement with said track.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination in accordance with claim 9 wherein said C shaped clip portion extends generally parallel to the mounting portion of said track member whereby the foot portion of said fascia member extends generally parallel to said planar mounting surface of said track member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |