US4001969A
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Garage door structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-06
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Granted: 1977-01-11
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Expires: 1996-07-06
Abstract
Abstract A garage door structure includes a pair of doors each movable between a closed position and an open position for the side-by-side door openings. The garage door structure includes components for moving the doors together as a unit between the open position and the closed position. The doors are tied together as a unit by an upper tie member and a lower tie member each extending between and having opposite end portions thereof each connected to a side edge portion of a respective one of the doors. A remote controlled power device or operator is operatively connected to the upper tie member for selectively and simultaneously moving the doors between the open position and the closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J. Hoobery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:26
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05F; E05F15/00; E05F15/60; E05F15/603; E05F15/665; E05F15/668; E05F15/681; E05F15/686; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
In a garage door structure having a pair of side-by-side door openings and a pair of doors movable between a closed position and an open position, each of said doors having a pair of guide tracks each positioned adjacent respective opposite sides of the respective door opening, each of said doors being counterbalanced and having means thereon guided in said respective guide tracks for movement of said doors between a closed position and an open position, the garage door structure having means for moving said pair of doors together as a unit between the closed position and the open position and comprising: a. an upper tie member extending between and having opposite end portions thereof connected to a pair of doors adjacent an upper portion of said doors; b. a lower tie member extending between and having opposite end portions thereof connected to said pair of doors adjacent a lower portion of said doors; and c. a remote controlled power means operatively connected to said upper tie member for selectively and simultaneously moving said pair of doors together as a unit between the closed position and the open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
In a garage door structure having a pair of side-by-side door openings and a pair of doors movable between a closed position and an open position, each of said doors having a pair of guide tracks each positioned adjacent respective opposite sides of the respective door opening, each of said doors being counterbalanced and having means thereon guided in said respective guide tracks for movement of said doors between a closed position and an open position, the garage door structure having means for moving said pair of doors together as a unit between the closed position and the open position and comprising: a. an upper tie member extending between and having opposite end portions thereof connected to a pair of doors adjacent an upper portion of said doors; b. a lower tie member extending between and having opposite end portions thereof connected to said pair of doors adjacent a lower portion of said doors; and c. a remote controlled power means operatively connected to said upper tie member for selectively and simultaneously moving said pair of doors together as a unit between the closed position and the open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
A garage door structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said upper tie member includes a body portion extending between the opposite end portions thereof and with a guide track for each of said doors positioned between said upper tie member body portion and said respective doors; and b. said lower tie member includes a body portion extending between the opposite end portions thereof and with a guide track for each of said doors positioned between said lower tie member body portion and said respective doors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a garage door structure as set forth in claim 2 wherein: a. said power means includes a movable portion having an arm extending therefrom; b. said arm of said power means includes a projection extending therefrom and having a free end; and c. said body portion of said upper tie member includes a bracket extending outwardly therefrom and having said projection of said arm of said power means pivotally mounted thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
157 words
In a garage door structure as set forth in claim 2 wherein: a. said body portion of said upper tie member includes a first portion and a second portion each extending from a respective one of the opposite end portions thereof; b. said body portion of said upper tie member includes means for securing together said first portion and said second portion thereof with a selected spacing between the opposite end portions of said upper tie member whereby said upper tie member is adjustable; c. said body portion of said lower tie member includes a first portion and a second portion each extending from a respective one of the opposite end portions thereof; and d. said body portion of said lower tie member includes means for securing together said first portion and said second portion thereof with a selected spacing between the opposite end portions of said lower tie member whereby said lower tie member is adjustable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
176 words
In a garage door structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein said pair of side-by-side door openings include a post member therebetween and said pair of doors each include opposite side portions each in covering relation with a respective one of the sides of the respective door opening and wherein: a. the upper tie member opposite end portions are each mounted on a respective side portion of the respective door; b. the lower tie member opposite end portions are each mounted on a respective side portion of the respective door; c. said upper tie member includes a body portion extending between the opposite end portions thereof and with a guide track for each of said doors positioned between said upper tie member body portion and a post member between said door openings; and d. said lower tie member includes a body portion extending between the opposite end portions thereof and with a guide track for each of said doors positioned between said lower tie member body portion and a post member between said door openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
In a garage door structure as set forth in claim 5 wherein: a. said power means includes a movable portion having an arm extending therefrom; b. said arm of said power means includes a projection extending from said arm and having a free end; and c. said body portion of said upper tie member includes a bracket extending outwardly therefrom and having said projection of said arm of said power means pivotally mounted thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
195 words
In a garage door structure as set forth in claim 5 wherein: a. said body portion of said upper tie member includes a first portion and a second portion each extending from a respective one of the opposite end portions thereof; b. said body portion of said upper tie member includes means for securing together said first portion and said second portion of said upper tie member body portion with a selected spacing between the opposite end portions of said upper tie member whereby said upper tie member is adjustable to conform to the width of the post member between said door openings; c. said body portion of said lower tie member includes a first portion and a second portion each extending from a respective one of the opposite end portions thereof; and d. said body portion of said lower tie member includes means for securing together said first portion and said second portion of said lower tie member body portion with a selected spacing between the opposite end portions of said lower tie member whereby said lower tie member is adjustable to conform to the width of the post member between said door openings.
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) | 1980-01-11 | 1980-07-12 | 1981-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-11 | 1984-07-12 | 1985-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-11 | 1988-07-12 | 1989-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |