US4011700A
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Adjustable-height post assembly for ready installation on a window frame or the like
Assignee: YKK Corp
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Filing: 1975-11-20
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1995-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A post of uniform cross sectional shape for installation uprightly on the outside of a balustraded window or the like for use as one of the supports of the balustrade. The post includes a pair of opposite side walls each having an undercut groove formed lengthwise thereon. A pair of brackets of identical construction are provided separately, each comprising a mounting plate at one end and a pair of clamping jaws at the other end for engaging the post therebetween. The mounting plates of the brackets can be screwed to the window frame, and the post engaged between the clamping jaws of each bracket is connected thereto by a bolt inserted into and through a hole in each jaw and secured by a nut received in one of the undercut grooves of the post.
Inventors
- 👤 Yukio Sado
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:08
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/02; E06B9/04; E04; E04F; E04F11/00; E04F11/18; E04F11/181; E04F11/1812; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32426
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An assembly comprising in combination: a. a post of uniform cross-sectional shape throughout its length, said post including a pair of oppositely facing side walls, therebeing a pair of oppositely opening undercut grooves extending longitudinally along the length of said side walls respectively; b. a pair of brackets spaced along the length of said post, each bracket comprising (1) means for mounting the same on a desired stationary surface, and (2) a pair of integral spaced clamping jaws at one end receiving said post and said undercut grooves therebetween in direct contact with said respective oppositely facing side walls of said post; c. two pairs of nuts respectively disposed in said oppositely facing grooves; and d. two pairs of bolts respectively extending through holes in said clamping jaws into said nuts in said grooves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An assembly comprising in combination: a. a post of uniform cross-sectional shape throughout its length, said post including a pair of oppositely facing side walls, therebeing a pair of oppositely opening undercut grooves extending longitudinally along the length of said side walls respectively; b. a pair of brackets spaced along the length of said post, each bracket comprising (1) means for mounting the same on a desired stationary surface, and (2) a pair of integral spaced clamping jaws at one end receiving said post and said undercut grooves therebetween in direct contact with said respective oppositely facing side walls of said post; c. two pairs of nuts respectively disposed in said oppositely facing grooves; and d. two pairs of bolts respectively extending through holes in said clamping jaws into said nuts in said grooves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly according to claim 1 in which said post has a pair of flanges overlying the ends of said clamping jaws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
An assembly according to claim 1, in which said mounting means of each said bracket comprises an apertured mounting plate disposed at its end opposite to said one end thereof and adapted to be affixed to a surface parallel to the length of said post, each said bracket being further apertured flush with an edge of said mounting plate for reception of fasteners therethrough so as to enable the bracket to be affixed to a surface extending transversely to the length of said post.
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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) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |