US4014070A
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Panel attached guides for tub enclosures and the like
Assignee: Diston Ind Inc
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Filing: 1975-08-25
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1995-08-25
Abstract
Abstract Panel attached guides for tub enclosures and the like having an inclined and unobstructed combined water return and track for sliding panels, the guides having a slotted portion for receiving the lower edge portion of a panel with fastening means for securing the guides to the panel and a second slotted portion for slidably receiving a ledge on the track to permit the sliding movement of the panels in side by side relation. The guides mounted on the panel that is further removed from the ledge than the other panel being provided with a web portion joining the slotted portion of such a width to permit the other panel to slide along the track without obstructing the sliding movement of the further removed panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Morton S. Rifkin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:40
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/30; A47K3/34; E; E05; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/06; E05D15/0621; E05D15/066; E05D15/0682; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/114
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A panel guide member for tub and shower enclosures and the like comprising a first web portion, a first leg portion extending from one edge of said first web portion, leg means extending from the other edge of said first web portion in substantially spaced relation to form a slot for receiving a panel, a second web portion extending from said leg means in substantially parallel relation with said first web portion, a second leg portion extending from said second web portion in a substantially parallel and opposite direction of said first leg portion and forming a slot with said leg means for receiving a track, a substantially pliable tab member extending from said first web portion, a pin mounted on the free end of said tab member and an opening in said first web portion for receiving said pin whereby said panel guide member is secured to said panel received in said first named slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A panel guide member for tub and shower enclosures and the like comprising a first web portion, a first leg portion extending from one edge of said first web portion, leg means extending from the other edge of said first web portion in substantially spaced relation to form a slot for receiving a panel, a second web portion extending from said leg means in substantially parallel relation with said first web portion, a second leg portion extending from said second web portion in a substantially parallel and opposite direction of said first leg portion and forming a slot with said leg means for receiving a track, a substantially pliable tab member extending from said first web portion, a pin mounted on the free end of said tab member and an opening in said first web portion for receiving said pin whereby said panel guide member is secured to said panel received in said first named slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The structure as recited by claim 1 wherein said leg means comprises a third leg portion and a third web portion, a fourth leg portion connecting said second web portion and said third web portion forming said track receiving slot and said third web portion connecting said third leg portion and said fourth leg portion to form a second panel receiving slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure as recited by claim 1 taken in combination with a slidable panel member, track means having a substantially flat and inclined base portion and a ledge portion, said fastening means securing said panel in said first named slot and said ledge positioned in said track receiving slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure as recited by claim 2 taken in combination with a slidable panel member, track means having a substantially flat and inclined base portion and a ledge portion, said fastening means securing said panel in said first named slot and said ledge positioned in said track receiving slot.
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) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |