US4089257A
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Ventilation grille or grating
Assignee: ENGINEERS AND METALWORKERS Ltd
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Filing: 1976-04-26
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Granted: 1978-05-16
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Expires: 1996-04-26
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a grille or grating for fitting in the floor or wall or ceiling of an enclosed space, for example at the terminal outlet of a ventilating or air conditioning duct, and provides a grille which comprises a plurality of blades of generally rectangular cross-section which are press-fitted into spacedly arranged slots of a series of mullions. Said blades are received in said slots by spring clips located one in each slot and which clips have projections which lock said clips in said slots when the blades are inserted and reverse barbs which prevent withdrawal of said blades.
Inventors
- 👤 James Dunne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:31
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/08; F24F13/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A ventilating grille comprising: (i) a plurality of blades of generally rectangular cross-section disposed parallel in spaced relationship, (ii) a plurality of mullions disposed parallel in spaced relationship, each said mullion having a plurality of transverse slots in each of which a respective blade is received, each mullion being of generally rectangular cross-section and having a rectangular through bore opening into said slots, (iii) a plurality of spring clips disposed one in each said slot, each spring clip being of "U" section and formed at each side of each leg with inwardly directed barbs, the extremity of each leg being outwardly curved and located just below the adjacent upper edge of said bore, the width of each clip being less than the width of said bore, said leg extremities abutting against the adjacent upper edge of the bore to retain the clip in the mullion, said barbs engaging into the blade to prevent withdrawal of the blade from the clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A ventilating grille comprising: (i) a plurality of blades of generally rectangular cross-section disposed parallel in spaced relationship, (ii) a plurality of mullions disposed parallel in spaced relationship, each said mullion having a plurality of transverse slots in each of which a respective blade is received, each mullion being of generally rectangular cross-section and having a rectangular through bore opening into said slots, (iii) a plurality of spring clips disposed one in each said slot, each spring clip being of "U" section and formed at each side of each leg with inwardly directed barbs, the extremity of each leg being outwardly curved and located just below the adjacent upper edge of said bore, the width of each clip being less than the width of said bore, said leg extremities abutting against the adjacent upper edge of the bore to retain the clip in the mullion, said barbs engaging into the blade to prevent withdrawal of the blade from the clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A ventilating grille, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mullions having axially extending grooves to receive screws for securing the grille in a required position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A ventilating grille, as claimed in claim 1, fitted in a surrounding frame comprising four mitred and connected components of angle section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A ventilating grille, as claimed in claim 1, wherein terminal bars are fitted to the mullions at each end, and said grille is removably seated within frame components each comprising a web with upper and lower oppositely directed flanges, said lower flanges providing an all round support for the grille.
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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) | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-14 | 1982-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-15 | 1985-11-14 | 1986-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-15 | 1989-11-14 | 1990-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |