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Door brace for facilitating hanging
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-27
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Granted: 1979-02-27
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Expires: 1998-03-27
Abstract
Abstract An L-shaped channel, for mounting on the lower outside corner of a door, and an adjustable lateral floor brace, for holding an unhinged door upright.
Inventors
- 👤 Pius Augustine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:16
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F21/00; E04F21/0007; E04F21/0023; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/904; Y10S269/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A door brace for facilitating hanging a door, comprising: (a) an L-shaped member comprising a first channel member rigidly secured to a second channel member at 90° with the channels secured with their opening on the same side to permit the channels to encompass both edges of a 90° corner of a door; (b) a lateral member secured to said L-shaped member adjacent the intersection of said first and second channel members, extending outwardly from said L-shaped member providing lateral support for said L-shaped member in generally upright position, and; (c) height adjustment means at the outer ends of said lateral member, and including means for individually raising and lowering the outer ends of said lateral member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A door brace for facilitating hanging a door, comprising: (a) an L-shaped member comprising a first channel member rigidly secured to a second channel member at 90° with the channels secured with their opening on the same side to permit the channels to encompass both edges of a 90° corner of a door; (b) a lateral member secured to said L-shaped member adjacent the intersection of said first and second channel members, extending outwardly from said L-shaped member providing lateral support for said L-shaped member in generally upright position, and; (c) height adjustment means at the outer ends of said lateral member, and including means for individually raising and lowering the outer ends of said lateral member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A door brace according to claim 1, wherein said first channel member is arranged to be upright against a door edge, and is substantially longer than said second channel member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A door brace according to claim 1, wherein said lateral member is an angle iron.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A door brace according to claim 1, wherein said adjustment means includes a jackscrew at each end of said lateral member, inclusive of handle means for manipulation and floor contacting foot means.
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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) | 1982-02-26 | 1982-08-28 | 1983-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | 1987-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-26 | 1990-08-28 | 1991-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |