US4195590A
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Door casing hardware paint shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-12
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Granted: 1980-04-01
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Expires: 1998-05-12
Abstract
Abstract Reusable clip-on paint shields for hinges and striker plates in door casings, intended to be applied over butt plates of door hinges and door striker plates to protect them from paint spray and the like while the door, door casing, or room are being painted.
Inventors
- 👤 Billie M. Herrington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:05
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B12/00; B05B12/16; B05B12/20; E; E05; E05D; E05D11/00; E05D11/0054; E05Y; E05Y2201/00; E05Y2201/10; E05Y2201/11; E05Y2800/00; E05Y2800/69; E05Y2800/692; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/132; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A set of reuseable paint covers for all the installed hardware in door jambs to permit complete painting of the door jamb and nearly walls, in one operation, said set of pain covers protecting the installed hardware from paint and paint splatters; said set of paint covers comprising a paint cover for a hinge butt plate member, a paint cover for a striker plate, a paint cover for the door members of a hinge; said set of paint covers being made of rigid yet slightly flexible material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A set of reuseable paint covers for all the installed hardware in door jambs to permit complete painting of the door jamb and nearly walls, in one operation, said set of pain covers protecting the installed hardware from paint and paint splatters; said set of paint covers comprising a paint cover for a hinge butt plate member, a paint cover for a striker plate, a paint cover for the door members of a hinge; said set of paint covers being made of rigid yet slightly flexible material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The paint covers of claim 1 wherein the paint cover for a hinge butt plate member is made of rigid, yet slightly flexible material, having a flat surface, a cylindrical portion and a cap, so shaped so that the paint cover complimentarily receives and engages three cylindrical open ended members of the hinge butt plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The paint covers of claim 1 wherein the paint cover for a striker plate comprises a shaped cover portion and two prongs which insert into access hole in the striker plate and frictionally hold the paint cover for a striker plate in position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The paint covers of claim 1 wherein the paint cover for a door member of a hinge is made of rigid yet slightly flexible material, having a flat surface, a cylindrical portion and a cap, so shaped that the paint cover complimentarily receives, engages, and covers two cylindrical open ended members of the door member of the hinge.
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) | 1983-04-01 | 1983-10-01 | 1984-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-01 | 1987-10-01 | 1988-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-01 | 1991-10-01 | 1992-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |