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Door mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-06
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Granted: 1980-05-06
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Expires: 1996-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A door mat formed of a flexible, waterproof material comprising a lower section and an upper section hingedly connected to the lower section at one end thereof. In this manner, the upper section may be lifted from the lower section for the placement between the sections of a newspaper or other article. The upper section may then be lowered to cover, protect and retain the newspaper or other article between it and the lower section.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P. Duncan, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L23/00; A47L23/22; A47L23/26; A47L23/266; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24215; Y10T428/24355; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24488; Y10T428/24777; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A door mat formed of a flexible and waterproof material, comprising a lower substantially flat section and an upper substantially flat section hingedly connected adjacent one end thereof to said lower section, said upper and lower sections being of sufficient thickness and weight to resist separation when exposed to wind, said upper section being movable upwardly away from said lower section for the purpose of receiving and retaining an article therebetween, the inner surfaces of said upper and lower sections having drain openings at their front ends for the purpose of removing water or moisture accumulating between said sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A door mat formed of a flexible and waterproof material, comprising a lower substantially flat section and an upper substantially flat section hingedly connected adjacent one end thereof to said lower section, said upper and lower sections being of sufficient thickness and weight to resist separation when exposed to wind, said upper section being movable upwardly away from said lower section for the purpose of receiving and retaining an article therebetween, the inner surfaces of said upper and lower sections having drain openings at their front ends for the purpose of removing water or moisture accumulating between said sections.
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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) | 1983-05-06 | 1983-11-05 | 1984-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-06 | 1987-11-05 | 1988-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-06 | 1991-11-05 | 1992-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |