US4226066A
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Door jamb
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-09-27
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Granted: 1980-10-07
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Expires: 1998-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A door jamb comprising, a first sheet metal section having a flat portion for attachment to a vertical face of an aperture in a wall and a pair of channel-shaped portions on either side of said flat portion, an inner flank of one channel-shaped portion being connected by said flat portion to an inner flank of the other channel-shaped portion, a second sheet metal section for accommodating one edge of a door leaf, said second sheet metal section including a pair of longitudinal flange portions, each of which is slidably displaceable transversely of a respective one of the outer flanks of said channel-shaped portions, and fasteners for fastening each of said longitudinal flange portions in a selected transverse position on the respective one of said outer flanks.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans B. F. Persson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:09
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B1/00; E06B1/02; E06B1/62; E06B1/64; E06B2001/622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A door jamb comprising, a first sheet metal section having a flat portion for attachment to a vertical face of an aperture in a wall and a pair of channel-shaped portions on either side of said flat portion, an inner flank of one channel-shaped portion being connected by said flat portion to an inner flank of the other channel-shaped portion, a second sheet metal section for accommodating one edge of a door leaf, said second sheet metal section including a pair of longitudinal flange portions, each of which is slidably displaceable transversely of a respective one of the outer flanks of said channel-shaped portions, and means for fastening each of said longitudinal flange portions in a selected transverse position on the respective one of said outer flanks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A door jamb comprising, a first sheet metal section having a flat portion for attachment to a vertical face of an aperture in a wall and a pair of channel-shaped portions on either side of said flat portion, an inner flank of one channel-shaped portion being connected by said flat portion to an inner flank of the other channel-shaped portion, a second sheet metal section for accommodating one edge of a door leaf, said second sheet metal section including a pair of longitudinal flange portions, each of which is slidably displaceable transversely of a respective one of the outer flanks of said channel-shaped portions, and means for fastening each of said longitudinal flange portions in a selected transverse position on the respective one of said outer flanks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A door jamb as claimed in claim 1 which has a length exceeding the vertical length of the door leaf and which is provided with means for supporting a stationary panel fitted in the doorway above the door leaf.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
A door jamb as claimed in claim 1 characterized in that said first sheet metal section comprises a pair of longitudinal edge portions extending at right angles to said flat portion, and a pair of flat portions substantially co-planar with said first-mentioned flat portion and connecting each of said edge portions with an outer flank of the adjacent channel-shaped portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A door jamb as claimed in claim 3 in which the second sheet metal section includes a pair of channel-shaped portions provided between said longitudinal flange portions and a middle portion of said second sheet metal section, the depth of said channel-shaped portions being substantially equal to the width of each of said pair of flat portions, whereby a groove is formed at either edge of the assembled door jamb between said flat portion and one flank of one of said last-mentioned channel-shaped portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A door jamb as claimed in claim 4 which includes a cover strip arranged to cover said groove and an adjacent edge portion of the wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A door jamb as claimed in claim 5 in which said cover strip is provided with a spring catch arranged to engage projections arranged in said groove.
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) | 1983-10-07 | 1984-04-07 | 1984-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-07 | 1988-04-07 | 1988-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-07 | 1992-04-07 | 1992-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |