US4314543A
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Stove safety guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-03
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Granted: 1982-02-09
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Expires: 2000-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A safety guard for free-standing stoves characterized by an array of bowed, open, hollow tubes secured in a tubular array by horizontal support bars. The array is attachable to the stove. A hinged front section allows for access to the stove.
Inventors
- 👤 John G. Bullington
- 👤 Lemmie D. Tate
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:08
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C15/00; F24C15/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A safety guard for a free-standing stove comprising: a multiplicity of generally vertical bowed hollow tubes open top and bottom disposed in a closed array adapted to surround at least the front and sides of a stove; upper and lower horizontal support bars adjacent the tube ends, said horizontal bars being spaced substantially inward of the periphery of the safety guard as a whole by the bowed structure of the tubes, said vertical tubes being secured to said horizontal support bars; a hinged section of the tube array adapted to pivot free of the face of the stove providing thereby access to the face of the stove; and, clamping brackets inside the closed array of tubes and attached to said array securing the safety guard to the stove with the tubes spaced well away from the stove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A safety guard for a free-standing stove comprising: a multiplicity of generally vertical bowed hollow tubes open top and bottom disposed in a closed array adapted to surround at least the front and sides of a stove; upper and lower horizontal support bars adjacent the tube ends, said horizontal bars being spaced substantially inward of the periphery of the safety guard as a whole by the bowed structure of the tubes, said vertical tubes being secured to said horizontal support bars; a hinged section of the tube array adapted to pivot free of the face of the stove providing thereby access to the face of the stove; and, clamping brackets inside the closed array of tubes and attached to said array securing the safety guard to the stove with the tubes spaced well away from the stove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The safety guard of claim 1 wherein the hinged section pivots upwardly.
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) | 1985-02-08 | 1985-08-10 | 1986-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-02-08 | 1989-08-10 | 1990-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-02-08 | 1993-08-10 | 1994-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |