US4371026A
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Air conditioner supported curtain holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-08
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Granted: 1983-02-01
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Expires: 2000-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A group of curtain holding panels are attached to and supported by a window air conditioner unit for keeping window drapes or curtains out of the path of air flow of the air conditioner. The curtain holding panels attach to the side and top surfaces of the air conditioner by magnets, contact adhesive, or a clamp.
Inventors
- 👤 Pauline K. Miller, deceased
- 👤 legatee by Norman Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H19/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S160/00; Y10S160/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A curtain holder, comprising: a. panel means for holding curtains or drapes out of the path of air flow of a window air conditioner unit, wherein said panel means are comprised of top panel means disposed adjacent to the top of the air conditioner unit and side panel means disposed adjacent to the sides of the air conditioner unit, and wherein said top and side panel means have two planar portions, a first planar portion to which air conditioner attaching means are attached, and a second planar portion perpendicular to said first planar portion which holds the curtains or drapes out of the path of air flow of the window air conditioner unit; b. a means for attaching said panel means to the window air conditioner unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A curtain holder, comprising: a. panel means for holding curtains or drapes out of the path of air flow of a window air conditioner unit, wherein said panel means are comprised of top panel means disposed adjacent to the top of the air conditioner unit and side panel means disposed adjacent to the sides of the air conditioner unit, and wherein said top and side panel means have two planar portions, a first planar portion to which air conditioner attaching means are attached, and a second planar portion perpendicular to said first planar portion which holds the curtains or drapes out of the path of air flow of the window air conditioner unit; b. a means for attaching said panel means to the window air conditioner unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A curtain holder as described in claim 1 wherein said panel attaching means are magnets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A curtain holder as described in claim 1 wherein said panel attaching means is a contact adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A curtain holder, comprising: a. panel means for holding curtains or drapes out of the path of air flow of a window air conditioner unit; and b. means for attaching said panel means to the window air conditioner unit; wherein said panel means include a first top panel means and a second top panel means for adjusting said panel means to fit the window air conditioner unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A curtain holder, comprising: a. panel means for holding curtains or drapes out of the path of air flow of a window air conditioner unit; and b. means for attaching said panel means to the window air conditioner unit; wherein said panel means include a first top panel means and a second top panel means for adjusting said panel means to fit the window air conditioner unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A curtain holder as described in claim 4 further including a clip means for connecting said first and second top panel means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A curtain holder as described in claim 4 wherein said first top panel means and said second top panel means are slidingly engaged with one another so that said first and second top panel means are adjustable to fit window air conditioner unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A curtain holder as described in claim 6 wherein said first and second top panel means are slidingly engaged with one another by tongue in groove means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
64 words
A curtain holder, comprising: a. panel means for holding curtains or drapes out of the air flow path of a window air conditioner unit, wherein said panel means include a top panel and a side panel for attaching to the top and side, respectively of the window air conditioner unit; and b. means for attaching said panel means to the window air conditioner unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
64 words
A curtain holder, comprising: a. panel means for holding curtains or drapes out of the air flow path of a window air conditioner unit, wherein said panel means include a top panel and a side panel for attaching to the top and side, respectively of the window air conditioner unit; and b. means for attaching said panel means to the window air conditioner unit.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-01-31 | 1986-08-02 | 1987-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-31 | 1990-08-02 | 1991-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-31 | 1994-08-02 | 1995-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |