US4378043A
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Pivoting screen panel for sectional garage door
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-26
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Granted: 1983-03-29
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Expires: 2001-05-26
Abstract
Abstract A screen panel pivotally secured to the bottom of a sectional screen door selectively pivots downwardly to provide air circulation to a garage or is pivoted upwardly and against the door for closing the garage door.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert V. Sorenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:51
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B7/00; E06B7/02; E06B7/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
Screen panel apparatus for a sectional garage door comprising, in combination: a sectional garage door movable between an up position and a down position, and including a first section adapted to contact a garage floor when the door is in its down position; a screen panel extending substantially the full width of the first section of the garage door; and hinge means secured to the first section of the garage door and to the screen panel for pivoting the screen panel between a down position beneath the first section and an up position against the first section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
Screen panel apparatus for a sectional garage door comprising, in combination: a sectional garage door movable between an up position and a down position, and including a first section adapted to contact a garage floor when the door is in its down position; a screen panel extending substantially the full width of the first section of the garage door; and hinge means secured to the first section of the garage door and to the screen panel for pivoting the screen panel between a down position beneath the first section and an up position against the first section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the hinge means includes a bracket secured to the first section of the garage door.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the hinge means further includes a hinge secured to the bracket and extending from the bracket to the screen panel for pivoting the screen panel from its up position against the first section to its down position beneath the first section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which the hinge includes an offset portion adapted to allow the screen panel to be disposed beneath and aligned with the first section of the garage door.
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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) | 1986-03-28 | 1986-09-27 | 1987-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-03-28 | 1990-09-27 | 1991-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-03-28 | 1994-09-27 | 1995-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |