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US4418508A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Rub strip assembly having lengthwise groove for receiving snap-in member

Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1981-04-20
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Granted: 1983-12-06
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Expires: 2001-04-20
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Abstract

Abstract A universal rub strip of two-piece construction in which one member snap-fits into a lengthwise groove so that fasteners providing the support for the rub strip assembly are concealed. The universal rub strip assembly may be utilized in horizontal and vertical applications on doors, corners and, e.g., in a two pintle type hinge construction.

Inventors

  • 👤 Keith E. Gilliland
  • 👤 Richard W. Morris

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 07:30
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F19/00; E04F19/02; E04F19/026; E04F19/028

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 198 words
A corner assembly for fastening together the end surfaces (101 and 102) of first and second panel members in 90 degree relationship with respect to the major surface areas of said panel members comprising in combination: a right angle corner bumper bracket disposed for fastening between said end surfaces (101 and 102) of said first and second panel members, said right angle corner bumper bracket including a transversely disposed strip extending along said bumper bracket in the region forming the right angle thereof; an elongated member having first and second leg portions and a lengthwise groove extending along the length of said elongated member between said first and second outer leg portions, said lengthwise groove including a plurality of fasteners distributed along the length thereof for fastening said elongated member to said transversely disposed strip, said first and second outer leg portions abutting said major surface areas of said first and second panel members; a channel member having sides, said sides having end portions, and said channel member having a generally U-shaped cross section disposed within said lengthwise groove with said end portions of the sides of said channel member abutting the bottom surface of said lengthwise groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 198 words
A corner assembly for fastening together the end surfaces (101 and 102) of first and second panel members in 90 degree relationship with respect to the major surface areas of said panel members comprising in combination: a right angle corner bumper bracket disposed for fastening between said end surfaces (101 and 102) of said first and second panel members, said right angle corner bumper bracket including a transversely disposed strip extending along said bumper bracket in the region forming the right angle thereof; an elongated member having first and second leg portions and a lengthwise groove extending along the length of said elongated member between said first and second outer leg portions, said lengthwise groove including a plurality of fasteners distributed along the length thereof for fastening said elongated member to said transversely disposed strip, said first and second outer leg portions abutting said major surface areas of said first and second panel members; a channel member having sides, said sides having end portions, and said channel member having a generally U-shaped cross section disposed within said lengthwise groove with said end portions of the sides of said channel member abutting the bottom surface of said lengthwise groove.

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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) 1986-12-05 1987-06-06 1987-12-06 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-12-05 1991-06-06 1991-12-06 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-12-05 1995-06-06 1995-12-06 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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