US4697326A
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Screen means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-05-28
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Granted: 1987-10-06
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Expires: 2005-05-28
Abstract
Abstract This invention is an improved screen means for greenhouses and similar structures. Cam locks are provided preferably on both the upper and lower edges of the screen means, and are mounted on strong backs which in turn are secured to the structure itself. This arrangement eliminates loose spots, wrinkling, wind flapping, and similar problems that are common to screen means of this general type.
Inventors
- 👤 F. Craige Faircloth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:08
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/22; E; E04; E04F; E04F10/00; E04F10/02; E04F10/06; E04F10/0633; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/10; Y02A40/25; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
The method of providing a taut, wrinkle free covering juxtaposed to a pre-determined area of a structure having a plurality of vertically extending support member comprising: securing an angle bar means having a plurality of closely spaced cam lock means mounted thereon to said vertically extending support members on opposite sides of said area; attaching screen bar means to a screen type cover means on opposite edges thereof; connectingly engaging said cam lock means with said screen bar means; disposing said cover means over said area; and tightening said cam lock means to pull said screen bar means towards said angle bar means whereby a taut, wrinkle free covering is provided over said area.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
The method of providing a taut, wrinkle free covering juxtaposed to a pre-determined area of a structure having a plurality of vertically extending support member comprising: securing an angle bar means having a plurality of closely spaced cam lock means mounted thereon to said vertically extending support members on opposite sides of said area; attaching screen bar means to a screen type cover means on opposite edges thereof; connectingly engaging said cam lock means with said screen bar means; disposing said cover means over said area; and tightening said cam lock means to pull said screen bar means towards said angle bar means whereby a taut, wrinkle free covering is provided over said area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said structure is of the greenhouse type.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said area being covered is translucent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said area to be covered is transparent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said screen means is of the mesh type.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said mesh screen is formed from fiberglass type material.
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) | 1990-10-05 | 1991-04-06 | 1991-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-10-05 | 1995-04-06 | 1995-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-10-05 | 1999-04-06 | 1999-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |