US5205096A
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Reinforcing assembly for a garage door or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-10-31
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Granted: 1993-04-27
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Expires: 2011-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A reinforcing assembly for a garage door or the like comprising an upper cross member extending from one side of the garage door to the other side and two lower cross members extending from the ends of the upper cross members downwardly. The assembly also includes a bracket for joining said lower cross members and tensioning means connected to said lower cross members.
Inventors
- 👤 Rex A. Pace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:36
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/48; E06B3/485; E04; E04F; E04F21/00; E04F21/0007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A reinforcing assembly for a garage door or the like comprising: an upper cross member extending from one side of the garage door to the other side; a plurality of lower cross members extending from the ends of the upper cross member downwardly; means for joining said lower cross members; and tensioning means connected to said lower cross members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A reinforcing assembly for a garage door or the like comprising: an upper cross member extending from one side of the garage door to the other side; a plurality of lower cross members extending from the ends of the upper cross member downwardly; means for joining said lower cross members; and tensioning means connected to said lower cross members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A reinforcing assembly as set forth in claim 1 where said tensioning means comprises a nut and bolt arrangement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A reinforcing assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the angle between the upper cross member and downwardly extending lower cross members is between 4 and 15 degrees.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A reinforcing assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the angle between the upper cross member and downwardly extending lower cross members is 8 degrees.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
A reinforcing assembly for a garage door or the like comprising: an upper cross member extending from one side of the garage door to the other side; a plurality of lower cross members, each lower cross member having one ned thereof extending from an end of the upper cross member downwardly; a plurality of vertical members, said vertical means extending from the other end of the lower cross members to the upper cross member; and tensioning means connected to said lower cross members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
A reinforcing assembly for a garage door or the like comprising: an upper cross member extending from one side of the garage door to the other side; a plurality of lower cross members, each lower cross member having one ned thereof extending from an end of the upper cross member downwardly; a plurality of vertical members, said vertical means extending from the other end of the lower cross members to the upper cross member; and tensioning means connected to said lower cross members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A reinforcing assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said tensioning means comprises a nut and bolt arrangement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A reinforcing assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein the angle between the upper cross member and downwardly extending lower cross members is between 4 and 15 degrees.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A reinforcing assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein the angle between the upper cross member and downwardly extending lower cross member is 8 degrees.
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) | 1996-04-26 | 1996-10-26 | 1997-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-04-26 | 2000-10-26 | 2001-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-04-26 | 2004-10-26 | 2005-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |