US5358025A
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Fabric garage enclosure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-02-26
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Granted: 1994-10-25
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Expires: 2013-02-26
Abstract
Abstract An enclosure device is disclosed that can be utilized to cover a garage door opening for privacy and security. The device includes a fabric portion and a plurality of fasteners. The fabric portion provides privacy while allowing for plenty of light and ventilation. The fabric portion also acts as a psychological barrier for possible intruders who would be unable to determine whether the garage is occupied. The plurality of fasteners allows the user to attach the enclosure device to a garage door opening. The fasteners also provide for increased security.
Inventors
- 👤 Cliff Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:42
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/52; E06B9/521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An apparatus for enclosure of the main opening of a garage comprising: a substantially rectangular non-rigid fabric portion, comprising inner and outer superimposed fabric elements joined together at at least a portion of peripheries thereof, said inner element is of a light color with a plurality of small holes, the outer element being of a color which is dark relative to the color of said inner element and having a plurality of holes large relative to the holes in said inner element, said fabric portion being adapted to fit over the frame structure of the main opening of the garage door; a plurality of adjustable attachment means, located along the vertical and horizontal sides of the fabric portion, to adjustably secure said fabric portion to the frame structure of the main opening of a garage.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
135 words
An apparatus for enclosure of the main opening of a garage comprising: a substantially rectangular non-rigid fabric portion, comprising inner and outer superimposed fabric elements joined together at at least a portion of peripheries thereof, said inner element is of a light color with a plurality of small holes, the outer element being of a color which is dark relative to the color of said inner element and having a plurality of holes large relative to the holes in said inner element, said fabric portion being adapted to fit over the frame structure of the main opening of the garage door; a plurality of adjustable attachment means, located along the vertical and horizontal sides of the fabric portion, to adjustably secure said fabric portion to the frame structure of the main opening of a garage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the plurality of small holes are approximately round in shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the plurality of small, round holes are approximately 0.25 inches in diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the plurality of large holes are approximately round in shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the plurality of large, round holes are approximately 0.50 inches in diameter.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-10-24 | 2002-04-25 | 2002-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-10-24 | 2006-04-25 | 2006-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |