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Frame and mullion assembly and method of making same
Assignee: SMITH
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Filing: 1965-03-15
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1985-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester L Smith
- 👤 Frank E Randall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:14
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/02; E06B9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A SHUTTER AND MULLION ASSEMBLY, SAID SHUTTER COMPRISING A FRAME HAVING SPACED SIDE RAILS, LONGITUDINAL GROOVES IN THE ADJACENT SIDES OF SAID SIDE RAILS, A PANEL IN SAID GROOVES SAID PANEL HAVING A SERIES OF INCLINED SURFACES EXTENDING FROM SIDE RAIL TO THE OTHER SIDE RAIL AND INTO SAID GROOVES TO FORM POCKETS WITH SAID GROOVES, A MULLION EXTENDING OVER AN INCLINED SURFACE BETWEEN SAID RAILS WITH THE ENDS OF THE MULLION ABUTTING UPON THE ADJACENT SIDES OF SAID SIDE RAILS, MEANS ON ONE END OF THE MULLION EXTENDING THEREFROM SNUGLY INTO A POCKET TO HOLD SAID ONE END THEREAT, AND RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE OTHER END OF THE MULLION INTO A POCKET TO HOLD THE OTHER END THEREAT, SAID RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE MEANS COOPERATING WITH THE ADJACENT SIDE OF A SIDE RAIL TO DEFORM UPON TRANSVERSE MOVEMENT OF THE MULLION RELATIVE TO SAID SIDE RAIL INCIDENT TO ASSEMBLY OF THE MULLION WITH SAID SHUTTER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A SHUTTER AND MULLION ASSEMBLY, SAID SHUTTER COMPRISING A FRAME HAVING SPACED SIDE RAILS, LONGITUDINAL GROOVES IN THE ADJACENT SIDES OF SAID SIDE RAILS, A PANEL IN SAID GROOVES SAID PANEL HAVING A SERIES OF INCLINED SURFACES EXTENDING FROM SIDE RAIL TO THE OTHER SIDE RAIL AND INTO SAID GROOVES TO FORM POCKETS WITH SAID GROOVES, A MULLION EXTENDING OVER AN INCLINED SURFACE BETWEEN SAID RAILS WITH THE ENDS OF THE MULLION ABUTTING UPON THE ADJACENT SIDES OF SAID SIDE RAILS, MEANS ON ONE END OF THE MULLION EXTENDING THEREFROM SNUGLY INTO A POCKET TO HOLD SAID ONE END THEREAT, AND RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE OTHER END OF THE MULLION INTO A POCKET TO HOLD THE OTHER END THEREAT, SAID RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE MEANS COOPERATING WITH THE ADJACENT SIDE OF A SIDE RAIL TO DEFORM UPON TRANSVERSE MOVEMENT OF THE MULLION RELATIVE TO SAID SIDE RAIL INCIDENT TO ASSEMBLY OF THE MULLION WITH SAID SHUTTER.
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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |