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US3868804A
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Snap-on mullion cover with scored breakaway flange portions
Assignee: Rohr Inc
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Filing: 1974-06-05
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1994-06-05
Abstract
Abstract The window mullions of a transportation type vehicle are provided with snap-on, channel shape mullion covers, the side flanges of which normally extend over, and conceal, a pair of grooves which are provided one along each side of each mullion. Each such side flange is scored lengthwise along its inner face to facilitate the breaking or cutting away of the side flange along the scored line. Removal of such side flange portion beyond the scored line exposes the mullion side groove therebeneath sufficiently to permit an edge portion of a side wall panel of known thickness to be inserted for support in the groove thus exposed.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith W Tantlinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:59
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/68; E06B3/30; E06B3/301; E06B3/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
In combination with one of a plurality of generally similar mullions mounted between adjacent windows of a transit type vehicle, each of the mullions having similar grooves extending lengthwise one along each side thereof, a mullion cover comprising: a length breakaway channel material, comprising a bottom portion and two side flanges, fitted over the inwardly directed portion of said one mullion, each channel side flange being of a width normally to extend over and conceal the side groove in its respective side of said one mullion, a scored breadaway line extending lengthwise along each mullion cover side flange to facilitate the removal of a selected portion of side flange material extending from the breakaway line to the free edge of such flange, each breakaway line extending along the mullion side groove therebenath and being so located as to expose a selected portion of such mullion side groove upon removal of such selected portion of side flange material, each portion of mullion side groove so exposed being of a width to receive therein a wall panel edge portion of knonw thickness.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
In combination with one of a plurality of generally similar mullions mounted between adjacent windows of a transit type vehicle, each of the mullions having similar grooves extending lengthwise one along each side thereof, a mullion cover comprising: a length breakaway channel material, comprising a bottom portion and two side flanges, fitted over the inwardly directed portion of said one mullion, each channel side flange being of a width normally to extend over and conceal the side groove in its respective side of said one mullion, a scored breadaway line extending lengthwise along each mullion cover side flange to facilitate the removal of a selected portion of side flange material extending from the breakaway line to the free edge of such flange, each breakaway line extending along the mullion side groove therebenath and being so located as to expose a selected portion of such mullion side groove upon removal of such selected portion of side flange material, each portion of mullion side groove so exposed being of a width to receive therein a wall panel edge portion of knonw thickness.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mullion cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein each breakaway line extends along the inner side of its respective cover side flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A mullion cover as claimed in claim 2 and latch means acting between the mullion cover and said one mullion and latching the mullion cover to said one mullion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mullion cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein said one mullion is also of channel shape with its open side directed inwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A mullion cover as claimed in claim 4 and a pair of ribs extending lengthwise within said one mullion, the free edges of the mullion ribs being in supporting engagement with the interior of the mullion cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A mullion cover as claimed in claiM 5 wherein latch means are provided on the sides of said one mullion and interiorly of the side flanges of the mullion cover, said latch means being in latched inter-engagement with each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mullion cover as claimed in claim 5 wherein the mullion cover is of extruded, slightly springy material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A mullion cover as claimed in claim 7 wherein each of the mullions is of extruded material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
61 words
A mullion cover as claimed in claim 7 wherein the free, cover-supporting edges of the mullion ribs are spaced inwardly from the sides of the mullion cover, and the side portions of the mullion cover laterally beyond the ribs are deformed outwardly to thereby place the latch means under tension and to hold the cover snugly engaged with said one mullion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
A mullion cover as claimed in claim 6 wherein a pair of ribs are also provided within the mullion cover, each cover rib being positioned closely adjacent one of the ribs in said one mullion, and the latch means provided on each mullion rib is in latched inter-engagement with latch means provided on an adjacent cover rib.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
85 words
A mullion cover as claimed in claim 9 wherein the latch means provided on the sides of said one mullion comprises a side of the groove in each side of said one mullion, and the latch means provided on each side of the mullion cover comprises a bead extending along the inner side of each cover side flange just inwardly of the scored breakaway line of such each cover side flange, said bead being in latching inter-engagement with such side of the mullion side groove.
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) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |