US3886703A
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Decorative shutter and mounting means therefor
Assignee: LESLIE-LOCKE Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-20
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1994-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A decorative shutter having an integral plastic skin with a peripheral substantially flat section and an interior slat like area. An integral flange extends about the periphery of the flat section and substantially perpendicular thereto. A rigid foam frame is secured in abutting relationship with the flat section and with the flange, and the frame has a substantially rectangular cross section. A wall portion is integral with the frame and extends substantially parallel to one side of the rectangular frame opposite the side of the frame abutting the flange. This wall section provides a channel which mates with an extending blind fastener mounted on the exterior wall of the building. In this manner the blind fastener may be easily attached to the wall and the shutter pressed firmly thereon so as to be permanently secured thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L Rousey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:55
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A decorative shutter device for securing to an exterior of a house comprising an integral plastic skin having a peripheral substantially flat section and an interior slat-like area; an integral flange about the periphery of said flat section substantially perpendicular to said flat section; a rigid foam frame secured in abutting relationship within said flat section and said flange, said frame having a substantially rectangular cross section; and a wall integral with said frame and substantially parallel with said frame opposite said flange; said wall and said frame forming a channel for accepting a fastener extending outwardly from said exterior of said house.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A decorative shutter device for securing to an exterior of a house comprising an integral plastic skin having a peripheral substantially flat section and an interior slat-like area; an integral flange about the periphery of said flat section substantially perpendicular to said flat section; a rigid foam frame secured in abutting relationship within said flat section and said flange, said frame having a substantially rectangular cross section; and a wall integral with said frame and substantially parallel with said frame opposite said flange; said wall and said frame forming a channel for accepting a fastener extending outwardly from said exterior of said house.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
A decorative shutter device for securing to an exterior of a house comprising an integral plastic skin having a peripheral substantially flat section and an interior slat-like area; an integral flange about the periphery of said flat section substantially perpendicular to said flat section; a rigid foam frame secured in abutting relationship within said flat section and said flange, said frame having a substantially rectangular cross section; and a wall integral with said frame and substantially parallel with said frame opposite said flange; said wall and said frame forming a channel for accepting a fastener extending outwardly from said exterior of said house.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
A decorative shutter device for securing to an exterior of a house comprising an integral plastic skin having a peripheral substantially flat section and an interior slat-like area; an integral flange about the periphery of said flat section substantially perpendicular to said flat section; a rigid foam frame secured in abutting relationship within said flat section and said flange, said frame having a substantially rectangular cross section; and a wall integral with said frame and substantially parallel with said frame opposite said flange; said wall and said frame forming a channel for accepting a fastener extending outwardly from said exterior of said house.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The shutter device of claim 1 wherein said fastener comprises a rigid substantially flat plate member; arms integral with said plate member extending outwardly at each end thereof at substantially right angles thereto; and prongs protruding from said arms; said arms engaging said channel in said frame at opposite sides thereof, said prongs securing said frame to said arms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The shutter device of claim 2 further comprising a notch in the inner side of said wall for retaining said prongs.
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) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |