US4049038A
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Louvered covering system
Assignee: BEATRICE WINDOW COVERINGS Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1976-04-23
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1996-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A system for functional and decorative covering of windows and the like providing a plurality of louvers in association with a louvered support system. The louvers include means for attaching wallpaper, reflective materials and other covering materials to each louver in a convenient manner. The covering materials are held on each louver by flanges running along each elongate edge thereof. Further, the covering materials are held from sliding longitudinally along each louver at a single attachment point. A backing material of rigid construction may be employed with thin wallpaper and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 David L. Hyman
- 👤 Robert J. Cayton
- 👤 Kurt E. Rosenquist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:40
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/24; E06B9/26; E06B9/38; E06B9/386; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S160/00; Y10S160/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A louvered covering system comprising a vertical louver support system; elongate louvers, each said elongate louver including means adjacent one end thereof for attachment to said vertical louver support system such that said elongate louver depends vertically therefrom, an elongate panel forming the body of said elongate louver, a flange along each elongate edge of said panel, said flanges extending inwardly toward one another on a first side of said panel, an elongate sheet slidably arranged on said elongate panel between said flanges, and mounting means for fixing said sheet at one spot only to said panel near said attachment means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A louvered covering system comprising a vertical louver support system; elongate louvers, each said elongate louver including means adjacent one end thereof for attachment to said vertical louver support system such that said elongate louver depends vertically therefrom, an elongate panel forming the body of said elongate louver, a flange along each elongate edge of said panel, said flanges extending inwardly toward one another on a first side of said panel, an elongate sheet slidably arranged on said elongate panel between said flanges, and mounting means for fixing said sheet at one spot only to said panel near said attachment means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The louvered covering system of claim 1 wherein said elongate sheet includes wallpaper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The louvered covering system of claim 1 wherein said elongate sheet includes a stiff backing sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The louvered covering system of claim 1 wherein said elongate sheet has a surface of high reflectivity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The louvered covering system of claim 1 wherein said elongate panels each further include a second flange along each elongate edge thereof, said second flanges extending inwardly toward one another on a second side of said panel, a second elongate sheet slidably arranged on said elongate panel between said flanges, and second mounting means for fixing said second sheet at one spot only to said panel near said attachment means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |