US4433860A
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Adjustable flanged fitting for roof openings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-20
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Granted: 1984-02-28
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Expires: 2000-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A tubular fitting with an annular flange inwardly of its ends has adjustable clamping devices spaced with respect to the flange and enabling the fitting to be secured in an opening in a roof or the like and about a structural member or a pipe extending therethrough so as to form a weather tight seal thereabout. The fitting is preferably formed in two half sections to facilitate installation.
Inventors
- 👤 William W. Lindquist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:55
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L5/00; F16L5/02; F16L5/06; E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/14; E04D13/1407; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An adjustable flanged drainage fitting for roof openings consisting of a vertically disposed tubular member having upper and lower ends and having an integral horizontal disposed outwardly extending annular flange thereon below the upper end thereof, a plurality of radially extending brackets and means attaching said brackets to said tubular member between said annular flange and the lower end of said tubular member, vertically disposed threaded openings in said radially extending brackets, said radially extending brackets arranged in circumferentially spaced relation to one another and in spaced relation to said annular flange, vertically disposed threaded bolts threadably engaged in said threaded openings in said brackets arranged for movement toward and away from said annular flange in a clamping-like action when rotated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An adjustable flanged drainage fitting for roof openings consisting of a vertically disposed tubular member having upper and lower ends and having an integral horizontal disposed outwardly extending annular flange thereon below the upper end thereof, a plurality of radially extending brackets and means attaching said brackets to said tubular member between said annular flange and the lower end of said tubular member, vertically disposed threaded openings in said radially extending brackets, said radially extending brackets arranged in circumferentially spaced relation to one another and in spaced relation to said annular flange, vertically disposed threaded bolts threadably engaged in said threaded openings in said brackets arranged for movement toward and away from said annular flange in a clamping-like action when rotated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
The adjustable flanged fitting set forth in claim 1 and wherein said tubular member comprises two half circular portions, each having straight edges arranged with their straight edges abutting one another and wherein and integral outwardly extending annular flange is formed in two parts respectively carried on the two parts of said tubular member and wherein outturned flanges on the straight edges of the two parts of the tubular member are apertured to receive fasteners arranged to hold the two parts of the tubular member in assembled relation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The adjustable flanged fitting set forth in claims 1 or 2 and wherein said means attaching said brackets to said tubular member consists of a collar slidably engaged on the exterior of said tubular member, means attaching said brackets to said collar, means on said collar for securing the same on said tubular member in adjusted position with respect to said outwardly extending annular flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The adjustable flanged fitting set forth in claim 1 and wherein said collar is formed in two half circular parts.
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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) | 1987-02-27 | 1987-08-29 | 1988-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-27 | 1991-08-29 | 1992-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-27 | 1995-08-29 | 1996-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |