Movable or removable closures – With means mounting closure for reciprocation – Pendant from horizontal guide
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Dunn, David (Department: 3636)
Movable or removable closures
With means mounting closure for reciprocation
Pendant from horizontal guide
C049S469000, C052S204510
Reexamination Certificate
active
07930856
ABSTRACT:
Door sill frame assemblies and sliding door assemblies comprising the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sill frame assembly for a sliding door includes a first engaging surface capable of attaching with a sliding door and allowing lateral reciprocating motion of the sliding door and a second engaging surface, wherein along at least a first portion of the second engaging surface is attached a sill member and wherein along at least a second portion of the second engaging surface is attached a fixed-panel door, wherein the sill member includes a channel having a weather-strip extending upward from the channel, the weather-strip having a first open state for substantially preventing water and air intrusion past the sliding door when the sliding door is in a closed position and a second compact state for allowing accessibility of a wheelchair through an opening when the sliding door is in an open position.
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U.S. Appl. No. 12/186,897 for ADA Compliant Collapsible Threshold for Use With a Sliding Door Assembly, filed Aug. 6, 2008.
Official Action issued in connection with U.S. Appl. No. 12/186,897 mailed Aug. 3, 2010.
Alcoa Inc.
Allred David E
Dunn David
Greenberg & Traurig, LLP
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