Movable or removable closures – With means mounting closure for swinging – Hinging position reversal means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2010-02-16
Mitchell, Katherine W (Department: 3634)
Movable or removable closures
With means mounting closure for swinging
Hinging position reversal means
C049S394000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07661226
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a system and method for an easy installation storm door for installation in a home. The door system may include a door panel that is mounted onto two vertical z-bar frames such that the door system can be installed in a left hinge or right hinge format. The z-bar frames are precut at the factory to be shorter than a standard doorframe so that they do not have to be cut during installation. Also included in the system are top and bottom expanders that fit onto a top and bottom side of the door panel so as to selectively adjust the vertical height of the door panel. The top and bottom expanders further insure a reasonable air and moisture barrier between the interior and exterior of the home. The door system further includes a lock assembly that is pre-installed such that it can be utilized whether the door system is installed in a left hinge or right hinge format. The lock system may include a lockbody that includes duplicate hardware such that the door panel can be situated in the doorframe in a right hinge or left hinge format without having to adjust the position or orientation of the lockbody.
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Abdella Mark E.
Bharucha Rashid
Figueiredo da Cunha José Carlos
Gonnerman Michael D.
Kibbel Keith
Faegre & Benson LLP
Keller Michael J
Larson Manufacturing Company
Mitchell Katherine W
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