Flexible or portable closure – partition – or panel – Nonframed plural edged held fabric – With fabric stretching means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-08
2010-06-15
Johnson, Blair M. (Department: 3634)
Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel
Nonframed plural edged held fabric
With fabric stretching means
C160S371000, C160S280000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07735540
ABSTRACT:
A frame includes longitudinal members secured to one another. The longitudinal members support a spline that is normally open in a first position to provide a cavity. A fabric, such a mesh screen, is arranged over the frame so that the perimeter of the screen is received within the cavities of the longitudinal members. A movable platen is actuated to engage the spline. The splines are forced into the cavities to a second position in which the perimeter of the screen is pinched between the splines and the longitudinal members. A radius nose of the splines is retained in a channel of the longitudinal members securing the screen without tearing it when under load.
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Office Action for U.S. Appl. No. 11/233,640, filed Feb. 4, 2008.
Office Action for U.S. Appl. No. 11/233,640, filed Jul. 9, 2008.
Carlson Gaskey & Olds P.C.
FreshAir Screen Technology, LLC
Johnson Blair M.
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