US20030097805A1 - Retractable in house open stairwell cover - Google Patents
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- US20030097805A1 US20030097805A1 US09/814,669 US81466901A US2003097805A1 US 20030097805 A1 US20030097805 A1 US 20030097805A1 US 81466901 A US81466901 A US 81466901A US 2003097805 A1 US2003097805 A1 US 2003097805A1
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- cover
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- electric motor
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
- E04F19/00—Other details of constructional parts for finishing work on buildings
- E04F19/08—Built-in cupboards; Masks of niches; Covers of holes enabling access to installations
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
- E04F11/00—Stairways, ramps, or like structures; Balustrades; Handrails
- E04F11/02—Stairways; Layouts thereof
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- Cover to be made of lightweight rollable material, i.e. nylon, kevlar, canvas.
- Switch control to be similar to light switch with the function of opening or closing cover.
- Magnetic latch used to secure cover in closed position.
- roller rails on cover and walls to provide secure channel for ease of operating and guidance for cover to seal basement stairwell opening.
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Abstract
Purpose of cover is to seal basement stairwell opening when basement is not in use. Benefit of cover over basement stairwell is to seal out of living space any and all dampness or cold air drafts, especially in winter climates that come up from basement. Also to save on energy usage, during cold winter months of the year, due to cold air drafts coming up from basement.
Description
- PURPOSE OF COVER IS TO SEAL BASEMENT STAIRWELL OPENING WHEN BASEMENT IS NOT IN USE.
- BENEFIT OF COVER TO SEAL BASEMENT STAIRWELL IS TO SEAL OUT OF LIVING SPACE ANY AND ALL DAMPNESS OR COLD AIR DRAFTS, ESPECIALLY IN WINTER CLIMATES, THAT COME UP FROM BASEMENT.
- Unit would consist of the following components as of Mar. 17, 2001
- 1. Cover Housing
- 2. Electric motor (½ horsepower, reversible)
- 3. Drive Gears
- 4. Wiring (all hookups)
- 5. Switch controls
- 6. Magnetic Latch
- 7. Two roller rails
- 8. Cover
- Electric motor to be assembled into cover housing.
- Wiring to be necessary length to connect electric motor to switch control.
- Cover to be made of lightweight rollable material, i.e. nylon, kevlar, canvas.
- Switch control to be similar to light switch with the function of opening or closing cover.
- Magnetic latch used to secure cover in closed position.
- Roller rails on cover and walls to provide secure channel for ease of operating and guidance for cover to seal basement stairwell opening.
- Warning recommendation to purchaser to use latchable gate in front of cover if small children are present, to prevent accident or injury to child, as cover to be made as a cover only, not a weight bearing entity!
- Dollar price to be determined as per cost of materials and labor cost with a fair profit margin.
Claims (1)
1. A Retractable in House Open Stairwell Cover is to be used for residential or commercial buildings that have been or will be constructed with an open stairwell, within the interior of construction.
Cover can be made in different sizes to accommodate various stairwell openings.
Electric motor operation is for ease of opening and closing cover to access basement stairs when necessary.
Cover assembly can be made three ways:
1.) Pre-construction, where as electric motor cover assembly can be installed into the wall.
2.) Existing construction, where as electric motor cover assembly made self-contained and mounted to outside of wall.
3.) Manual, where as cover to be made as just a retractable cover. Cover assembly made same as drawings and description of invention with the exception of the electric motor.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| US09/814,669 US20030097805A1 (en) | 2001-11-26 | 2001-11-26 | Retractable in house open stairwell cover |
| US10/340,695 US6739100B1 (en) | 2001-11-26 | 2003-01-10 | Retractable in house open stairwell cover |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US09/814,669 US20030097805A1 (en) | 2001-11-26 | 2001-11-26 | Retractable in house open stairwell cover |
Related Child Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| US10/340,695 Continuation-In-Part US6739100B1 (en) | 2001-11-26 | 2003-01-10 | Retractable in house open stairwell cover |
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| US20030097805A1 true US20030097805A1 (en) | 2003-05-29 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| US09/814,669 Abandoned US20030097805A1 (en) | 2001-11-26 | 2001-11-26 | Retractable in house open stairwell cover |
| US10/340,695 Expired - Lifetime US6739100B1 (en) | 2001-11-26 | 2003-01-10 | Retractable in house open stairwell cover |
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| US10/340,695 Expired - Lifetime US6739100B1 (en) | 2001-11-26 | 2003-01-10 | Retractable in house open stairwell cover |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2008064394A1 (en) * | 2006-07-03 | 2008-06-05 | Drawbridge Security Systems Pty Ltd | A security apparatus |
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| US7849644B2 (en) * | 2005-05-16 | 2010-12-14 | Melesky James B | System for insulating attic openings |
| US8661750B2 (en) | 2001-12-21 | 2014-03-04 | James B. Melesky | Systems and methods for insulating attic openings |
| US6986485B2 (en) * | 2004-03-22 | 2006-01-17 | The Boeing Company | Overhead space access stowable staircase |
| US7080806B2 (en) * | 2004-03-26 | 2006-07-25 | The Boeing Company | Overhead space access conversion monument and service area staircase and stowage system |
| US8640389B2 (en) | 2011-05-05 | 2014-02-04 | Jeremy D. Battenfield | Indoor security barricade |
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| US9957720B1 (en) | 2015-11-25 | 2018-05-01 | Majic Stairs Inc. | Retractable staircase and method |
| US11235879B2 (en) | 2016-07-12 | 2022-02-01 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Aircraft service trolley and galley enclosure therefor |
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| US11697941B2 (en) | 2020-06-05 | 2023-07-11 | Michael Barta | Handrail system and methods of use |
| US11945701B1 (en) | 2020-11-13 | 2024-04-02 | Majic Stairs Inc. | Lift |
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| US3100915A (en) * | 1963-08-20 | Walk-in stairwell closet | ||
| US1523191A (en) * | 1923-06-04 | 1925-01-13 | Michael H Gilfoy | Door-opening guard |
| US2695689A (en) * | 1950-09-28 | 1954-11-30 | Thomas H Peterson | Unitary stairway for basement entrances |
| US4541208A (en) * | 1983-07-18 | 1985-09-17 | Vesperman William C | Insulating cover for pull down stairs |
| US5220757A (en) * | 1991-10-15 | 1993-06-22 | Colorcraft, Inc. | Thermal stairway cover |
| DE4223320C1 (en) * | 1992-07-16 | 1993-09-16 | Deutsche Aerospace Airbus Gmbh, 21129 Hamburg, De | Folding stairway between decks of large aircraft - has extending access housing at upper end to collapse into small unit for unimpeded emergency exit path |
| US5628151A (en) * | 1994-11-15 | 1997-05-13 | Monat; Alan N. | Multipocket means for holding insulation to prevent heat loss through an attic stairwell |
| US5953866A (en) * | 1995-12-29 | 1999-09-21 | Poole; James Riley | Storm shelter |
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- 2003-01-10 US US10/340,695 patent/US6739100B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2008064394A1 (en) * | 2006-07-03 | 2008-06-05 | Drawbridge Security Systems Pty Ltd | A security apparatus |
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| STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
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