Retractable screen door
US6629555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S292/46
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A retractable screen door for drawing a flexible screen panel across an opening, including a flexible screen wound around a spring biased take-up shaft, and guide rails for guiding the screen as it is moved across the opening. A unique latch mechanism is disclosed, said latch mechanism being located in the guide rails. Further, the screen may include an adjustable gear assembly for changing the tension on the spring. The retractable screen is optionally designed to have the appearance of a common door casing.
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