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Small gate within big gate within barrier

US8448381B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2006
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B2009/002
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A gate within a gate within a barrier. A first, relatively small gate is engaged within a second, relatively large gate, which is engaged in the barrier for extending across a passageway of a residence. The relatively large gate can be closed to, for example, minimize access of toddlers to the passageway, while the relatively small gate can be opened to, for example, maximize access of small dogs to the passageway. One example of a passageway is the head or bottom of a stairway. The relatively large gate, when closed, minimizes toddlers from falling down or climbing up stairs. The relatively small gate, when open, permits small dogs to walk down or climb up the stairs.

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