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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 25, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
David A. DeBlock, Holland, MI (US);
Keith Early, Wyoming, MI (US);
Michael S. Eveland, Fennville, MI (US);
Benjamin P. Hummel, Cedar Springs, MI (US);
Assignee:
ODL, Incorporated, Zeeland, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47H 1/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A47H 1/00 ;
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.