Sliding door wheel retainer
CA 1307975 C · Owner: Jerila, Torsti Toivo Tarmo · Inventors: Gephart, John Dennis; Jerila, Torsti Toivo Tarmo
Overview
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Abstract of the Disclosure A wheel retainer prevents a wheel of a sliding or bypass door from jumping off of the floor track on which the wheel rolls. Means are provided on the lower portion of the retainer for slidably engaging a downwardly facing portion of the track for inhibiting upward movement of the retainer from the track. Preferably this in the form of an L-shaped hook having a base wider than the opening of a dovetail slot in the track and a neck narrower than the opening of the slot. The retainer can then be installed only by pivoting the retainer relative to the track for inserting the hook. The retainer also has means for engaging an upper portion of the wheel to prevent it …
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- Granted September 29, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 29, 2009.
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