Access door
OwnerDennis V. Fletcher, Thomas W. Kleckner +4inventors
InventorsDennis V. Fletcher, Thomas W. Kleckner, Nikola S. Hromis, John W. Lewis JR., Steven D. Saffell, Kenneth T. Waggoner
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Abstract
An access door is provided which may be easily installed. The door utilizes a mounting tape which is affixed between the door frame and the surface which supports the door as well as acting as a seal. The mounting tape allows installation by a single individual. The door may be further held in position by a minimal number of screws after being attached initially using the mounting tape. A core surround member may also be part of the door. The core surround covers a gap between the door and the door frame from view.
Claims13
A door assembly providing a gap-free appearance comprising:
- a peripheral frame;
- a door member movable on hinges between a closed position within the peripheral frame and an open position;
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- a core surround affixed to said door member, said core surround covering a gap between said door member and peripheral frame when said door member is in a closed position.
A door assembly easily attachable to a door jamb comprising a peripheral frame attachable to the door jamb;
- a door member movable on hinges between a closed position within the peripheral frame and an open position;
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- mounting tape engaged between said frame and the door jamb to position said peripheral frame in place and to seal spaces between the peripheral frame and a door jamb.
A method of affixing an access door to a structure comprising the steps of:
- a. affixing a peripheral frame directly to a door jamb within the structure using mounting tape;
- b. affixing a hinge to said peripheral frame and to a door member wherein said door member is movable on said hinges between a closed position within the peripheral frame and an open position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.