James A York

US Patent:

D3370429, Jul 6, 1993

Filed:

May 24, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/705134

Inventors:

Tony Y. Lin - Mason OH
James R. York - Versailles OH
Mark W. Westerfield - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

Clopay Corporation - Cincinnati OH

US Classification:

D 8349

US Patent:

52402169, Aug 31, 1993

Filed:

May 24, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/705088

Inventors:

Tony Y. Lin - Mason OH
James R. York - Versailles OH
Mark W. Westerfield - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

Clopay Corporation - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

F16M 1300

US Classification:

248300

Abstract:

Novel angled flag brackets for use with tracks for sectional overhead garage doors are disclosed. The novel angled flag brackets of the present invention are uniquely designed to permit the vertical and horizontal tracks to be uniquely adjusted in both vertical and horizontal directions at the time of assembly and installation so that the assembled and installed tracks will be plumb, level or square. The novel angled flag brackets further permit end bearing plates of torsion spring systems to be directly mounted thereto when door jambs are too short so that the end bearing plates will not remain free-standing following installation. Still further, the novel angled flag brackets of the instant invention are uniquely designed so that each is suitable for use with substantially all standard size tracks, such as those having either 10 inch, 12 inch or 15 inch horizontal track radiuses and adapted to receive 13/8 inch, 13/4 inch or 2 inch thick doors, thereby significantly reducing the number of brackets manufacturers must carry in their inventories and package.