Voightman v. Perkinson’s Empirical Analysis

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2 federal appellate ·

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1. ““(5) In a fireproof window, the herein described automatically closing sash consisting of the combination of the fireproof easing, A, the fireproof sash, L, pivoted therein, the destructible retaining device, M, N, by which said sash is held open; all substantially as shown and described. “(6) In a fireproof window, the herein described automatically closing sash, consisting of the combination of the fireproof casing, A, the fireproof sash, L, pivoted therein, the retaining chain, M, having the fusible link, N, therein; all substantially as shown and described. “(7) In a fireproof window, the herein described automatically closing sash, consisting of the combination of the fireproof casing, A, the fireproof sash, L, pivoted therein at a pivot, P, above its middle, the retaining chain, M, having the fusible link, N, therein at a point opposite the opening; all substantially as showh and described.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Voightmann v. Weis & Ridge Cornice Co.