Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
052204550 | Sash having integral securing means (e.g., nailing strip) | 9 |
20090019798 | CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT FOR VITRIFYING A BUILDING - A component ( | 01-22-2009 |
20090266014 | WINDOW WITH MULTIPLE MOUNTING FLANGES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION - A building window for mounting to a rough opening defined in a stud frame wall. The building window includes at least one sheet of transparent or translucent material set in at least one sash which, in turn, is disposed in a frame. The frame includes a first mounting flange that extends outward from an outer surface of the frame in a direction approximately parallel to the plane of the at least one sheet of transparent or translucent material. The frame also includes a second mounting flange that extends outward from a first side of the frame in a direction approximately perpendicular to the plane of the at least one sheet of transparent or translucent material. The second mounting flange is configured and arranged to be secured to a perimeter edge of the rough opening defined in the stud frame wall. | 10-29-2009 |
20090277107 | Window frame with installation hooks - A window frame surrounds a window box in a wall having horizontally extending siding elements that are connected along overlapping horizontal seams and unconnected edges that are juxtaposed with the window box. The window box has top, bottom, and opposed side elements connected together to define a rectangle, wherein the top element has a transverse outer edge. The window frame has top, bottom, and opposed side frame elements connected together to define a rectangular frame, each element having front and back faces and inner and outer edges whereby the back faces of the window frame elements cover the unconnected edges of the siding and the inner edges of the frame elements closely surround the elements of the window box. A rigid strip is attached to the inner edge of the top element of the window frame and projects over and is vertically supported by the outer edge of the top element of the window box. A “J” hook is attached to the back of each side element of the window frame for engaging a seam in the siding. | 11-12-2009 |
20100199579 | WINDOW FILM ANCHORING DEVICE - A window film anchoring having at least one film retaining limb, one frame retaining limb and central area, with the central area disposed between the at least one film retaining limb and the at least one frame retaining limb. In some embodiments, the device may have at least one anchor limb confluent with the central area working surface with at least one anchor ridge releasably engagable with at least one portion of a window frame. Windows barbs and anchor barbs may help attachment the device in use. In some embodiments, the body has a uniform material composition throughout, and may be attachable with double-sided tape, particularly with a heat activated double-sided tape. In another embodiment, the window film anchoring device may have a body with at least one film retaining limb at least one frame retaining limb and at least one central area having at least one bend promoting area. | 08-12-2010 |
20100287855 | Framework and Method for Retrofitting a Small Basement Window with an Egress Window - A structural frame typically comprised of steel metallic material that is utilized in retrofitting a small basement window in an older residence with an egress window is described that comprises pieces of linear L-channel that has been formed into a rectangular frame. The thickness of the channel is relatively thin permitting an installer to retrofit the smaller window with a larger one that is only marginally less wide without having to cut an opening within the foundation wall that is wider than the original window's steel buck. Excepting the bottom side of the original window's buck, it can be left in place during retrofit. Accordingly, a substantial portion of the foundation wall's load carrying capacity around the window opening is maintained during retrofit eliminating the need for additional reinforcement. | 11-18-2010 |
20130036687 | WATER INTRUSION PREVENTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and device are presented that creates a channel adjacent a nailing flange of a window in between the window and the rough opening that receives the window. The channel is created by establishing a barrier that prevents foam insulation inserted into the space between the window and the rough opening from reaching the nailing flange. The channel then ensures proper drainage of water that enters the window cavity down to the window sill. A gasket is presented that can be attached to the window or the rough opening to create the barrier. Alternatively, a disintegrating object or a wicking object can be used to impede the flow of insulation foam and to create the appropriate channel. The present invention is equally applicable to doors or other framed objects received into the exterior shell of a building. | 02-14-2013 |
20160185189 | GLASS PANE HAVING A PROFILED JOINT AND TRIM, TRIM AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE GLASS PANE - A glass pane includes a glazed element, at least one profiled joint portion, at least one trim which has an elongate shape and which has a base and at least one wing. The base is located above an outer face of the profiled joint portion. The wing includes, at an end opposite the base, at least one openwork lug. The openwork lug extends through the profiled joint portion via a hole which opens at the outer face and at an inner face of the profiled joint portion. The openwork lug is folded over below the profiled joint portion or below the glazed element. | 06-30-2016 |
052214000 | Catch or resilient strip | 2 |
20090113826 | GLAZING SYSTEM - The current invention relates to a unique and compact self-lock glazing mechanism for heavy glazing needs, composed of two aluminum extrusion profiles—a male profile and a female profile—designed in such a way to self-lock glass panels using rubber beading; the said glazing system functions when glass panel is placed on the setting blocks over the upper leg of the said female profile with a pair of spacers between the vertical tip of the said female profile and the said glass panel, and then the horizontal leg of the said male profile is inserted with its locking tip facing upward into the gap between the lower and upper legs of the said female profile; the locking tips of both the male and female profiles are then engaged by tilting the said male profile on its built-in fulcrum by pulling the vertical leg outward and introducing a pair of wedges into the space so created between the said glass panel and the said vertical tip of the male profile to keep the lock engaged and the said profiles get arrested; eventually the said glass panel is locked in the said glazing system; and the said mechanism further tightens its grip on the edges of the locked glass panel when the spacers and wedges are replaced by grooved rubber beadings of appropriate resilience which enables the said glass panel to remain in equilibrium throughout the life of the rubber beading; the introduction of the rubber beadings into the system lends a unique dynamism to the mechanism due to the built in fulcrum built in the said male profile, the inherent resilience of rubber causes a mating action in the said locking chamber and the resulting equal and opposite reaction keep the glass panel in an equilibrium; this balancing act of forces remains in the locking system throughout the life of the rubber beading as a dynamic phenomenon. | 05-07-2009 |
20140260012 | WATER INTRUSION PREVENTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and device are presented that creates a channel adjacent a nailing flange of a window in between the window and the rough opening that receives the window. The channel is created by establishing a barrier that prevents foam insulation inserted into the space between the window and the rough opening from reaching the nailing flange. The channel then ensures proper drainage of water that enters the window cavity down to the window sill. A gasket is presented that can be attached to the window or the rough opening to create the barrier. Alternatively, a disintegrating object or a wicking object can be used to impede the flow of insulation foam and to create the appropriate channel. The present invention is equally applicable to doors or other framed objects received into the exterior shell of a building. | 09-18-2014 |