US3590530A
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Transversely pivoted windows
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-09
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-01-09
Abstract
Abstract Windows are disclosed that are supported by transversely aligned pivots so that they may be turned to bring their outer faces into a position wherein they may be serviced from within the building with releasable means closing their sides against the weather and preventing the windows from being so turned.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Duguay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:05
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/34; E06B3/40; E06B3/50; E06B7/00; E06B7/16; E06B7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
In a window installation, a window casing structure including framework and outer and inner sides connected thereto, a window, transversely aligned pivots supporting said window and connected to opposite sides thereof and to said structure, means connected to the structure sealing each side of the window against the weather, and portions through which the pivots extend and window releasing means carried by the structure and connected to said sealing and holding means for moving said holding portions into and out of their holding position to enable said window to be turned, and the sealing and holding means include a central, vertical member at each side of the window and outer and inner side members attached to said vertical member and receiving between them marginal portions of the window and holding the windows against being turned, said outer and inner side members being in sliding engagement with the corresponding outer and inner sides of the structure when the sealing and holding means are in sealing and holding engagement with the sides of the window.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
In a window installation, a window casing structure including framework and outer and inner sides connected thereto, a window, transversely aligned pivots supporting said window and connected to opposite sides thereof and to said structure, means connected to the structure sealing each side of the window against the weather, and portions through which the pivots extend and window releasing means carried by the structure and connected to said sealing and holding means for moving said holding portions into and out of their holding position to enable said window to be turned, and the sealing and holding means include a central, vertical member at each side of the window and outer and inner side members attached to said vertical member and receiving between them marginal portions of the window and holding the windows against being turned, said outer and inner side members being in sliding engagement with the corresponding outer and inner sides of the structure when the sealing and holding means are in sealing and holding engagement with the sides of the window.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The window installation of claim 1 in which the vertical members of the sealing and holding means slidably receive the pivots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The window installation of claim 1 in which the window is of the double-hung type, there are transversely aligned pivots for each frame of the window and the sealing and holding means at each side of the window also include an inwardly tapeRing divider.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
110 words
The window installation of claim 1 in which the window is of the double-hung type, there are transversely aligned pivots for each frame of the window, both sides of the framework include a pair of vertically spaced pivot-receiving sockets for one of the window frames, each transversely aligned with an appropriate one of the other pair of sockets, the vertical members of the sealing and holding means have vertical slots of a length and disposition such that either of the pair of sockets is accessible therethrough, and the pivots for said one window frame are slidably connected thereto and extend through the vertical slots and into selected transversely aligned sockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The window installation of claim 1 and means sealing the joint between the sides of the outer frames and the side members of the sealing and holding means throughout the range of movement of the side members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The window installation of claim 1 in which the sides of the framework and the side members include coacting stop portions engageable to limit the extent to which the sealing and holding means may be spaced apart.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
The sealing means of claim 1 in which there is a chamber above and a chamber below the framework, the sides of the framework have openings adjacent their ends, the sealing means for each side of the window include connectors, each connector extending through an appropriate one of the openings and into the proximate chamber, and the releasing means are located in the chambers and connected to the appropriate connector.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |