US3677592A
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Window brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-24
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-08-24
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable window brace for positioning balanced and storm windows at a selected position.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Navara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:50
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/08; E05B65/0888; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/47; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/34; Y10T292/37; Y10T292/379
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A window brace for holding a window having upper and lower sashes, relative to a window frame, said brace comprising in combination, first and second elongated members, means for slideably affixing said first and second members one to the other, means for positioning the brace on the window frame to hold the window in position relative to said frame, and means on the end of said first member providing a recess for receiving the lower sash of the window to maintain said brace in position relative to said lower sash.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A window brace for holding a window having upper and lower sashes, relative to a window frame, said brace comprising in combination, first and second elongated members, means for slideably affixing said first and second members one to the other, means for positioning the brace on the window frame to hold the window in position relative to said frame, and means on the end of said first member providing a recess for receiving the lower sash of the window to maintain said brace in position relative to said lower sash.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A window brace as in claim 1 further including block means, the upper end of said first member receiving said block means, and said block means including non-slipping means thereon for holding the brace in position under the lower sash of the window.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A window brace as in claim 1 wherein said means for positioning the brace on the window frame includes an elongated rod, means on said brace for removably receiving a portion toward one end of said rod, and recess means on said window frame for receiving the other end of said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A window brace as in claim 3 including a base having pins which are partially insertable in said window frame, and said base having a recess for receiving said other end of said rod.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |