US3691713A
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Panel mounting apparatus
Assignee: RICHARD J FINT Inc 10990 PETAL ST SUITE 800 DALLAS TX 75238 A TX CORP
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Filing: 1970-07-02
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1990-07-02
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for mounting panels, such as windowpanes and the like for either inner or outer glazing. One form of the apparatus may comprise a base rail having formed therein a relatively wide dovetail groove together with a second dovetail groove in approximately the center of the first such groove. An outer rail seats slidably on the base rail and has a projection which engages a portion of the inner dovetail groove and an additional projection which engages one element of the outer dovetail groove whereby the outer rail is secured thereto. A glazing rail is secured to the other portion of the first dovetail groove formed in the base rail and is likewise secured in a recess carried by the outer rail. A space is left between the glazing rail and outer rail in which panels, such as window glass and the like, may be inserted. The securing portions of the glazing rail and the outer rail are fashioned so that they may be reversed in their relationship to the base rail should conditions warrant.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J Dulaney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:48
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/58; E06B3/5807; E06B3/5821
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
A window mounting assembly which comprises: a longitudinally extending base rail having a pair of parallel inwardly facing dovetail projections formed on the outer edges thereof whereby a first dovetail groove is formed, said base rail further being characterized by a second dovetail groove formed in the center thereof parallel to the first dovetail groove; a longitudinally extending outer rail which comprises: an outer web; a lip projecting from an edge of said outer web; a base flange projecting from the opposite edge of said outer web in a plane parallel to the plane of projection of the lip; a first dovetail bead carried by the base flange in a position to engage a first one of said pair of dovetail projections; a recess formed in said base flange, said recess opening in a direction away from the web; and a securing toe projecting from the outer edge of the flange in a direction away from the outer web into the second dovetail groove formed in the base rail; and a glazing rail which comprises: an inner web having formed thereon along an edge thereof a groove opening toward the outer rail; a locking flange projecting from an edge of the inner web into the recess formed in the base flange; a connecting assembly secured to the edge of the inner web opposite its edge from which said locking flange projects; and a second dovetail bead carried by said connecting assembly in engagement with the second dovetail projection formed in the base rail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
253 words
A window mounting assembly which comprises: a longitudinally extending base rail having a pair of parallel inwardly facing dovetail projections formed on the outer edges thereof whereby a first dovetail groove is formed, said base rail further being characterized by a second dovetail groove formed in the center thereof parallel to the first dovetail groove; a longitudinally extending outer rail which comprises: an outer web; a lip projecting from an edge of said outer web; a base flange projecting from the opposite edge of said outer web in a plane parallel to the plane of projection of the lip; a first dovetail bead carried by the base flange in a position to engage a first one of said pair of dovetail projections; a recess formed in said base flange, said recess opening in a direction away from the web; and a securing toe projecting from the outer edge of the flange in a direction away from the outer web into the second dovetail groove formed in the base rail; and a glazing rail which comprises: an inner web having formed thereon along an edge thereof a groove opening toward the outer rail; a locking flange projecting from an edge of the inner web into the recess formed in the base flange; a connecting assembly secured to the edge of the inner web opposite its edge from which said locking flange projects; and a second dovetail bead carried by said connecting assembly in engagement with the second dovetail projection formed in the base rail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein said connecting assembly comprises: a leg parallel to the inner web and having said second dovetail bead on one edge thereof; and a connecting member perpendicular to said leg and to said inner web and connected to an edge of each.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
Panel mounting means comprising: an outer rail which comprises: an outer web; a base flange connected to and projecting perpendicularly from one edge of the outer web; a dovetail head on said base flange at a position adjacent the outer web, for securing said outer rail to a base; a recess formed in said base flange, said recess opening in a direction away from the outer web; and securing means projecting from the outer edge of the flange in a direction away from said recess and angled to the planes of the outer web and of the flange; and a glazing rail which comprises: an inner web; a locking flange projecting from an edge of the inner web into the recess formed in the base flange; a connecting assembly secured to the inner web; and a second dovetail bead carried by said connecting assembly in a position parallel to the first dovetail bead for securing said panel mounting means to a base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
Panel mounting means comprising: an outer rail which comprises: an outer web; a base flange connected to and projecting perpendicularly from one edge of the outer web; a dovetail head on said base flange at a position adjacent the outer web, for securing said outer rail to a base; a recess formed in said base flange, said recess opening in a direction away from the outer web; and securing means projecting from the outer edge of the flange in a direction away from said recess and angled to the planes of the outer web and of the flange; and a glazing rail which comprises: an inner web; a locking flange projecting from an edge of the inner web into the recess formed in the base flange; a connecting assembly secured to the inner web; and a second dovetail bead carried by said connecting assembly in a position parallel to the first dovetail bead for securing said panel mounting means to a base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus defined in claim 3 wherein said connecting assembly comprises: a leg parallel to the inner web and having said second dovetail bead on one edge thereof; and a connecting member perpendicular to said leg and to said inner web and connected to an edge of each.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus defined in claim 3 and further characterized by a lip projecting from an edge of the outer web in a plane parallel to the plane of the base flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus defined in claim 3 wherein the inner web has formed therein a deep groove opening toward the outer web and further characterized by a sealing bead secured in said deep groove and projecting therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus defined in claim 6 wherein said sealing bead is formed of rubber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus defined in claim 6 wherein the groove receiving said bead is a dovetail slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus defined in claim 8 and further characterized by a lip projecting from an edge of the outer web in a plane parallel to the plane of the base flange.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus defined in claim 9 wherein said connecting assembly comprises: a leg parallel to the inner web and having said second dovetail bead on one edge thereof; and a connecting member perpendicular to said leg and to said inner web and connected to an edge of each.
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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |