US3694984A
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Mounting of sealed double glazing units
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-24
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1991-05-24
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to a frame and panel assembly. There are spaces between the panel sides and the frame and these spaces are bridged by retaining means which engages the panel and frame on opposite sides of the spaces and holds the panel to the frame. The retaining means is held against the panel and frame by two sets of mutually co-operable catch members. One set of catch members is mounted on the frame and the other set is mounted on the retaining means, and the respective catch members of the two sets co-operate together in the spaces between the panel and frame. When brought into mutual co-operation, the respective catch members of the two sets are held together by virtue of the catch members of one set having a pair of projections which are located on opposite sides of a guide portion and which will be urged to enter a pair of apertures of the catch members of the other set. The apertures are located on opposite sides of a slot for receiving the respectice guide portion so that the projections and apertures will be guided towards each other when the two sets of catch members are brought into mutual cooperation.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Paul Manfred Schwartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:20
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/58; E06B3/5807; E06B3/5821; E06B3/5828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A frame and panel assembly comprising a first set of mutually spaced catch members mounted on the frame with each catch member having a portion disposed in a space between the frame and an edge portion of the panel, retaining means bridging said spaces with portions of the retaining means engaging portions of the panel and frame on opposite sides of the spaces, the panel being held between the retaining means and the frame, and a second set of catch members mounted on the retaining means and moveable into said spaces into holding engagement with the first set of catch members to hold the retaining means in engagement with the panel and frame, each catch member of one of the first and second sets of catch members having projection means which will be urged to enter aperture means of a respective catch member of the other set of catch members when the two sets of catch members are brought into mutual co-operation to hold the catch members together, the projection means comprising a pair of projections located on opposite sides of a guide portion, and the aperture means comprising a pair of apertures which are adapted to receive the projections and are located on opposite sides of a slot for receiving the guide portion so that the projections and apertures will be guided towards each other when the two sets of catch members are brought into mutual co-operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
A frame and panel assembly comprising a first set of mutually spaced catch members mounted on the frame with each catch member having a portion disposed in a space between the frame and an edge portion of the panel, retaining means bridging said spaces with portions of the retaining means engaging portions of the panel and frame on opposite sides of the spaces, the panel being held between the retaining means and the frame, and a second set of catch members mounted on the retaining means and moveable into said spaces into holding engagement with the first set of catch members to hold the retaining means in engagement with the panel and frame, each catch member of one of the first and second sets of catch members having projection means which will be urged to enter aperture means of a respective catch member of the other set of catch members when the two sets of catch members are brought into mutual co-operation to hold the catch members together, the projection means comprising a pair of projections located on opposite sides of a guide portion, and the aperture means comprising a pair of apertures which are adapted to receive the projections and are located on opposite sides of a slot for receiving the guide portion so that the projections and apertures will be guided towards each other when the two sets of catch members are brought into mutual co-operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein the catch members of the first set have the projection means and the catch members of the second set have the aperture means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An assembly according to claim 2, wherein each catch member of the first set has a U-shaped portion for mounting the catch member on the frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
An assembly according to claim 2, wherein the frame is made of wood, and wherein each catch member of the first set has spike means which can be driven into the frame to mount the catch member on the frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly according to claim 2, wherein the retaining means has a channel in which a beaded edge of each of the catch members of the second set is slidably retained.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An assembly according to claim 1 including spring means between the panel and the frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
An assembly according to claim 6, wherein the spring means comprises a shaped metal strip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein the catch members of the first set have the projection means and the catch members of the second set have the aperture means, wherein spring means comprising a shaped metal strip is between the panel and the frame, and wherein the metal strip is apertured to receive the catch members of the first set.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein the panel is a double glazing unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein the panel is a single sheet of transparent or non-transparent material.
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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |