US3708939A
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Offset decorative window grill connection
Assignee: RIMAR Mfg Inc
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Filing: 1971-04-07
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1991-04-07
Abstract
Abstract An offset connector for removably affixing decorative window grills over a single light window sash employing a plurality of peripherally spaced sash affixed sockets and a plurality of offset connectors removably affixing within the sockets at one end thereof and connecting at the other end to the ends of decorative window grill bars for positioning and retaining the decorative window grill bars within the sash construction.
Inventors
- 👤 R Herr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:05
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/68; E06B3/685
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
In an offset decorative window grill connection for use with a decorative grill of the type wherein a plurality of extruded plastic bars intersect to form a decorative window grill wherein each of the bars is provided with an axially aligned central bore, and wherein the grill is applied over a single light of glass retained within a peripheral frame, the combination of A. a plurality of grommets spaced about the periphery of the frame in alignment with the ends of the said bars, 1. each grommet being recessed into the frame to provide a recessed socket therein; B. a plurality of offset, substantially Z-shaped pins removably insertable within the said grommet sockets, 1. each said pin including a rod insertion end and a grommet insertion end, a. the said rod insertion end and said grommet insertion end being interconnected by an offset section extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to planes through the grommet insertion end and rod insertion end, 2. each rod insertion end respectively inserting within each axial bore, and 3. each grommet end respectively inserting within the socket provided in each grommet, whereby a decorative window grill may removably applied to a peripheral window frame with the said centrally aligned axial bores offset from the said grommets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
In an offset decorative window grill connection for use with a decorative grill of the type wherein a plurality of extruded plastic bars intersect to form a decorative window grill wherein each of the bars is provided with an axially aligned central bore, and wherein the grill is applied over a single light of glass retained within a peripheral frame, the combination of A. a plurality of grommets spaced about the periphery of the frame in alignment with the ends of the said bars, 1. each grommet being recessed into the frame to provide a recessed socket therein; B. a plurality of offset, substantially Z-shaped pins removably insertable within the said grommet sockets, 1. each said pin including a rod insertion end and a grommet insertion end, a. the said rod insertion end and said grommet insertion end being interconnected by an offset section extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to planes through the grommet insertion end and rod insertion end, 2. each rod insertion end respectively inserting within each axial bore, and 3. each grommet end respectively inserting within the socket provided in each grommet, whereby a decorative window grill may removably applied to a peripheral window frame with the said centrally aligned axial bores offset from the said grommets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
each rod insertion end respectively inserting within each axial bore, and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
each rod insertion end respectively inserting within each axial bore, and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the Said frame extends inwardly from the glass to provide a peripheral grill connecting surface, the said grommets inserting into the said grill connecting surface about the periphery of the frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the said grill connecting surface terminates inwardly in an angular face.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
each grommet end respectively inserting within the socket provided in each grommet, whereby a decorative window grill may removably applied to a peripheral window frame with the said centrally aligned axial bores offset from the said grommets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
each grommet end respectively inserting within the socket provided in each grommet, whereby a decorative window grill may removably applied to a peripheral window frame with the said centrally aligned axial bores offset from the said grommets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein each of the said bars is provided at the ends thereof with an extending finger, the said finger overlying a portion of the said frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the extending finger includes an angular surface formed to the same angle as the said angular face of the peripheral frame and wherein the angular surface overlies the angular face when the grill is applied over the glass.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the said grommet insertion end of the offset pin is less in width and height then the width and depth of the said grommet space.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the width of the said rod insertion end of the offset pin is slightly greater than the diameter of the said axial bore of each decorative bar whereby the pin is a press fit within the bore.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein one-half of the width of the said grill bar is greater than the width of the said grill connecting surface whereby the said axial bore positions out of alignment with the frame connected grommets and wherein the said offset pin extends between each rod axial bore and each said grommet.
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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |