US3712482A
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Storm sash handler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-24
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1990-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A harness formed of straps and accessories is adapted to be attached to storm sash. The harness is hooked to a bracket mounted on the window sill to support the storm sash after the operator has removed it from the window frame or preparatory to installing it in the window frame. In addition, a cable arrangement may be coupled to the harness for raising the storm sash to an upper level, and for removing a storm sash from a window and lowering it to another level.
Inventors
- 👤 F Bondowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:58
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/04; E06B3/26; E06B3/2605; B; B66; B66C; B66C1/00; B66C1/10; B66C1/12; B66C1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In a sash handling apparatus for handling window sash that is adapted to be installed in a window frame; a frame bracket attached to the bottom of the window frame so that it may be removed when the window is installed in the frame; a harness attached to said storm window sash so that it may be removed when the window is installed in the frame; and coupling means for coupling said harness to said frame bracket for supporting said sash at the window frame to relieve the operator of the necessity of continuously holding up the weight of the sash while it is being installed in said frame and while it is being removed therefrom to facilitate handling said sash by the operator while installing it in said window frame or while removing it therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a sash handling apparatus for handling window sash that is adapted to be installed in a window frame; a frame bracket attached to the bottom of the window frame so that it may be removed when the window is installed in the frame; a harness attached to said storm window sash so that it may be removed when the window is installed in the frame; and coupling means for coupling said harness to said frame bracket for supporting said sash at the window frame to relieve the operator of the necessity of continuously holding up the weight of the sash while it is being installed in said frame and while it is being removed therefrom to facilitate handling said sash by the operator while installing it in said window frame or while removing it therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A sash handling apparatus according to claim 1; including elevating means attached to said harness for elevating said sash to the wIndow frame for installation therein; and for lowering said sash from said window frame after it has been removed therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sash handling apparatus according to claim 2; wherein said elevating means comprises a cable attached to said harness for elevating and lowering the sash.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A sash handling apparatus according to claim 1; wherein said harness comprises a bottom sash bracket attachable to the bottom of the sash; a strap having its first end coupled to said bottom sash bracket and its second end coupled to said coupling means for coupling said harness to said frame bracket for supporting the sash at the window frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
108 words
A sash handling apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said harness includes a top sash bracket attachable to the top edge of the sash; an eye secured to said strap; and a cable having one end secured to said top sash bracket and passing downwardly therefrom and through said eye, and upwardly from said eye through a hole in said top sash bracket so that the portion of said cable above said top sash bracket may be grasped for elevating and lowering the sash and the weight of the sash on said cable will retain said top sash bracket in position on the top edge of said sash.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A sash handling apparatus according to claim 5; wherein said frame bracket comprises a clamp for clamping the bracket to the sill of the window frame; and a hook attached to said clamp to receive said coupling means for supporting the sash at the window frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A sash handling apparatus according to claim 1; wherein said frame bracket comprises a clamp for clamping the bracket to the sill of the window frame; and a hook attached to said clamp for receiving said coupling means for supporting the sash at the window frame.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |