US3785106A
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Glazing flange attachment system
Assignee: CONTINENTAL ALUMINUM PRODUCTS Co
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Filing: 1971-10-06
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1991-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A snap-in metal glazing flange for a window or building panel is initially separate from a supporting frame member which is provided with a longitudinal slot for receiving the side margin of the glazing flange. A notch in one of the slot walls receives a locking and locating projection or rib on the glazing flange. A compressible vinyl spline is pressed between the glazing flange and a stepped shoulder in the slot to secure the projection in the notch and lock the glazing flange in the appropriate overlapping position on the window or panel margin. The spline is removable to release the flange for replacement of the window or panel. An inclined or tapered camming abutment at the end of the slot engages the side edge of the glazing flange and moves the projection into the notch as the flange is inserted in the slot and prevents angular displacement of the glazing flange in the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 F Fink
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:32
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/58; E06B3/5807; E06B3/5842
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
In combination, a glazing flange and frame member, said glazing flange comprising a flat strip adapted to overlap the margins of a building panel and having a lateral projection, said frame member having opposed wall portions defining a slot for telescopically receiving said glazing flange endwise, one of said wall portions having surfaces defining a notch for receiving said projection, and compressible retainIng means interfitting between the side of said flat strip opposite said projection and said other wall portion to press said flat strip sideways against said one wall portion to maintain said projection in said notch and lock said glazing flange in said frame member, said slot having a camming abutment engageable with the side edge of said glazing flange to cam said projection in said notch as said flange is inserted in said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
In combination, a glazing flange and frame member, said glazing flange comprising a flat strip adapted to overlap the margins of a building panel and having a lateral projection, said frame member having opposed wall portions defining a slot for telescopically receiving said glazing flange endwise, one of said wall portions having surfaces defining a notch for receiving said projection, and compressible retainIng means interfitting between the side of said flat strip opposite said projection and said other wall portion to press said flat strip sideways against said one wall portion to maintain said projection in said notch and lock said glazing flange in said frame member, said slot having a camming abutment engageable with the side edge of said glazing flange to cam said projection in said notch as said flange is inserted in said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said projection has first and second surfaces, said first surface being inclined to facilitate entry of said projection into said slot and wherein said notch has a surface perpendicular to said glazing flange and engageable with one of said projection surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said retaining means comprises a length of plastic having opposed corrugated surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
166 words
A building construction comprising a building panel, a glazing flange having a locking and locating projection, a frame member spaced from the edge of said building panel to provide an access zone, said frame member having opposed wall portions defining a longitudinal slot offset outwardly of said building panel and spaced apart a distance greater than the thickness of said glazing flange and said projection to freely receive said glazing flange, one of said slot wall portions having a notch to receive said glazing flange projection, a shoulder in said other slot wall portion, compressible retaining means receivable in said access zone and engageable with said shoulder to yieldably bias said glazing flange against said slot wall portion having said notch for locking said projection in said notch, an inside glazing member connected to said frame member and overlapping the inside margin of said panel, and said slot having a camming abutment to cam said projection into said notch and confine said flange against angular displacement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
166 words
A building construction comprising a building panel, a glazing flange having a locking and locating projection, a frame member spaced from the edge of said building panel to provide an access zone, said frame member having opposed wall portions defining a longitudinal slot offset outwardly of said building panel and spaced apart a distance greater than the thickness of said glazing flange and said projection to freely receive said glazing flange, one of said slot wall portions having a notch to receive said glazing flange projection, a shoulder in said other slot wall portion, compressible retaining means receivable in said access zone and engageable with said shoulder to yieldably bias said glazing flange against said slot wall portion having said notch for locking said projection in said notch, an inside glazing member connected to said frame member and overlapping the inside margin of said panel, and said slot having a camming abutment to cam said projection into said notch and confine said flange against angular displacement.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |