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Window assembly
Assignee: GOETZ ENTWICKLUNG AND LIZENZ GmbH
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Filing: 1973-08-02
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A metal building enclosure of the type employing cooperating stationary sash and movable window frames is disclosed. The sash and cooperating movable frames are each comprised of a plurality of frame sections and the movable frame includes an actuating element in the form of a flexible movable elongated metal band which extends about its periphery. Movable fittings, for example closure members, are coupled to the actuating element band and are moved therewith with respect to stationary fittings mounted on the sash frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Gernot Jacob
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:05
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C9/00; E05C9/06; E05C9/063; E05C9/18; E05C9/1825; E05C9/1833; E05C9/185; E05C9/20; E05C9/24; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/48; E05D15/52; E05D15/5211; E05D5/00; E05D5/02; E05D5/0215; E05D5/0223; E05D5/0238; E05F; E05F7/00; E05F7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
296 words
A window assembly comprising: a sash frame, said sash frame being comprised of metal and including a plurality of frame sections; a window frame which cooperates with said sash frame to define the window assembly, said window frame being comprised of metal and including: at least four transversely oriented elongated box sections, each of said box sections defining a guide track at a first external side thereof; first flange means extending outwardly transversely from the second side of each of said box sections, said box section second sides being adjacent and oriented transversely to said box section first sides, said first flange means having at least a first groove which opens in the same direction as said guide track; second flange means extending from each of said box section first sides in a direction transverse to said first flange means, said second flange means defining grooves which are adjacent and parallel to said guide tracks; corner sections for joining transversely oriented box sections, said corner sections including arm means which are received in said box sections, said corner sections further including a curved surface defining element, said curved surface defining element forming a curved connection extension of the guide tracks on adjacent transversely oriented box sections; at least a first fixed fitting mounted on one of said sash frame sections; at least a first movable fitting mounted on one of said window frame box sections for cooperating with said fixed fitting; actuating means for said movable fitting, said actuating means comprising a flexible metal band extending about substantially the entire periphery of said window frame, said flexible metal band being disposed in the guide track defined by said window frame box and corner sections; and lever means for imparting motion to said actuating means metal band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
296 words
A window assembly comprising: a sash frame, said sash frame being comprised of metal and including a plurality of frame sections; a window frame which cooperates with said sash frame to define the window assembly, said window frame being comprised of metal and including: at least four transversely oriented elongated box sections, each of said box sections defining a guide track at a first external side thereof; first flange means extending outwardly transversely from the second side of each of said box sections, said box section second sides being adjacent and oriented transversely to said box section first sides, said first flange means having at least a first groove which opens in the same direction as said guide track; second flange means extending from each of said box section first sides in a direction transverse to said first flange means, said second flange means defining grooves which are adjacent and parallel to said guide tracks; corner sections for joining transversely oriented box sections, said corner sections including arm means which are received in said box sections, said corner sections further including a curved surface defining element, said curved surface defining element forming a curved connection extension of the guide tracks on adjacent transversely oriented box sections; at least a first fixed fitting mounted on one of said sash frame sections; at least a first movable fitting mounted on one of said window frame box sections for cooperating with said fixed fitting; actuating means for said movable fitting, said actuating means comprising a flexible metal band extending about substantially the entire periphery of said window frame, said flexible metal band being disposed in the guide track defined by said window frame box and corner sections; and lever means for imparting motion to said actuating means metal band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein deach of said elongated window box sections further comprises: a longitudinal project extedning into said box section from said first side thereof, said longitudinal projection cooperating with one of said corner section arm means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said window frame first flange means each comprises: a member which extends outwardly from said box section second side, said member having a first recessed groove parallel to a plane defined by said window frame, said first groove opening in a direction away from the frame opening, said outwardly extending member further defining a second recessed groove oriented parallel to the said frame defined plane and facing toward the frame opening, said second recessed groove receiving a glazing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said window frame first flange means each comprises: a member which extends outwardly from said box section second side, said member having a first recessed groove parallel to a plane defined by said window frame, said first groove opening in a direction away from the frame opening, said outwardly extending member further defining a second recessed groove oriented parallel to the said frame defined plane and fAcing toward the frame opening, said second recessed groove receiving a glazing member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said actuating means metal band is provided with perforations and wherein the movable fitting comprises: a base member; lug means extending from said base member into said second flange means defined groove; and pin means extending through said base means and engaging the perforations in said band.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said movable fitting further comprises: a projection extending generally transversely to said base means, said projection being designed for locking insertion in said first flange means first groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said actuating means metal band is provided with perforations and wherein the movable fitting comprises: a base member; lug means extending from said base member into said second flange means defined groove; and pin means extending through said base means and engaging ther perforations in said band.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said movable fitting further comprises: a projection extending generally transversely to said base means, said projection being designed for locking insertion in said first flange means first groove.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said sash frame comprises: at least four elongated frame sections, said elongated sash frame sections each being provided with at least a first projection which defines a lognitudinal groove oriented parallel to the plane of the window, the opening of said sash frame first projection define longitudinal groove facing in the opposite direction to the opening of the adjacent window frame second flange means defined groove.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said fixed fitting comprises: a base portion; a hook-shaped locking lug extending from said base portion and engaging a sash frame section longitudinal groove; and fastener means passing through said fixed fitting base portion and contacting said sash frame elongated section first projection to restrain said fixed fitting against longitudinal movement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
72 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said sash frame comprises: at least four elongated frame sections, said elongated sash frame sections each being provided with at least a first projection which defines a longitudinal groove oriented parallel to the plane of the window, the opening of said sash frame first projection defined longitudinal groove facing in the opposite direction to the opening of the adjacent window frame second flange means defined groove.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said fixed fitting comprises: a base portion; a hook-shaped locking lug extending from said base portion and engaging a sash frame section longitudinal groove; and fastener mean passing through said fixed fitting base portion and contacting said sash frame elongated section first projection to restrain said fixed fitting against longitudinal movement.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
106 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said fixed fitting base portion comprises: a first base member; a second base member integral with said first base member and oriented transversely to said first base member, said first and second base members being of identical shape and size; a first bearing defining projection extending from the outwardly facing surface of said first base member; and a second bearing defining projection extending from the outwardly facing surface of said second base member, said first and second bearing defining projections being symmetrically shaped and positioned whereby said fixed fitting can be employed at any corner of a rectangularly shaped window.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
106 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said movable fitting base member comprises: a first base element; a second base element integral with said first base element and oriented transversely to said first base element, said first and second base elements being of identiCal shape and size; a first bearing receiving socket extension on the outwardly facing surface of said first base element; and a second bearing receiving socket projection on the outwardly facing surface of said second base element, said first and second bearing receiving sockets being symmetrically shaped and positioned whereby said movable fitting can be employed at any corner of a rectangularly shaped window.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
106 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said movable fitting base member comprises: a first base element; a second base element integral with said first base element and oriented transversely to said first base element, said first and second base element being of identical shape and size; a first bearing receiving socket extension on the outwardly facing surface of said first bsae element; and a second bearing receiving socket projection on the outwardly facing surface of said second base element, said first and second bearing receiving sockets being symmetrically shaped and positioned whereby said movable fitting can be employed at any corner of a rectangularly shaped window.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said fixed fitting further comprises: a projection extending from said base portion, said projection defining the stationary bearing surface of a tilt bearing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said fixed fitting further comprises: an upper corner bearing defining projection extending from said base portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 17 further comprising: a shear arm mounted to said base portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 18 wherein said movable fitting comprises: means defining a shear arm guide.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 16 wherein said movable fitting further comprises: a projection extending from said base member, said projection defining the movable bearing surface of a tilt bearing.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
153 words
A window assembly comprising: a sash frame, said sash frame being comprised of metal and including a plurality of frame sections; a window frame which cooperates with said sash frame to define the window assembly, said window frame being comprised of metal and including a plurality of frame sections; at least a first fixed fitting mounted on one of said sash frame sections; at least a first movable fitting mounted on one of said window frame sections for cooperating with said fixed fitting; actuating means for said movable fitting, said acutating means comprising a flexible metal band extending about substantially the entire periphery of said window frame; tensioning means for said actuating means band, said tensioning means engaging the opposite ends of said band; lever means for imparting motion to said actuating means band; and rotatable tongue means operated by said lever means and engaging said tensioning means for causing longitudinal movement thereof.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
153 words
A window assembly comprising: a sash frame, said sash frame being comprised of metal and including a plurality of frame sections; a window frame which cooperates with said sash frame to define the window assembly, said window frame being comprised of metal and including a plurality of frame sections; at least a first fixed fitting mounted on one of said sash frame sections; at least a first movable fitting mounted on one of said window frame sections for cooperating with said fixed fitting; actuating means for said movable fitting, said acutating means comprising a flexible metal band extending about substantially the entire periphery of said window frame; tensioning means for said actuating means band, said tensioning means engaging the opposite ends of said band; lever means for imparting motion to said actuating means band; and rotatable tongue means operated by said lever means and engaging said tensioning means for causing longitudinal movement thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |