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US3908730A
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Storm window
Assignee: Capitol Products Corp
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Filing: 1974-04-15
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A storm window for single or double hung windows including flush storm sash track in window jambs, movable guide spring assemblies at each end of the top and bottom of each sash and interchangeable upper and lower storm sashes. The window construction is especially adapted for an interior hung storm sash system, but may also be constructed as an exterior hung storm sash system.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Lorane C Goss
- 👤 James T Cribben
- 👤 Joseph J Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:04
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/50; E06B3/5054; E06B3/5063; E06B3/04; E06B3/28; E06B3/34; E06B3/42; E06B3/44; E06B2003/4438; E06B2003/4453; E06B2003/4492; E06B3/4407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
316 words
A storm window or window assembly comprising a frame adapted to be installed in an opening in a building or wall; said frame being of a generally rectangular construction including a head frame, a sill frame and side jambs connected thereto, an upper sash and a lower sash mounted in said frame; an upper storm sash and a lower storm sash mounted in said frame; said head frame, sill frame and side jambs having tracks therein for receiving said upper and lower sashes and said upper and lower storm sashes; each of said storm sashes including a top rail, a bottom rail and stiles connected thereto; a guide spring assembly on each end of said top rails and each end of said bottom rails for releaseably connecting said storm sashes to said side jambs of said frame each of said guide spring assemblies comprising a guide spring and spring receiving and retaining means, said spring receiving and retaining means includng a pair of slots fixed in each end of said top rails and in each end of said bottom rails, each of said guide springs being mounted in said spring receiving and retaining means therefor so as to be depressible from a position externally of the rail thereon to a position inwardly towards said rail, thereby enabling said storm sashes to be positioned in or removed from said tracks therefor, said pair of slots in each end of said top rails and each end of said bottom rails being so positioned in said rails and said guide springs being so positioned in their respective slots that when said storm sashes are installed in said tracks therefor and said guide springs are in their normal relaxed position, the edge of each of said guide springs facing their respective side jambs abuts an edge of a track member forming a side of said tracks for said storm sashes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
316 words
A storm window or window assembly comprising a frame adapted to be installed in an opening in a building or wall; said frame being of a generally rectangular construction including a head frame, a sill frame and side jambs connected thereto, an upper sash and a lower sash mounted in said frame; an upper storm sash and a lower storm sash mounted in said frame; said head frame, sill frame and side jambs having tracks therein for receiving said upper and lower sashes and said upper and lower storm sashes; each of said storm sashes including a top rail, a bottom rail and stiles connected thereto; a guide spring assembly on each end of said top rails and each end of said bottom rails for releaseably connecting said storm sashes to said side jambs of said frame each of said guide spring assemblies comprising a guide spring and spring receiving and retaining means, said spring receiving and retaining means includng a pair of slots fixed in each end of said top rails and in each end of said bottom rails, each of said guide springs being mounted in said spring receiving and retaining means therefor so as to be depressible from a position externally of the rail thereon to a position inwardly towards said rail, thereby enabling said storm sashes to be positioned in or removed from said tracks therefor, said pair of slots in each end of said top rails and each end of said bottom rails being so positioned in said rails and said guide springs being so positioned in their respective slots that when said storm sashes are installed in said tracks therefor and said guide springs are in their normal relaxed position, the edge of each of said guide springs facing their respective side jambs abuts an edge of a track member forming a side of said tracks for said storm sashes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A storm window as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper sash and said lower sash are interchangeable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A storm window as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper storm sash and said lower storm sash are positioned in the same tracks of said head frame, said sill frame and said side jambs thereby providing a substantially flush mounting of said storm sashes in said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A storm window as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper and lower storm sashes are installed in said frame so as to be on the interior side of the window when the window is mounted in a wall or the like and are readily removable from said interior side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A storm window as defined in claim 1 wherein tracks are provided in said frame for receiving screen means and screen means are installed in said tracks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A storm window as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper and lower storm sashes have a latch means on each end of the bottom rails thereof above each of said guide spring assemblies for engagement in the tracks of said side jambs of said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A storm window as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper sash is fixed in said frame and said lower sash is slidable in said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
267 words
In a storm sash having a top rail, a bottom rail and stiles joined thereto for forming a rectangular frame with a panel mounted therein, a guide spring assembly means mounted on each end of the top rail and each end of the bottom rail for releaseably connecting the storm sash in a track in each side jamb of a window frame, said guide spring assembly means comprising a guide spring and spring receiving and retaining means mounted on each end of the top rail and each end of the bottom rail, said spring receiving and retaining means including a pair of slots fixed in each end of said top rail and in each end of said bottom rail, said guide springs being mounted in each of said spring receiving and retaining means so as to be movable in a direction towards the rail mounted therein, thereby enabling said storm sash to be positioned in the tracks in the side jambs of the window frame therefor, said pair of slots in each end of said top rail and each end of said bottom rail being so positioned in said rails and said guide springs being so positioned in said slots therefor that when said storm sash is installed in the tracks in the side jambs of the window frame therefor and said guide springs are in their normal relaxed position, the edge of each of said guide springs facing the tracks in the side jambs of the window frame therefor abuts an edge of a track member forming a side of said tracks for said storm sash.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
267 words
In a storm sash having a top rail, a bottom rail and stiles joined thereto for forming a rectangular frame with a panel mounted therein, a guide spring assembly means mounted on each end of the top rail and each end of the bottom rail for releaseably connecting the storm sash in a track in each side jamb of a window frame, said guide spring assembly means comprising a guide spring and spring receiving and retaining means mounted on each end of the top rail and each end of the bottom rail, said spring receiving and retaining means including a pair of slots fixed in each end of said top rail and in each end of said bottom rail, said guide springs being mounted in each of said spring receiving and retaining means so as to be movable in a direction towards the rail mounted therein, thereby enabling said storm sash to be positioned in the tracks in the side jambs of the window frame therefor, said pair of slots in each end of said top rail and each end of said bottom rail being so positioned in said rails and said guide springs being so positioned in said slots therefor that when said storm sash is installed in the tracks in the side jambs of the window frame therefor and said guide springs are in their normal relaxed position, the edge of each of said guide springs facing the tracks in the side jambs of the window frame therefor abuts an edge of a track member forming a side of said tracks for said storm sash.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The storm sash of claim 8 wherein said bottom rail has a latch means on each end thereof above each of said guide spring assembly means for releasably locking said storm sash in a side jamb of a window frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
177 words
A guide spring assembly on an end of a rail of a window sash, comprising a guide spring and spring receiving and retaining means on said end of said rail, said spring receiving and retaining means comprising a pair of slots fixed in said end of said rail, said guide spring being mounted in said spring receiving and retaining means so as to be depressed from a position externally of said rail to a position inwardly towards said rail, thereby enabling said end of said rail to be positioned in or removed from a track or receiving channel therefor, said pair of slots being so positioned in said end of said rail and said guide spring being so positioned in said pair of slots that when said end of said rail is positioned in the track or receiving channel therefor and said guide spring is in a normal relaxed position, the edge of said guide spring facing said track or receiving channel abuts an edge of a member forming a side of said track or receiving channel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
177 words
A guide spring assembly on an end of a rail of a window sash, comprising a guide spring and spring receiving and retaining means on said end of said rail, said spring receiving and retaining means comprising a pair of slots fixed in said end of said rail, said guide spring being mounted in said spring receiving and retaining means so as to be depressed from a position externally of said rail to a position inwardly towards said rail, thereby enabling said end of said rail to be positioned in or removed from a track or receiving channel therefor, said pair of slots being so positioned in said end of said rail and said guide spring being so positioned in said pair of slots that when said end of said rail is positioned in the track or receiving channel therefor and said guide spring is in a normal relaxed position, the edge of said guide spring facing said track or receiving channel abuts an edge of a member forming a side of said track or receiving channel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
53 words
The guide spring assembly of claim 10, wherein said guide spring is a unitary member and has an angularly disposed flange on end thereof engaging the outermost slot of said pair of slots and an angularly disposed portion on the other end thereof inserted in the other slot of said pair of slots.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The guide spring assembly of claim 10, wherein said guide spring is a unitary member having an angularly disposed flange on one end thereof and an angularly disposed end portion on the other end thereof.
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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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |