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US3932971A
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Window construction
Assignee: BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIV BGSU
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Filing: 1973-05-21
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Granted: 1976-01-20
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Expires: 1993-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A window construction containing two or more panes of glass with an enclosed air space therebetween and means for mounting the panes to effect a seal therebetween despite differential expansion or contraction due to temperature and barometric pressure changes. Gas directing means are provided for effecting an efficient flushing of the enclosed space between the panes of glass. Pressure equalizing means are provided for equalizing the internal gas pressure within the enclosed space with the atmosphere.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph K. Day
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:17
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/66; E06B3/677; E06B3/54; E06B3/64; E06B3/6604; E06B3/96; E06B3/984; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/14; F16B2012/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A hollow double transparent closure comprising: a pair of substantially parallel spaced apart panes of transparent sheet material; resilient gasket means disposed between the marginal edges of the facing surfaces of said panes, said gasket means having curved compressible faces engaging the adjacent faces of said spaced apart panes and defining an enclosed volume between the facing surfaces of said panes; a frame circumscribing the periphery of said panes, said frame including elements of a material of a low thermal conductivity containing grooves for receiving the marginal edges of said panes and having walls of the grooves engaging and urging said panes toward one another to compress said gasket means an amount sufficient to produce an airtight sealing contact between the marginal edges of the facing surfaces of said panes and said gasket means; extending tongues on alternate ones of the elements of said frame fitted within the grooves of the adjacent other ones of the elements of said frame; flushing gas directing means in the enclosed volume between said facing surfaces of said panes, said directing means being spaced across the planes of the respective panes to sub-divide the enclosed volume between the facing surfaces of said panes; and fastener means for interconnecting the grooved elements of said frame to form a rigid structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A hollow double transparent closure comprising: a pair of substantially parallel spaced apart panes of transparent sheet material; resilient gasket means disposed between the marginal edges of the facing surfaces of said panes, said gasket means having curved compressible faces engaging the adjacent faces of said spaced apart panes and defining an enclosed volume between the facing surfaces of said panes; a frame circumscribing the periphery of said panes, said frame including elements of a material of a low thermal conductivity containing grooves for receiving the marginal edges of said panes and having walls of the grooves engaging and urging said panes toward one another to compress said gasket means an amount sufficient to produce an airtight sealing contact between the marginal edges of the facing surfaces of said panes and said gasket means; extending tongues on alternate ones of the elements of said frame fitted within the grooves of the adjacent other ones of the elements of said frame; flushing gas directing means in the enclosed volume between said facing surfaces of said panes, said directing means being spaced across the planes of the respective panes to sub-divide the enclosed volume between the facing surfaces of said panes; and fastener means for interconnecting the grooved elements of said frame to form a rigid structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said gas directing means is in the form of an array of apertured muntin members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention defined in claim 2 including longitudinal tubing interconnecting ones of said muntin members, and porting means for providing communication between said tubing and selected sides of said muntin members.
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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) | 1979-01-19 | 1979-07-21 | 1980-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-19 | 1983-07-21 | 1984-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-19 | 1987-07-21 | 1988-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |