US4038791A
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Window greenhouse
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-01
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Granted: 1977-08-02
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Expires: 1996-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A window greenhouse prefabricated from a plurality of sections of extruded material and panels of predetermined lengths and sizes that may be assembled and mounted in an existing window opening on the window frame for which it was designed.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Atkinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:18
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B1/00; E06B1/04; E06B1/36; E06B1/363; A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/14; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/10; Y02A40/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
319 words
A window greenhouse comprising in combination: a frame formed of a plurality of interconnected sections defining an enclosure, one part of said frame comprising a head section, a sill section and a pair of jamb sections, said head section and sill section being arranged in spaced parallel arrangement to fit juxtapositioned to the head and sill members of a window frame, each of said jamb sections interconnecting a different end of the head section and sill section forming a frame defining an opening fitting within the opening of the window, said head section comprising an extrusion having a longitudinally projecting flange or spline extending over a flange on the head member of the window for interlocking said rectangular frame to said head member of said window, said sill section comprising an extrusion having a longitudinal projecting flange extending over a flange on the sill member of the window for interlocking said sill section of said rectangular frame to said window, attachment means extending through each end of said sill section and said head section and into the frame of said window for anchoring said rectangular frame to the window, said frame further comprising gable side rail sections extending laterally outwardly one from each end of said head section, an eave section interconnecting the free ends of said gable side rail sections, side sill sections extending outward from each end of said sill section in the same direction as said gable side rail sections and a second sill section interconnecting the free ends of said side sill sections, and a pair of corner jamb sections one interconnecting each of the ends of said gable side rail sections, said eave section, and said sill sections to form said enclosure, each of the gable side rails detachably interlocking with said head section and further provided with an outstanding flange which interlocks with a bracket fastened to the head member of the window.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
319 words
A window greenhouse comprising in combination: a frame formed of a plurality of interconnected sections defining an enclosure, one part of said frame comprising a head section, a sill section and a pair of jamb sections, said head section and sill section being arranged in spaced parallel arrangement to fit juxtapositioned to the head and sill members of a window frame, each of said jamb sections interconnecting a different end of the head section and sill section forming a frame defining an opening fitting within the opening of the window, said head section comprising an extrusion having a longitudinally projecting flange or spline extending over a flange on the head member of the window for interlocking said rectangular frame to said head member of said window, said sill section comprising an extrusion having a longitudinal projecting flange extending over a flange on the sill member of the window for interlocking said sill section of said rectangular frame to said window, attachment means extending through each end of said sill section and said head section and into the frame of said window for anchoring said rectangular frame to the window, said frame further comprising gable side rail sections extending laterally outwardly one from each end of said head section, an eave section interconnecting the free ends of said gable side rail sections, side sill sections extending outward from each end of said sill section in the same direction as said gable side rail sections and a second sill section interconnecting the free ends of said side sill sections, and a pair of corner jamb sections one interconnecting each of the ends of said gable side rail sections, said eave section, and said sill sections to form said enclosure, each of the gable side rails detachably interlocking with said head section and further provided with an outstanding flange which interlocks with a bracket fastened to the head member of the window.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The window mounted greenhouse set forth in claim 1 in further combination with: means for enclosing the outline formed by said gable side rail sections, side sill sections, eave sections, second sill sections and said corner jamb sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The window mounted greenhouse set forth in claim 2 in further combination with: a mullion extending between said eave section and said second sill section between their ends, and window means movably mounted on track means formed on and longitudinally of said eave section and said second sill section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The window mounted greenhouse set forth in claim 2 in further combination with: a shelf adjustably mountable on said jamb sections and said corner jamb sections for holding plant life.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The window mounted greenhouse set forth in claim 1 wherein: said attachment means comprises suitable screw or bolt means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The window mounted greenhouse set forth in claim 1 in further combination with: bracket means adjustably mountable below the window frame on its supporting structure for aiding in the support of the greenhouse.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
The window mounted greenhouse set forth in claim 2 wherein: said shelf comprises a rectangular frame formed from transversely arranged channel-shaped members, a wire grill assembly arranged within the outline of said frame and supported therein by said channel-shaped members, and clamping means interconnecting the transversely arranged channel-shaped members for holding said wire grill assembly within said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The window mounted greenhouse set forth in claim 7 wherein: said wire grill assembly comprises a plurality of wires arranged transversely of each other with their free ends held by the transversely arranged channel-shaped members forming said 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) | 1980-08-01 | 1981-01-31 | 1981-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-01 | 1985-01-31 | 1985-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-01 | 1989-01-31 | 1989-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |