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Window cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-09-29
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Granted: 1980-03-18
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Expires: 1998-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A pan shaped window cap having a window pane with a peripheral edge and at least one side extending around the edge of and generally perpendicularly to said window pane, and wherein each side includes means for attachment of the window cap to the siding of a building beyond a window frame to completely encompass a window and its frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Almsted
- 👤 Verlyn V. Ellertson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:16
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/04; E06B3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
In combination with a wall of a building including a window and window frame unit mounted in the building wall, a window cap attached in fixed sealed relation to the building wall and completely enclosing the window and frame unit, said window cap comprising: a window pane having a peripheral edge; and also having a peripheral spacer element extending around said window pane peripheral edge and being larger in all dimensions than the window frame to completely surround and enclose the window and frame unit, said peripheral spacer element being sufficiently thick to space said pane outwardly from the window and frame unit, and means for sealing the spacer elements to a portion of said building wall surrounding and enclosing said window frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
In combination with a wall of a building including a window and window frame unit mounted in the building wall, a window cap attached in fixed sealed relation to the building wall and completely enclosing the window and frame unit, said window cap comprising: a window pane having a peripheral edge; and also having a peripheral spacer element extending around said window pane peripheral edge and being larger in all dimensions than the window frame to completely surround and enclose the window and frame unit, said peripheral spacer element being sufficiently thick to space said pane outwardly from the window and frame unit, and means for sealing the spacer elements to a portion of said building wall surrounding and enclosing said window frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A window cap according to claim 1 wherein said side includes a barb at least partially along said side inwardly of said outer edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A window cap according to claim 2 further comprising a separation line between said outer edge and said barb.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said sealing attachment means includes a resilient seal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A window cap according to claim 4 wherein said resilient seal is slit across and at least part way through at intervals along the seal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A window cap according to claim 5 wherein said intervals are substantially equal in length.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A window cap according to claim 1 wherein said peripheral spacer element comprises a pair of opposing vertical sides and a pair of opposing horizontal sides all of said sides being formed in a unit with said pane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A window cap according to claim 7 wherein each said horizontal side includes a score to facilitate removal of a selected flange.
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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) | 1983-03-18 | 1983-09-17 | 1984-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-18 | 1987-09-17 | 1988-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-18 | 1991-09-17 | 1992-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |