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Glazing system

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-16
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Granted: 1981-02-24
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Expires: 1998-05-16
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Abstract

Abstract A glazing system is provided in which box section beams support glazing bars by means of a series of longitudinal flanges having undercuts which receive longitudinal flanges on the glazing bars. Some of the undercuts are arranged in arcs centered on further undercuts in adjacent flanges so that the angle between the bars and the beams, or between two glazing panels supported by a single beam, can be adjusted during assembly. The system is suitable both for roofs and for curtain walling.

Inventors

  • 👤 Geoffrey V. Francis

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 05:06
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/68; E04; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/02; E04D3/06; E04D3/08; E06B1/00; E06B1/04; E06B1/36; E06B1/363; E04D2003/0806; E04D2003/0818; E04D2003/0868; E04D2003/0875; E04D2003/0881; E04D2003/0887

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 116 words
A glazing system comprising a longitudinally extending box section beam, a spaced pair of parallel longitudinally extending side flanges extending from one wall of the beam, each of the flanges having an inwardly facing longitudinal undercut, a third longitudinal centre flange parallel to and midway between said flanges, said third flange having longitudinal undercuts on both sides, facing in opposite directions, the undercuts on each side being arranged on a circular arc centred on the oppositely facing undercut in a side flange and at different angles to said one wall, and at least one longitudinally extending glazing bar having flanges selectively engageable with oppositely facing undercuts in said centre flange and one of said side flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 116 words
A glazing system comprising a longitudinally extending box section beam, a spaced pair of parallel longitudinally extending side flanges extending from one wall of the beam, each of the flanges having an inwardly facing longitudinal undercut, a third longitudinal centre flange parallel to and midway between said flanges, said third flange having longitudinal undercuts on both sides, facing in opposite directions, the undercuts on each side being arranged on a circular arc centred on the oppositely facing undercut in a side flange and at different angles to said one wall, and at least one longitudinally extending glazing bar having flanges selectively engageable with oppositely facing undercuts in said centre flange and one of said side flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 69 words
A glazing system according to claim 1 having both longitudinal and lateral members, wherein the beams used for the longitudinal and lateral members are of similar section except for that wall from which the flanges extend, which wall is a different distance from the opposite side of the section, so that when the beams are mortised together, portions of those walls can overlap enabling them to be bolted together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 55 words
A glazing system according to claim 1, wherein at least one glazing cap is secured to said glazing bar to retain the edge of a glazing unit against a glazing nib on the glazing bar, a continuous clip member adapted to be sprung onto said glazing cap for holding one edge of a cover member.

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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) 1984-02-24 1984-08-25 1985-02-24 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1988-02-24 1988-08-25 1989-02-24 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1992-02-24 1992-08-25 1993-02-24 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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