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Windows and method of making the same
Assignee: ROYAL GLASS Co
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Filing: 1976-12-30
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Granted: 1981-06-02
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Expires: 1996-12-30
Abstract
Abstract Several embodiments of window frame assemblies comprising novel window framing members for supporting a glazing product are described. In one embodiment, a window frame assembly is described comprising a conventional framing member including a novel rotatable rod means for preventing the cutting through of the framing member as by a saw. In another embodiment, a window frame assembly is described comprising a frame member for installing pre-glazed windows with or without a rotatable rod means in the framing member, said member including a separately attachable leg member for attaching the pre-glazed window to a pre-installed sub-framing member. In still other embodiments, window frame assemblies are described comprising novel mullions for joining pairs of pre-glazed windows. The mullions, as described, may optionally include means for the attachment of a partition and the aforementioned rotatable rod means.
Inventors
- 👤 George W. Montrouil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:15
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/68; E06B1/00; E06B1/02; E06B5/00; E06B5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A window frame assembly comprising: a U-shaped sub-framing member; a T-shaped main framing member; an L-shaped facing member; a rod member; a rod bearing member having a hole for receiving and supporting said rod member such that said rod member is free to rotate therein; a U-shaped glazing stop; a non-removable snap-on cover; means including screw means in said glazing stop for attaching said L-shaped facing member to said main framing member of forming a first U-shaped channel, said first U-shaped channel being adapted for placement over said U-shaped sub-framing member; means including screw means in said glazing stop for attaching said U-shaped glazing stop to said main framing member for forming a second U-shaped channel; said second U-shaped channel being adapted for retaining a glazing product; means for placing rod bearing block member at a selected location in said second U-shaped channel; and means for non-removably inserting said snap-on cover between the legs of said U-shaped glazing stop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A window frame assembly comprising: a U-shaped sub-framing member; a T-shaped main framing member; an L-shaped facing member; a rod member; a rod bearing member having a hole for receiving and supporting said rod member such that said rod member is free to rotate therein; a U-shaped glazing stop; a non-removable snap-on cover; means including screw means in said glazing stop for attaching said L-shaped facing member to said main framing member of forming a first U-shaped channel, said first U-shaped channel being adapted for placement over said U-shaped sub-framing member; means including screw means in said glazing stop for attaching said U-shaped glazing stop to said main framing member for forming a second U-shaped channel; said second U-shaped channel being adapted for retaining a glazing product; means for placing rod bearing block member at a selected location in said second U-shaped channel; and means for non-removably inserting said snap-on cover between the legs of said U-shaped glazing stop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
135 words
A window frame assembly comprising; a U-shaped sub-framing member; an h-shaped main framing member forming a first U-shaped channel, said first U-shaped channel being adapted for placement over said U-shaped sub-framing member; a rod member; a rod bearing member having a hole for receiving and supporting said rod member such that said rod member is free to rotate therein; a U-shaped glazing stop; a non-removable snap-on cover; means including screw means in said glazing stop for attaching said U-shaped glazing stop to said main framin member for forming a second U-shaped channel, said second U-shaped channel being adapted for retaining a glazing product; means for placing said rod bearing member at a selected location in said second U-shaped channel; and means for non-removably inserting said snap-on cover between the legs of said U-shaped glazing stop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
135 words
A window frame assembly comprising; a U-shaped sub-framing member; an h-shaped main framing member forming a first U-shaped channel, said first U-shaped channel being adapted for placement over said U-shaped sub-framing member; a rod member; a rod bearing member having a hole for receiving and supporting said rod member such that said rod member is free to rotate therein; a U-shaped glazing stop; a non-removable snap-on cover; means including screw means in said glazing stop for attaching said U-shaped glazing stop to said main framin member for forming a second U-shaped channel, said second U-shaped channel being adapted for retaining a glazing product; means for placing said rod bearing member at a selected location in said second U-shaped channel; and means for non-removably inserting said snap-on cover between the legs of said U-shaped glazing stop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
147 words
An assembly for mulling a pair of glazing products, comprising: a double T-shaped mullion member defining a pair of opposite leg members extending straight across said mullion, a pair of parallel leg members, and an interior intermediate bridging member across and between said parallel leg members to define an open parallel leg recess; a face plate member including a pair of opposite leg members and a U-shaped center channel depending inwardly from said member, said center channel being dimensioned for placement into said parallel leg recess; means including screw means in said center channel for attaching said face plate member to said bridging member so that the opposite leg members of said mullion member and of said face plate member forms a pair of oppositely facing U-shaped edge channels for retaining the glazing products; and a non-removable snap-on cover inserted between the legs of said center channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
147 words
An assembly for mulling a pair of glazing products, comprising: a double T-shaped mullion member defining a pair of opposite leg members extending straight across said mullion, a pair of parallel leg members, and an interior intermediate bridging member across and between said parallel leg members to define an open parallel leg recess; a face plate member including a pair of opposite leg members and a U-shaped center channel depending inwardly from said member, said center channel being dimensioned for placement into said parallel leg recess; means including screw means in said center channel for attaching said face plate member to said bridging member so that the opposite leg members of said mullion member and of said face plate member forms a pair of oppositely facing U-shaped edge channels for retaining the glazing products; and a non-removable snap-on cover inserted between the legs of said center channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 2 in which the outwardly facing surface of said double T-bar mullion member is substantially planar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 4 in which the outwardly facing surface of said face plate member is substantially planar and parallel with the outwardly facing surface of said double T-bar mullion member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
75 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 3 in which the edge of the glazing product received by said edge channel includes a frame assembly comprising: an L-shaped main frame member, a U-shaped glazing stop means including screw means for attaching said U-shaped glazing stop to said main frame member and for forming a further U-shaped channel for retaining said glazing product, and a non-removable snap-on cover inserted between the legs of said U-shaped glazing stop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 6 which further includes a rod member, a rod bearing member having an opening for receiving and supporting said rod member such that same rod member is free to rotate therein, and means for placing said rod bearing member at a selected location in said further U-shaped channel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
125 words
An assembly for mulling a pair of glazing products, comprising: an H-shaped mullion member defining a pair of oppositely facing U-shaped parallel leg recesses; a pair of similar face plate members including a pair of opposite leg members and a U-shaped center channel depending inwardly from said leg members, said center channels being dimensioned for placement into said parallel leg recesses; means including screw means in said center channels for attaching said face plate members to the center member of said mullion member so that the leg members of said pair of face plate members form a pair of oppositely facing U-shaped edge channels for retaining said glazing products; and a pair of non-removable snap-on covers inserted between the legs of said U-shaped center channels.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
125 words
An assembly for mulling a pair of glazing products, comprising: an H-shaped mullion member defining a pair of oppositely facing U-shaped parallel leg recesses; a pair of similar face plate members including a pair of opposite leg members and a U-shaped center channel depending inwardly from said leg members, said center channels being dimensioned for placement into said parallel leg recesses; means including screw means in said center channels for attaching said face plate members to the center member of said mullion member so that the leg members of said pair of face plate members form a pair of oppositely facing U-shaped edge channels for retaining said glazing products; and a pair of non-removable snap-on covers inserted between the legs of said U-shaped center channels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 8 in which the outwardly facing surface of at least one of said face plate members is substantially planar.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 8 in which the outwardly facing surfaces of both said face plate members are substantially planar and parallel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
76 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 8 in which the edge of the glazing product received by said edge channel includes a frame assembly comprising: an L-shaped main frame member, a U-shaped glazing stop means including screw means for attaching said U-shaped glazing stop to said main frame member and for forming a glazing product U-shaped channel for retaining said glazing product, and a non-removable snap-on cover inserted between the legs of said U-shaped glazing stop.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 11 which further includes a rod member, a rod bearing member having an opening for receiving and supporting said rod member such that same rod member is free to rotate therein, and means for placing said rod bearing member at a selected location in said glazing product U-shaped channel.
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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) | 1984-06-01 | 1984-12-01 | 1985-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-01 | 1988-12-01 | 1989-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-01 | 1992-12-01 | 1993-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |