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Window assembly with magnetically attachable glazing panels

Assignee: ENERGY SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS LLC
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Filing: 1981-02-12
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Granted: 1983-06-14
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Expires: 2001-02-12
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Abstract

Abstract A window assembly in which the glazing panel is secured to the frame of the assembly by means of magnetically attractable components. One of the magnetic components is a permanent magnetic strip applied to the window frame by means of an adhesive binder.

Inventors

  • 👤 Norris L. Boomershine

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 01:59
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/04; E06B3/28; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 112 words
In a window assembly including a peripheral frame defining a window opening, a glazing panel for spanning said window opening, the dimensions of said panel being greater than the dimensions of said opening, a permanent magnetic strip secured about the periphery of said panel, the improvement comprising a compatible permanent magnetic strip having first and second sides, an adhesive binder applied at said first side of said compatible strip, said compatible magnetic strip secured about said peripheral frame by said binder, said panel attached to said peripheral frame by the magnetic attraction of said first mentioned magnetic strip and said compatible magnetic strip along the second side of the compatible magnetic strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 112 words
In a window assembly including a peripheral frame defining a window opening, a glazing panel for spanning said window opening, the dimensions of said panel being greater than the dimensions of said opening, a permanent magnetic strip secured about the periphery of said panel, the improvement comprising a compatible permanent magnetic strip having first and second sides, an adhesive binder applied at said first side of said compatible strip, said compatible magnetic strip secured about said peripheral frame by said binder, said panel attached to said peripheral frame by the magnetic attraction of said first mentioned magnetic strip and said compatible magnetic strip along the second side of the compatible magnetic strip.

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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) 1986-06-13 1986-12-13 1987-06-14 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-06-13 1990-12-13 1991-06-14 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-06-13 1994-12-13 1995-06-14 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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