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Method and apparatus for securing a screen to a window frame
Assignee: Andersen Corp
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Filing: 1997-01-30
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Granted: 1998-08-04
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Expires: 2017-01-30
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a window screen having operators that secure the window screen relative to a window frame. A pair of single rail operators releasably secure the upper end of the screen relative to the upper end of the window frame. A pair of double rail operators releasably secure the lower end and sides of the screen relative to the lower end and sides of the window frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J. Librande
- 👤 Brian A. Jensen
- 👤 Todd W. Bruchu
- 👤 Jeffrey M. Lynn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:53
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/96; E06B3/9628; B; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/18; B29C65/20; B29C65/2007; B29C65/2015; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/116; B29C66/1162; B29C66/12; B29C66/128; B29C66/1282; B29C66/1284; B29C66/12841; B29C66/50; B29C66/51; B29C66/52; B29C66/524; B29C66/5243; B29C66/52431; B29C66/70; B29C66/72; B29C66/725; B29C66/7252; B29C66/72523; B29C66/73; B29C66/739; B29C66/7392; B29C66/73921; B29C66/80; B29C66/81; B29C66/814; B29C66/8141; B29C66/81431; E05; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/16; E05D15/22; E06B1/00; E06B1/56; E06B1/60; E06B1/6007; E06B3/04; E06B3/06; E06B3/08; E06B3/20; E06B3/22; E06B3/30; E06B3/32; E06B3/34; E06B3/42; E06B3/44; E06B3/54; E06B3/56; E06B3/68; E06B3/685; E06B3/964; E06B3/968; E06B3/9684; E06B9/00; E06B9/01; E06B9/52; B29C66/004; B29C66/0042; B29C66/0044; B29C66/71; B29C66/721; B29C66/7212; B29C66/812; B29C66/8122; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/001; B29L2031/003; B29L2031/005; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/08; E05B65/087; E05B65/0876; E05Y; E05Y2800/00; E05Y2800/67; E05Y2800/672; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/132; E05Y2900/136; E06B2003/4476; E06B2003/4492; E06B2009/527; E06B3/5454
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An insert of a type selectively supported within a framed opening that is defined by adjacent sides which join to form a perimeter, the insert comprising: an insert material; a frame disposed about and supporting said insert material in a configuration that substantially corresponds to the framed opening; and a plurality of connectors mounted on said frame to slide linearly between a first position, projecting into engagement with at least one of the adjacent sides, and a second position, out of engagement with the at least one of the adjacent sides, wherein each of the adjacent sides is engaged by at least one of said connectors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An insert of a type selectively supported within a framed opening that is defined by adjacent sides which join to form a perimeter, the insert comprising: an insert material; a frame disposed about and supporting said insert material in a configuration that substantially corresponds to the framed opening; and a plurality of connectors mounted on said frame to slide linearly between a first position, projecting into engagement with at least one of the adjacent sides, and a second position, out of engagement with the at least one of the adjacent sides, wherein each of the adjacent sides is engaged by at least one of said connectors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The insert of claim 1, wherein interengaging structures on said frame and said connectors cooperate to bias said connectors to remain in said first position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The insert of claim 1, wherein interengaging structures on said frame and said connectors cooperate to bias said connectors to remain in said second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The insert of claim 1, wherein when in said first position, at least one of said connectors engages two adjacent frame portions which cooperate to form a comer of the framed opening, and when in said second position, said at least one of said connectors is out of engagement with each of the two adjacent frame portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The insert of claim 4, wherein said at least one of said connectors includes a first member which slides into and out of engagement with one of the two adjacent frame portions, and a second member which slides into and out of engagement with another of the two adjacent frame portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The insert of claim 5, wherein said first member and said second member are interconnected and slide contemporaneously relative to said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The insert of claim 5, wherein said first member and said second member slide along parallel channels formed in said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The insert of claim 7, wherein said channels are disposed at equal angles to the two adjacent frame portions when the insert is secured within the framed opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The insert of claim 1, wherein at least one of said connectors is disposed proximate each corner of said frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The insert of claim 1, wherein at least one of said connectors slides at an acute angle relative to the at least one of the adjacent sides which it engages.
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