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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109052 | Monolithic fenestration construction member and wall and fenestration assembly using the same A fenestration construction member includes a monolithic frame having a front surface, a rear surface, and peripheral wall extending between the front and rear surfaces. The peripheral wall having an inward facing surface and an outward facing surface. The inward fa... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8006445 | Self-sealing window installation and method A self-sealing window with a flexible gasket that extends around the entire perimeter of closure assemblies and a method of installing such closure assemblies in a rough opening. A sealing member is attached continuously around an entire perimeter of the closure ass... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7980032 | Construction unit mounting system A clip is provided for affixing a construction unit to a building structure. The clip comprises: a generally planar middle portion, an exterior portion located on an exterior side of the middle portion and an interior portion located on an interior side of the middl... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7814716 | Construction unit mounting system A system for mounting a prefabricated construction unit in an aperture in a building structure comprises a plurality of clips. The clips have exterior ends adapted to be affixed to a frame of the construction unit and interior ends adapted to be affixed to the build... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7694468 | Window framing system with decorative overlay and method for using the same An aesthetically pleasing, slim profile window frame assembly that is capable of retaining a shutter. Specifically, the window frame assembly of the present invention comprises a core substrate coupled to a flange. Certain embodiments of the present invention compri... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7392625 | Nail fin for window frame assembly A nail fin is adapted to be used with a fenestration frame assembly adapted to be fastened in a building support structure. The nail fin includes a substantially bendable metallic flange member having an anchor portion adapted to be retained in the frame assembly an... | 07/01/2008 |
| RE40041 | Window frame for manufactured housing A window frame construction particularly useful in a manufactured housing unit to provide a structure for receiving and supporting at least one window and to provide coverage of ends of siding applied to the exterior of the housing unit. The window frame includes a ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7266929 | Threshold and detachable sealing fin A threshold for installation atop a sub-sill of a building wall frame comprises a sill frame and a sealing fin including an upwardly extending upper panel substantially covering the entire forward edge of the sill frame. The sealing fin reduces moisture penetration ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7225590 | Brick tie A brick tie for interconnecting a brick wall with a back-up wall comprised of a plurality of spaced apart studs and a wall board secured to the studs wherein each stud includes a pair of opposed side flanges and a web formed between the flanges. The brick tie includ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7128120 | Assembly of sashes for sliding glass doors An assembly of sashes containing investitures, such as venetian blinds and/or mesh screens, for application adjacent the inside surfaces of sliding glass doors. In one embodiment, the sashes are suspended from inner and outer tracks of a rail in sliding overlapping ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7080874 | Quick change window assembly A window assembly for a public transportation vehicle that permits rapid removal and replacement is disclosed. The vehicle has a sidewall with a window opening. One or more frame members are attached within the window opening. The frame members are adapted to compri... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073292 | Window sash corner lock An improved window sash assembly which includes a sash held together by corner locks. The corner locks are all of similar construction, but may accommodate either tilt latch mechanisms or pivot terminal mechanisms. By utilizing a single corner bracket for both types... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7062889 | Door A peripherally encapsulated product, such as an oven door outer shell, is molded in accordance with this invention by placing a piece of glass between mold clamping portions of relatively movable closed bodies when the latter are in an open position. Preferably both... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7040062 | Dismantable protective window A reinforced window system for mounting within an opening in a wall, the window system comprising a frame fixable to the wall and a second frame, which is removably installable in the first frame. The first frame is provided with a plurality of fixing members distri... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6973754 | Windowpane attaching structure and windowpane removing method A windowpane is supported in a gasket by a support member so that a space for allowing the windowpane to shift therein is ensured between an end surface of the windowpane and a surface in a channel of the gasket facing the end surface, the gasket having the channel ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6969096 | Window sash lock keeper An improved window sash lock keeper is provided having a slot to provide clearance for a burr, which is typically found on a surface upon which such a sash lock keeper is mounted. The improved keeper is typically mounted flush to a surface of an extruded window comp... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6922958 | Window construction with integrated sill and casing and method of making same An improved plastic, e.g., vinyl, window construction includes an exterior casing rigidly mounted to a window frame and which may advantageously be preattached to the window frame, allowing the window construction to be installed as a single unit. The exterior casin... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6895718 | Construction unit mounting system A system for mounting a prefabricated construction unit in an aperture in a building structure comprises a plurality of clips. The clips have exterior ends adapted to be affixed to a frame of the construction unit and interior ends adapted to be affixed to the build... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6763647 | Window framing system The invention relates to window framing systems which seal against exterior surfaces, particularly embossed surfaces. The system is held together with a plurality of screws. The inner component of the frame contains at least one hollow void having a V-shaped strut w... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6711861 | Window frame for an opening closure with internal channel A window frame for an opening closure having an outer and an inner frame assembly that sandwich a transparent member and a skin or panel with an opening. The outer and inner frame assemblies include each two vertical frame members are kept at a spaced apart and para... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6662503 | Bathing enclosure wall panel A bathing enclosure wall panel and framing therefor are disclosed. In one embodiment there is a frosted, translucent, colored acrylic that is backed by a mirroring metal such as aluminum. There can also be a waterproofing paint layer behind the reflective... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6640508 | Roof window assembly and components A roof window assembly is composed of a window component, a main frame component and, optionally, an integrated flashing component. The window component may be used independently and without modifications for a roof window installation employing a curb-fr... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6634146 | Installation positioning system and method A system and method for installing a construction component, such as a window unit, in proper position within a construction component opening, such as a framed opening, of a structure or building. The system employs a position securing means attached to ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6536729 | Bracket assembly including a reservoir A bracket attachable to a surface while maintaining the impermeability of the surface to fluids. The apparatus includes a base having a cavity or channel on a bottom side. Holes through the base for receiving fasteners intersect the cavity or channel. The... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6427397 | Frame cladding for the thermal insulation of windows The invention concerns an arrangement for improving the thermal insulation of windows in which the outer face of the window frame (1) is provided with a casing (5) of weatherproof material which forms a cavity (17) and has the side of the casing not adjac... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6412240 | High performance flashing assembly A flashing assembly includes a sill horizontal, a sill flashing for attaching the assembly to a substrate, and at least one sill clip for interconnecting the sill horizontal and the sill flashing. The sill horizontal, sill flashing, and sill clip all pref... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6378253 | Glazed structures A system for forming a glazed structure, such as a wall of a conservatory or sun room, comprising a base member, support posts mountable on the base member and capable of receiving on at least one side a window frame and an eaves beam mountable on the sup... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6318037 | Window frame A Window frame including two frame members (1, 2) adapted to mutual locking engagement, between which members a window pane (50) can be secured. One frame member (1) includes a tubular portion (5), into which a screw (3) may, be driven through the second ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6253507 | Clip for a door frame system A door frame clip is provided for interconnecting first and second door frame members when a longitudinal end of the first door frame member bears against a surface of the second door frame member at a portion of the surface which is adjacent to a longitu... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6223484 | Rotatable installation fin for a fenestration product A preferred fenestration product (10), such as a window, includes a plurality of installation fins (22) rotatably coupled with the mounting surfaces (36) of respective frame members (28,30) of the product (10). Each fin (22) is rotatable between a retract... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6219979 | Threshold assembly A threshold assembly comprising a sill and a pair of lateral brackets which are upwardly extending and oppositely facing. Each lateral bracket is attached at the lower, outside part of each jamb of a door frame.... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6173541 | Window assembly A snap fitted dual frame window assembly provides for convenient installation of a window in a basement foundation of a residential home. An outer frame is used as a form or spacer for the window during pouring of a concrete foundation wall and has a slop... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6058667 | Modular window for partition panels A knock-down transparent module includes a module frame with a pair of vertical side frame members, each having an upper end and a lower end. Upper and lower horizontal frame members have opposite ends and extend generally horizontally between the vertica... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6041553 | Anchorage system for a horizontal door Horizontal hinged door assemblies such as sidewalk doors comprising a door, a frame surrounding the door and a hinge connecting the door to the frame are improved by utilizing an anchor device which is inserted into an opening in at least one of the frame... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5987826 | Window assembly A snap fitted dual frame window assembly provides for convenient installation of a window in a basement foundation of a residential home. An outer frame is used as a form or spacer for the window during pouring of a concrete foundation wall and has a slop... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5832681 | Mull post A mull post having an edge surface, a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface with the mull post including a plurality of pocket holes and a plurality of fastener guide passages of sufficient integrity to maintain the axial orientation of a rig... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5779384 | Window frame welding method and product thereof A frame member is extruded from a composite material including plastic and wood fiber. A plastic end cap is sonically welded to a cut end of the frame member despite the presence of wood fiber at the interface.... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5722207 | Foldable nail fin A foldable nail fin for a window comprising an inner end which is normally positioned in a kerf formed in the window frame. The nail fin is normally positioned in a substantially flush condition with respect to the window frame. At the building site, the ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5675948 | Insulated ventilator for glass block window A ventilator for a glass block window is provided that has a high insulation value, is simplified in construction, and is easily repaired. The ventilator includes a unitary frame arranged to be accommodated in the glass block window and a sash for selecti... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5660010 | Window frame for manufactured housing A window frame construction particularly useful in a manufactured housing unit to provide a structure for receiving and supporting at least one window and to provide coverage of ends of siding applied to the exterior of the housing unit. The window frame ... | 08/26/1997 |
