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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146304 | Grille assembly for doors and method for making An external grille assembly for a door. The external grille assembly can include a door insert. The insert can have a translucent panel, an exterior frame with screw bosses, an interior frame with screw bosses attached to the exterior frame, a connector hole formed ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8037650 | Muntin clip A muntin clip supports a muntin grid inside an insulating glazing unit. The clip includes a positioning arm that allows the clip to be positioned with respect to the spacer. In one embodiment, the clip has a flat base adapted to be positioned on the inwardly facing ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8015763 | Multiple configuration joiner clip A muntin bar joiner clip having a relatively flat, thin body and first and second muntin bar engagement legs extending from the body. These legs extend along a longitudinal axis of said joiner clip. The body has opposite sides defining substantially parallel major s... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7954284 | Retainer clip for grid simulating muntins A grid simulating muntins is retained or secured by clips within a spacer frame between glass sheets. The clips include a spacer-engaging member having a platform, and upright walls bendable toward one another, and a grid-engaging member. The grid-engaging member is... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7950193 | Decorative security panels for doors and windows A decorative security panel assembly for insertion into an opening of a door or an opening of a window. The assembly can include a polymer security with a low-moisture content of no more than five wt %, such that the polymer security grille does not produce condensa... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7779583 | Muntin clip A muntin clip has a bar support adapted to be connected to a muntin bar end and a base member adapted to be connected to a spacer frame. The bar support has a plurality of flexible support members attached thereto, which are adapted to contact the opposed interior w... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7716885 | Muntin clip and method of using the same A muntin clip supports a muntin grid inside an insulating glazing unit. The clip includes a positioning arm that allows the clip to be positioned with respect to the spacer. In one embodiment, the clip has a flat base adapted to be positioned on the inwardly facing ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7694470 | Muntin clip A muntin clip has a bar support adapted to be connected to a muntin bar end and a base member adapted to be connected to a spacer frame. The bar support has a plurality of flexible support members attached thereto, which are adapted to contact the opposed interior w... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7694469 | Muntin grid A muntin grid (34) is provided having a plurality of muntin bars (36) joined at intersecting points to form a grid (34). The grid (34) further has a plurality of muntin bar ends (38) located near a periphery of the grid (34)... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7685782 | Muntin clip A muntin clip has a bar support adapted to be connected to a muntin bar end and a base member adapted to be connected to a spacer frame. The bar support has a plurality of flexible support members attached thereto, which are adapted to contact the opposed interior w... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7568317 | Glazing clips for ancillary elements on glazing units There is disclosed a glazing clip (2) for fitting about the edge of a glazing unit (60), the glazing clip (2) comprising means (6, 8) for interengaging with an ancillary element (40) on at least one side of a glazing unit, in use. | 08/04/2009 |
| 7398627 | Lattice panel and a lattice panel constructing method A lattice panel (1) having a simple structure and capable for easy construction of strong and comfortable building, comprising several cross-shaped first skeleton members (7) and the L-shaped second skeleton members (9), to be connected to each ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7318301 | Window, muntin and method A non-metal window muntin formed from plastic or wood is described for use in hermetically sealed insulated glass windows. The process for forming the muntin includes machining polystyrene sheets which are painted with a latex pain and baked prior to use between sea... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7278241 | Window assembly A window assembly comprises a window frame. A non-specular window panel assembly is supported by the window frame, and can comprise of a plurality of glass blocks joined together. A low-emissivity window panel assembly is juxtaposed to the non-specular window panel ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7210655 | Reconfigurable interior sidewall A reconfigurable interior sidewall system includes one or more simply curved sidewall panels, each curved around the fuselage but longitudinally linear and providing a consistent mating surface for monuments. Panel openings are provided in each panel so that inner w... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7188380 | Fabricated bedstead member This invention relates to a fabricated bedstead, in particular a fabricated bedstead that is applicable to a metal sofa bed or a bunk bed. The invention mainly comprises a bedstead that is made of different lengths of cannular shafts. The invention enables respectiv... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7162840 | Window assembly and lighting assembly therefor A window assembly comprising an elongated transparent pane, at least one lighting assembly and at least one opaque covering, the elongated transparent pane having the opaque covering associated with the interior surface thereof and having the lighting assembly mount... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7140156 | System for installation of decking tiles Materials for use in installing a deck include a plurality of decking tiles, each of the tiles having an outside corner angle with a hole at a predetermined location with respect to the corner and a plurality of decking tile connectors. Each of the connectors includ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124546 | Muntin bar connector with positioning tabs A connector for holding an internal muntin assembly away from a perimeter spacer of an insulating glass assembly until the assembler is ready to affix the muntin bar to the perimeter bar using an attachment device. The connector includes a positioning tab for holdin... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7114353 | Devices, systems and methods for use in fabricating doorlites, sidelites, windows, window panes and the like Artistic panes having flat and planar margins with laterally offset central regions and deformations, as well as devices and methods for making the same, are shown and described. Devices and assemblies for manufacturing such artistic panes incorporate support member... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7104021 | Terminal plug for screwing a muntin bar to a spacer frame of in particular an insulated glass window A terminal for use with a muntin bar or cross includes a muntin bar and a terminal plug. The muntin bar has an end and an outer surface. The end of the muntin bar includes a hollow space and an inner wall. The terminal plug is adapted to be inserted into the end of ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100335 | Attachment system for a decorative member A fenestration system including a glass unit, attachment member and decorative member is provided. The decorative member includes a rotatable coupler for easy attachment of the decorative member to the attachment member. An attachment system including a decorative m... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7082727 | Hung window with snap-fit assembly A window assembly which includes at least some components which may be assembled in a snap-fit manner. In certain example embodiments, a combination of rotation/pivoting insertion, and a snap-fit assembly engagement of one or more components may be utilized in assem... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7024830 | Plastic window assembly A plastic window assembly is adapted to be mounted in an opening defined by a structure. The plastic window assembly is oval-shaped with a decorative plastic window muntin. A plastic frame supports parallel window panes. The window muntin is disposed between the par... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6935078 | Anchor fastener clip The present invention 10 discloses an anchor fastener for mating parts to a channel 30 for, e.g., the attachment of muntin in a window 14 design. The end clip 15 of the preferred embodiment is comprised of molded polymeric material having... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6898914 | Muntin grid assembly and mounting system A muntin bar assembly for a window or door including a peripheral frame; a continuous surface contained within the frame; at least one continuous muntin bar and at least two discontinuous muntin bars on at least one side of the surface. The continuous muntin bar and... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6883278 | Muntin bars Method and apparatus for making a contoured muntin bar. A supply of sheet material having a finished surface on at least one side in the form of a coiled ribbon is unwound and fed along a strip path of travel to a punch station. At the punch station a ribbon punchin... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6817146 | Door lite utilizing slump glass and method for forming the same One aspect of the present invention relates to a lite for a building structure. The lite includes a first peripheral caming framework and a first glass unit supported within the first peripheral caming framework. The first glass unit includes a plurality of glass me... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6792724 | Methods of making windows and windows made thereby A method of providing a glazed panel with Georgian-effect glazing bars (45). The method comprises providing a frame (37) for the panel and glazing material (30) to fit within the frame. A generally U-shaped clip (33), having two arms (... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6739101 | Methods and apparatus for manufacturing muntin bar assemblies Methods and apparatus for assembling muntin bar lattices and spacer frames for use in insulating glass units are disclosed. One method of assembling a muntin bar lattice in accordance with the present invention comprises the steps of providing a muntin bar segment a... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6718704 | Attachment system for a decorative member A fenestration system including a glass unit, attachment member and decorative member is provided. The decorative member includes a rotatable coupler for easy attachment of the decorative member to the attachment member. An attachment system including a decorative m... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6564517 | Hurricane-resistant storm window assembly A hurricane-resistant storm window assembly including at least one window pane member which consists of a first lami-glass substrate which is substantially 9/32 of an inch (2.7 mm) thick; a second lami-glass substrate which is substantially 9/32 of an inc... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6494002 | Muntin bar clip with spikes An apparatus of a muntin bar clip to secure the position of muntin bars during and following the fabrication of multi-pane sealed glass window units. A method of securing and positioning muntin bars at multi-pane sealed glass window unit perimeters and in... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6415564 | Arrangement for fastening a grille in a frame section The present invention relates to a fastening technique for installing grille panels in frame sections that is faster and more secure and does not require tools. The grille is effectively secured against detachment from the frame, as the grille connectors ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6345485 | Multi-sheet glazing unit and method of making same A multi-sheet glazing unit includes a closed spacer frame, the spacer frame has one side having a pair of legs joined to a base to provide the spacer frame with a U-shaped cross-section. An inner sheet has an edge mounted in an edge receiving member mount... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6314690 | High impact extended standoff window screen A high strength window screen frame that includes an extruded metal frame that fits within a window opening in a building. The frame is made up of a plurality of window frame units, each defining an opening and covered with mesh. A standoff leg portion of... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6257301 | Modular window blind or shade assembly A modular window shade assembly has two embodiments. One includes a frame with a generally arcuate opening containing a blind system with horizontal slats that may be pivoted to control transmission of light through the opening. In the other embodiment, a... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6244012 | Muntin grid and joiner A muntin bar joiner for connecting muntin bars in a grid. The muntin bar comprises a relatively flat, thin body, a first muntin bar engagement leg extending from one end of the body, a second muntin bar engagement leg extending from an opposite end of the... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6240685 | Simulated multi-pane glass panel A decorative building unit simulating a multi-pane, window or door. The decorative building unit is comprised of a glass support frame and a single glass panel having an outer surface mounted on or in the glass support frame. The glass panel has at least ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6230456 | Window insert fastener A one-piece window insert fastener for releasably securing a window insert to a window sash having a generally rectangular shape with a plurality of openings about its periphery, the insert having a generally rectangular-shaped frame with a single pane st... | 05/15/2001 |
