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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7827734 | Window assembly with sash frame interlocking system to resist wind load and impact A window assembly includes a main outer support frame supporting at least one movable rectangular sash frame enclosing an insulated glass panel. The sash frame is supported for vertical or horizontal movement between open and closed positions, and an interlocking sy... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7427096 | Window assembly for school bus A window module for a school bus includes a frame, a fixed window panel affixed to a portion of the frame, a perimeter panel secured to another portion of the frame and defining an opening at the other portion of the frame, and a movable window panel. The movable wi... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7320637 | Filter window adapter unit A filter window adapter unit adapted for use with a main split-sash window of school buses is provided. The adapter unit includes a mounting frame adapted to be installed over the main split-sash window of the school buses. An inner sash is disposed fixedly in a low... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7266928 | Golf ball deflecting window cover A golf ball deflecting window cover includes a window frame and a window that is mounted therein. A panel of transparent plastic material has a first side, a second side, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. At least one hinge member ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7180489 | Automated multi-task window assembly A window assembly includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and at least one window mounted in the frame. A media panel incorporating a video display is associated with the window assembly and can be moved selectively into the frame perimeter for displaying... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174939 | Window A window design is provided with a pair of vertical jambs, a head jamb, a meeting rail and a sill. In one embodiment, an upper sash is secured in a fixed position between the vertical jambs, head jamb and meeting rail. Interior jambs are provided to extend outwardly... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7150126 | Sliding window track system Upper and lower window track strips each define an elongate panel receptacle of generally rectangular configuration for receiving an edge portion of a structural panel in tight fitting serration retained relation therein. The upper and lower window track strips defi... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7137428 | Car screen and window A ventilation device for automobiles having a screen which fits into the grooved portion of an automobile window opening so it can be moved adjustably up and down within the door. The screen is made from two layers, one of which has circular apertures and the other ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7117636 | Simultaneously operating self balanced hung window A hung window includes upper and lower sashes that may operate simultaneously. Two or more pulleys or rollers are mounted at each lateral side of the window frame. A cable interconnects each lateral side of the upper and lower sashes. The cables are routed over the ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7109959 | Multi-task window A window unit that includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and a window located within the frame perimeter. The window includes a display module adapted to receive a display signal from a display signal source. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104015 | Window assembly for buildings in seismic zones A window assembly (10) with its glazing frame that stays independently from lateral movement of building main structure (44) is disclosed. The window assembly (10) includes an outer retaining frame (12) and an inner glazing frame (14 | 09/12/2006 |
| 7059693 | Refrigerator A refrigerator with a home bar door is smoothly and automatically opened and includes an automatic opening unit, a hook unit, a latch unit, and a damping unit. The automatic opening unit pushes the home bar door to a predetermined angle, so that the home bar door is... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040056 | Gear shaft assembly A gear shaft assembly for actuating linear movement of an object, including a lower channel assembly, which includes: (a) a threaded rod; (b) a first gear adjacent an end of the threaded rod; (c) a second gear engageable with the first gear and attached to the end o... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036286 | Exterior window coverings The present invention is an exterior window covering or exterior shutter that is comprised of layers of materials to form a sandwich. The sandwich material has a layer of polycarbonate material. An embodiment of the sandwich material is comprised completely of synth... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6994409 | Controlled access dispensing system A controlled access dispensing unit arranged to permit selective access to supply items within a portion of the dispensing unit. Preferably, the dispensing unit includes a cabinet arranged to hold a plurality of supply items. An enclosure assembly desirably includes... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6988525 | Light shelf blind The Invention is a window blind with an integral, adjustable light shelf to control the entry of light into a room through a window. The blind may be a roller blind or any other suitable blind and controls entry of light through a lower portion of the window. The li... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6978578 | Panel unit of controllable light transmissivity The invention provides a panel unit of controllable radiation transmissivity, including a housing constituted by a front, radiation-receiving panel and a rear panel, the panels being spaced apart and connected to one another by connecting means; a plurality of rotat... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6952897 | Window covering A window covering includes a frame including an upper wall and a lower wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A window is mounted in the frame and has a length less than a length of the upper and lower walls. A guide assembly extends along a length of the f... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6901705 | Guide rail for a sliding closure having a guide groove with a groove filling device A sliding closure system comprising a frame and at least one slidable leaf member. The frame has a frame upper member and a frame lower member each being formed with at least one longitudinal groove. A groove filling device comprising an elastic member and an elonga... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6860064 | Selectively positionable covering arrangement A selectively positionable covering arrangement comprises a slotted track member mounted to a vertical wall and extending across the top of an opening in the wall, at least first and second cover members one of which is mounted to the track and relatively laterally ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6810625 | Vehicle door auxiliary window assembly An auxiliary window assembly is adapted to be installed adjacent an aperture formed in a lower portion of a vehicle door. The vehicle door can be of the type that includes a window opening formed in an upper portion thereof. The auxiliary window assembly preferably ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6658793 | External window shutter An external window shutter for use in front of an exterior window opening includes a frame surrounding the window opening and is attached to an exterior wall surface. The shutter has two panels that are movably mounted on the frame. The panels are mounted... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6536174 | Reinforced storm shutter A reinforced storm shutter for protecting doors and windows of buildings from high winds of severe storms and hurricanes. The shutter is comprised of heavy-gauge components, including tubular members having a plurality of aligned, slotted openings and lou... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6532702 | Building fixture protection apparatus having protective panels and a plurality of quick connect/disconnect means A building fixture protection apparatus that covers and quickly connects and disconnects from an existing building fixture, such as windows and doors, to protect the building fixture from damage due to vandalism, hurricanes, tornados, high winds, or other... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6470949 | Closing system for refrigerating chambers This system is comprised of an insulated access door (6), which makes for the closure of the cold room (4) in coming into contact with the door frame (1) fixed onto the entrance (2) of said cold room (4), and a quick opening door made up of a moveable she... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6449902 | Window shutter unit with locking mechanism A window shutter unit with a locking mechanism including a frame for mounting upon a wall in surrounding relation to a window and a panel movably supported by the frame. The panel has a vertically oriented rack and an aperture at the bottom of the rack. A... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6231118 | Manually operable sunshade for a sunroof A sliding sunshade for placement in a sunroof frame along the perimeter of an opening in a roof of a vehicle. The sunshade includes a planar rectangular panel and bow-shaped spring located at each corner of the lateral edges of the panel. The planar panel... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6178693 | Adjustable puppy gate An adjustable gate including a frame having opposing vertical stiles each with a vertical groove therein, an upper gate section and a lower gate section. The upper gate section can be lowered such that only an adult dog may pass through the gate while pre... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6131354 | Hurricane protection for large windows and doors Hurricane shutter hardware for patio doors, picture windows, and other large openings on a house. The hardware consists of mounts that are permanently attached to a house, and brackets that are mounted to a shutter cover. The mounts are composed of unique... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5957186 | High impact resistant storm shutters A high impact shutter capable of withstanding high impacts from flying debris, including large debris, for use on exterior wall openings such as doors and windows, particularly suited for use in violent storms such as hurricanes. The high impact shutter c... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5901768 | Door, light, and method Disclosed is a primary door with window lights in the extreme upper portion. Optionally, the door can use a lowering window or a lowering screen self stored interiorly in a frame defined by the window track and the screen track and a lower stop in the upp... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5893235 | Removable security apparatus for building openings A removable security bar apparatus for preventing ingress to a building opening such as a window or door. The apparatus includes a grille and moveable latch remote from the opening. The apparatus may be quickly removed from the opening and used as a ladde... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5852903 | Hurricane protection assembly for windows or doors A hurricane shutter for a building opening closure having a window or door frame recessed from the outer face of the building a predetermined depth-wise distance, the shutter being composed of a pair of normally open doors swingable to a closed position w... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5810429 | Vehicle roof A vehicle roof (1) having a cover (3) which, selectively, can close or at least partially expose a roof opening (2). A liner (6) which is made of a waterproof transparent material is slidably arranged below the cover (3). Contrary to a known design, in wh... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5737874 | Shutter construction and method of assembly A shutter for withstanding hurricane wind forces has an outer rectangular frame formed by four U-shaped channel members. An inner rectangular frame, also formed of four U-shaped blade channels, is mounted within the U-shaped channels of the outer frame. A... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5735089 | Sacrificial glazing for a window assembly A window assembly for use in mass transit windows has a frame, a windowpane sized to fit within the frame, a removable sacrificial glazing panel covering or protecting one side of the windowpane, and a self-locking seal assembly biasingly securing the rem... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5608990 | Removable light limiting blind assembly A removable light controlling blind assembly for a marine vessel or the like includes two generally circular superimposed panels. Each of those panels has a plurality of translucent horizontal strips printed thereon and a plurality of alternating light tr... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5490704 | Surveillance camper top A surveillance camper module that is transferable from one truck bed to another comprising a complete enclosure adaptable for insertion into the bed of a truck, having an upper volume which disguises the bed as a camper, a lower volume which mates with th... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5404969 | Fire door for an elevator Fire door for an elevator, especially for use in the landing doorways of an elevator shaft. The fire door is mounted abreast of an elevator landing door. The fire protection characteristics of the fire door are so chosen that the elevator door and the fir... | 04/11/1995 |
