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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE43251 | Frame for a wall opening and methods of assembly and use A frame is formed of side walls that are extruded from vinyl. The side walls have interior channels. The side walls may be formed to effect a female-male connection between the ends of two adjoining side walls. Alternatively a locking member is provided that is size... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8112953 | Window framing system Pieces that are components of a frame for a window having a threat side and a safe side include a base and a pressure plate that together form part of one of a sill section, a head section, and a jamb section of the window. The base and pressure plate are elongated ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7621082 | Window assembly having an outer sash frame supporting a removable inner sub-sash frame bonded to insulated glass panels A rectangular outer sash frame has extruded plastic frame members with inwardly projecting flange portions overlapping a peripheral edge portion of an outer glass panel of an insulated glass unit. A removable inner sub-sash frame interconnects with the outer sash fr... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7533501 | Window framing system Pieces that are components of a frame for a window having a threat side and a safe side include a base and a pressure plate that together form part of one of a sill section, a head section, and a jamb section of the window. The base and pressure plate are elongated ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7448174 | Integral screwless window assembly A window assembly including a permanent frame portion, a removable frame portion, and a glazing panel sandwiched between. The frame portions are easily installed and include integral releasable connectors accessible using a thin tool inserted into a groove between t... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7430836 | Door with glass A door comprises a main frame with an opening, a front window frame and a rear window frame. The main frame includes a connection mold formed along an inner circumference of the opening and formed with a plurality of projections and recessed hooking channels. A glas... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7340866 | Wall adapter A wall adapter system (10) having a wall adapter (12) is disclosed. The wall adapter (12) permits a mullion (16) to be secured to a wall (14) through the wall adapter (12) without the need for trimming or caulking. The wall ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7257927 | Three-piece frame assembly for window of enclosure Frames are disclosed for mounting windows within the walls of enclosures for isolating or sealing substances such as radioactive or other hazardous substances from the surrounding environment. In a first embodiment of the present invention, a window assembly include... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7222468 | Doorjamb end cap and method of installation therefor A doorjamb end cap and method of installation therefor, wherein application of the present invention to wooden doorjambs permits the enclosed or encased portion thereof to effectively resist or avoid the onset of rot therein, and wherein the present invention is eff... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222462 | Sill pan system A sill pan system is provided for installation along the bottom plate of a framed-in window or door opening to prevent water leakage. The system includes end pieces that are fitted in the bottom corners of the opening and a central web that spans, partially overlaps... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7174691 | Aluminum profile system for placing doors, windows and partition walls This invention is related to the construction industry. More specifically, it is related to a metal profile for the construction of support frames for doors and windows and providing a finished look to such doors and windows with an elegant touch. The advantages of ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7150130 | Sliding door assembly A door assembly of the type having a frame mounted to a wall. The frame comprises a head portion, opposed vertical jamb portions and a sill portion. Doors are provided in the frame. A door in the frame is displaceable between an open position and a closed position. ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7107736 | Garage door window frame and method of installation A window frame assembly for installation within a garage door having front and rear exposed surfaces and one or more window openings. The assembly includes front and rear window frame members of injection molded plastic which are installed within the door opening on... | 09/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7017319 | Method and system for finishing openings for windows and other framed inserts A method and system for finishing windows uses a shim plate. The shim plate is fastened to a framing member and extends between the framing member and the periphery of the framed insert. Foaming material is expanded between the sill plate and the framing member to s... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6966158 | Universal window/door frame The invention discloses a universal window/door frame comprised of a group of components that can be used singularly or in combination to form a plurality of window/door types. The components forming the various window and door types are a frame, sash and T-bar of s... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6931810 | Window framework and a method for mounting a glass pane in an aperture of a panel A window framework for mounting a glass pane in an aperture of a panel. The window framework includes an exterior frame having a peripheral wall shaped for fitting with and extending into the aperture. The peripheral wall extends between exterior and interior sides ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6912817 | Restraint channel system for retaining impact panel The invention generally discloses a means for securing an impact resistant panel within a frame by utilizing a restraint channel system. One common type of impact resistant panel may be a piece of glass that has been covered substantially on one face with a window f... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6904726 | Window and door frame brickmould having integral J-channel A fenestration brickmould having an integral J-channel formed therein, along with a fastening and flashing flange extending therefrom, such that the brickmould may be attached to the perimeter of the fenestration assembly and may become an integral part thereof. Acc... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6904727 | Basement window system Installation of a basement window system by assembling the window system between a pair of novel window forms releasably secured thereto. This assembly is maintained during the erection of the foundation wall into which the window system is incorporated and the erec... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6763639 | Threshold assembly with pre-fitted draining jamb boots and pre-fitted mull boots An entryway system includes an elongated threshold assembly and a pair of plastic jamb boots attached to the ends of the threshold assembly. The jamb boots have flat level upper faces and a pair of jambs having square-cut bottoms are secured to the jamb boots and ex... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6708458 | Keyed window assembly for garage doors A window assembly for garage doors with hingedly mounted panels. The assembly includes resilient male and female frame members that are brought towards each other to sandwich the borders of the door panel defining the window opening and the cooperatively dimensioned... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6643987 | Supporting element for cover strips Supporting element of spring steel or plastic for separable fastening of cover strips (2) in the transition region between wall and floor panel (4). The supporting element is constructed as a one-piece clip which is clipped onto the floor panel from the f... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6631595 | Brickmold A brickmold assembly for application to a building defining an opening, the brickmold assembly comprising a brickmold comprising an interior face and an exterior face, cladding comprising an inner face provided over and in contact with at least a portion ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6526709 | Replacement window installation and flashing system A Replacement Window Installation and Flashing System consisting mainly of an Interior Jam Liner and an Exterior Cap. The Interior Jam Liner is of an elongated extruded shape; it is designed for installation around the perimeter of a window opening that h... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6438911 | Sizable back-up shear plate for metal frame windows The sizable plastic back-up shear plate is laterally disposed with generally a spring fit into the outwardly facing mouth of a metal window frame. For windows having smaller mouths, the shear plate is cut along a discardable edge portion. The outwardly fa... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6429961 | Methods for retrofitting windows with switchable and non-switchable window enhancements A method for retrofitting a window by combining the window with a switchable or non-switchable window enhancement. The method includes providing a window comprising at least one relatively transparent viewing pane with first and second opposed viewing sur... | 08/06/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6381911 | Door jamb system A jamb system for framing panels, in which at least one of the panels is arranged to slide by another panel along a set of tracks, including an elongated top jamb including one elongated top guide member for each panel, each member including an elongated ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6269597 | Storm panel support apparatus for windows A rectangular window opening in a structure is provided with four channel members that provide a decorative frame around the opening. Three of the channel members are permanently fastened to the structure through a flange on the channel. The fourth channe... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6244000 | Window construction with simplified plastic extrusions and interactions A single extruded cross-section and a single milled cross-section provide the rails and stiles of window sashes with the trouble-free functionality of vinyl and the esthetic functionality of wood. A few accessory extruded cross-sections provide weatherpro... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6212835 | Decorative trim assemblies A surround molding assembly for a doorway or window of a structure such as a residential home or a commercial building. A mantle molding member is provided and fixedly secured over a top portion of the doorway without the need for external fastening eleme... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6122883 | Plastering strip for window frames, door frames or the like at the transition to the plaster A plastering fillet for building components used at the transition to plaster is disclosed. The plastering fillet includes a base portion having a base wall, which can be secured to the building component. The base portion also has at least one extension ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6112481 | Door surround apparatus and method of assembly A surround molding assembly for a doorway or window of a structure includes a pair of vertical molding members releasably secured by independent hanger strips along vertical sides of a doorway. The hanger strips include securing portions which releasably ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6088979 | Frame for supporting an auxiliary glazing and method for installing the improved frame An improved frame and a method to install the frame is disclosed. The sub-base includes a first portion for coupling to a secondary glazing and a first portion for coupling to existing building material. A base includes a first portion having a first surf... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6070375 | Frame for a wall opening and methods of assembly and use A frame is formed of side walls that are extruded from vinyl. The side walls have interior channels. The side walls may be formed to effect a female-male connection between the ends of two adjoining side walls. Alternatively a locking member is provided t... | 06/06/2000 |
| 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 |
