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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7765751 | Window The present invention refers to a window consisting of a window frame and a window wing the latter comprising a frame and a glazing which bears a static load, and where at least one seal being arranged between said window frame and said window wing. The characterist... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7165364 | Window sleeve for mounting framed windows A window sleeve arrangement for positioning a window unit in an opening through an enclosure wall has an interior surface for receiving the window unit and an outside surface for sliding into the opening through the enclosure wall. A first exterior flange engages th... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7152906 | 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... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7096640 | Thermal breaking system for construction materials and the like The invention comprises a thermal breaking system that can be used in the manufacture of windows, doors, and other building components. The thermal break system comprises first and second portions. Interposed between said portions is a thermal break. The thermal bre... | 08/29/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6910311 | Members with a thermal break Members formed from thermally conductive components which have a gap therebetween. The gap is bridged and the conductive components integrated into a composite member by a reinforced polymer. This provides a thermal break which inhibits the flow of heat between the ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6718708 | Vertical glazing frame system for building curtain walls with U-channel glass A vertical glazing frame system for building curtain walls includes a sill assembly having a subsill shaped and dimensioned for direct attachment to a support structure and a sill shaped and dimensioned for receipt within the subsill for ease of installation and mov... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6715244 | 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 mounted between ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6684598 | Insulating window and profile material therefor A thermally insulating window is provided having at least two glass panes having a space therebetween and at least one frame-shaped spacing member secured to the at least two glass panes within that space.... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6675550 | Penetration resistant window A penetration resistant window includes a penetration resistant layer sandwiched between exterior and interior transparent sheets. The perimeter of the penetration resistant layer extends from the perimeters of the exterior and interior transparent sheets... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6581342 | Blast protective window The invention provides: a multi-layer security glazing unit for resisting actions of force, comprising a pair of spaced-apart glass panels provided with a reinforcing resin material there between and sealed together along at least one common edge thereof ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6477812 | 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... | 11/12/2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6405498 | Insulating glass spacer channel seal A cutout is made on the front wall of a substantially straight portion of spacer frame channel, having an apex at the axis of bend of the channel for making a corner of the frame, the edges of the cutout being angled so that they close down to a slot of a... | 06/18/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6295788 | Insert for glazing unit An insert for a glazing unit includes a body having a width and a height. The insert is configured to fit within the spacer of the glazing unit. A typical glazing unit has at least two outer glazing sheets separated by a substantially rigid, U-shaped spac... | 10/02/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6230077 | Car glass mounting system A car glass mounting system includes a glass-species classifying and glass feeding device. The glass-species classifying and glass feeding device is loaded with species-classified front and rear glasses each with a glass spacer to automatically select and... | 05/08/2001 |
| 5853828 | Safety glass structure resistant to extreme wind and impact A safety glass structure which is resistant to extreme wind- and impact-conditions. In particular, the safety glass structure comprises a frame forming an opening and defining an outer rigid channel; a laminated glass panel within the opening comprising f... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5813191 | Spacer frame for an insulating unit having strengthened sidewalls to resist torsional twist A spacer stock has a pair of outer legs joined by a base to provide the spacer stock with a generally U-shaped cross section. The outer legs are formed e.g. each leg has a pair of members having a hairpin cross section to reduce the degree of torsional tw... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5723196 | Automobile glass pane adapted for bonding to a window frame and a method for the production thereof An automobile glass pane is provided with a frame molding of a polymer. The molding has a portion with a U-like cross section. In this portion, an adhesive bead is introduced, the bead serves for bonding the glass pane to the attachment flange of the wind... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5709055 | Window structure The present invention provides a window structure which is easily constructed and less expensive to produce than prior art window structures. The window structure includes a metallic sash having an L-shaped cross section which retains an insulated window ... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5657591 | Connection structure of a framework The present invention provides a connection structure which can freely adjust a connection strength between each stile and rail without increasing the kinds of stiles and rails arranging a door. A door 1A is arranged by engaging connection convex parts 21... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5592795 | Coextruded polymer pressure plate An improved pressure plate for glazed panel wall construction is disclosed for retaining a glazing panel in place against a corresponding frame member. A gasket element is bonded to the pressure plate and confronts an exterior marginal portion of the glaz... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5557894 | Window assembly frame The invention relates to a framing member for attaching panelling and windows to building structures which includes an integral and detachable J-shaped member and nail fin which obviate the need for decorative molding to mask the junction between the fram... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5487937 | Metal-polymer composite insulative spacer for glass members and insulative window containing same The present invention relates to an insulative spacer member for use between glass members, such as between panes of glass in a multiple glazed window. The present invention also relates to a multiple glazed window having at least one pair of adjacent gla... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5391416 | Glass pane assembly An automobile glass pane prepared for adhesive bonding to the fastening flange of a window frame comprises a profiled spacer having a web aligned approximately perpendicular to the glass pane. Adjacent the web is a bead of a plastic adhesive having a high... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5384653 | Stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) powered electrochromic window A variable transmittance double pane window includes an electrochromic material that has been deposited on one pane of the window in conjunction with an array of photovoltaic cells deposited along an edge of the pane to produce the required electric power... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5381637 | Stopless butt-joint curtainwall system A system and method is employed to attach panels to vertical and horizontal mullions to form stopless butt-joint curtainwalls. A cap section of a panel engaging hook is attached to the edge of the panel, which typically comprises an insulated glass panel.... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5304409 | Weather stripping A weather strip fixed in place by pressure against an adhesive tape attachment where the adhesive ability of the tape is increased, especially at points of high stress. The fixing portion of the weather strip includes hardened portions. The hardened porti... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5194309 | Method and blank for producing a substantially U-shaped guide rail in a window frame groove A flat web-shaped blank is formed with a pair of parallel recesses, each of which defines an angle of less than 90° to permit the faces of the recess to press against each other when the side sections of the blank are pivoted into a U-shape. The pressing... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5131194 | Sound barrier window The present sound barrier double-pane window includes panes wherein each pane is of a different thickness or a different density or a combination thereof. Since panes of different thicknesses or densities block or dampen different sounds, the double-pane ... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5119608 | Convection gas flow inhibitor There is described a multi-pane glazing unit, having top and bottom edges and two side edges. The glazing unit includes two parallel glazing sheets enclosing a vertical cavity. A convective-flow barrier is position adjacent to and extending substantially ... | 06/09/1992 |
| 4999958 | Window assemblies A window assembly comprises a rigid first frame (1) defining an opening; and a glazed second frame (9) adapted to be fitted into and close off the opening in the first frame (1), the second frame (9) being of a plastics material and having a resilient par... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4980218 | Weather strip Herein disclosed is a weather strip constructed of a rubber composition. The rubber composition comprises a mixture of 70 to 50 parts by weight of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and 30 to 50 parts by weight of polyvinylchloride, the acrylonitrile-butadien... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4821476 | Demountale partitioning system A demountable partitioning system comprises multi-purpose aluminum extrustions adapted to be snap-fitted together in a number of different configurations to suit different constructional and system design requirements. The system centers around two univer... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4726148 | Window with removable jamb liner and bracket for releasing same A channel-shaped bracket of polyvinyl chloride having leg portions possessing a durometer value on the order of Shore D90 and hook portions integral with the free edges of the leg portions that have a durometer value on the order of Shore A70 is disclosed... | 02/23/1988 |
