Panel Or Panel Edging, Directly Clamped Or Adhered To Wall Patents (Class 52/208)
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Patent number: 6668500Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device for holding glass closures (20) formed by individual glass profile elements, especially U-shaped glass profile elements (21, 21′), or other long glass elements, especially insulating glass elements. In order to prevent water condensation inside the glass closure (20), the holding device comprises at least one holding rail (2; 32, 36, 37; 34, 64, 65; 34, 64′, 76; 79; 80) for holding or mounting and for laterally guiding and supporting the individual long glass elements or glass profile elements (21, 21′) or the glass closure (20).Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Glasfabrik Lamberts GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Christoph Lamberts
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Fenestration frame assemblies, e.g. retrofit window frame assemblies, and methods of installing same
Publication number: 20030226321Abstract: Assembling window frame assemblies often requires skilled labor at a construction site. Various aspects of the invention provide frame assemblies and methods of installing that may reduce the need of skilled carpenters on-site in some circumstances. In one particular example, the invention provides a window frame assembly that includes a cover, a main frame, and a glazing pane. The cover has a transverse member that includes a mating projection. The main frame has a window opening and a confronting periphery. The confronting periphery includes a peripheral recess and a guide, with the peripheral recess being sized to telescopically receive a portion of the cover mating projection. The guide may include an outwardly flared guide surface that is adapted to guide the leading edge of the mating projection into the recess. The presence of the guide can greatly facilitate assembly of the cover and the main frame in a window housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: David Engebretson -
Patent number: 6647677Abstract: A window assembly that includes an outer end inner frame assemblies. The outer frame assembly has two horizontal frame members and two vertical frame members. The inner frame assembly includes two horizontal inner members that are slidably mounted to the horizontal frame members. The inner frame assembly also includes two vertical inner members that are mountable on the vertical frame members with fastener members. The outer frame assembly and the vertical and horizontal inner members sandwich or entrap a garage panel with an aperture and a transparent panel to define a window. The outer frame assembly includes a longitudinally and peripherally extending rib member with longitudinal cut-outs. The horizontal inner frame members include longitudinal slots that receive the rib member. Fasteners are used to mount the two vertical inner members to the two vertical frame members keeping the garage panel and the transparent panel sandwiched in place.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Inventor: Allen Berger, Jr.
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Patent number: 6643984Abstract: A frame-attached window panel wherein a frame member comprises a base portion attached firmly to a peripheral portion of a window panel and a primary molding molded integrally with the base portion, and the primary molding is made of a material different from the material for the base portion. The generation of noises can be suppressed by the presence of the frame member which can be formed at low cost.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignees: Asahi Glass Company, Limited, Toyota Shatai Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kenji Kato, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Takanobu Kondo, Nobuyuki Tanaka
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Publication number: 20030205014Abstract: An arrangement for attaching an assembly component with variable spacing to an understructure with the aid of a fastening element is provided. The fastening element comprises a fixing bolt, a spacer element with a cylindrical outside surface and an elastomeric sleeve. The fixing bolt is embraced by the cylindrical outside surface of the spacer element and is provided on one end with a radially overhanging head with a larger outside diameter than the spacer element and on the other end with a fixing section that interacts with a counter element. The elastomeric sleeve encloses the spacer element, is positioned inside a bore of the assembly component and is longer than the spacer element, wherein the elastomeric sleeve can be displaced axially relative to the bore in the assembly component as well as relative to the spacer element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: November 6, 2003Applicant: Richard Bergner, Verbindungstechnik GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Wilhelm Schneider
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Patent number: 6637164Abstract: A vehicular resinous window including a transparent portion and an opaque portion incorporated with an outer periphery of the transparent portion. The transparent portion and the opaque portion are molded by multicolor injection molding. The transparent portion and the opaque portion have a boundary portion provided therebetween on a vehicular exterior side, such that the boundary portion has a groove provided in at least a portion thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Asahi Glass Company, LimitedInventors: Takanobu Kondo, Akio Ishiguchi
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Patent number: 6634146Abstract: 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 the periphery of the construction component. The position securing means may be a strap of flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid material or combination thereof, or a self-locking device. The position securing means is adapted for attachment to a construction component opening when the construction component is in proper position. In the method of the invention, a construction component carrying a position securing means is placed in proper position within a construction component opening. Once in proper position, the position securing means is attached to the construction component opening, securing the component in proper position.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Inventor: Martin G. Carlson
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Publication number: 20030188498Abstract: An impact resistant laminated glass and plastic pane is provided for a hurricane resistant door light or similar opening. A glass pane is attached to a flexible plastic sheet that protrudes beyond the peripheral edge of the glass, preferably as an extension of the plastic laminate between outer glass laminate sheets. The pane body is mounted in a building structural part such as a door or wall, at an opening or at a recess, whereby the surface of the structural part extends up to a point adjacent to the pane. According to an inventive aspect, the flexible sheet that is attached to the pane, e.g., laminated into the pane body or otherwise attached and protruding, laps over the surface adjacent to the edge of the structural part around the pane. An elongated molding element that preferably frames the opening, is attached to the structural part so as to capture the flexible sheet between the molding element and the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Bernd Lewkowitz
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Patent number: 6623203Abstract: A clamp fixture to fasten glass plates that are clamped between an inner clamp element and an external clamp element, whereby a clamp bolt is supported elastically, to a limited extent, on the inner clamp element by means of a bush. The invention teaches that the inner clamp element, on the side facing the substructure, has a cylindrical receptacle space to hold the bearing that supports the clamp bolt in the axial direction, whereby the bearing is realized optionally in the form of a fixed bearing, in the form of a friction bearing that intersects the center longitudinal axis of the clamp bolt, or in the form of a movable bearing for the four-point bearing of a glass plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Dorma GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Ralf Kreyenborg, Dirk Schulte
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Patent number: 6619003Abstract: A method of assembling a frame assembly for a partition system is disclosed. The frame assembly includes a partition panel, a fabric covering the panel, and a frame component. The frame component automatically and evenly tensions the fabric about the panel. The frame component provided according to this method includes a support element, a lockable element, and an integral hinge defined between the support and lockable elements. The support element defines a cavity for receiving and supporting the panel. The lockable element extends from and is moveable relative to the support element. The panel is inserted into the cavity, and the fabric is mounted to the lockable element. Next, the lockable element is moved about the integral hinge such that the fabric mounted to the lockable element is automatically and evenly tensioned about the panel. A backing strip may be mounted to the frame component to protect the fabric from the integral hinge.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Quanex CorporationInventors: John Paul Von Arx, Charles Joseph Librande
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Publication number: 20030159376Abstract: A window assembly (10) with its glazing frame that stays independently from lateral movement of building main structure (44) is disclosed. The window assembly includes an outer retaining frame (12) and an inner glazing frame (14). The retaining frame is attached to the building main structure. The glazing frame holds glass pane (20), and sits inside the retaining frame. Between the retaining frame and the glazing frame is a predetermined clearance space (X) and (Y), at their vertical edges and their top edge. The resulting window assembly allows the glazing frame to stay in its shape, while the retaining frame moves laterally with the main structure during earthquakes or blasts, thereby minimizing the chance of glass breakage. Application of glazing gasket (32) or sealant (54) provides watertight result to the window assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Thoi Huu Huynh
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Patent number: 6609808Abstract: A backlight unit for a liquid crystal display is disclosed. The unit includes a light guide plate, a reflector, a light source and a frame. The light guide plate further includes a protrusion located on the side surface of the light guide plate, and the frame further includes a first groove, a second groove and a fixing portion. The first groove is connected with the fixing portion, and the second groove is also connected with the fixing portion. The light guide plate is combined with the frame by gliding and inserting the protrusions into the fixing portion through the first and second grooves.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Au Optronics Corp.Inventor: Hao-Chih Chen
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Patent number: 6604333Abstract: 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 parallel window panes. Flat surfaces of the window muntin have a first edge and a second edge and include a ridge disposed along each of the edges. Marring of the window panes is prevented because the ridge provides for line contact between the window muntin and the window panes. The window muntin may also be integrally molded to a plastic pane disposed between the parallel panes of glass. The plastic pane includes a surface texture that simulates frosted glass. The plastic window assembly includes a plurality of liner panels that extend through the opening from an interior of the structure. The window assembly includes a flange having aperture throughwhich fasteners are inserted to secure the window assembly to the structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Charles R. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, John R. Tesluk
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Publication number: 20030121222Abstract: A frame apparatus for a storm window, screen window, or like application which securely engages the existing window frame or other structure in which it is disposed without alteration of that frame or structure, and removed without damage. A minimum of tools and techniques are necessary to install or remove the frame, which will be amenable to use in frames or structures in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventor: Richard A. Janney
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Patent number: 6585311Abstract: A window protector assembly that protects both the inside and outside of standard panes of glazing from vandalism or other damage. The assembly comprises a pane of glazing, a sheet of protective material on the inside and outside of the glazing, and a frame. The frame pivots on the outer side of the glazing for quick loading and unloading of the glazing and the protective sheet on the outside of the glazing, and the frame also pivots closed to seal the glazing and protective sheets securely within the window protector assembly. The frame also comprises a recess wherein the protective sheet on the inside of the glazing is positioned.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Transit Care, Inc.Inventors: Jerry L. Farrar, Dale E. Carson
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Patent number: 6581668Abstract: A window frame for positioning in a fence. The window frame includes a first frame having a first side, a second side, an outer perimeter edge, and an inner perimeter edge. A shoulder is integrally coupled to and extends away from the outer perimeter edge. The second side has a plurality of slots extending therein. The first frame has a shape substantially identical to the opening in the fence. A screen member is securely attached to the inner perimeter edge such that the screen member extends across the first frame. A plurality of fastening means removably fastens the first frame to the fence wall. A second frame has an inside surface and an outside surface. The inside surface is adapted to cover the second side of the first frame and has a plurality of protruding members thereon, each positioned to be removably extended into one of the slots.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Inventor: Keven W. Oakley
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Patent number: 6581342Abstract: 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 by an adhesive material within a rigid clamping channel of substantially U-shaped cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1999Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: T.D. Industries Ltd.Inventor: Aharon Tavivian
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Publication number: 20030110732Abstract: The present invention involves a window trim system with a bracket and trim ring, and a method of installing the same. The window trim system includes a clamping bracket which is press fit and screwed into preformed channels in the window frame. The clamping bracket has a receiving portion, such as a depression or catch, for interfitting with an engagement portion of the trim ring, such as a protrusion or catch. A trim ring is then snapped into place over the clamping bracket, thus hiding the screw head from sight. Advantageously, the window trim system is capable of securing the window frame to the vehicle wall with a minimal number of brackets and screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventor: Dennis R. Vance
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Publication number: 20030110718Abstract: A marine window assembly for installation within a boat cabin wall includes a piece of glazing material, a shielding member, first and second layers of sealant, and a plurality of fasteners. The first layer of sealant is disposed on a first face of the glazing material along a substantial portion of the circumferential perimeter and said second layer of sealant disposed on said second face of said glazing material. The shielding member is positioned over said second layer of sealant and said glazing material and fastening means are used to secure the shielding member, said glazing material and said first and second layers of sealant to said cabin wall against first and second substantially transverse surfaces of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventor: Daniel Boisvert
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Publication number: 20030090122Abstract: An automotive window trim molding for fixed glass windows is formed from a flexible polymeric material and has a channel section for receiving an edge of a fixed glass window. A double-sided adhesive foam tape is provided on an interior wall of the channel section to bond the molding to a glass panel received within the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2001Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventor: Steven R. Meizlish
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Publication number: 20030089055Abstract: A vehicle window comprising: a window glass; a glass holder comprising a groove in which the window glass is inserted to be held by being nipped, and comprising a resin material selected from a natural grade of polybutylene terephthalate, a natural grade of a polyethylene terephthalate, a natural grade of a polybutylene terephthalate containing glass fibers, or a natural grade of polyethylene terephthalate containing glass fibers; and a one-liquid adhesive layer formed between the window glass and the groove by applying a liquid comprising a urethane and an epoxy-silane coupling agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: HORI GLASS CO., LTD.Inventors: Toyoo Kawase, Kiyotaka Miyazawa, Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Kazuhiro Ichinohe
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Publication number: 20030084625Abstract: 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 for receiving a peripheral edge of the windowpane, and the support member being removable from the gasket. The windowpane can be easily removed from a body panel by removing the support member and shifting the windowpane into the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Shigehiko Iguchi, Nobuyuki Tamai, Nobutaka Kojima
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Patent number: 6553735Abstract: An improved assembly structure of a door leaf with glass, with a halving structure of two halving injected frames having the same structure with glass, includes, at the reverse side of the halving injected frames with glass having a male tenon reinforcing rib with a plurality of female tenons mutually in symmetrical arrangement. That is, both are disposed correspondingly with each other top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Therefore, two identical halving injected frames (having the same structure) are capably halved each other by correspondingly relative male tenons inserted into relative female respectively. The structure is without need of joint members to quickly assemble a door leaf with glass when the two identical halving injected frames are held on a door leaf to further fix a multiple-layer glass therein. This saves assembling time and decreases cost.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Nan Ya Plastics CorporationInventor: Kuei Yung Wang Chen
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Patent number: 6550210Abstract: A window frame member for inclusion in a window frame assembly is disclosed. The window frame member includes a channel shaped to accept an edge of a siding or sheathing product attached to a structure. The channel has sufficient depth to at least partially cover the siding or sheathing during expansion or contraction of the siding or sheathing. The window frame member also includes a first flange portion that may be used to attach the frame member to the structure. The window frame member also includes a second flange portion that cooperates with the channel to cover the siding or sheathing.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2000Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Certainteed CorporationInventors: David S. Levine, Jerome Carl Habeck, Dennis C. Westphal, Stanley Gursky
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Patent number: 6546988Abstract: There is disclosed a system for suspending a rigid panel in an opening formed in a barrier structure. The system comprises a sleeve of flexible material having an anchor portion attachable to the perimeter of the opening and a grip portion opposite the anchor portion. The grip portion is contoured so as to form a channel disposed between an anterior extension and a posterior extension of the grip portion. Each of the anterior extension and the posterior extension comprises a fold of the flexible material having an apex at its inner end. A first elongated tensioning member received within the apex of the anterior extension and a second elongated tensioning member received within the apex of the posterior extension. The edges of the panel are received within the channel and the first and second elongated tensioners may be made sufficiently taut to prevent easy removal of the panel from the channel. Also disclosed is a method of suspending a rigid panel in a barrier structure employing structure as disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Inventor: James R. Stahl
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Patent number: 6546682Abstract: A penetration resistant doorlight including a frame and a laminated window assembly. The window assembly includes a glass panel laminated to a security film such as P.E.T. The security film extends beyond the perimeter edge of the window assembly to overlap the door. The film is secured both to the frame and to the door. In the preferred embodiment, a reinforcing insert is included in the frame and overlaps all of the window, the door, and the film.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: ODL, IncorporatedInventors: David A. DeBlock, Michael S. Eveland
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Patent number: 6546683Abstract: The window unit (20) has a window (21) and a frame (22) which is integrally formed on the window (21). Retaining devices (24) for retaining add-on parts (23) are provided at a plurality of peripheral locations of the frame (22). Each retaining device (24) is formed by a retaining strip (28) and a retaining clip (29). The retaining strip (28) is arranged on the outside of the frame (22) and permanently bonded thereto, for example partially formed therein. The retaining clips (29) have an elongate basic body, on the two longitudinal sides of which both retaining wings and latching wings are provided. The retaining wings serve for releasably anchoring the retaining clips (29) on the retaining strips (28). The latching wings serve for releasably connecting the add-on part (28) [sic] to the frame (22).Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Richard Fritz GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Christoph Senge
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Publication number: 20030066255Abstract: A window assembly includes an annealed laminated glazing having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a peripheral surface. The glazing has a first pane of annealed glass, a second pane of annealed glass, and a layer of laminating film sandwiched between the first and second panes. A frame member includes a base portion bonded to an inner surface of the glazing, and an edge portion extending along the peripheral surface of the glazing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventor: Todd E. Cripe
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Publication number: 20030066256Abstract: A penetration resistant doorlight including a frame and a laminated window assembly. The window assembly includes a glass panel laminated to a security film such as P.E.T. The security film extends beyond the perimeter edge of the window assembly to overlap the door. The film is secured both to the frame and to the door. In the preferred embodiment, a reinforcing insert is included in the frame and overlaps all of the window, the door, and the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: David A. DeBlock, Michael S. Eveland
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Patent number: 6532702Abstract: 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 types of dangerous storms. The building fixture protection apparatus comprises a panel member that is sized to cover a portion or all of the building fixture, and a plurality of connecting members provided at select portions of the panel member. The plurality of connecting members quickly connect and disconnect the panel member to and from a plurality of mating connecting members provided in the periphery around the building fixture. The building fixture protection apparatus easily fits over the building fixture in a minimal amount of time, facilitating the process of safeguarding a building fixture prior to the arrival of vandals or a dangerous storm.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Inventor: Paul J. Scribner
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Publication number: 20030037493Abstract: A multi-paned fenestration unit in which the glass panes are manufactured directly into the support structure without first manufacturing an insulated glass unit. The support structure is designed to provide the structural support for the glass panes without a separate spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Andersen CorporationInventors: James Curtis Guhl, Steven Matthew Johnson, Neil Ranger Fredrick
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Publication number: 20030029104Abstract: A mounting device for holding a first panel within an aperture in a second panel includes two frames. The first frame has connector studs with teeth extending across the width of each connector stud. The second frame contains complementary hollow receivers with latching structures for holding onto the teeth and effecting a permanent connection holding the two frames together. The frames, the connector studs and the hollow receivers are all flexible in order to facilitate easy connections of the two frames, and accommodate various types of stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2001Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventor: Kenneth E. Leonard
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Publication number: 20030024183Abstract: A mounting assembly comprises a mounting member comprising a base having a first surface; a central portion extending from the base and having a second surface spaced from the base; and a shoulder region located between the base and the central portion. The area of the first surface may be different from the area of the second surface. The shoulder region of the mounting member can include a wall extending from at least in close proximity to the second surface of the central portion to the base. In a nonlimiting embodiment of the assembly, the base is cylindrically shaped with a substantially flat first surface, the second surface of the central portion is substantially flat and substantially circular in plan view and further is concentric with the first surface, and the wall extends from the second surface to a location inboard of the periphery of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: Phillip H. Burnside, Julia G. Bernas, William R. Siskos, Robert N. Pinchok, Mark K. McLure
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Patent number: 6513854Abstract: A method for adhering/bonding a frame profile (e.g., weather strip, water seal, spacer, etc.) to a substrate (e.g., glass or plastic substrate) in the context of a vehicle window unit. An extruded frame profile is cut, notched, and/or heated in order to create a corner portion thereof that will more easily conform to a corner area of the substrate. In certain embodiments, a V-shaped notch may be cut in the profile, while in other embodiments the profile may be mitered. In still further embodiments, the profile may be heated in order to enable a corner area thereof to more easily bend/stretch at a corner area of the substrate to which it is bonded/attached. The profile may be bonded/attached to the substrate via double sided tape, via selectively heat-activatable adhesive, or any other suitable adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2001Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignees: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.), Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Herve Lagrue, Craig A. Baldwin, Laurent Dahm, Frank Thurau
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Patent number: 6510661Abstract: The plastic back-up shear plate is laterally disposed with a spring fit into the outwardly facing mouth of a metal window frame. The mouth is defined by the window frame. The shear plate has laterally disposed opposite outer edge portions which are interlockable on corresponding outer wall elements of hollow body metal window frame. In a perpendicular direction, the back-up shear plate has opposing edge portions which interlock on window frame mouths having a slightly different dimension. The shear plate is constructed and arranged to fit, with appropriate change in orientation, window frames of two different mouth openings. Multiple window frame mouths, on different window frames, are accommodated by a multiple sided back-up plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Store Front Supplies, Inc.Inventor: Christopher A. Gorman
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Publication number: 20030000164Abstract: 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 transparent panel. The male frame member includes, adjacent to its peripheral inner end, a peripherally extending leg member that is lockingly received within a cooperative channel notch on the transparent panel. The engagement of the leg member to the channel member permits certain deformation to be transmitter to the resilient male and female frame members. Fastening members are used to keep the male and female frame members securely against each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventor: Allen Berger
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Publication number: 20020184839Abstract: A reinforced window system for mounting within an opening in a wall, the window system comprising a frame fixable to the opening; said frame comprising an outside support panel and a plurality of fixable fixing members distributed on an inside of the frame; a reinforced window pane fixedly supported within a removable frame; said removable frame comprising a plurality of support members articulated to the support frame and adapted for engagement by the corresponding fixing members; and locking members for positioning and fixing the removable frame within the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Applicant: ARPAL ALUMINIUM LTD.Inventor: Mordechay Emek
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Patent number: 6487823Abstract: An edge seal polymer profile (31) attached proximate the peripheral edge of a vehicle window glazing (1), wherein the profile (31) is adapted to cover the gap or channel between the glazing edge and the adjacent vehicle window frame in an aesthetically pleasing manner. In an exemplary embodiment, a flexible lip of the profile (31) bends back toward the exterior surface (2) of the glazing/substrate upon insertion of the glazing into the vehicle window frame, thereby bending or flexing into a position where an end portion (e.g., approximately T-shaped end portion) of the lip is approximately flush with the exterior surface (2) of the glazing and the exterior surface of the window frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A.Inventor: Herve Lagrue
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Publication number: 20020166298Abstract: There is described a profiled sash section for a window sash holding a window pane and intended for being installed in an outer frame of a blast resistant window. The sash section includes a main member enabling inter-engagement between the profiled sash member and the outer frame a window pane holding member for accommodating and securing an end portion of said window pane in the profiled sash member, and a reinforcing member designed to support the end portion of the window pane and to transmit blast pressure, if incidentally applied to the window pane, to the main member. For at least partially absorbing blast pressure energy applied to the window pane, the sash section is provided with damping means for deforming up to predetermined limit. Also described is a blast-resistant framework for a casement window, including the window sash assembled from the mentioned profiled sash sections and adapted for rigidly and air-tightly securing the window pane in the holders of the profiled sash members.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: Arpal Aluminum Ltd.Inventor: Mordechay Emek
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Publication number: 20020162287Abstract: A building closure for temporarily closing a bare opening in a wall in a building under construction or renovation. The building closure includes a closure frame made up of a number of bars and defining an opening mainly congruent with the wall opening, a plastic sheeting fastened on the closure frame and spanning its opening, and fastening members for fastening the closure frame to one side of the wall in an area around the wall opening. Each of the bars of the closure frame is V-shaped, has a first part mainly at right angles to the plane of the window and defining the closure frame opening, and a second part mainly at right angles to the first part and defining the periphery of the closure frame. The closure according to the invention can cover a bare wall opening in a building under construction or renovation in a less expensive, easier and tighter manner than known so far, with the two parts of the closure frame closing tightly maintained around the edge of the wall opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: Claus Bork, Mads Blom
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Patent number: 6467225Abstract: The present invention provides a glass sheet having a hole for attachment of the sheet to a vehicle body. The hole includes a through hole and a thin part in contact with the through hole. A bolt is fitted so that the head of the bolt is fitted in the thin part.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takahiro Shimomura
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Patent number: 6453620Abstract: A window buck having members forming a frame with the members including adjustable components enabling use of the buck in walls under construction of different thicknesses. Extruded front and rear components of each buck member are adjustably interengaged with one another and fixable in a desired relationship to suit the wall being constructed. External channels formed in the buck members are open lengthwise to permit reception of angular connectors for joining the buck members at their intersecting ends. The connectors may be of reusable rebar and removable upon completion of the wall. The components of each buck member are lockable by inserted fasteners. A modified window buck includes a central component for use in walls of extraordinary thicknesses. A further modified window buck may include buck members of unitary construction.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Inventors: Michael J. Williams, Mark S. Schneider
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Publication number: 20020121054Abstract: An edge seal polymer profile (31) attached proximate the peripheral edge of a vehicle window glazing (1), wherein the profile (31) is adapted to cover the gap or channel between the glazing edge and the adjacent vehicle window frame in an aesthetically pleasing manner. In an exemplary embodiment, a flexible lip of the profile (31) bends back toward the exterior surface (2) of the glazing/substrate upon insertion of the glazing into the vehicle window frame, thereby bending or flexing into a position where an end portion (e.g., approximately T-shaped end portion) of the lip is approximately flush with the exterior surface (2) of the glazing and the exterior surface of the window frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventor: Herve Lagrue
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Publication number: 20020104276Abstract: A seal for a fixed window in a motor vehicle, including a pane-holding channel to receive and grip the opposite faces of a margin of a window pane. A sealing lip extending parallel with the pane-holding channel has a root located a small distance apart from the top edge of the pane-holding channel, and an outer margin of the lip extends to and presses sealingly against an outer surface of the window pane. In a preferred embodiment of the invention an outer margin of the main member of the seal defines a channel to receive and grip the opposite faces of a margin of the structure defining a window opening in the motor vehicle. A locking strip engaged in a locking strip groove keeps the seal in place after installation. Where two seal members meet, the respective sealing lips meet to form a curved concave corner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Joseph Lucas, Thomas M. English
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Publication number: 20020104277Abstract: 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 the periphery of the construction component. The position securing means may be a strap of flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid material or combination thereof, or a self-locking device. The position securing means is adapted for attachment to a construction component opening when the construction component is in proper position. In the method of the invention, a construction component carrying a position securing means is placed in proper position within a construction component opening. Once in proper position, the position securing means is attached to the construction component opening, securing the component in proper position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventor: Martin G. Carlson
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Publication number: 20020100234Abstract: A rail system for holding a panel, such as a plate glass pane, in a door and/or wall partition. The rail system includes a housing and a clamp member having a wedging geometry so that when the clamp member is actuated with respect to the housing in a first direction, at least a portion of the clamp member will move in a clamping direction, which is different than the first direction to clamp the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2002Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 6425215Abstract: A window assembly for a mass transit vehicle adapted to receive a transparent protective member to be positioned adjacent an inner surface of a piece of window glazing by a set of retaining brackets that provide rapid removal of the member without having to remove the retaining brackets. The retaining brackets enclose all four edges of the vehicle window glazing and incorporate a defined space between the window glazing an the inner surface of the retaining brackets. The protective member is positioned within the defined space and can be moved between a secured position and a release position.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Transit Care, Inc.Inventor: Jerry L. Farrar
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Publication number: 20020095885Abstract: A force resistant door and window framing system has blast, forced entry, and ballistic resistant frame sections each formed of a single basic monolithic, homogenous steel component. Each section is extruded or drawn through a die to provide the desired cross sectional shape, incorporating features for precluding forced entry, whether by hand, ballistic firearm, or blast, at least to the limits of strength of the structure. The sections (jamb and header for doors, or stile, header, and sill for windows) are then welded at their mating ends to form a single, rigid structure, with an additional interior stop provided for the window within a window frame. The present invention is far superior to such structures of the prior art which are formed of a relatively large number of stock components, thus requiring extensive linear welds and resulting in a considerably heavier and yet weaker structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Kenneth E. Sampson
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Patent number: 6412240Abstract: 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 preferably include aluminum alloy extrusions. The sill clip connects the sill horizontal to the sill flashing without through fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Kawneer Company, Inc.Inventors: Patrick T. Treleven, Kyle A McDaniel
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Publication number: 20020078642Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for preserving a subglass of a driving room of a heavy equipment which is installed in an inner side surface of an entrance door of a driving room for safely preserving a subglass when the subglass which is detachably installed in a lower portion of a front surface of a driving room of a heavy equipment is separated based on a working environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2002Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: Chun Jin Yun