| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 052204620 | Attaching means securing a pane to a sash member or to another pane | 29 |
| 20120159880 | Structural Glazing Spacer - A method of preparing a window module includes providing a metal frame having a first major surface, applying a structural glazing tape to the first major surface of the metal frame, and positioning a glass panel overtop the structural glazing tape. The structural glazing tape includes a polymer foam tape having first and second major surfaces, an adhesive layer overlying the first major surface for bonding the structural glazing tape to the structural frame, and a release layer overlying the second major surface. The method further includes filling a channel defined by the glass panel, the metal frame, and the structural glazing tape with a curable sealant, and curing the sealant to bond the glass panel and the metal frame together. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20100115863 | Curtain Walling - An adapter ( | 05-13-2010 |
| 20090158677 | Muntin bar clip for colonial and other-style windows - An improved muntin bar clip for ease of installing bars to the air space of a double-paned window in order to achieve the colonial style window appearance. The clip is configured for one end to be inserted into the frame which provides separation between the lights. The opposite end of the clip points toward the center of the window and provides a quick and easy means of mounting the bars. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090272050 | WINDOW SYSTEM FOR HIGH FLOORS - A window system for high floors installed in a window opening defined through a wall comprises a main frame, which has a thickness which corresponds to the thickness of the wall when measured in forward and rearward directions, and is fitted into and secured in the window opening of the wall; and at least one division frame coupled to the main frame in a vertical and/or horizontal direction to divide the window space defined in the main frame into a plurality of window spaces, and depressed indoors from the front outdoor surface of the main frame. The window system has sufficient wind resistance, improves the aesthetic outer appearance of a building including the window system, decreases the numbers of component parts and required work processes, is easy to manufacture and install, reduces costs, allows easy coupling of a window sash, ensures watertightness, prevents corrosion, and is easy and safe to wash. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090013624 | WINDOW FRAME - The present invention relates to a window frame. According to the present invention, there is provided a window frame, which comprises: a frame unit having a pair of side jamb frames for defining both side ends of the frame unit, an upper jamb frame for defining an upper end thereof, and a sill frame for defining a lower end thereof coupled to each other to have a rectangular frame shape, the frame unit having at least one receiving groove formed in an outer wall surface thereof along a length direction thereof; and corner angles coupled to the frame unit to surround the outer wall surface of the frame unit at corners thereof, each of the corner angles having a concavo-convex portion to be received in the receiving groove, the corner angle having at least one rib protruding from an outer wall surface thereof along a length direction thereof. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090145064 | Grid muntin retaining clips for muntins - Techniques are provided for mounting simulated muntin bars, preassembled muntin grids and the like between parallel glazing sheets in an integrated multipane window sash. Among the mounting techniques disclosed are clips for holding simulated muntin components to a spacing and mounting structure of an integrated multipane window sash. All or portions of the clips can be desiccated. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090049773 | LAMINATED DISPLAY WINDOW AND DEVICE INCORPORATING SAME - A laminated window assembly for a device, such as a handheld electronic device (e.g., a media player or mobile telephone), includes a window layer that preferably is glass, and a larger, substantially transparent lip-forming layer to which it is laminated, preferably by a substantially clear adhesive. Additional adhesive preferably is placed at at least portions of the edge of the window layer adjacent the lip-forming layer, especially at the corners, to resist delamination. Holes preferably are formed in the lip—e.g., at the corners—to resist the lip-forming layer peeling apart from the window layer forming layer. The holes preferably make up at most about 33% of the periphery of the window layer. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090277108 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING DEVICES FOR WINDOW SYSTEMS - A window system for installation in a structure is provided. The window system includes a front side that faces away from the structure and a back side that faces into the structure when the window system is installed in a structure. The window system further includes at least one window pane having a front side that faces away from the structure and a back side that faces into the structure when the window system is installed in a structure; at least one sash that surrounds the at least one window pane, wherein the sash has a front side that faces away from the structure and a back side that faces into the structure when the window system is installed in a structure; at least one window frame comprising at least one head, sill, and jamb; and at least one mounting base integral to the window. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20080236067 | Glazing Component Connection and Method - There is disclosed a glazing component connector ( | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090266015 | WINDOWS, DOORS AND GLAZING ASSEMBLIES THEREFOR - The specification discloses a window or door, and glazing assemblies therefor, wherein the glazing assemblies include a first pane of glass with an exterior surface coated with a smooth, hardened silica-containing coating, and an opposite surface coated with at least one layer of a low emissivity coating. In one embodiment, a second pane of glass is joined to and spaced from the first pane of glass by a polymeric spacer. In a second embodiment, a third pane of glass is laminated to the second pane, and in a third embodiment, a third pane of glass coated on its interior surface with a low emissivity coating is joined to and spaced from the second pane by a polymeric spacer. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20120137607 | WINDOW HAVING A SASH AND IMPROVED CONNECTION TO THE HINGE - The window for a building structure has a window frame ( | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120186173 | SAFETY CAP ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A safety cap assembly for use with a coupler for a point glass structure is disclosed. In exemplary embodiments, the safety cap assembly may include a base having a top edge portion defining a top aperture; a bottom edge portion defining a bottom aperture; a wall extending from the top edge portion to the bottom edge portion; a channel extending from the top aperture to the bottom aperture, the channel adapted to receive at least a first portion of the coupler and to receive filler material that provides support to the point glass structure; and a cover disposed on the top edge portion of the base, the cover having a top surface having an aperture formed therein adapted to receive at least a second portion of the coupler. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20090064608 | Interlocking Structural Glazing Panels - Disclosed is an interlocking glazing panel comprising a pair of transparent or translucent lites, and rigid structural spacer located between, and firmly attached to, said lites to define a gap therebetween, said rigid structural spacer extending around at least part of the periphery of said glazing unit and having over at least a portion thereof an interlocking profile to provide a firm interlocking connection to another interlocking panel having a complementary like interlocking profile, wherein said glazing panel can be inserted as a structural member in a wall or roof constructed of interlocking panels. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20120031022 | STRUCTURAL GLASS ASSEMBLIES - A glazing system for a building comprising a glazing panel, a support and an attachment assembly for attaching the glazing panel to the support is disclosed. The attachment assembly comprises a mounting secured to the support and a glazing fitting secured to the glazing panel. The mounting comprises a mounting member and the glazing fitting comprises a hook portion and the mounting is connected to the glazing fitting by a connection between the hook portion and the mounting member. The attachment assembly further comprises a shock absorber that allows the attachment assembly to move relative to the support upon applying an impact to the glazing panel, thereby improving the impact resistance of the glazing panel. Mountings and fittings for use in such glazing systems are also disclosed, as are methods of improving the impact resistance of a suspended glazing panel. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20080202046 | SASH WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A sash window assembly includes a face material provided in an opening section open to an indoor and outdoor side, a frame section provided within the opening section, and beads attached to the frame section with the ends of the beads angled and butted against one another, the beads for pressing upon the face material from one of the indoor and outdoor directions, wherein each of the beads includes a first engaging section and a second engaging section, the first engaging section engaging with the frame section at a front-side in a movement direction, the second engaging section engaging with the frame further toward a rear-side in the movement direction than the first engaging section, when the bead is moved in the movement direction along a depth direction; the frame section includes a first engaging projection that engages with the first engaging section, a second engaging projection that engages with the second engaging section, and a recess provided between the first engaging projection and the second engaging projection, the recess being recessed toward an inner side of the frame section; and each of the beads is moved with the first engaging section of each bead inserted into the recess, the first engaging section being engaged with the first engaging projection in a state where the bead is tilted so that the second engaging section moves away from the frame section, the second engaging section being engaged with the second engaging projection by rotating the bead in a direction that brings the second engaging section closer to the frame section. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090293387 | Snap clip retainer for window fixed sash - A window includes a window frame adapted to be secured to a building, a window sash, and a plurality of sash clips disposed around the sash and fixedly securing the sash to the frame. Each of the sash clips preferably includes a base secured in fixed position to the window frame and a head received in the window sash. The window frame and the sash preferably have peripheral rails of extruded aluminum, plastic or fiber-reinforced resin construction, and the base and head of the sash clips are received in corresponding channels on the window frame and the window sash. The base and/or the head of the sash of each sash clip may include opposed flexible resilient spring legs received in a channel in the corresponding rail. The sash clips may be of plastic construction. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100146882 | INSULATED GLASS UNIT (IGU) AND A POINT FIXING APPARATUS FOR AN IGU - A point fixing apparatus is described. The point fixing apparatus is suitable for mounting an insulated glass unit (IGU) to a support structure, the IGU having first and second panes of glass spaced apart from one another, the point fixing apparatus including: a spacer apparatus for spacing the first and second panes from one another; a first clamping block configured for clamping the first glass pane against the spacer apparatus; a second clamping block configured for clamping the second glass pane against the spacer apparatus; and one or more stop devices configured to inhibit overtightening of the clamping blocks against the panes and spacer apparatus, the one or more stop devices disposed between the clamping blocks when assembled. Also described is an insulated glass unit (IGU) which includes: first and second panes of glass; point fixing apparatus for fixing the IGU to a support structure, the point fixing apparatus including a spacer for spacing the first and second panes from one another; a first clamping block for clamping the first glass pane against the spacer when assembled; a second clamping block for clamping the second glass pane against the spacer when assembled; and one or more stop devices configured to inhibit overtightening of the clamping blocks against the panes and spacer apparatus, the one or more stop devices disposed between the clamping blocks when assembled. A method of assembling an IGU is also described. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100325981 | Mounting device for a glazing panel and method of its use - A mounting device is provided for holding a glazing panel against a supporting structure. The mounting device consists of a base having a plurality of spaced-apart support members. The base and support members defining a base plane. A restricting structure spaced from the base extends within a restricting plane transversely to the supporting plane. The glazing panel is disposed within the base plane and is supported by the base and support members. | 12-30-2010 |
| 052204630 | Sash piercing element (e.g., glazing points) | 4 |
| 20080282628 | CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT HAVING A MOVEABLE ELEMENT WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL THERMAL BREAK - A construction product such as a window or door includes a multi-functional thermal break. The thermal break serves to contact and support elements of the sash of the construction product. The thermal break also provides one or more additional structural functions for the construction product. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080282627 | CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT HAVING A FRAME WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL THERMAL BREAK - A construction product such as a window or door includes a multi-functional thermal break. The thermal break serves to contact and support elements of the frame of the construction product. The thermal break also provides one or more additional structural functions for the construction product. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080196333 | Hurricane clip - An F-shaped panel fastener for securing a panel within a window opening comprises a bracket having first and second parallel flanges extending perpendicularly from a base plate member. The first and second flanges are spaced apart to receive the thickness of the panel edge to be secured between them by a screw inserted through the first flange. Several fasteners are installed around the perimeter of the panel. The panel is installed within an exterior window frame using screws passed through the base plate of each fastener to contact the window frame surface. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20120204504 | Fastening device for glass panes - A fastening device for fastening glass panes in a wooden or plastic frame includes a plastic retaining rail fixable on the frame, and a clip strip mountable onto the retaining rail. The retaining rail has a fastening arm with a claw connectable with the frame by fasteners, and a clamping arm at a distance to the fastening arm. The clip strip has a groove for form-lockingly receiving the clip claw, and a groove for force-lockingly and/or form-lockingly receiving the clamping arm. The clip strip is form-lockingly held by the pre-stressed clamping arm and a free, non-secured section of the retaining rail is pressed against the glass pane by a permanent stressing force such that a seal between the retaining rail and the glass pane is pressed against the glass pane and the glass pane is pressed against a seal between the backside thereof and the stop of the frame. | 08-16-2012 |
| 052204640 | Including cam or wedge | 1 |
| 20100146883 | Muntin bar clip for foam spacer - A muntin bar clip and an insulated glass unit employing the clip are provided, wherein the clip has a base, a tree for engaging the hollow end of a false muntin bar extending upward from the base, and a wedge extending downward from the perimeter of the base, wherein the wedge tapers as it extends away from the base. The wedge is inserted between one of the sheets of glass and a foam spacer frame when the clip is installed. The face of the wedge that is in contact with the foam spacer frame may be provided with a projection, such as an inverted tetrahedron shape, to increase frictional resistance to movement of the clip along the spacer frame, without compromising the seal between the spacer frame and the glass. | 06-17-2010 |
| 052204670 | Contacting pane front and back then fastens to sash | 1 |
| 20090031651 | Befestigungsvorrichtung fur Glasscheiben Und Platten - The invention relates to a fastening means for preferably fastening a glass pane ( | 02-05-2009 |
| 052204700 | With attaching means element received in channel or aperture in sash | 5 |
| 20130025219 | AIRCRAFT GLAZING ATTACHMENT - A glazing unit is provided in which a two part bush is provided such that relative movement between a fastener, a glazing component and a wing skin is permitted, thus avoiding stress concentrations and lowering risk of damage in use. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20100083596 | JOINING STRUCTURE - A joining structure, having a sleeve having a first end, a second end, and at least first side; at least one spacer; wherein the sleeve connects a first mullion from the first end of the sleeve and connects a second mullion from the second end of the sleeve; wherein the sleeve extends longitudinally within the first and the second mullions; wherein the at least one spacer extends longitudinally along the length of the at least first side of the sleeve and is situated between an external surface of the at least first side of the sleeve and an internal surface of at least first wall of the first mullion and an internal surface of at least first wall of the second mullion; and wherein the at least one spacer prevents direct mating between the at least first side of the sleeve and the at least first wall of the first mullion and the at least first wall of the second mullion. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20080209826 | COMPOSITE DOORS - According to the invention there is provided a composite door including a first and a second door skin, each door skin having an interior and an exterior surface, in which the interior surface of at least the first door skin has one or more bosses formed therein for receiving a fastening element. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20110030295 | BLAST-RESISTANT GLAZING SYSTEM - A blast-resistant glazing system comprises a sheet of blast-resistant glazing material, such as laminated glass, and an elongate retaining member. The retaining member has two spaced opposed lips for receiving an edge region of the glazing sheet therebetween. Each one of the lips lies adjacent a respective one of the major surfaces of the sheet. The glazing sheet is provided with a respective outwardly extending projection on each major surface of the sheet. Each projection interlocks with a respective one of the lips so that withdrawal of the edge region of the sheet from between the lips is resisted by engagement between the projections and the lips. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110047904 | GARAGE DOOR WINDOW - A garage door window has an outside frame member which has an inside frame member connection. The inside frame member has a protrusion connecting with the inside frame member connection. There is also an outside retainer channel, an inside retainer channel and an outside retainer fitting within the outside retainer channel, with an inside retainer fitting with the inside retainer channel. The inside retainer is nondestructively removable relative the inside retainer channel by a snap fit. An outside track is formed on the outside frame member, between a central inside face of the outside frame member and the outside retainer. An inside track is formed on the outside frame member, between the outside retainer and the inside retainer. A screen is mounted on the outside track, a fixed window mounted on the outside track; and an active window is mounted on the inside track. | 03-03-2011 |
