Block and tackle balance assembly with brake shoe

Details Block and tackle balance assembly with brake shoe Block and tackle balance assembly with brake shoe

2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Hartmann, Gary S. (Department: 3671)

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Sash balances

Spring

C049S445000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07143475

ABSTRACT:
A sash balance brake shoe assembly (2) is disclosed for counterbalancing a sash window (3) slidably supported within a master frame (5). The assembly generally includes a balance assembly preferably in the form of a block and tackle balance assembly (7) and a brake shoe (28). The balance assembly has a balance channel (6). The brake shoe (28) has an extension member (36) that is received by the balance channel (6). A fastener (42) directly connects the brake shoe (28) to the balance channel (6).

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