Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Window or window sash – sill – mullion – or glazing – Sash having integral securing means
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Cranmer, Laurie K (Department: 3636)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Window or window sash, sill, mullion, or glazing
Sash having integral securing means
C052S214000, C052S204599, C052S213000, C052S712000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07980032
ABSTRACT:
A clip is provided for affixing a construction unit to a building structure. The clip comprises: a generally planar middle portion, an exterior portion located on an exterior side of the middle portion and an interior portion located on an interior side of the middle portion; the exterior portion comprising a groove at an exterior end of the clip for receiving a construction unit flange, the groove having a generally U-shaped cross-section, the groove defined at least in part by a pair of generally parallel groove portions and a base portion connecting the groove portions at a base of the groove, the base of the groove spaced apart from an opening of the groove; the middle portion extending from an interior side of groove toward the interior portion; and the interior portion at an interior end of the clip, the interior portion extending from the middle portion at an obtuse angle to define a fulcrum at a junction between the middle portion and the interior portion.
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Cranmer Laurie K
Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP
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