Flashing construction for a curtain wall

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1979-08-09

1981-07-07

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Window or window sash, sill, mullion, or glazing

Having a drain or vent

52303, E06B 714

Patent

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042767296

ABSTRACT:
A flashing construction for a curtain wall utilizing The Equal Pressure Principle. Said flashing construction comprises a plurality of vertical mullions disposed parallel to each other and panels being mounted between said mullions. An enclosed vertical space is formed between the mullion and the panel; also, intake ports to the open air are provided on the mullion, whereby said vertical space is connected to the open air through said intake ports. As a result, the pressure in said vertical space is equalized to that of the open air.

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patent: 3488906 (1970-01-01), Brooks
patent: 3844077 (1974-10-01), Vance
patent: 3858375 (1975-01-01), Silvernail
patent: 4050201 (1977-09-01), Hubbard et al.

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