Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Window or window sash – sill – mullion – or glazing – Multiple panes within a sash
Reexamination Certificate
2002-07-23
2004-07-20
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Window or window sash, sill, mullion, or glazing
Multiple panes within a sash
C052S204620, C052S204500, C052S204593
Reexamination Certificate
active
06763638
ABSTRACT:
II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a window assembly for opening closures and more particularly, for doors and windows.
2. Description of the Related Art
Window assemblies are typically mounted on panels. They are designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the closures (doors) while permitting daylight to go through. However, the window assemblies used in conventional garage doors include frames that cannot withstand high winds, such as those that develop in certain areas, such as South Florida. Local construction codes include wind tests that require reinforcement of these window assemblies and many times these added structures detract from the aesthetics of the window design. Garage doors, for instance, typically include a number of hingedly connected panels that are moved from a vertical position to a horizontal overhead position over tracks. The conventional window assemblies in these doors fail to meet these tests. Thus, the desirability of a sturdier structure.
The advantages of the present invention, as it will be more fully explained in the following paragraphs, include a simple window assembly that can be readily installed around the edges of the aperture defining the window. The frame assembly includes a slot with cooperative dimensions to slidably receive a transparent panel. The assembly is thus capable of retaining the transparent panel while absorbing the impact energy of high winds and flying objects.
Applicant believes that the closest references correspond to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/073,642 filed on Feb. 11, 2002 by applicant for a window assembly for garage doors that can withstand high winds. However, it differs from the previous application because the present invention includes an outer T-shape frame assembly that can be readily installed through the aperture defining the window. This simpler frame assembly includes a longitudinal slot with cooperative dimensions that permits a user to slidably mount a transparent member therein. Ornamental frame assemblies can be optionally mounted over the frame assembly to enhance the aesthetics of the resulting structure.
III. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is one of the main objects of the present invention to provide a window assembly that can be readily mounted through an opening having cooperative dimensions.
It is another object of this invention to provide a window assembly that can withstand high wind loads.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a window assembly where the transparent member can be readily replaced.
It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device that is inexpensive to manufacture and maintain while retaining its effectiveness.
Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon.
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Amiri Nahid
Bordas A.
Sanchelima J.
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