Supports – Brackets – Specially mounted or attached
Reexamination Certificate
1998-10-30
2001-01-16
Ramirez, Ramon O. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Brackets
Specially mounted or attached
C108S047000, C248S231410, C248S236000, C248S241000, C248S316400
Reexamination Certificate
active
06173930
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention pertains to a window mounted support for air conditioners or the like.
2. Description of the Prior Art and Objectives of the Invention
Window mounted air conditioners have become a staple addition to many older houses, trailers and the like. These window mounted air conditioners unfortunately frequently require support in addition to the window sill. Several attempts in the past have been made to meet this need as demonstrated by U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,112,015; 2,628,052; 1,224,127; 1,627,241; and 2,654,227 among others. While these older devices perform adequately for their purpose, improvements are still sought.
One problem that remains with the prior art devices is that air conditioners and windows come in a myriad of sizes. While U.S. Pat. No. 5,112,015 is “front-to-back” size adjustable, it is not side to side adjustable. Thus, if an air conditioner of inordinate girth is placed thereon, the device will only support a portion of the air conditioner.
Thus, with the above mentioned concern, it is an objective of the present invention to provide a window support which telescopes so as to fit within the majority of conventional windows.
It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a window support which telescopes to accommodate the majority of standard window air conditioning units.
It is still a further objective of the present invention to provide a window support which includes a movable sill foot and wedge to properly level the window support.
It is yet a further objective of the present invention to provide a window support which is economical to make.
It is another objective to provide a window support which requires no external fasteners to install.
It is still another objective to provide a method of installing a window support which is comparatively simple in construction and design.
These and other objectives and advantages will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the following detailed description and accompanying drawing figures.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The aforedescribed objectives and advantages are realized by providing a window support comprising a first and second half which slidingly, telescopingly engage one another utilizing a plurality of fingers. The support is preferably made of a durable, rigid polymeric material such as polypropelene. Flanges allow proper positioning of a window air conditioner on the top surface. The bottom surface includes a pair of channels which receive sill feet and wedges for proper leveling of the window support on a sill. Each of the wedges is generally trapezoidal with an elliptical knob which fits within one of the channels. Conventional fasteners such as bolts or screws may be used to attach the wedges to the support. The fingers are complementarily s-shaped in cross section so as to engage one another.
The preferred method of use comprises providing a window support substantially as described, placing it upon a window sill, and telescoping the first half and second half to span the width of the window. Sill feet and wedges are then attached as needed to properly level the window support and the air conditioning unit is then placed upon the support. After use is completed such as in cold winter months, the steps are reversed for removal and storage.
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Ramirez Ramon O.
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