Decorative cover for commercial window frames
OwnerRichard E. Martininventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for reviving the appearance of a frame structure in a commercial window utilizes extruded plastic U-shaped channels adapted to fit over each element of the frame structure. The plastic channels are mixed with a selected color so that no painting is required. The channels are preferably attached to the frame structure by adhesive strips. Ends of the channels at frame structure intersections are covered by connectors overlaying ends of the channels.
Claims20
An apparatus for reviving an appearance of a frame structure in a window having a plurality of glass panes supported by a plurality of vertical frame members and a plurality of horizontal frame members in which at least one vertical frame member intersects at least one horizontal frame member, the apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of U-shaped members, each U-shaped member being pressed on and removably attached to a corresponding one frame member, the plurality of U-shaped members comprising:
- a first U-shaped member being sized to fit over a corresponding one horizontal frame member and having a first length which extends between each intersection of the corresponding one horizontal frame member with two vertical frame members so as to form a snug fitting structure over exposed surfaces of the corresponding horizontal frame member;
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- a second U-shaped member being sized to fit over a corresponding one vertical frame member and having a second length which extends between each intersection of the corresponding one vertical frame member with two horizontal frame members so as to form a snug fitting structure over exposed surfaces of the corresponding vertical frame member;
- a plurality of connectors, each connector comprising a flat plate and at least one depending corner leg extending from the plate, the flat plate being configured to cover over adjacent ends of adjacent U-shaped members at a joint formed at a respective one intersection between intersecting vertical and horizontal frame members;
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- wherein each U-shaped member comprises a longitudinal base and a pair of opposite lateral sides depending therefrom, each of the sides including a plurality of fins formed along an inner surface thereof for gripping the frame member when the U-shaped member is installed thereon.
An apparatus for reviving an appearance of a frame structure in a window having a plurality of glass panes supported by a plurality of vertical frame members and a plurality of horizontal frame members in which at least one vertical frame member intersects at least one horizontal frame member, the apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of U-shaped members, each U-shaped member being pressed on and removably attached to a corresponding one frame member, the plurality of U-shaped members comprising:
- a first U-shaped member being sized to fit over a corresponding one horizontal frame member and having a first length which extends between each intersection of the corresponding one horizontal frame member with two vertical frame members so as to form a snug fitting structure over exposed surfaces of the corresponding horizontal frame member;
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- a second U-shaped member being sized to fit over a corresponding one vertical frame member and having a second length which extends between each intersection of the corresponding one vertical frame member with two horizontal frame members so as to form a snug fitting structure over exposed surfaces of the corresponding vertical frame member;
- a plurality of connectors, each connector comprising a flat plate and at least one depending corner leg extending from the plate, the flat plate being configured to cover over adjacent ends of adjacent U-shaved members at a joint formed at a respective one intersection between intersecting vertical and horizontal frame members;
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- a plurality of fins formed along an inner surface of the pair of opposite lateral sides for gripping the frame member when the U-shaped member is installed thereon;
- wherein each U-shaped member comprises a longitudinal base and a pair of opposite lateral sides depending therefrom, each of the sides including a flexible element for engaging a window pane supported by the frame members, each flexible element forming a seal between the window pane and the U-shaped member along the extent of the U-shaped member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.