Magnetic window attachments
AssigneeCortex, LLC
InventorsRodney Napier, Zachary P. Beard
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Abstract
A retrofit window kit includes a plurality of magnetic sash elements configured to be positioned at one or more locations on an interior perimeter of the sash and a corresponding plurality of magnetic window grid elements each configured to magnetically couple to one of the magnetic sash elements and constructed as a clip or a cap that fits over and frictionally attaches to an exterior end of a window grid muntin.
Claims16
A retrofit window kit for retrofitting a window having a sash and a removable muntin grid having ends disposed adjacent an interior perimeter of the sash, the kit comprising:
- a plurality of magnetic sash elements configured to be at least partially embedded into the sash at one or more locations on the interior perimeter of the sash;
- a corresponding plurality of magnetic window grid elements, each comprising a clip or cap that fits over and frictionally attaches to one of the ends of the muntin grid, and each configured to magnetically couple to one of the magnetic sash elements;
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- signage attached to the muntin grid, wherein the signage comprises one or both of textual components and graphic components.
A window system, comprising:
- a window having a sash with a pane and an interior perimeter;
- magnetic sash elements secured directly to the interior perimeter of the sash;
- a removable muntin grid disposed on the sash so as to overlie the pane, the muntin grid comprising surfaces disposed adjacent the interior perimeter of the sash, and including signage comprising one or both of textual components and graphic components;
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- magnetic grid elements attached to the surfaces of the muntin grid and configured to magnetically couple to the magnetic sash elements when the muntin grid is disposed on the sash,
- wherein the magnetic sash elements or the magnetic grid elements comprise a magnetic coating.
A window system, comprising:
- a window having a sash with a pane surrounded by an interior perimeter of the sash;
- magnetic sash elements secured directly to the interior perimeter of the sash;
- a continuous removable frame having an exterior perimeter, the frame being disposed on the sash so as to overlie the pane with the exterior perimeter of the frame adjacent the interior perimeter of the sash;
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- magnetic frame elements located on the exterior perimeter the frame and configured to magnetically couple to the magnetic sash elements when the frame is positioned on the sash,
- wherein the frame secures a window screen, a pane of glass, a pane of plexiglass, or similar glazing material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.