Security device for a window frame
OwnerKeith A. Walterinventor
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Abstract
A security device for a window frame includes: a base which is generally L-shaped in cross section with horizontal and vertical legs, wherein at least one of the legs of the base includes a base snap connector; and a cover which is generally L-shaped in cross section with horizontal and vertical legs, wherein at least one of the legs of the cover includes a cover snap connector configured to engage the base snap connector.
Claims20
A security device for a window frame, comprising:
- a base which is generally L-shaped in cross section with horizontal and vertical legs, wherein at least one of the legs of the base includes a base snap connector;
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- a cover which is generally L-shaped in cross section with horizontal and vertical legs, wherein at least one of the legs of the cover includes a cover snap connector configured to engage the base snap connector.
A window assembly, comprising:
- a frame including a main portion and a removable glazing bead connected to the main portion;
- glass received in the main portion;
- a roll gasket compressed between the glass and the glazing bead;
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- a security device, including:
- a base which is generally L-shaped in cross section with horizontal and vertical legs, wherein at least one of the legs of the base includes a base snap connector;
- a cover which is generally L-shaped in cross section with horizontal and vertical legs, wherein at least one of the legs of the cover includes a cover snap connector configured to engage the base snap connector;
- wherein the base is attached to the frame and the cover is connected to the base using the complementary base and cover snap connectors, such that the cover blocks access to the roll gasket.
A method for securing a window assembly of the type having a perimeter frame including a main portion and a removable glazing bead connected to the main portion, glass received in the main portion, and a roll gasket compressed between the glass and the glazing bead, the method comprising:
- attaching a base to an exterior of the frame, the base including at least one base snap connector;
- connecting a cover to the base using mating snap connectors, such that the cover blocks access to the gasket.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.