# US 2023/0265649 A1 · Devices, systems and methods forming vertical tilt-up walls around window frames > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2023/0265649 A1 - Document ID: US20230265649A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/108,441 - Filed: 2023-02-10 - Published: 2023-08-24 - Earliest claimed: 2021-04-07 - Assignees: Monarch Materials Group, Inc. - Applicants: Monarch Materials Group, Inc. - Inventors: David S. Mulcahy - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20230265649A1 ## CPC - E04B 1/355: {characterised by the tilting up of whole buildings or sections thereof, e.g. walls, portal frames} - E06B 1/62: Tightening or covering joints between the border of openings and the frame {or between contiguous frames}(E06B1/34 takes precedence) - E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001}) - E06B: FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES (shades or blinds for greenhouses A01G9/22; curtains A47H; lids for car boots or bonnets B62D25/10; skylights E04B7/18; sunshades, awnings E04F10/00) ## Abstract The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to pouring concrete around a window frame begins by spraying a flat surface with a release, followed by positioning window assemblies on the flat surface. The window assemblies include at least a frame, and also possibly a sash, glazing and removable bracing. The window assemblies are secured to the flat surface and then concrete is poured around the window assembly to form a wall. Once the concrete cures around the frame, the bracing is removed, and the wall is tilted/lifted to a vertical position. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method of pouring a tilt-up vertical wall, comprising the steps of: positioning a window assembly on a flat horizontal surface, the window assembly having at least a frame comprising glass; pouring concrete around the window assembly to form a wall; allowing the concrete to cure; and tilting the cured wall to a vertical position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising spraying the flat horizontal surface with a release. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the window assembly includes a sash and the frame made of a single mold extrusion. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the window assembly frame comprises an attached angled flange extension. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the window assembly is secured to the flat horizontal surface, rebar or other wall compound. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the window assembly includes optional bracing that is configured to be removed prior to tilting the wall to a vertical position. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The method of claim 6, further comprising securing the bracing to the flat horizontal surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, wherein the step of securing comprises applying an adhesive between the frame of the window assembly and the flat surface or fastening the frame of the window assembly to the flat surface. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The method of claim 6, wherein the window assembly has a first side and a second side, and the bracing is removably secured to the first and the second side. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The method of claim 6, wherein the bracing has a first member that removably fits within the frame of the window assembly and a second member that is transverse to the first member and covers a side of the window assembly. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the window assembly includes a sash, glazing, and bracing. ### Claim 12 A window assembly for pouring a tilt-up vertical wall, comprising: a) a frame, comprising: i) a first side; ii) a second side; iii) glass; and iv) a sash. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The window assembly of claim 12, wherein the sash and the frame are made of a single mold extrusion. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The window assembly of claim 12, further comprising an angled flange extension comprising: a) a first flange section that extends from a first end to a transition point; and b) a second flange section that extends from the transition point to a second end. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The window assembly of claim 14, wherein the second flange section is angled in relation to the first flange section at about 135 degrees. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The window assembly of claim 14, wherein the angled flange extension is attached to the frame by a claw snap fit into a recess of the frame. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The window assembly of claim 14, wherein the second end of the angled flange extension has a drip edge. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The window assembly of claim 12, further comprising first and second bracing attached to a first side and second side. ### Claim 19 A system for pouring a tilt-up vertical wall, comprising a window assembly comprising a frame and glazing or glass, wherein the window assembly further comprises a sash and is configured to be positioned on a horizontal surface. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The system of claim 19, further comprising an angled flange extension and removable bracing, wherein the window assembly further comprises a drip edge.