Method and apparatus for securing a screen to window frame
AssigneeAndersen Corporation
InventorsCharles J. Librande, Brian A. Jensen, Todd W. Bruchu, Jeffrey M. Lynn
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Abstract
The present invention provides a window screen having operators that secure the window screen relative to a window frame. A pair of single rail operators releasably secure the upper end of the screen relative to the upper end of the window frame. A pair of double rail operators releasably secure the lower end and sides of the screen relative to the lower end and sides of the window frame.
Claims16
An insert of a type selectively supported within a framed opening defined by adjacent sides which join to form a perimeter thereof, comprising:
- an insert material;
- a frame disposed about and supporting said insert material in a configuration that substantially corresponds to the framed opening;
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- a plurality of connectors, wherein at least one of said connectors slides linearly relative to said frame to move between a first position within a perimeter of said frame, and a second position projecting beyond said perimeter and into engagement with at least one of the adjacent sides, and each of the adjacent sides is engaged by at least one of said connectors, and at least one of said connectors includes a pair of slats that slide along parallel channels formed in said frame and into engagement with more than one of the adjacent sides.
An insert of a type that selectively occupies a rectangular framed opening having four sides, comprising:
- a generally rectangular structure having four corners;
- an insert material supported within said structure;
- and
- an engaging means associated with at least two of said four corners, wherein each said engaging means engages adjacent sides of the framed opening and thereby secures the insert relative thereto, and each said engaging means moves relative to a respective corner between a frame released position and a frame engaging position, and each said engaging means includes a resilient locking means for releasably locking each said engaging means in said frame engaging position.
An insert of a type selectively supported within a framed opening including a first frame member and a second frame member which join to form a corner, comprising:
- an insert material;
- a frame disposed about and supporting said insert material in a configuration that substantially corresponds to the framed opening;
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- a handle movably connected to said frame in such a manner that movement of said handle toward the corner of the framed opening causes a first handle member to project into engagement with the first frame member and a second handle member to project into engagement with the second frame member.
An insert of a type selectively supported within a framed opening defined by adjacent sides which join to form a perimeter thereof, comprising:
- an insert material;
- a frame disposed about and supporting said insert material in a configuration that substantially corresponds to the framed opening;
- and
- a plurality of connectors, with a separate connector associated with each corner of the frame opening wherein at least one of said connectors slides linearly relative to said frame to move between a first position within a perimeter of said frame, and a second position projecting beyond said perimeter and into engagement with at least one of the adjacent sides, and at least one of said connectors is a substantially U-shaped member comprising
- a first member that engages a first adjacent side of the framed opening;
- a second member that extends substantially parallel to the first member and engages a second adjacent side of the framed opening;
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- a handle that interconnects the first member and the second member,
- wherein the first adjacent side and the second adjacent side join to define a corner of the framed opening, and each of the adjacent sides is engaged by at least one of the connectors.
An insert of a type that selectively occupies a rectangular framed opening having four sides, comprising:
- a generally rectangular structure having four corners;
- an insert material supported within said structure;
- and
- an engaging means associated with at least two of said four corners, wherein each said engaging means engages adjacent sides of the framed opening and thereby secures the insert relative thereto, and each said engaging means includes a handle slidable mounted relative to a respective corner, a first member connected to said handle and projecting into engagement with a first adjacent side of said framed opening upon sliding of said handle toward said corner, and a second member connected to said handle and projecting into engagement with a second adjacent side of said framed opening upon sliding of said handle toward said corner.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.