Method of combining components to form different types of windows suitable for various installation situations
AssigneeAndersen Corporation
InventorTodd W. Bruchu
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Abstract
A universal frame renders a double hung pocket replacement window suitable for window out--window in replacement and/or new construction installation, and likewise, renders a casement pocket replacement window suitable for window out--window in replacement and/or new construction installation, and likewise, renders a picture pocket replacement window suitable for window out--window in replacement and/or new construction installation, and likewise, renders a glider pocket replacement window suitable for window out--window in replacement and/or new construction installation, thereby giving rise to economies of scale in the manufacturing and distributing processes for a variety of windows.
Claims15
A window frame of a type that may be used to convert a window suitable for pocket window installation into a window suitable for new construction installation, comprising:
- a connecting means for connecting the window frame to the window, wherein the connecting means includes a channel on the frame into which the window is secured by snap fit, and the channel is defined by a base wall and opposing sidewalls, and the base wall is formed to be slightly convex, so that the sidewalls extend in convergent fashion therefrom;
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- a mounting means for mounting the window frame within rough opening.
A method of manufacturing windows, comprising the steps of:
- assembling a first type of window for pocket installation within an existing frame from which an existing window was removed, wherein the first type of window includes a first mounting means for mounting the first type of window within the existing frame;
- assembling a second type of window for pocket installation within an existing frame from which an existing window was removed, wherein the second type of window includes a second mounting means for mounting the second type of window within the existing frame;
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- assembling a universal window frame designed and configured to receive and support either of the first type of window and the second type of window for installation within a rough opening, wherein the universal window frame mates with either of the first mounting means and the second mounting means.
An extruded window frame member, comprising:
- a base portion sized and configured to rest against an edge of an opening;
- a first sidewall connected to said base portion proximate a first end thereof, and extending generally away from said edge;
- a second sidewall connected to said base portion proximate a second, opposite end thereof, and extending generally away from said edge;
- a retaining means connected to at least one of said first sidewall and said second sidewall, for retaining a pocket window therebetween;
- a first channel, proximate said first end, sized and configured to receive and retain a nailing flange extending in a generally opposite direction as said first sidewall;
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- a second channel, proximate the second end, sized and configured to receive an extension jamb extending in a direction generally perpendicular from said second sidewall.
A window that is convertible from a first configuration suitable for pocket window installation within an existing window frame, to a second configuration suitable for new construction installation within a framed opening, comprising:
- a sash;
- a plurality of liners joined into a first frame about said sash to define the first configuration, wherein said liners are adapted to engage inwardly facing portions of the existing window frame;
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- a plurality of frame members selectively joined into a second frame about said first frame to define the second configuration, wherein said frame members are adapted to engage outwardly facing portions of the first frame and inwardly facing portions of the framed opening.
A method, comprising the steps of:
- providing a first type of window adapted for pocket installation within a relatively shallow framed opening;
- providing a second type of window adapted for pocket installation within a relatively shallow framed opening;
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- providing a universal frame adapted to receive the first type of window for installation within a relatively deeper, rough opening, and adapted to receive the second type of window for installation within a relatively deeper rough opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.