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US 6,470,947 B1Granted
Hidden window screen for sash window
OwnerMichael Holevasinventor
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Abstract
A hidden window screen assembly for a sash window containing a snap-on cover to conceal the rolled-up screen. The screen assembly fits into the upper and lower frame member of a conventional sash window. When the frame member is opened, the rolled-up screen is extended. When the frame member is closed, the screen returns to its rolled-up position, allowing a clear view through the window.
Claims3
A rolling screen assembly in combination with a sash window having an upper frame member and a lower frame member, the assembly comprising:
- at least one rolled-up screen;
- a plurality of clips for attaching said at least one rolled-up screen to the upper frame member or the lower frame member of the sash window;
- a snap-on housing disposed around each rolled-up screen, wherein said snap-on housing is adapted to snap onto the frame member to which said rolled-up screen is attached, and wherein said snap-on housing comprises an upper edge portion;
- a series of bristles disposed on said upper edge of said snap-on housing for cleaning said rolled-up screen during operation;
- a series of bristles disposed on the frame member to which said rolled-up screen is attached, wherein said series of bristles disposed on the frame member and said series of bristles disposed on said edge of said snap-on housing achieve a dual sided sweep of said rolled-up screen during operation of said rolled-up screen;
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- a weep system disposed in the lower frame member for allowing excess water to be expelled, wherein said weep system is spaced apart from said rolled-up screen ensuring that water in said weep system never reaches said rolled-up screen;
- wherein when an upper or lower sash of the sash window is in an open position, said at least one rolled-up screen is extended.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.