Hardened operable window systems and methods

US12012801B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventors

• John S. Judson · Vicksburg, US
• Jessica K. Vankirk · Vicksburg, US
• David V. Senior · Vicksburg, US
• Craig R. Ackerman · Gainesville, US
• Daniel Duke · East Moline, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 30, 2019
• Grant date: Jun 18, 2024
• Expiry date: Sep 30, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E06B2003/2615
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Blast, ballistic, and entry resistant operable window systems include a sliding exterior glazing panel assembly, a sliding interior glazing panel assembly, an exterior frame assembly that receives the sliding exterior glazing panel assembly, an interior frame assembly that receives the sliding interior glazing panel assembly, an exterior gasket for placement between the exterior frame assembly and the wall of the building, a central gasket for placement between the exterior frame assembly and the interior frame assembly, and an interior gasket for placement between the interior frame assembly and the wall of the building. Methods of installation in a wall of a building are also provided.