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Jamb liner

US5265308A · kind A · utility

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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 1991
Grant dateNov 30, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B2003/4461
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A jamb liner for a double hung window wherein a length of the jamb liner is mounted to and overlies each of the jamb sides defining the window opening. Each jamb liner has a front profile corresponding to the side of the associated sash to slidably retain and guide the sash. The jamb liner is extruded from a plastic material that is at least semi-rigid. Coextruded on the rear face of the jamb liner is are a pair of longitudinal spring hinge members each having a first portion contiguous with the jamb liner formed from a resilient material having a spring characteristic, and a second portion extending from the first portion formed from a plastic material that is at least semi-rigid. In mounting the window assembly into the jamb opening, the spring hinge members bendably and springably engage the associated jamb sides to generate a uniform biasing force on the sides of the sashes.

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