Patent · US Expired

Housing assembly with beveled retainers for installation in a window frame

US5970656A · kind A · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 1998
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/148
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Plural retainers are provided along each side of a tilt latch or pivot housing. The retainers each form an engagement surface that engages an edge of a notch in a window sash. The tilt latch retainers are flared upwardly and beveled rearwardly to facilitate installation longitudinally or vertically. The pivot retainers are flared downwardly and beveled rearwardly to facilitate installation longitudinally or vertically.

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