Patent · US Expired

Housing assembly for installation in a window frame

US5996283A · kind A · utility

47Cited by
35References
26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 20, 1998
Grant dateDec 7, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 20, 2018

Classification

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

Abstract

Plural protuberances are provided along each side of a tilt latch or pivot housing. The protuberances each form an edge that engages an edge of a notch in a window sash. The protuberances are provided with flexible fingers that are flexed or sheared by the sash edges to provide a snug fit.

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