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Window buck system for concrete walls and method of installing a window

US6185884A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1999
Grant dateFeb 13, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04G15/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and associated method for forming a window opening in a poured concrete wall and installing a window therein includes a two-piece reusable window buck having a retainer temporarily coupled thereto. The retainer becomes partially embedded in the poured concrete wall and after the window buck is removed from the window opening formed in the wall, the window is easily and conveniently installed in the window opening and secured therein by the window retainer and cooperating spring clip on the window frame without the need for additional mechanical fasteners or tools.

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