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Window frame with hidden weep

US8353138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

MILGARD MANUFACTURING LLC · US

Inventors

John L. Sigmund · Maumee, US
Melvin Saunders · Auburn, US
Eric A. Baczuk · Puyallup, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 15, 2011
Grant date	Jan 15, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE06B7/14
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

One embodiment of the invention relates to an apparatus for a window frame. The apparatus includes a window frame having a lower frame portion; a window glazing supported by the lower frame portion; a glazing bead; and at least two connectors operatively connecting the glazing bead to the lower frame. The connectors are spaced apart defining a fluid pathway allowing fluid to escape from the lower frame.

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