Thermally efficient frames for use in construction of structures using insulated concrete forms (ICF) and methods for making and using same
US8544224B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04G15/02
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A thermally efficient frame for use in a wall structure formed using an insulated concrete form comprising an exterior frame assembly having an exterior flange for locating said exterior frame assembly against an exterior portion of the insulated concrete form, an interior frame assembly having an interior flange for locating the interior frame assembly against an interior portion of the insulated concrete form, wherein the exterior frame assembly and the interior frame assembly cooperated to define an opening in said wall structure, and a thermal break thermally separating the exterior frame assembly from the interior frame assembly and methods for using same.
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