Load bearing structural closure system
US9316042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B3/509
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A closure assembly comprising at least two closures moveable in a closure frame, said closure frame including a header, sill and including a track sized to extend the full-length the header and sill thereby providing for guided movement of each individual closure to the maximum extent to and from a fully closed position, the at least two closures presenting a straight line, in-line, closure, such as a window, entry door, French door, patio door assembly and when the closures are pivoted from a closed position whereat said closures are parallel to the extension of said closure frame to a second position wherein free end of the closer is pivoted away from the closure frame, the free end of said closure including an inter-engaging member which inter-engage with adjacent members to brace together said closures thereby against any loading such as wind loads or the like.
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