Components for multipane window unit sash assemblies
First Claim
1. A component for a multipane window unit sash assembly having an integral glazing pane mounting structure, said mounting structure comprising an interior channel having two interior side walls and an interior bottom wall;
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at least one of a desiccant or vapor barrier material applied to the two interior side walls and bottom wall.
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Abstract
Various desiccant, vapor barrier and/or sealant components are provided for a multipane window unit sash assembly having an integral glazing pane mounting structure. The components have varying shapes and features, which may include glazing pane mounting surfaces, spacer functions, dual seal capabilities and muntin bar retaining functions. Various materials can be used to fabricate the components, including adhesive, sealant, sealant strip, tape, foam, resin, metallic or plastic materials, or combinations of such materials. The components may be preformed, extruded onto the sash, or otherwise applied. Automated assembly of the components to the sash is also disclosed.
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57 Claims
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1. A component for a multipane window unit sash assembly having an integral glazing pane mounting structure,
said mounting structure comprising an interior channel having two interior side walls and an interior bottom wall; - and
said component comprising;
at least one of a desiccant or vapor barrier material applied to the two interior side walls and bottom wall. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A glazing pane mount for a multipane window unit sash assembly, comprising:
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a spacer for attachment to said sash;
said spacer having;
mounting surfaces for at least two glazing panes, and at least one retaining element between said mounting surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A glazing pane mount for a multipane window unit sash assembly, comprising:
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a spacer for attachment to said sash;
said spacer having mounting surfaces for at least two glazing panes;
wherein;
said mounting surfaces are provided on flanges extending from said spacer; and
said flanges in combination with said sash define a channel therebetween for accommodating at least one of a sealant or adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A component for a multipane window unit sash assembly having an integral glazing pane mounting structure,
said mounting structure comprising at least two upright walls each connected to a respective transverse top wall portion; - and
said component comprising;
at least one of a desiccant or vapor barrier material applied to the two upright walls and top wall portions. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. A component for a multipane window unit sash assembly having an integral glazing pane mounting structure,
said mounting structure comprising an upright wall having first and second opposed surfaces extending from a base portion of said sash assembly; - and
said component comprising;
at least one of a desiccant or vapor barrier material applied to said base portion adjacent to the first surface of said upright wall;
wherein;
said second surface of said upright wall provides a mounting surface for a first glazing pane, and said component provides a mounting surface for a second glazing pane. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54)
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55. A component for a multipane window unit sash assembly having an integral glazing pane mounting structure,
said mounting structure comprising an interior channel; - and
said component comprising;
at least one of a desiccant or vapor barrier material adapted to be snapped or press fit into said interior channel. - View Dependent Claims (56, 57)
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Specification