APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING FILM STRUCTURES AND METHODS
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1. A film frame assembly adapted for installing window film structures over an opening defined by an assembly, the film frame assembly comprising:
- a frame defining a frame opening;
one or more pressure-sensitive adhesive portions on at least one side of the frame and being attachable to the assembly defining the opening; and
a generally flexible film sheet structure for covering the frame opening, wherein the frame includes a plurality of frame elements, each one having a channel that is aligned with channels of the other frame elements to thereby define a receptacle for removably receiving the film sheet structure.
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Abstract
Methods, apparatus and kits for installing window film sheet structures over transparent panels or the like are provided. The methods, apparatus and kits include frame assemblies in combination with the window films that are easily installed in a do-it-yourself environment so as to avoid damage to the window films.
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33 Claims
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1. A film frame assembly adapted for installing window film structures over an opening defined by an assembly, the film frame assembly comprising:
- a frame defining a frame opening;
one or more pressure-sensitive adhesive portions on at least one side of the frame and being attachable to the assembly defining the opening; and
a generally flexible film sheet structure for covering the frame opening, wherein the frame includes a plurality of frame elements, each one having a channel that is aligned with channels of the other frame elements to thereby define a receptacle for removably receiving the film sheet structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- a frame defining a frame opening;
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8. A film frame assembly in combination with a transparent panel assembly defining an opening adjacent a transparent panel, wherein the film frame assembly is adapted for installing window film structures over the transparent panel, the combination comprises:
- a frame defining a frame opening;
one or more pressure-sensitive adhesive portions on at least one side of the frame and being attachable to the transparent panel assembly; and
a generally flexible film sheet structure for covering the frame opening, wherein the frame comprising a plurality of frame elements, each one having a channel that is aligned with channels of the other frame elements to thereby define a receptacle for removably receiving the film sheet structure. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- a frame defining a frame opening;
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14. A method of making a transparent panel film frame assembly adapted for installing window film structures over a transparent panel in a transparent panel assembly, the method comprising:
- providing a film sheet structure;
providing a frame defining a frame opening, wherein the frame provided includes a plurality of frame elements, each one having a channel;
aligning the channels of the frame elements to thereby define a receptacle for removably receiving the film sheet structure;
applying one or more pressure-sensitive adhesive portions to at least one side of each of the frame elements so that the frame elements can be connected to the transparent panel assembly; and
inserting the film sheet structure within the receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
- providing a film sheet structure;
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19. A kit comprising:
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a frame defining, a frame opening, wherein the frame includes a plurality of frame elements, each one having a channel that is aligned with channels of the other frame elements to thereby define a receptacle for removably receiving the film sheet structure; one or more pressure-sensitive adhesive portions on at least one side of the frame elements; and a generally planar film sheet structure for covering a frame opening, wherein the film sheet structure is generally stiff and remains generally planar when inserted in the receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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23. A film frame assembly in combination with a transparent panel assembly including a transparent panel, the film frame assembly is adapted for installing window film structures over the transparent panel, the combination comprises:
- a transparent panel film sheet structure, a frame defining a frame opening, wherein the frame includes a plurality of frame elements, each one having pressure-sensitive adhesive portions attached to one surface for adhesively securing the frame elements to the transparent panel, and each one having pressure-sensitive adhesive portions on an opposing surface for adhesively securing the transparent panel film sheet structure thereto, whereby the transparent panel film sheet structure is in spaced apart to the transparent panel.
- View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method of installing a film sheet structure in spaced apart relationship to a transparent panel, the method comprises:
- providing a frame that includes a plurality of frame elements for defining a frame opening;
providing a film sheet structure that is sized to cover the frame opening;
adhesively securing one side of each of the frame elements to the transparent panel; and
adhesively securing another side of each of the frame elements to the film sheet structure so that the film sheet structure is in spaced apart and thermal insulating relationship to the transparent panel. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31)
- providing a frame that includes a plurality of frame elements for defining a frame opening;
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32. A kit comprises:
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a window film sheet structure; a frame defining a frame opening, wherein the frame includes a plurality of frame elements, a plurality of pressure-sensitive adhesive portions attachable for adhesively securing the frame elements to the window, and for adhesively securing the window film sheet structure to the frame elements. - View Dependent Claims (33)
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