Compression seals in a double hung style window
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1. A window assembly comprising a frame;
- an upper sash;
a moveable sash assembly comprising a moveable lower sash having a first face facing said upper sash and a second face facing away from said first face, and a balance removably connected to said lower sash, said balance having means for gripping said frame, said gripping means facing away from said first face;
a stop below said upper sash to support weatherstripping;
continuous weatherstripping mounted in said stop; and
means for moving said lower sash laterally against said weatherstripping to compress it only when the window is closed.
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Abstract
A double-hung window includes a lower sash and balances having components which cooperate with weatherstripping on the window frame and other components to provide a compression seal when the window is closed.
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1. A window assembly comprising a frame;
- an upper sash;
a moveable sash assembly comprising a moveable lower sash having a first face facing said upper sash and a second face facing away from said first face, and a balance removably connected to said lower sash, said balance having means for gripping said frame, said gripping means facing away from said first face;
a stop below said upper sash to support weatherstripping;
continuous weatherstripping mounted in said stop; and
means for moving said lower sash laterally against said weatherstripping to compress it only when the window is closed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
- an upper sash;
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