James H Rollyson

US Patent:

41320441, Jan 2, 1979

Filed:

Dec 27, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/754317

Inventors:

James H. Rollyson - Ocean Ridge FL

Assignee:

Rollyson Aluminum Products, Inc. - Ironton OH

International Classification:

E06B 354

US Classification:

52775

Abstract:

A prime window assembly is disclosed, wherein the assembly comprises a window pane and a frame assembly surrounding the pane. The frame assembly includes a frame and a removable glazing member. The frame has a first molding which receives the window pane, with the pane generally cushioned by bedding compound. The frame also has a second molding for engaging one end of the glazing member. Finally, the frame has hook engaging means located between the first and the second moldings. The glazing member has a retaining flange at one edge for engaging the second molding on the frame, and a glazing bead on the opposite side of the glazing member for contacting the pane. A hook-shaped flange extends away from the glazing member in a position to be hookedly interengaged with said hook engaging means in the frame when the window pane is placed under load, such as by high winds. However, under no-load conditions, the hook-shaped flange and the hook engaging means are not interengaged, and the glazing member can be simply and easily removed from the frame. With the disclosed construction, the window assembly is capable of resisting high wind loads, even up to the breaking point of the pane, yet the window pane can be easily installed in or removed from the frame.