Patent ID: 9273486
Filing Date: 2016-03-01
CPC Classification: E05B,E05C,E06B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A window assembly comprising: a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end; and a continuous handle extending along the length of the first rail and being pivotally connected to the first rail and movable between a lowered first position a second raised position; a lock being operatively connected to the handle, the lock being configured to lock and unlock the first sash from a second sash or frame; a first tilt latch and a second tilt latch located within the first rail and each including a latch portion movable in and out of the respective first end and second end of the first rail; wherein the first and second tilt latch movable portions may be manipulated by a first and second activator member respectively, each activator member being accessible by a user through a top surface of the first rail; and wherein the first and second activator members are covered by the continuous handle, when the continuous handle is in the lowered position, and exposed when the continuous handle is in the raised position.