Patent ID: 8479462
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A framed window insulation device having releasable and reattachable flexible impermeable sheeting comprising: a) a wall mounted frame assembly including a frame sized to surround a periphery of a window unit opening; b) means for attaching said frame assembly to a window unit structure at said window opening, said frame assembly including a double faced adhesive gasket disposed on said frame assembly and oriented towards said window unit structure; c) a flexible impermeable sheet having a releasable means to form a hermetically sealed flexible impermeable air and vapor barrier and thermal barrier; c) releasable means for hermetically attaching said flexible impermeable sheet to said frame assembly comprising a mating interlocking track and rail disposed peripherally on said flexible impermeable sheet and said frame assembly respectively; d) a compressible foam like sealant disposed between said double faced adhesive gasket and said window unit structure; and e) mounting fasteners being inserted through countersunk apertures in said frame extending into said window unit structure and tightened to present a bias against said frame assembly resulting in the compression of said sealant to form a hermetic seal thereto, said countersunk apertures extending from front to rear of said frame assembly.