Patent ID: 7596912
Filing Date: 2009-10-06
Classification: E06B,F16B

Abstract:
1. An integrated window assembly for joining a window frame with a mullion, said assembly comprising: a window frame comprising an upper surface and a lower surface and defining a channel along said lower surface, said window frame further defining one or more apertures that each extend through said upper surface and said channel of said window frame; a mullion comprising a first end, a second end, and an elongated body extending between said first end and said second end, said mullion defining a first cavity adjacent said first end that extends at least partially through said elongated body; a reinforcement member positioned within said first cavity of said mullion, said reinforcement member defining a second cavity adjacent an end of said reinforcement member that is adjacent said first end of said mullion and has one or more apertures configured for receiving a fastener; and an integrally formed connector comprising a mullion engaging portion, a frame engaging portion, a first sash engaging portion, and a second sash engaging portion, said mullion engaging portion being positioned laterally between said first and second sash engaging portions, and said frame engaging portion being positioned vertically adjacent said mullion engaging portion and said first and second sash engaging portions, wherein: