Patent ID: 6412239
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: E04B,E04D,E06B

Abstract:
A window support member comprising:a first structural member, a second structural member, and a third structural member, wherein each of said first, second, and third structural members have identically-shaped extruded configurations, wherein each of said first, second, and third structural members have a U-shaped channel therein defined by a base portion having a first arm and a second arm spaced apart on opposite lengthwise sides of said base portion, wherein said first and second arms extend from said base portion, said base portion and said first and second arms each having an inside surface and an outside surface, said first and second arms having end portions, wherein said end portions turn inward and extend in a direction toward said base portion, said end portions also having inside and outside surfaces, said end portions of said first and second arms being in substantially parallel relationship to one another, and wherein said end portions of said first and second arms and said base portion are in substantially parallel relationship to one another; and at least one fastener adapted to detachable secure said first, second and third structural members to form a supporting structure, wherein said first, second and third structural members are adapted to detachable mount a translucent barrier within said supporting structure formed by said structural members, wherein said outside surface of said first arm of said first structural member is in overlying relation with at least a portion of said outside surface of either said first end portion or said second end portion of said second structural member, said outside surface of said second arm of said first structural member being in further overlying relation with at least a portion of said outside surface of said base portion of said third structural member.