Patent ID: 8590227
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A blast-resistant window assembly comprising: a window configured to fit within an opening having at least one wall and separating a first area from a second area; a first bracket comprising a brace located adjacent the window, and a stop configured to be located adjacent the wall; a second bracket configured to be located adjacent the wall and configured to receive the stop; an upper sash that includes a first protrusion extending therefrom; an upper track having a second protrusion extending therefrom; wherein the upper sash is configured to be fitted into the upper track; a lower sash that includes a third protrusion extending therefrom; a lower track having a fourth protrusion extending therefrom; wherein the lower sash is configured to be fitted into the lower track; wherein the blast-resistant window assembly is configured such that during an explosion, force created therefrom causes the first protrusion of the upper sash to engage the second protrusion of the upper track; and wherein the third protrusion of the lower sash is configured to engage the fourth protrusion of the lower track.