Patent ID: 7997037
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. An integrated window sash, comprising: a sash frame having a first sheet supporting surface, a second sheet supporting surface and a base between and interconnecting the first and second sheet supporting surfaces; a first sheet having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface with marginal edge of the first major surface of the first sheet secured to the first sheet supporting surface; a second sheet having a first major surface, and an opposite second major surface with marginal edge of the first major surface of the second sheet secured to the second sheet supporting surface, wherein the first major surface of the second sheet faces and is spaced from the second major surface of the first sheet to provide a compartment therebetween; at least one sheet retaining member, the at least one sheet retainer member comprising an elongated member having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end shaped to have a first sheet engaging segment connected to a second sheet engaging segment, and the second end securely mounted to the base at a position between the first and the second sheets, wherein the first sheet engaging segment engages a peripheral edge portion of the first sheet and is out of contact with the first major surface of the first sheet and the second sheet engaging segment engages a marginal edge portion of the second surface of the first sheet, wherein the at least one retainer biases the first sheet toward the first sheet supporting surface, and a desiccating medium carried on the base between the first and the second sheet.