Patent ID: 8291656
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A retention assembly for retaining a panel in a window or a door, said retention assembly comprising: a surround including a pair of first spaced segments extending in spaced and parallel relationship and a pair of second spaced segments with said first segments extending relative to said second segments to define an opening; a frame for supporting the panel and including a pair of first spaced sides extending in spaced and parallel relationship for disposition of said frame within said first and second pair of segments, one of said first sides of said frame presenting a cross-section including a floor and a catch extending from said floor; a locking latch including an engagement portion engaged with said surround and a latch portion spaced from said engagement portion said locking latch defining a retention recess for receiving said catch for locking engagement between said catch and said locking latch when said locking latch is moved toward said catch and for releasing said catch when said locking latch is moved away from said catch, said surround retaining said locking latch when said locking latch is released from said catch; and a biasing device disposed between said surround and said locking latch for biasing said locking latch relative to said surround; wherein said surround defines a cavity housing said locking latch; and wherein said surround has a retention lip with said locking latch disposed between said biasing device and said retention lip, said biasing device biasing said latch portion against said retention lip in said cavity with said latch portion contacting said retention lip of said surround and contacting said catch of said frame.