Patent ID: 8966839
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A window assembly adapted to be positioned within a window frame, the window assembly comprising: a retainer positioned inside the window frame, the retainer including a first leg directly attachable to the window frame such that the window frame encloses the retainer and a second leg that is resiliently deflectable relative to the first leg, the second leg including one of a first projection and a first groove; a transparent panel having an edge; and a frame member attached to the edge and including a lip extending along a substantial length of the frame member, the lip including the other of the first projection and the first groove, wherein the first projection is received in the first groove by a snap-fit to secure the lip between the first leg and the second leg of the retainer; wherein the first leg of the retainer includes one of a second projection and a second groove, wherein the frame member includes the other of the second projection and the second groove, and wherein the second projection is received in the second groove.