Patent ID: 8327603
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A method of securing a window frame in an opening formed in a building structure having an interior side and an exterior side, the method comprising the following steps: providing a flexible unitary elongated clamp frame that defines a cross section having an integrally formed connection element, and an integrally formed clamp element, the clamp element includes a clamp leg and locking lever, at least the locking lever is connected to the connection element by a living hinge; mating the connection element with a complementarily shaped portion of a window frame to connect the clamp frame and the window frame along the length of the clamp frame without fasteners; positioning at least the window frame and the clamp frame assembly in an opening formed in a building structure having an interior side and an exterior side; and, folding the locking lever at its hinge into the clamp leg until the lever is brought to bear against an interlock area of the clamp leg, wherein the clamp leg is constantly urged against the interior side of the building structure by the lever when the clamp element is in a locked position.