Patent ID: 6216402
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A window installation system comprising, in combination:a window opening having a rectangular configuration with a first size;a window assembly including a glass pane with a frame mounted about a periphery thereof, the frame having an outer periphery having a second size less than the first size;a plurality of mounting units each mounted between the window opening and the window assembly, each mounting unit including:a first strip with a planar rectangular configuration and having a pair of bores formed therein on each end, wherein the first strip is mounted to the frame of the window assembly,a second strip with a planar rectangular configuration and a tab mounted adjacent a first end of the second strip in perpendicular relationship therewith, the tab of the second strip having a bore formed therein, wherein the second strip is mounted to the window opening such that the tab resides on an inner face of the window opening,an elevation assembly including an upper extent and a lower extent each equipped with a first arm having a first end hingably coupled to a first end of one of the strips and a second end hingably coupled to a sleeve and a second arm having a first end hingably coupled to a second end of one of the strips and a second end hingably coupled to a threaded coupler; anda bolt having an inboard end with a head including a cross-shaped recess formed therein, a threaded outboard portion for threadedly engaging the threaded coupler of the elevation assembly and a smooth inboard portion for rotatably receiving the sleeve of the elevation assembly, wherein the strips may be manually distanced by rotation of the bolt to align the window within the window assembly.