Patent ID: 6185882
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: B32B,E06B,F41H

Abstract:
A bullet resistant window assembly adapted to be installed in an opening of a building wall, comprising a generally rectangular metal frame having a first elongated peripheral flange rigidly connected to a second peripheral flange by a longitudinally extending web, said first flange having a width substantially greater than a width of said second flange in lateral cross-section of said frame, elongated base strips secured to said first and second flanges around said frame, said base strips each having opposite edge portions, a plurality of metal reinforcing strips secured to said base strips around said frame, trim members having portions releasably connected to said edge portions of said base strips around said frame and enclosing said reinforcing strips, a multiple layer glass unit within said frame and surrounded by said frame, said glass unit having a peripheral portion confined between said base strips and laterally overlapping only said first flange of said first and second flanges, and said reinforcing strips laterally overlap said frame and said peripheral portion of said glass unit.