Patent ID: 8418404
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: E05B,E05C,E05D,E05Y

Abstract:
1. A window having an exterior side and an interior side, the window comprising: a window frame; a sash mounted in the window frame and being attached to the window frame for hinged movement between a closed position against the window frame and an open position hinged outwardly from the window frame; the window frame being configured to receive an insect screen; a frame track and release assembly mounted to the window frame or to the sash; a sash arm mounted to the window frame if the frame track and release assembly is mounted to the sash or to the sash if the frame track and release assembly is mounted to the window frame, the sash arm opposing the frame track and release assembly when the sash is in its closed position; the frame track and release assembly restraining an end of the sash arm when the sash is opened a predetermined limited amount to prevent further opening of the sash; a release mechanism on one of the frame track and release assembly and the sash arm for selectively releasing the end of the sash arm to permit the sash to be opened beyond the predetermined limited amount; and an activator operatively coupled to the release mechanism and located on the interior side of the insect screen when mounted in the window frame, the activator, when manipulated, releasing the sash arm from the frame track and release assembly without requiring the insect screen to be removed.