Patent ID: 8733545
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: E04F,E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A window unit comprising: a frame having spaced jambs with ends; at least one sash mounted in the frame and having sides residing adjacent respective jambs of the frame; a first clip secured to one of the jambs proximate a center of the frame between the ends; a second clip secured to the other one of the jambs proximate the center of the frame between the ends; an elongated coupling member having end portions; one end portion of the coupling member being secured to the first clip; the other end portion of the coupling member being secured to the second clip; the coupling member extending between the first and second clips and being drawn sufficiently tightly to pull the first and second clips toward each other to hold the frame of the window unit square and secure during shipment and installation of the window unit; and the first clip, second clip, and coupling member being removable after installation of the window unit.