Patent ID: 6679013
Filing Date: 2004-01-20
Classification: E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
A window sash frame member for constructing a window sash, the window sash frame member comprising:a length of sash frame member having first and second spaced side walls joined by an inner facing frame surface extending substantially over the length of the sash frame member; a first hinged component extending substantially over the length of the sash frame member and being hingedly attached along a first end thereof to at least one of: (i) the first side wall of the sash member, (ii) said inner facing frame surface; a second hinged component extending substantially over the length of the sash frame member and being hingedly attached along a first end thereof to at least one of: (i) the second side wall of the sash member; (ii) said inner facing frame surface; and first and second mounting surfaces extending from said inner facing frame surface; wherein said first and second hinged components each comprise second ends adapted to close toward one another in the direction of said mounting surfaces, such that when the hinged components are closed, the second end of the first hinged component will cover a peripheral portion of a first glazing pane or screen mounted to the first mounting surface and the second end of the second hinged component will cover a peripheral portion of a second glazing pane or screen mounted to the second mounting surface.