Patent ID: 7607267

Claim:
An apparatus for venting ornamental windows covered by a protective panel comprising: a) stained glass window; b) a protective panel; c) a framing element; d) at least one airspace between said window and said protective panel; e) venting means comprising an entry vent opening on the outside of the apparatus and an exit vent opening vertically spaced above and on the outside of the apparatus; f) said entry vent opening comprising a first path causing a first directional turn upwards and a first interior vent opening vertically spaced above said entry vent opening and causing a second directional turn in a horizontal direction to said airspace, and said exit vent opening comprising a second path causing a first directional turn and a second interior vent opening vertically spaced below said exit vent opening and causing a second directional turn to said airspace for facilitating upwards airflow in said airspace.