Patent ID: 7980028

Claim:
A side load window assembly, comprising: a window frame having side jambs, wherein a locking depression is formed in each of said side jambs; a window sash having a top, a bottom and two vertical sides, said window sash being selectively positionable into an operable position where said vertical sides of said window sash are aligned with said side jambs of said window frame, and wherein a gap space exists between said vertical sides of said window sash and said side jambs of said window frame when said window sash is in said operable position; a slide lock; a spring carriage having a top section and a base section integrally formed as a single piece, wherein said top section is sized to fit into said gap space between said window frame and said window sash, and wherein said base section is elongated and creates a lateral sill that passes under a portion of said bottom of said window sash, therein supporting said window sash when said window sash is in said operable position; wherein said top section of said spring carriage defines at least one spring compartment; and wherein said bottom section of said spring carriage defines a compartment under said lateral sill that receives said slide lock, therein enabling said slide lock to selectively move back and forth between a retracted position and an extended position; wherein when said slide lock engages said locking depression in said side jamb when moved to said position as said window sash is opened to a predetermined height, therein mechanically interconnecting said carriage housing to said side jamb; a coil spring retained in each spring compartment of said spring carriage, wherein each said coil spring has a first end extending from said spring carriage, wherein said first end of each said coil spring is anchored to one of said side jambs of said window frame.