Patent ID: 8167260

Claim:
An adjustable brace for supporting a window air conditioner in a wall having an interior surface, an exterior surface and a window frame defining an opening therethrough, the adjustable brace comprising: a pair of interior brackets, wherein each interior bracket comprises a substantially flat first member having a first end and a second end and an interior leg extending downwardly from the first end; a pair of exterior brackets, wherein each exterior bracket comprises a substantially flat second member having a first end and a second end and an exterior leg extending downwardly from the first end; a pair of substantially flat locating brackets, wherein each locating bracket has a first end and a second end and is adjustably attached to and substantially parallel to one of the first members and one of the second members; a cross member adjustably connecting the first members of the interior brackets; a pair of interior mounting plates adjustably attached to each of the interior legs of the pair of interior brackets and adapted to engage the interior surface of the wall; and a pair of exterior mounting plates adjustably attached to each of the exterior legs of the pair of exterior brackets and adapted to engage the exterior surface of the wall, wherein the first members, the second members and the locating brackets are adapted to adjustably support the window air conditioner.