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Apparatus and method for framing and isolating window and door openings of a building

a technology for building windows and doors, applied in the direction of construction, building components, joints tightening/covering, etc., can solve the problems of not being fixed to studs, frames, or jambs, and not providing for eliminating air and water from entering the building

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-08-19
BLUNDO FR N
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"The invention is a panel for framing window and door openings in a building to isolate the building from air and water penetration. The panel has a channel for receiving a flange, which is inserted into the panel and secured in place. The flange can be designed to accommodate various structural requirements. The panel is formed using an extruding process and has a thermally nonconducting section to prevent heat transfer. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more efficient and effective solution for building construction, reducing energy waste and mold and decay."

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However, the capsule is not fixed to studs, frame, or jambs, and it floats free to allow for window adjustment.
However, this invention is for use with basic residential framing with no wall cavity, and does not provide for eliminating air and water from penetrating a building.

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[0036] Referring to FIG. 1, a front perspective view of a panel 10 according to the present invention is shown comprising two parallel channels 20, 26 on a front surface 21. The channel 20 comprises retainer edges 22, 24 for retaining a flange 12, 14, 16 (FIGS. 2-4) within the channel 20. Likewise, channel 26 comprises retainer edges 28, 30 for retaining a flange 12, 14, 16 within the channel 26. One side of a thermal barrier 32 is attached adjacent to channel 26 and the other side of thermal barrier 32 is attached to an inner side of an outer end section 34. The outer side of the outer end section 34 comprises a threaded inner area 35 running the length of the panel 10 for securing the panels 10 together. A rear surface 23 of panel 10 is flat. Panels 10 are arranged to form frames for insertion in openings of a building.

[0037] Referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a right-angle flange 12, FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of an offset right-...

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Abstract

Flexible framing components for a building structure comprising a panel having at least one or more adjacent channels on one surface and flanges of various designs for insertion into the channels for forming various setbacks of up to five inches in one inch increments and for forming a window sill base. The method of framing windows and doors with such framing components eliminates air and water from penetrating wall cavities of a building and prevents the formation of mold and decay.

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[0001] This is a nonprovisional patent application claiming priority of provisional application for patent No. 60 / 431,408, filed Dec. 6, 2002.[0002] 1. Field of the Invention[0003] This invention relates to building construction and in particular to an apparatus and method of framing window and door openings of a building to eliminate air and water from penetrating the building by providing a common frame having channels for receiving various types of flanges to accommodate various size structures in order to isolate the building openings from the wall cavity.[0004] 2. Description of Related Art[0005] All building construction from the beginning of time has incorporated in the structure, punched openings. Energy and cost efficiency were ignored in the past and still are products of waste. The wall cavity of the building or structure is often mistaken for dead space and the cavity has mistakenly been used as a downspout or water shed in which mold and decay thrive. Effective treatmen...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04B5/00E04CE04C3/30E06B1/62
CPCE06B1/02
Inventor BLUNDO, FRANK N.
Owner BLUNDO FR N