Method and Apparatus For Assembling Simulated Divided Light Window Grids

Abstract

A method and apparatus for easily assembling a simulated divided light window grid is provided. A window gauge having at least one grasping means is provided to quickly assemble the simulated divided light window grid. The simulated divided light window grids are assembled by horizontally and vertically interconnecting the plurality of rigid muntin bars spaced apart using the window gauges. After completing the assembly the window gauges can be easily removed by holding the grasping means on the window gauges.

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PRIORITY[0001]The present application claims priority to and is a continuation of co-pending application Ser. No. 13 / 775,215 that was filed on Feb. 24, 2013.BACKGROUND OF THE EMBODIMENT[0002]1. Technical Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for assembling simulated divided light window grids. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and tool for making repeatable assembly of simulated divided light window grids.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]In view of the constantly rising costs in the building materials industry, it has become increasingly important for builders and material suppliers to find fast and reliable methods and substitute materials to replace existing conventional materials and methods in order to effect economies in building construction without undue sacrifice in quality of construction and in the appearance of the finished product. The use of individual horizontal and vertical muntin bar...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]The unique features of the system are the ability to easily and quickly construct the simulated divided light window grid assembly with the use of the plurality of simulated divided light window gauges. The horizontal and vertical assembly of the rigid muntin bars leaves a vacant space inside, in-between the rigid muntin bars, and the simulated divided light window gauges are positioned in these vacant spaces. These simulated divided light window gauges helps to easily and repeatedly assemble the simulated divided light window grids. A cross-style connector is used to connect the horizontal rigid muntin bars and the vertical rigid muntin bars. The simulated divided light window gauge is adapted to fit within a grooved channel provided on the rigid muntin bar. The simulated divided light window grid is assembled by joining the plurality of rigid muntin bars to one another to form a grid shape. After completing the mutin bar assembly the window gauges can be easily removed by holding the grasping means on the window gauges and lifting them out of the mutin bar assembly.

Problems solved by technology

The use of individual horizontal and vertical muntin bars and other window dividers provide good aesthetic feel, but the existing fabrication methods increases the overall material and labor cost.

Increased fabricating costs and increased labor costs result from the use of improper muntin bars and divided light windows.

Conventional muntin bars are integrally formed and such muntin bars may be coated in a variety of matching colors to coordinate with the color of the sash of the window; however, these muntin bars are not suited to easily have two distinct colors or textures respectively located on the interior and exterior surfaces of the muntin bar.

But the muntin assembly is difficult to fabricate and consume more man-hours of work thereby increasing the overall cost of construction.

The above said window unit does not provide a specialized tool and method to quickly and easily construct the muntin assembly with minimum labor costs.

But the muntin grid and the method of forming the grid does not have any tools or novel methods to easily assemble the muntin bars to form the grid.

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