Friedrich K Benkel

US Patent:

20100146883, Jun 17, 2010

Filed:

Dec 17, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/316823

Inventors:

Friedrich K. Benkel - Woodruff SC, US

International Classification:

E06B 3/964
E06B 3/68

US Classification:

5220464, 523094, 522046

Abstract:

A muntin bar clip and an insulated glass unit employing the clip are provided, wherein the clip has a base, a tree for engaging the hollow end of a false muntin bar extending upward from the base, and a wedge extending downward from the perimeter of the base, wherein the wedge tapers as it extends away from the base. The wedge is inserted between one of the sheets of glass and a foam spacer frame when the clip is installed. The face of the wedge that is in contact with the foam spacer frame may be provided with a projection, such as an inverted tetrahedron shape, to increase frictional resistance to movement of the clip along the spacer frame, without compromising the seal between the spacer frame and the glass.

US Patent:

6935078, Aug 30, 2005

Filed:

Dec 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/747794

Inventors:

Friedrich K Benkel - Woodruff SC, US

International Classification:

E06B003/964

US Classification:

5220469, 522047, 52204595, 526565, 526566, 526568, 526569, 52704, 52455, 52456

Abstract:

The present invention discloses an anchor fastener for mating parts to a channel for, e. g. , the attachment of muntin in a window design. The end clip of the preferred embodiment is comprised of molded polymeric material having means for aligning the clip with a channel and means for locking the clip to the channel. The clip is comprised of a base having an upwardly extending post that forms means for mounting other parts to the fastener. The post can be of any shape, size or length depending on the part to be mated onto the post. Three spaced apart rails are formed under the base to transversely engage the channel with the center rail also having a transverse slot for matingly locking with the channel. The channel has spaced apart notches with tabs positioned therebetween on opposing sides of the channel. The outside rails of the fastener matingly engage the notches with the center rail having the transverse slot for engaging and encompassing the channel tabs thereby locking the fastener to the channel.