US4113905A
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D.i.g. foam spacer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-06
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Granted: 1978-09-12
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Expires: 1997-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A composite foam spacer for precision separation of the plates in double insulated glass comprises a thin extruded core and a relatively thick foam layer cast to the core so that the resulting coefficient of expansion of the composite is equal to that of the foam layer and approximately equal to that of glass. The cast foam spacer has good thermal insulating properties, reducing heat transfer between the glass panes, and reducing the differential dimensional change between the glass and the spacer, resulting in a structurally stronger sealed unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald Kessler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:28
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/66; E06B3/663; E06B3/66309; E06B3/66314; E06B2003/6638; E06B3/66319; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24942; Y10T428/2495; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/24999
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
In double insulated glass comprising a pair of separated glass panes, an air space therebetween, an elongated spacer between said glass panes about their periphery, and a plastomeric or elastomeric sealant bonding said spacer to said glass panes and sealing the air space therebetween, the improvement wherein: said spacer is a hollow cast thermoset foam spacer, comprising a thick foam layer of thickness less than 150 mils cast about a very thin extruded hollow core of thickness no greater than about 10 mils, the coefficient of expansion of said spacer being approximately equal to that of glass, to reduce the stress from differential dimensional change between the glass and said spacer, and to reduce heat transfer between said glass panes through said spacer; said spacer having at least one projecting contact edge, running along the length of said spacer, located on each of the two sides of said spacer which contact the glass panes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
In double insulated glass comprising a pair of separated glass panes, an air space therebetween, an elongated spacer between said glass panes about their periphery, and a plastomeric or elastomeric sealant bonding said spacer to said glass panes and sealing the air space therebetween, the improvement wherein: said spacer is a hollow cast thermoset foam spacer, comprising a thick foam layer of thickness less than 150 mils cast about a very thin extruded hollow core of thickness no greater than about 10 mils, the coefficient of expansion of said spacer being approximately equal to that of glass, to reduce the stress from differential dimensional change between the glass and said spacer, and to reduce heat transfer between said glass panes through said spacer; said spacer having at least one projecting contact edge, running along the length of said spacer, located on each of the two sides of said spacer which contact the glass panes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A product as claimed in claim 1 wherein said core is formed of extruded or roll-formed metal or plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A product as claimed in claim 1 wherein said foam layer has a thickness of about 30 mils.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-09-11 | 1982-03-13 | 1982-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-11 | 1986-03-13 | 1986-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-11 | 1990-03-13 | 1990-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |