CA2276969A1 - Window gate - Google Patents
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- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
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Abstract
A gate for sliding windows or doors in a frame is provided. The gate provides two gate elements. The first element is attached to the window frame. The second element is attached try the sliding window. The two elements are coupled together to allow each element to slide across the other. The elements are positioned in the frame to create a barrier in a space created when a window is slid to an open position.
Description
CA 02276969 1999-07-06 ' ' The invention relates to a gate for a sliding window or door.
BACKGROL~ OF THE INVENTION
Sliding windows are common in typical residential and commercial buildings. Generally, the windows comprise a window frame and a plurality of sliding windows situated therein.
Typically the sliding windows are fractionally held within the frame in tracks. Each window can be slid along the track to various positions relative to the frame. As such, the window elements-collectively can be arranged to fully close an area of the window frame or to open an area within the frame, thereby allowing air to move between the outside and inside of the building.
When the window is open, many things can pass through the open area, including burglars, children, adults, pets and other objects. In high-rise apartment buildings there is always the potential danger of a child (or adult) falling through an open window.
Previously, barriers have been installed around window frames to inhibit things passing through window openings. Gates can be installed around the window frame; however such frames CA 02276969 1999-07-06 ' ' - 2 - , .
span the entire window frame and thus block the view outside through closed parts of the window. Examples of such gates~are described in Canadian Patents 2,003,533 and 1,144,428.
There remains a need for a window gate which addresses the shortcomings of the prior art.
S~~_M_ARV OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a gate for a window frame having windows. The invention comprises first and second gate elements. The first gate element is attachable at its far end to the frame and the second gate element is attachable at its far end to one of the windows. The gate elements are coupled together to allow the gate elements to slide along each other and to provide a barrier in a space created between the window and the window frame when the sliding window is in an open position.
It is a further aspect of the invention to provide a gate comprising first and second gate elements, with each gate element having a substantially U-shape configuration comprising arms attached to a base. The first gate element can be attached at its open end to the frame and the second gate element can be attached at its open end to the sliding window. The first and second gate elements are coupled together allowing the gate elements to slide along each other and providing a barrier in the space created between said window and said window frame.
BACKGROL~ OF THE INVENTION
Sliding windows are common in typical residential and commercial buildings. Generally, the windows comprise a window frame and a plurality of sliding windows situated therein.
Typically the sliding windows are fractionally held within the frame in tracks. Each window can be slid along the track to various positions relative to the frame. As such, the window elements-collectively can be arranged to fully close an area of the window frame or to open an area within the frame, thereby allowing air to move between the outside and inside of the building.
When the window is open, many things can pass through the open area, including burglars, children, adults, pets and other objects. In high-rise apartment buildings there is always the potential danger of a child (or adult) falling through an open window.
Previously, barriers have been installed around window frames to inhibit things passing through window openings. Gates can be installed around the window frame; however such frames CA 02276969 1999-07-06 ' ' - 2 - , .
span the entire window frame and thus block the view outside through closed parts of the window. Examples of such gates~are described in Canadian Patents 2,003,533 and 1,144,428.
There remains a need for a window gate which addresses the shortcomings of the prior art.
S~~_M_ARV OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a gate for a window frame having windows. The invention comprises first and second gate elements. The first gate element is attachable at its far end to the frame and the second gate element is attachable at its far end to one of the windows. The gate elements are coupled together to allow the gate elements to slide along each other and to provide a barrier in a space created between the window and the window frame when the sliding window is in an open position.
It is a further aspect of the invention to provide a gate comprising first and second gate elements, with each gate element having a substantially U-shape configuration comprising arms attached to a base. The first gate element can be attached at its open end to the frame and the second gate element can be attached at its open end to the sliding window. The first and second gate elements are coupled together allowing the gate elements to slide along each other and providing a barrier in the space created between said window and said window frame.
It is a further aspect of the invention to provide a gate comprising a plurality of substantially rectangular-shaped gate elements. The gate elements are oriented adjacent to one another in a side-by-side arrangement. Each gate element is pivotally attached along its adjacent edge to the adjacent edge of the adjacent gate element. The exterior ends of the gate can be pivotally attached to the frame and the sliding window.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION O THE DRAWINGS
Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, wherein:
Figure 1, is a diagram of a typical sliding window;
Figure 2 is a diagram of a gate embodying the invention;
Figure 2a is a diagram of another gate embodying the invention;
Figure 3 is a diagram of the invention installed in an open sliding window;
Figure 4 is a diagram of the invention installed in a closed sliding window;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION O THE DRAWINGS
Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, wherein:
Figure 1, is a diagram of a typical sliding window;
Figure 2 is a diagram of a gate embodying the invention;
Figure 2a is a diagram of another gate embodying the invention;
Figure 3 is a diagram of the invention installed in an open sliding window;
Figure 4 is a diagram of the invention installed in a closed sliding window;
Figure 5 is a diagram of the invention installed in a horizontal sliding window;
Figure 6 is a diagram of another embodiment of the invention; and Figure 7 is a diagram of another embodiment of the invention.
DETATDED DESCRTPTTphT pF T PREFERRED ~pDI~
The present invention provides an inexpensive, easily manufactured, assembled and installed window gate to provide a barrier for window openings.
The various figures show aspects of the invention alone and installed in a window frame. For clarity, same reference numbers are used to identify same items throughout the figures where appropriate.
As seen in figure 1, vertical window unit 1 comprises window frame 2 and windows 3 and 3a. Each window 3, 3a slidably moves vertically along the inside of the frame. Opening 4 is created when windows 3 and 3a are positioned in the frame as shown. Window units are available which allow vertical or horizontal movement its windows.
Figure 6 is a diagram of another embodiment of the invention; and Figure 7 is a diagram of another embodiment of the invention.
DETATDED DESCRTPTTphT pF T PREFERRED ~pDI~
The present invention provides an inexpensive, easily manufactured, assembled and installed window gate to provide a barrier for window openings.
The various figures show aspects of the invention alone and installed in a window frame. For clarity, same reference numbers are used to identify same items throughout the figures where appropriate.
As seen in figure 1, vertical window unit 1 comprises window frame 2 and windows 3 and 3a. Each window 3, 3a slidably moves vertically along the inside of the frame. Opening 4 is created when windows 3 and 3a are positioned in the frame as shown. Window units are available which allow vertical or horizontal movement its windows.
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Figure 2 shows a gate incorporating the invention uninstalled in a window frame. Gate 5 comprises a generally U-shaped first gate element 6 and a generally U-shaped second gate element 7. The first gate element generally comprises a plurality of parallel arms 11a transversely attached tn an end 12. The second gate element generally comprises a plurality of parallel arms 11b transversely attached to an end 12. The gate elements can be made from various metals, plastics or wood. It can be appreciated that the gate elements may be formed from a single piece of material suitably shaped or, alternatively, by assembling several separate pieces including arms, bases and joints. Coupling elements 10 couple arms lla and 11b together.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the coupling elements are coils. It can be appreciated that other coupling elements, such as tubes or the like, may be used. With this coupling arrangement, gate elements 6 and 7 can be slidably moved towards and away from each other. At distal ends 9 of the arms, loops provide means to facilitate fastening the gate elements to appropriate locations on windows using screws, nails or other fasteners. It can be appreciated that other loop-like designs accomplish the same functionality. Hooks 18 may also be used which may be fastened appropriately to a window or window frame .
Figure 2a shows another gate incorporating the invention uninstalled in a window. Gate 5a comprises a generally rectangular first gate element 6a and a generally rectangular second gate element 7a. The first gate element generally 6 _ , comprises a plurality of arms 11a attached to an end 12a. End 12b transversely joins members 11a at a spaced distance from end 12a. The second gate element generally comprises a plurality of arms 11b attached to an end 12a. Similarly, end 12b transversely joins members 11b at a spaced distance from end 12a. It can be appreciated that the gate elements may be formed from a single piece of material suitably shaped or, alternatively, by assembling several separate pieces including arms, bases and joints. Coupling elements 10 couple arms lla and llb together. Fastening hook 18 is shown in place in loop 9.
Figure 3 shows the invention installed and operating on a partially open window. There, gate 5 is attached to frame 2 and window 3a. At distal ends 9 of arms 11a, the first gate element is attached to the side of the window frame adjacent to opening 4. At distal ends 8 of arms 11b, the second gate element is attached to the distal end of window 3a. Screws 15, bolts or other suitable fasteners may be used to attach the distal ends of the gate elements to the window frame and window. Coupling elements 10 couple arms 11a and 11b of each gate element together, while allowing the gate elements to slide along peach other.
It can be appreciated that with the window gate installed, open area 4 is effectively blocked by gate 5. A child, adult or sufficiently large object cannot easily pass through opening 4.
At the same time, upper portion 19 of window 3 remains unblocked by gate 5, thereby allowing an unobstructed view therethrough.
_ 7 _ Figure 4 shows the invention installed and positioned in a closed window. Gate 5 covers the area around window 3a, but not window 3. This provides an unobstructed view through window 3.
Figure 5 shows the invention installed and positioned a closed horizontal window. The invention operates in the same relative manner as described for a vertical window. Gate 5 is attached to frame 2 and window 3a. First gate element 6 is attached to frame 2 at distal ends 9 of arms 11a. Second gate element 7 is attached to window 3a at distal ends 10 of arms 11b. Coupling elements 10 couple arms 11a and 11b of each gate element together. Again, there is an unobstructed view through window 3.
Figure 6 shows another preferred embodiment of the invention. For clarity, only window 3a is shown. Here, first and second gate elements are generally rectangular in shape. At distal end 9 of first gate element 6a it is pivotally attached to the side of the window frame adjacent to opening 4. At distal end 8 of second gate element 7a, it is pivotally attached to the proximal end of window 3a to the opening. Hinges 14, latches or other pivoting attachment arrangements can be used to pivotally attach the gate elements to their respective parts of the window. At the proximal ends 16 of each gate element, the gate elements are pivotally coupled with coupling elements 10.
Coupling elements can be coils. As such, gate 5 pivots between a closed position where the gate elements pivot outwardly away - , from the window frame to an open position where the gate elements pivot towards the window frame as window 3a is opened.
In this embodiment, it can be appreciated that when the window is fully closed, gate 5 is fully pivoted away from the frame and is not in view of the frame, thereby not obstructing the view through window 3a. Spring 13 attaching the first and second gate elements biases together the two gate elements.
As shown in Figure 7, the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 6 can be modified to utilize a plurality of gate elements 17. These gate elements may be connected together at their edges to form an accordion-styled gate arrangement, with the exterior gate elements being connected to the window and the window frame respectively. When a plurality of gate elements are used, the size of each gate element may be reduced, thereby decreasing the distance which the folded portion of the window gate extends outwardly from the window frame when the window is not fully open. Generally, the number of gate elements must be an even number to ensure that the fastened ends of the exterior gate elements can be coincidentally near the window and the window frame.
It can be appreciated that other shapes and configurations for the first and second gate elements can be used which provide the essential functionality and novelty of the invention.
Referring to Figure 3, it can be appreciated that the size of opening 4 may be restricted by varying the lengths of arms _ 9 -11a and 11b. As window 3a is opened, the first and second gate members extend from each other. fnlhen the travel of the first and second gates is fully extended, window 3a cannot be opened further. As such, it is possible to install a gate having a total extension distance less than the full travel distance of window 3a in frame 2. This allows the installer to control the distance to which window 3a can be opened.
It can be appreciated that the gate is a simple, elegant design, which is easily manufactured and installed and is inexpensive.
Although various preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described herein in detail, it can be appreciated that the present invention is not restricted to what is described above and shown in the drawings, but can be changed or modified in many different ways within the scope of the invention defined in the attached claims.
Figure 2 shows a gate incorporating the invention uninstalled in a window frame. Gate 5 comprises a generally U-shaped first gate element 6 and a generally U-shaped second gate element 7. The first gate element generally comprises a plurality of parallel arms 11a transversely attached tn an end 12. The second gate element generally comprises a plurality of parallel arms 11b transversely attached to an end 12. The gate elements can be made from various metals, plastics or wood. It can be appreciated that the gate elements may be formed from a single piece of material suitably shaped or, alternatively, by assembling several separate pieces including arms, bases and joints. Coupling elements 10 couple arms lla and 11b together.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the coupling elements are coils. It can be appreciated that other coupling elements, such as tubes or the like, may be used. With this coupling arrangement, gate elements 6 and 7 can be slidably moved towards and away from each other. At distal ends 9 of the arms, loops provide means to facilitate fastening the gate elements to appropriate locations on windows using screws, nails or other fasteners. It can be appreciated that other loop-like designs accomplish the same functionality. Hooks 18 may also be used which may be fastened appropriately to a window or window frame .
Figure 2a shows another gate incorporating the invention uninstalled in a window. Gate 5a comprises a generally rectangular first gate element 6a and a generally rectangular second gate element 7a. The first gate element generally 6 _ , comprises a plurality of arms 11a attached to an end 12a. End 12b transversely joins members 11a at a spaced distance from end 12a. The second gate element generally comprises a plurality of arms 11b attached to an end 12a. Similarly, end 12b transversely joins members 11b at a spaced distance from end 12a. It can be appreciated that the gate elements may be formed from a single piece of material suitably shaped or, alternatively, by assembling several separate pieces including arms, bases and joints. Coupling elements 10 couple arms lla and llb together. Fastening hook 18 is shown in place in loop 9.
Figure 3 shows the invention installed and operating on a partially open window. There, gate 5 is attached to frame 2 and window 3a. At distal ends 9 of arms 11a, the first gate element is attached to the side of the window frame adjacent to opening 4. At distal ends 8 of arms 11b, the second gate element is attached to the distal end of window 3a. Screws 15, bolts or other suitable fasteners may be used to attach the distal ends of the gate elements to the window frame and window. Coupling elements 10 couple arms 11a and 11b of each gate element together, while allowing the gate elements to slide along peach other.
It can be appreciated that with the window gate installed, open area 4 is effectively blocked by gate 5. A child, adult or sufficiently large object cannot easily pass through opening 4.
At the same time, upper portion 19 of window 3 remains unblocked by gate 5, thereby allowing an unobstructed view therethrough.
_ 7 _ Figure 4 shows the invention installed and positioned in a closed window. Gate 5 covers the area around window 3a, but not window 3. This provides an unobstructed view through window 3.
Figure 5 shows the invention installed and positioned a closed horizontal window. The invention operates in the same relative manner as described for a vertical window. Gate 5 is attached to frame 2 and window 3a. First gate element 6 is attached to frame 2 at distal ends 9 of arms 11a. Second gate element 7 is attached to window 3a at distal ends 10 of arms 11b. Coupling elements 10 couple arms 11a and 11b of each gate element together. Again, there is an unobstructed view through window 3.
Figure 6 shows another preferred embodiment of the invention. For clarity, only window 3a is shown. Here, first and second gate elements are generally rectangular in shape. At distal end 9 of first gate element 6a it is pivotally attached to the side of the window frame adjacent to opening 4. At distal end 8 of second gate element 7a, it is pivotally attached to the proximal end of window 3a to the opening. Hinges 14, latches or other pivoting attachment arrangements can be used to pivotally attach the gate elements to their respective parts of the window. At the proximal ends 16 of each gate element, the gate elements are pivotally coupled with coupling elements 10.
Coupling elements can be coils. As such, gate 5 pivots between a closed position where the gate elements pivot outwardly away - , from the window frame to an open position where the gate elements pivot towards the window frame as window 3a is opened.
In this embodiment, it can be appreciated that when the window is fully closed, gate 5 is fully pivoted away from the frame and is not in view of the frame, thereby not obstructing the view through window 3a. Spring 13 attaching the first and second gate elements biases together the two gate elements.
As shown in Figure 7, the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 6 can be modified to utilize a plurality of gate elements 17. These gate elements may be connected together at their edges to form an accordion-styled gate arrangement, with the exterior gate elements being connected to the window and the window frame respectively. When a plurality of gate elements are used, the size of each gate element may be reduced, thereby decreasing the distance which the folded portion of the window gate extends outwardly from the window frame when the window is not fully open. Generally, the number of gate elements must be an even number to ensure that the fastened ends of the exterior gate elements can be coincidentally near the window and the window frame.
It can be appreciated that other shapes and configurations for the first and second gate elements can be used which provide the essential functionality and novelty of the invention.
Referring to Figure 3, it can be appreciated that the size of opening 4 may be restricted by varying the lengths of arms _ 9 -11a and 11b. As window 3a is opened, the first and second gate members extend from each other. fnlhen the travel of the first and second gates is fully extended, window 3a cannot be opened further. As such, it is possible to install a gate having a total extension distance less than the full travel distance of window 3a in frame 2. This allows the installer to control the distance to which window 3a can be opened.
It can be appreciated that the gate is a simple, elegant design, which is easily manufactured and installed and is inexpensive.
Although various preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described herein in detail, it can be appreciated that the present invention is not restricted to what is described above and shown in the drawings, but can be changed or modified in many different ways within the scope of the invention defined in the attached claims.
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1. For a window frame having a sliding window movable from a closed position to an open position in said window frame, a gate comprising first and second gate elements, said first gate element attached at a first distal end to said frame and said second gate element attached at a second distal end to said sliding window, said first and second gate elements coupled together allowing said gate elements to slide along each other and to provide a barrier in a space created between said sliding window and said window frame when said sliding window is in said open position.
2. The gate as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first and second gate elements are substantially U-shaped.
3. The gate as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first and second gate elements are substantially rectangular.
4. For a window frame having a sliding window movable from a closed position to an open position in said window frame, a gate comprising first and second gate elements, each said, gate element having a substantially rectangular shape with an open end comprising a plurality of arms attached to a base, said first gate element attached at a first open end to. said frame, said second gate element attached at a second open end to said sliding window, said first and second gate elements coupled together along at least one of said plurality of arms, whereby said gate elements slide along each other and provide a barrier in a space created between said window and said window frame when said sliding window is in said open position.
5. The invention as claimed in claim 4 wherein said first and second gate elements are coupled together with coils.
6. For a window frame having a sliding window moveable from a closed position to an open position in said window frame, a plurality of side-by-side, substantially rectangular gate elements pivotally attached along adjacent edges to each other, said plurality of side-by-side, substantially rectangular gate elements having a first lateral exterior edge being pivotally attachable to said window frame and a second lateral exterior edge being pivotally attachable to said sliding window, whereby said plurality of side-by-side, substantially rectangular gate elements provide a barrier in a space created between said window and said window frame when said sliding window is in said open position.
7. A window gate comprising a plurality of substantially rectangular gate elements arranged flat, side-by-side, having adjacent gate elements pivotally attached to each other, a first lateral end of said gate being pivotally attachable to a window frame and a second lateral end of said gate being pivotally attachable to a sliding window within said window frame.
8. For a window frame having a sliding window moveable from a closed position to an open position in said window frame, a gate comprising a plurality of substantially rectangular gate elements, said plurality of gate elements being oriented to be adjacent to one another in a flat, side-by-side arrangement, each of said plurality of gate elements being pivotally attached along a first adjacent edge to a second adjacent edge of an adjacent gate element in said plurality of gate elements, said gate having exterior ends being pivotally attached to the frame and the sliding window.
9. In a window frame having a sliding window movable from a closed position to an open position in said window frame, a gate comprising substantially rectangular first and second gate elements, said first gate element pivotally attached at a first distal end to said frame and said second gate element pivotally attached at a second distal end to said sliding window, said first and second gate elements pivotally coupled together at their respective proximal ends, whereby said gate elements together can pivot towards and away from said window frame and provide a barrier in a space created between said window and said window frame when said sliding window is in said open position.
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| CA 2276969 CA2276969A1 (en) | 1999-07-06 | 1999-07-06 | Window gate |
| CA002312605A CA2312605C (en) | 1999-07-06 | 2000-06-23 | Window gate |
| US09/610,875 US6405497B1 (en) | 1999-07-06 | 2000-07-06 | Window gate |
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| CA 2276969 CA2276969A1 (en) | 1999-07-06 | 1999-07-06 | Window gate |
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