CA2548043A1 - Condensation tape for use on metal window frames - Google Patents
Condensation tape for use on metal window frames Download PDFInfo
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- CA2548043A1 CA2548043A1 CA 2548043 CA2548043A CA2548043A1 CA 2548043 A1 CA2548043 A1 CA 2548043A1 CA 2548043 CA2548043 CA 2548043 CA 2548043 A CA2548043 A CA 2548043A CA 2548043 A1 CA2548043 A1 CA 2548043A1
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- 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
- E06B1/00—Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
- E06B1/04—Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
- E06B1/34—Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- 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
- E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
- E06B3/04—Wing frames not characterised by the manner of movement
- E06B3/263—Frames with special provision for insulation
- E06B3/2632—Frames with special provision for insulation with arrangements reducing the heat transmission, other than an interruption in a metal section
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- 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
- E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
- E06B3/30—Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- 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
- E06B7/00—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows
- E06B7/12—Measures preventing the formation of condensed water
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- Specific Sealing Or Ventilating Devices For Doors And Windows (AREA)
Abstract
THIS INVENTION is intended for use on metal window frames to prevent condensation from occurring on the inside surfaces of the frame when warmer moisture-laden air contacts the cooler metal frame. An aggressive waterproof adhesive holds a strip of open-core foam against the metal frame. Attached to the exterior surface of the foam strip is a flexible cloth material with aggressive waterproof adhesive on one side and a smooth surface on the other side suitable for cleaning or painting. The thermal insulation properties of the condensation tape provides an average temperature differential of 4 to 5 degrees Celsius between the metal surface of the window frame and the surface of cloth material.
Description
TITLE:
CONDENSATION TAPE FOR USE ON METAL WINDOW FRAMES
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
BRIEF TITLE
Condensation Tape FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to foam thermal-insulation strip with a smooth cloth surface on one side, the entirety of which creates a temperature differential between the metal window-frame surface upon which it is applied and its own exterior cloth surface.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Commonly available foam tapes are designed for various situations in which two adjoining surfaces do not fit together tightly, allowing a transfer of unwanted heat, cold, dust, light, or sound. Such tapes are not being used to prevent condensation from occurring on the surface of inetal window frames. When indoor humidity exceeds 40%
during cold weather, moisture forms on cold inside surfaces such as metal window frames. The condensation tape described in this application prevents the formation of moisture by creating an average temperature differential of 4 to 5 degrees Celsius between the metal surface of a window frame and the cloth surface of the foam strip.
A search of both Canadian and United States Patent Offices located no inventions which are designed or intended to reduce condensation from occurring on the inside surfaces of metal window frames. Several inventions have addressed the problem of insulation or sealing, for example Canadian Patent #'s 1171349, Roberts; 2095388, Weinberg;
700479, Rossman & Frank, and United States Patent #'s 7,022,631, Schmid; 6,875,496 Roosen &
Deroost; 5,104,701, Cohen et al. These devices generally consist of layers of material, including adhesives, but have not been used to create a temperature differential between a cooler window frame and the exterior surface of the material.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The condensation tape interferes with the thermodynamic process whereby warmer moist air in a confined room comes in contact with the cooler surface of a window frame, reducing the ambient air temperature to the dew point causing condensation to form on the frame. The strip of open-core foam adheres to the surface of a window frame creating a temperature barrier so that warmer moist air cannot contact the cooler frame.
The cloth material adheres to the external surface of the foam, presenting an esthetically pleasing surface suitable for cleaning and painting.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Figure 1 shows a cross section view of the condensation tape Figure 2 shows a section of condensation tape applied to a window frame DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring to the drawing in Figure 1, the condensation tape is composed of a strip of open-core foam 1, 1.9 cm to 2.5 cm wide and 0.7 cm thick, one side of which is coated with an aggressive waterproof adhesive 2. The other side of this foam strip is also coated with an aggressive waterproof adhesive 2, which bonds the flexible cloth material 3 firmly to it.
Referring to the drawing in Figure 2, showing a window frame 4 with a glass window 5, the appropriate width of condensation tape, depending on the width of the window frame, adheres to the frame. The surface of cloth material 3, shown rolled back, is exposed to the ambient air within the room.
While the invention has been described as useful for providing a temperature barrier between a cooler metal window frame and the warmer moisture-laden room air, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various materials can be used to construct the open-cell substrate and the cloth surface in contact with the air; it is intended therefore in the appended claims to cover all such modifications.
CONDENSATION TAPE FOR USE ON METAL WINDOW FRAMES
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
BRIEF TITLE
Condensation Tape FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to foam thermal-insulation strip with a smooth cloth surface on one side, the entirety of which creates a temperature differential between the metal window-frame surface upon which it is applied and its own exterior cloth surface.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Commonly available foam tapes are designed for various situations in which two adjoining surfaces do not fit together tightly, allowing a transfer of unwanted heat, cold, dust, light, or sound. Such tapes are not being used to prevent condensation from occurring on the surface of inetal window frames. When indoor humidity exceeds 40%
during cold weather, moisture forms on cold inside surfaces such as metal window frames. The condensation tape described in this application prevents the formation of moisture by creating an average temperature differential of 4 to 5 degrees Celsius between the metal surface of a window frame and the cloth surface of the foam strip.
A search of both Canadian and United States Patent Offices located no inventions which are designed or intended to reduce condensation from occurring on the inside surfaces of metal window frames. Several inventions have addressed the problem of insulation or sealing, for example Canadian Patent #'s 1171349, Roberts; 2095388, Weinberg;
700479, Rossman & Frank, and United States Patent #'s 7,022,631, Schmid; 6,875,496 Roosen &
Deroost; 5,104,701, Cohen et al. These devices generally consist of layers of material, including adhesives, but have not been used to create a temperature differential between a cooler window frame and the exterior surface of the material.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The condensation tape interferes with the thermodynamic process whereby warmer moist air in a confined room comes in contact with the cooler surface of a window frame, reducing the ambient air temperature to the dew point causing condensation to form on the frame. The strip of open-core foam adheres to the surface of a window frame creating a temperature barrier so that warmer moist air cannot contact the cooler frame.
The cloth material adheres to the external surface of the foam, presenting an esthetically pleasing surface suitable for cleaning and painting.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Figure 1 shows a cross section view of the condensation tape Figure 2 shows a section of condensation tape applied to a window frame DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring to the drawing in Figure 1, the condensation tape is composed of a strip of open-core foam 1, 1.9 cm to 2.5 cm wide and 0.7 cm thick, one side of which is coated with an aggressive waterproof adhesive 2. The other side of this foam strip is also coated with an aggressive waterproof adhesive 2, which bonds the flexible cloth material 3 firmly to it.
Referring to the drawing in Figure 2, showing a window frame 4 with a glass window 5, the appropriate width of condensation tape, depending on the width of the window frame, adheres to the frame. The surface of cloth material 3, shown rolled back, is exposed to the ambient air within the room.
While the invention has been described as useful for providing a temperature barrier between a cooler metal window frame and the warmer moisture-laden room air, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various materials can be used to construct the open-cell substrate and the cloth surface in contact with the air; it is intended therefore in the appended claims to cover all such modifications.
Claims
CLAIMS:
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
(1) An open-cell foam strip which adheres to a metal window frame and is covered with a flexible cloth material, thus creating a temperature differential between the cooler frame surface and the exposed surface of the material.
(2) The foam strip defined in Claim 1 may be constructed of rubber, plastic, wood, composites or other materials.
(3) The foam strip defined in Claim 1 may be attached to surfaces other than metal window frames, such as plastic frames of windows or doors.
(4) The foam strip defined in Claim 1 may be cut to various sizes and attached to various surfaces where the prevention of condensation is a concern.
(5) The cloth material referred to in Claim I may be constructed of plastic, rubber, composites, or other flexible materials with or without pores.
(6) The foam strip and cloth material defined in Claim 1 may be coloured brown or white or any other possible colour to match the surface upon which it is attached.
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
(1) An open-cell foam strip which adheres to a metal window frame and is covered with a flexible cloth material, thus creating a temperature differential between the cooler frame surface and the exposed surface of the material.
(2) The foam strip defined in Claim 1 may be constructed of rubber, plastic, wood, composites or other materials.
(3) The foam strip defined in Claim 1 may be attached to surfaces other than metal window frames, such as plastic frames of windows or doors.
(4) The foam strip defined in Claim 1 may be cut to various sizes and attached to various surfaces where the prevention of condensation is a concern.
(5) The cloth material referred to in Claim I may be constructed of plastic, rubber, composites, or other flexible materials with or without pores.
(6) The foam strip and cloth material defined in Claim 1 may be coloured brown or white or any other possible colour to match the surface upon which it is attached.
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| CA 2548043 CA2548043A1 (en) | 2006-05-29 | 2006-05-29 | Condensation tape for use on metal window frames |
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| CA 2548043 CA2548043A1 (en) | 2006-05-29 | 2006-05-29 | Condensation tape for use on metal window frames |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| CN104080993A (en) * | 2011-12-09 | 2014-10-01 | 3M创新有限公司 | Window frame wrapping system |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| CN104080993A (en) * | 2011-12-09 | 2014-10-01 | 3M创新有限公司 | Window frame wrapping system |
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