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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2004
Fred Grunewald, Terrell, TX (US);
James P. Clark, Terrell, TX (US);
Fred Grunewald, Terrell, TX (US);
James P. Clark, Terrell, TX (US);
Oldcastle Glass Engineered Products, Inc., Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a moisture collection bridge and method for use in a curtain wall system. In one aspect, the moisture collection bridge is placed at an intersection of a vertical mullion and one or more horizontal members. The moisture collection bridge is formed to collect fluid in a recess and divert the fluid out of the curtain wall system through an outlet. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).