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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2009
William Kip Speyer, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Jonathan D. Thielmann, Delray Beach, FL (US);
Bryan D. Dervarics, Pompano Beach, FL (US);
Don S. Solerno, Hollywood, FL (US);
Robby A. Marsh, Fort Lauderdale, FL (US);
William Kip Speyer, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Jonathan D. Thielmann, Delray Beach, FL (US);
Bryan D. Dervarics, Pompano Beach, FL (US);
Don S. Solerno, Hollywood, FL (US);
Robby A. Marsh, Fort Lauderdale, FL (US);
Secura-Seal Technologies LLC, Bensalem, PA (US);
Abstract
A combined sealing system for connecting a first panel having a sash to a frame includes first, second, and third sealing systems. The first panel is within and movable relative to the frame, comprising: The first sealing system is configured to engage a first portion of the sash with a first portion of the frame. The second sealing system is configured to engage a second portion of the sash with a second portion of the frame. The third sealing system is configured to engage a meeting rail of the first panel with a meeting rail of a second panel within the frame. The first panel is movable between at least an open position and a completely closed position. Prior to the first panel being in the completely closed position, engagement of the first sealing system begins and drives engagement of at least one of the second and third sealing systems.