US 12,012,799 B2
Frame assembly for windows and sliding doors
Bruno Salvoni, Doral, FL (US)
Filed by Bruno Salvoni, Doral, FL (US)
Filed on Jun. 21, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/845,899.
Application 17/845,899 is a continuation of application No. 17/158,608, filed on Jan. 26, 2021, granted, now 11,365,582, issued on Jun. 21, 2022.
Application 17/158,608 is a continuation in part of application No. 16/654,871, filed on Oct. 16, 2019, granted, now 10,900,273, issued on Jan. 26, 2021.
Application 16/654,871 is a continuation in part of application No. 15/648,666, filed on Jul. 13, 2017, abandoned.
Prior Publication US 2023/0009152 A1, Jan. 12, 2023
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. E06B 3/26 (2006.01); E06B 3/30 (2006.01); E06B 1/52 (2006.01); E06B 3/46 (2006.01); E05D 15/06 (2006.01); E06B 1/70 (2006.01)
CPC E06B 3/30 (2013.01) [E05D 15/0665 (2013.01); E05D 15/0686 (2013.01); E06B 1/52 (2013.01); E06B 1/70 (2013.01); E06B 3/26 (2013.01); E06B 3/4636 (2013.01); E05D 15/0691 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A frame assembly for retaining a panel comprising:
a frame comprising a support and a cover assembly interconnected to one another in retaining relation to the panel,
said support comprising a thickness of a lesser dimension than a width,
said thickness of said support disposed in viewable relation to an external line of sight of the panel and dimensioned to enhance viewing of a greater portion of the panel, at least along said external line of sight,
a sill structured to support said frame and including a sill cover,
said sill cover including a track comprising at least one track and at least one roller member, said at least one roller member movable relative to said at least one track,
said thickness and said width of said support being relatively disposed and cooperatively dimensioned to maintain stability of said frame, and
said sill cover at least partially defining at least one expansion chamber disposable between an expanded state and a constricted state concurrent to forces being exerted on said at least one track by said at least one roller member.