| US 7,475,715 B2 | ||
| Operator for insulated glass accessory | ||
| James B. Gardner, Holland, Mich. (US); Joshua R. Cornish, Holland, Mich. (US); and Benjamin P. Hummel, Cedar Springs, Mich. (US) | ||
| Assigned to ODL, Incorporated, Zeeland, Mich. (US) | ||
| Filed on Aug. 10, 2006, as Appl. No. 11/463,736. | ||
| Prior Publication US 2008/0035279 A1, Feb. 14, 2008 | ||
| Int. Cl. E06B 3/32 (2006.01) | ||
| U.S. Cl. 160—107 | 4 Claims |
| 1. An insulated window assembly comprising:
first and second glazing panels defining a space therebetween;
a magnetic operator adapted to be placed on either of said glazing panels outside of said space; and
a window accessory at least partially within said space, said window accessory including a magnetic follower within said space,
said follower including a body having a first side facing said first glazing panel and a second side facing said second glazing
panel, said operator and said follower magnetically coupled to one another, said follower further including low-friction means
for supporting said follower against either of said first panel or said second panel depending on the placement of said operator;
wherein said low-friction means includes a plurality of roller elements and each of said roller elements includes a first
portion extending beyond said first side and a second portion extending beyond said second side.
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