A glazing system includes a fenestration unit having opposed first and second major surfaces, a frame member having a first major surface facing the first major surface of the fenestration unit, and a structural bonding composite interposed between the first major surface of the frame member and the first major surface of the fenestration unit. The structural bonding composite includes a compressible base member having a first structural adhesive layer bonded to the first major surface of the frame member and a second structural adhesive layer opposite the first structural adhesive layer and bonded to the first major surface of the fenestration unit. The structural bonding composite independently provides a sufficient bond of the fenestration unit to the frame member without other fastening materials.

An insulating glazing unit, includes at least two glass panes and a circumferential spacer profile between them near their edges, for use in a window, a door, or a façade glazing, which has in each case an electrically conductive frame surrounding the edges of the insulating glazing, wherein at least one RFID transponder is attached to the insulating glazing unit as an identification element, wherein the at least one transponder is arranged at a corner of the insulating glazing unit.

This present invention generally relates to the manufacture and application of a vented glazing system to existing glazed units or new glazing units. More particularly this invention relates to a method of glazing and a glazing system that will increase thermal performance and reduce condensation for existing glazed units.

A polymer window assembly includes a polymer window frame with a pair of jambs and a sill, and a glass unit carried by the window frame. A pair of brackets are attached to the jambs proximate corners between the jambs and the sill. Each bracket has an upright member, a horizontal member orthogonal to the upright member and a hook attached to a rear surface of the upright member. The brackets attach to the jambs so that the hook extends through a hole in the jamb, the upright member is adjacent a surface of the jamb and the horizontal member is disposed above (e.g., spaced above) the sill. The brackets support and transfer the weight of the glass unit to the jambs to inhibit (e.g., prevent) the sill from bearing the load of the glass unit, thereby inhibiting (e.g., preventing) the crushing or bowing of the sill by the glass unit and thereby inhibiting (e.g., preventing) the formation of gaps in the window assembly that allow for air and/or water infiltration through the window assembly.

According to one example, a window system includes a window and further includes a frame that can be coupled to an opening in a structure. The frame includes one or more window seats and one or more moveable window stops. The one or more window seats can surround all or a portion of a periphery of the window. The one or more moveable window stops can be moved and coupled to different positions along a depth of the one or more window seats. The window includes a first window portion, a second window portion, and an interlayer positioned in-between the first window portion and the second window portion. The interlayer extends out of the periphery of the window.

A glazing assembly comprises a glazing support system for attaching a glazing unit to a frame element. The glazing support system comprises: a tension member for extending around a major portion of the periphery of the glazing unit 4; and a connection system for coupling the tension member to the frame element in at least two locations and for transferring tension forces from the tension member to the frame element whilst compression forces arising due to tension in the tension member are applied to the outside of the glazing unit.

An insulating glazing unit that has at least two glass panes and a circumferential spacer profile between them near their edges, for use in a window, a door, or a façade glazing, which has in each case a frame surrounding the edges of the insulating glazing, into which the insulating glazing is inserted using spacers, wherein at least one RFID transponder is attached to the insulating glazing unit as an identification element, wherein the a least one transponder is positioned at the edge or on the boundary edge of a glass pane such that, in the installed state of the window, door, or façade glazing, it is positioned on or above a spacer in the surrounding, in particular metallic, frame.

A gasket for use in holding side members in proper position during assembly and use is provided. The gasket may be used with frameless door rail systems such as those used to secure heavy glass doors in residential and commercial buildings. The gasket holds the door rail clamping members in proper position during insertion into the door rail system, and in proper position during the insertion of the door or panel to be held therebetween. The gasket also provides a cushioned interface and a weather seal between the clamping members and the associated door or panel and eliminates the need for bonding of the gasket to the clamping mechanism(s).

Example aspects of a fenestration system and a method for insulating a fenestration system are disclosed. The fenestration system can comprise a frame comprising a first frame side, the first frame side comprising an interior wall, the interior wall defining a sealing slot; and a seal comprising a connector portion engaging the sealing slot and an extension portion extending from the connector portion.

The invention is a photovoltaic system mounted with brackets to the inside surface of a window. The brackets are adhesively attached to the window. The system comprises photovoltaic modules on a substrate along with a sheet of material which is visually similar to the substrate which are both attached by the brackets to the interior surface of a window, facing towards the outside of the building. The light incident side of the substrate with photovoltaic cells faces the exterior of the building facing the sun. Electrical connectors are integrated into the substrate and connected to solar cells within the photovoltaic modules, thus providing electrical connection of the system to external electrical devices or electrical systems near the window that require power.