Abstract
A window, patio door, entry door, store front window frame work and door comprising an exterior and interior frame work having linear connections of exterior main frame profile sloped downward angled threshold sill. The door comprises an exterior main frame profile sloped downward saddle threshold sill meeting the requirements of American Disability Act (ADA). This exterior framework comprises two-way connections, three-way connections and four-way connections all of which connect to multiple linear exterior and interior profiles that when connected form air-tight and water-tight seals and provides an all transparent translucent exterior glass esthetic look. The connection sections comprise different ends wherein each of the ends sandwiches a portion of a respective linear rail therebetween. The interior framework includes a header, a sill, and a vertical jamb that comprise cross-sectional configurations that are compatible with the profile sloped downward angled sill connection pieces.
Claims
1. A frame comprising: a first linear rail; a second linear rail; and a first connection element configured to couple to both the first linear rail and the second linear rail, wherein the first connection element comprises: a spline extending in a vertical direction from the first connection element; an angled spline extending in a horizontal direction from the first connection element; and a shroud comprising a vertical portion extending in a vertical direction from the first connection element and a horizontal portion extending in a horizontal direction from the first connection element, wherein the spline and the vertical portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the first linear rail therein, and wherein the angled spline and the horizontal portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the second linear rail therein.
2. The frame of claim 1, wherein either the first or second linear rail is a sill comprising a sloped surface, and wherein the angled spline comprises a sloped surface which corresponds to the sloped surface of the sill.
3. The frame of claim 1, wherein the first connection element comprises an interior weep hole and an exterior weep hole, wherein the interior weep hole is in fluid communication with the exterior weep hole.
4. The frame of claim 1, further comprising: a third linear rail; and a second connection element configured to couple to the first linear rail, the second linear rail, and the third linear rail.
5. The frame of claim 4, wherein the second connection element comprises: a first spline extending in an upward vertical direction from the second connection element; a second spline extending in a downward vertical direction from the second connection element; an angled spline extending in a horizontal direction from the second connection element; and a shroud comprising a vertical portion extending in either vertical direction from the second connection element and a horizontal portion extending in a horizontal direction from the second connection element, wherein the first spline and the vertical portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the first linear rail therein, wherein the second spline and the vertical portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the second linear rail therein, wherein the angled spline and the horizontal portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the third linear rail therein.
6. The frame of claim 4, further comprising: a fourth linear rail; and a third connection element configured to couple to the first linear rail, the second linear rail, the third linear rail, and the fourth linear rail.
7. The frame of claim 6, wherein the third connection element comprises: a first spline extending in an upward vertical direction from the third connection element; a second spline extending in a downward vertical direction from the third connection element; a first angled spline extending in a first horizontal direction from the third connection element; a second angled spline extending in a second horizontal direction from the third connection element; and a shroud comprising a vertical portion extending in either vertical direction from the third connection element and a horizontal portion extending in either horizontal direction from the third connection element, wherein the first spline and the vertical portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the first linear rail therein, wherein the second spline and the vertical portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the second linear rail therein, wherein the first angled spline and the horizontal portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the third linear rail therein, and wherein the second angled spline and the horizontal portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the fourth linear rail therein.
8. The frame of claim 1, further comprising a sash removably coupled to the frame.
9. The frame of claim 8, wherein the sash comprises: a first linear sash rail; a second linear sash rail; and a first sash connection element configured to couple to both the first linear sash rail and the second linear sash rail.
10. The frame of claim 9, wherein the second linear sash rail is a sash sill comprising a propelling acclivity.
11. The frame of claim 9, wherein the first sash connection element comprises: a spline extending in a vertical direction from the first sash connection element; an angled spline extending in a horizontal direction from the first sash connection element; and a shroud comprising a vertical portion extending in a vertical direction from the first sash connection element and a horizontal portion extending in a horizontal direction from the first sash connection element, wherein the spline and the vertical portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the first linear sash rail therein, and wherein the angled spline and the horizontal portion of the shroud are configured to sandwich a portion of the second linear sash rail therein.
12. The frame of claim 1, further comprising a translucent or transparent insulated unit coupled to the frame, wherein the insulated unit comprises a translucent or transparent covering configured to cover an entire exterior of the frame.
13. The frame of claim 12, wherein the insulated unit is configured to fit over an interior glazing channel defined within the frame.
14. The frame of claim 12, wherein the insulated unit comprises at least one multi colored glazing strip portion.
15. The frame of claim 12, wherein the insulated unit comprises a portion with at least one weep hole defined therein.
16. The frame of claim 12, wherein the insulated unit comprises a first transparent or translucent panel coupled to a second transparent or translucent panel to from the insulated unit.
17. The frame of claim 16, wherein the insulated unit comprises a plurality of corners, wherein each of the corners forms a right angle.
18. The frame of claim 16, wherein the second transparent or translucent panel is smaller relative to the first transparent or translucent panel.
19. The frame of claim 16, wherein the insulated unit comprises a plurality of corners, wherein each of the corners comprises a rounded edge.
20. The frame of claim 1, wherein the first connection element is configured to form an air-tight and water-tight seal with both the first linear rail and the second linear rail.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0047] The disclosure and its various embodiments can now be better understood by turning to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments which are presented as illustrated examples of the embodiments defined in the claims. It is expressly understood that the embodiments as defined by the claims may be broader than the illustrated embodiments described below.
[0048] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a vertical slide single hung window constructed showing the aluminum door threshold angled sloped sill joined with linears. A transparent or translucent material is used for the both interior fixed and interior sash portions. The sharp 90 degree corner exterior of the transparent or translucent material is shown covering the entire exposed frame portion or can be broken up to cover different sections with multi colored paint applied to one or more interior or exterior surfaces, thereby providing an all transparent or translucent look from exterior.
[0049] FIG. 2A is an exploded perspective view of a horizontal slide window constructed showing a flat sill with right and left exterior molded corners that incorporate both interior and exterior sluice weep hole system in each individual connection.
[0050] FIG. 2B is a magnified perspective view of the left exterior molded corner seen in FIG. 2A.
[0051] FIG. 2C is a magnified perspective view of the left exterior molded corner and sill seen in FIG. 2A.
[0052] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a vertical slide window with rounded corner connections incorporating the features of the invention installed in a recreational vehicle with door threshold angled sloped sill.
[0053] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a swing out entry door with side lights constructed with threshold angled sloped sill connections to vertical frame mullions along with parallel angle connections.
[0054] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a store front window constructed with threshold angled sloped sill connections at multiple level widths to vertical frame mullions, horizontal transoms with two way and three way connections to sloped saddle threshold sill. These sloped saddle threshold sills meet all requirements needed for American Disabilities Act or ADA along with door panels that have parallel angle connections in accordance with the invention.
[0055] FIG. 6A is an exploded perspective view of a vertical slide single hung aluminum angled sloped threshold sill door corner connection to main frame exterior outer vertical frame jamb. Included in this exploded perspective view is a vertical operating interior sash/panel sloped angle sill that when closed on door threshold sloped angled sill forms parallel angles when in a closed position.
[0056] FIG. 6B is a magnified perspective view of the corner connection between the sill and frame jamb seen in FIG. 6A.
[0057] FIG. 7A is an exploded perspective view of an out swing entry door with exterior vertical mullion connection to aluminum threshold angled sloped sill along with interior swing out door panel sloped sill that form parallel angles when in the closed position.
[0058] FIG. 7B is a magnified perspective view of the three-way connection frame mullion threshold seen in FIG. 7A.
[0059] FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view of store front window 4-way connection incorporating exterior profile in unspecified material to form threshold sloped angled horizontal transoms connecting with parallel angle vertical mullions.
[0060] FIG. 8B is a magnified perspective view of the four-way connection seen in FIG. 8A.
[0061] FIG. 9A is an exploded perspective view of a two-way connection main frame sloped threshold sill to mullion right hand saddle threshold sill compliant with American Disabilities Act (ADA) also in view is a three-way connection provided with three distinct ends that each end sandwiches a portion of a respective linear rail therebetween. This one three way connection connects to profile main frame sloped threshold sill then to profile main frame saddle threshold sill then to profile main frame vertical mullion.
[0062] FIG. 9B is a magnified perspective view of the two-way connection main frame sloped threshold sill to mullion right hand saddle threshold sill seen in FIG. 9A.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0063] The downward propelling water-tight sloped sill connection with American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliancy by the present disclosure is particularly applicable to windows and doors of any style.
[0064] The current invention is particularly applicable to vertically or horizontally hung windows, recreational vehicles windows, out-swing or in-swing doors with or without side lights with transparent or translucent panes sliding patio doors (not shown), store front window and doors or the like.
[0065] A window having an outer exterior main frame with a sliding interior sash is shown in FIG. 1. The exterior portion of the main frame head end comprises two identical parts, left hand and right hand that connect the exterior frame head 001 to exterior frame left and right hand frame jamb. This connection has identical ends wherein both ends sandwich a portion of a respective linear rail profile frame head 031 and profile frame jamb 035 therebetween. The exterior frame sill connection comprises of two way connection frame threshold 004 sill left hand and 005 two way connection frame threshold right hand. This connection has different ends wherein one end sandwiches a portion of a respective linear rail 035 profile frame jamb, the other end sandwiches a portion of 033 profile frame sloped threshold sill. Included in this exterior outer framework is three way connection frame meeting rail left hand 013 and three way connection frame meeting rail right hand 014. Two sides of this three way connection sandwich a portion of the linear rail therebetween 035 profile frame jamb, the third side of this connection in this same part sandwiches a portion of linear rail therebetween 036 profile frame meeting rail.
[0066] As used herein, sandwich, sandwiches, or sandwiching refers to a physical act, namely providing interlocking, interdigitated, or alternating surfaces between two objects that when brought together, interact, engage, or couple with each other so to provide an air-tight or water-tight seal there between.
[0067] Incorporated in both of these three way molded parts 014 and 013 at the 036 frame meeting rail connection are glass centering blocks. The interior sash panel framework may be single or multiple members holding translucent, transparent panes of glass or solid non-transparent cores for doors panels.
[0068] FIG. 1 shows two way connection interior sash head to jamb 026. This connection has identical ends wherein one end sandwich a portion of respective linear rail therebetween. One side of part 026 connects to 041 profile sash head and the identical end on the opposite side of the two way connection sandwiches 044 profile sash jamb. This allows both sides of identical two way connection 026 to sandwich a portion of linear profile sash head 041 and linear profile sash jamb 044 therebetween, therefore one two way connection 026 can accept two different linear profiles 041 and 044 thus allowing interior sash panel to function in conjunction with exterior main frame eliminating the need for multiple two way connection parts. The lower portion or sill end of this interior sash shows two way connection sash sill sloped left hand 027 which sandwich a portion of linear rail 043 profile sash sloped sill. The opposite end of this same two way connection sandwiches a portion of profile sash jamb 044. The right hand side of this sash shows two way connection sash/panel sill sloped right hand 028. According to some embodiments, when profile sash sloped sill 043 rest in its closed position against exterior profile frame sloped threshold sill 033 it creates parallel angles to meet and form water-tight and air-tight seals.
[0069] According to certain embodiments, the transparent or translucent interior material for the top portion 046 is to be joined with exterior transparent or translucent piece 050 which then would be referred to as one insulated unit with exterior piece being larger than interior piece. This unit comprises two glazing surfaces one for interior 046 which would be glazed to 001, 031, 035, 013, 036, 014. The exterior piece 050 would be glazed to 001, 031, 035, 013, 036, 014. This exterior transparent or translucent piece with sharp 90 degree corners can be one piece 050 and cover the entire exterior exposed frame and can include water weep holes pre-notched shown at the bottom of 050 and shown in multi-sided glazing section with weep-hole slots 051. This one piece insulated unit can be filled with argon gas or other gases as is known. The full transparent or translucent piece comes in different sections top or fixed 045 two sided multi sided glazing sections 048 one piece strips 049. These one piece strips 049 can be applied to retro-fit windows exterior frame flanges (not shown). The interior sash transparent translucent piece 047 would be sealed to exterior sash piece (not shown) of the same size to make one insulated unit and could be filled with argon gas or the like.
[0070] FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 illustrate the profile frame mounting flange 037 this is used for mounting exterior framework in a window aperture of commercial building, residential home, prefabricated house or a recreational vehicle. In certain embodiments, various glazes or glazing methods may be used on different components including transparent translucent glazing method three-way exterior fixed glazing 045, one-way interior fixed glazing 046, one-way sash glazing 047, multi sided glazing sections 048, multi colored glazing strip sections 049, four-way exterior fixed glazing 050, multi-sided glazing section with weep-holes slots 051 as shown in FIG. 1.
[0071] FIGS. 2A-2C shows horizontal sliding window in which the current apparatus is applied at left and right exterior three way connection frame sill left hand 011 and three way connection frame sill right 012 with a non-sloped flat exterior frame sill 032. During the molding process these exterior connection corners 011 and 012 have predetermined exterior weep-hole slots 052 along with interior weep-hole slot 053. This eliminates added machining needed on production floor. This horizontal sliding window has a sash that slides from right to left. It is constructed with exterior profile frame head horizontal 035 and frame jamb right and left 035. Two way connection frame head to jamb 001 for left and 001 for right. Three way connection frame meeting rail left hand 013 and three way connection frame meeting rail right hand 014. Sash is constructed with profile sash panel head for horizontal 044 this 044 is also used for sash sill. Two way connection sash panel head to jamb 026 for all four corners of sash. Sash left jamb is profile sash panel head 041. Sash right jamb is profile sash panel sill 042.
[0072] FIG. 3 shows invention installed in sloped front cap of aerodynamic recreational vehicle. This product application requires two each two way connection frame head rounded 003. One each two way connection frame threshold sill rounded L/H 009. One each two way connection frame threshold sill rounded R/H 010. One each two way connection sash sill parallel angle sloped rounded L/H 029. One each two way connection sash/panel sill sloped rounded R/H 030. This embodiment requires larger degree angles on profile frame sloped threshold sill 033 along with larger degree angle on profile sash sloped sill 043, larger degree not shown.
[0073] FIG. 4 shows entry door with side lights on right and left hand side hinged left with an out-swing door panel. The entry door comprises a profile frame mullion/transom 038 and a two way connection frame horizontal transom to vertical mullion 002 on both top left and right sides. Both ends of these connections are identical wherein each of the ends sandwiches a portion of 038 respective linear rail therebetween. Profile frame/mullion 038 makes a vertical connection to the other side of 006 two way connection frame threshold to mullion L/H makes connection to 034 profile frame sloped threshold door sill. The right hand side of main frame sloped threshold sill makes one of the two way connection into 007 described as two way connection frame threshold to mullion R/H. The other side of 007 of this two way connection has a different end that sandwich 038 which is described as profile frame vertical mullion/transom. Profile frame mullion/transom 038 makes a three way connection frame mullion threshold fixed left 016. The three way connection frame mullion R/H 020 connects the head portion of 038. The right side of opening panel with door handle has profile frame vertical mullion 038. On the sill end of this 038 there is a three way connection frame mullion threshold fixed right 017. The head end of this same vertical mullion has a three way connection frame mullion L/H 019. When this door panel opens and closes it has a parallel angle 043 which is profile sash sloped sill 043. The closed position of this door panel creates parallel angles to meet which are 034 and 043. This creates a water-tight and air-tight seal.
[0074] FIG. 5 illustrates a store front window with left hand hinged out-swing door panel according to certain embodiments. There is a three-way connection frame threshold mullion fixed left and right 023. Each of the two lateral or horizontal sides of the three-way connection frame 023 are identical and sandwich a portion of a respective linear rail profile therebetween 034. The remaining side or in this case the vertical side of this three way connection frame 023 sandwich a portion of a respective linear rail profile 039 described as profile frame double mullion/transom. The top or head end of this vertical double mullion/transom 039 that couples to profile frame mullion/transom 038 comprises a three way connection 024 which is a three way connection frame mullion fixed left and right which allows for fixed glass on both the left and right hand sides of connection 024. Three way connection frame threshold mullion right hand 022 comprises two identical vertical connections that sandwich a portion of respective linear rail 038 therebetween. According to certain embodiments, the three-way right handed connection 022 is coupled to a linear rail 034 which according to certain embodiments is a profile frame sloped threshold sill. A three way connection frame threshold mullion left handed 021 is disposed on the left hand side of this store front window. A four way connection 025, which according to certain embodiments is a four way connection frame mullion to sloped threshold sill, incorporates a sloped threshold sill 034 in two horizontal directions and sandwich a portion of the respective linear rail 034 between it and the three-way right handed connection 022. The vertical connections of the four way connection 025 incorporates the sloped threshold sill angle on the underneath surface of the linear rail 034 and an upward or parallel connection on the top surface of the linear rail 034. Both sides of this upper and lower connections sandwich a portion of respective linear vertical rail therebetween 039. The exterior frame right hand bottom sill portion shows two way connection frame threshold to mullion right hand left American Disability Act (ADA) 008. One side of this two way connection which makes up a single corner 008 having different ends wherein each of the ends sandwich a portion of a linear rail therebetween 038 and angled profile frame threshold ADA sill 040. The left hand side of this entry door way has a three way connection main frame vertical mullion sloped threshold fixed left ADA 018. All three sides of this three way connection provide separate ends that each end sandwich a portion of a respective linear rail therebetween. The vertical connection connects to 038 described as profile frame mullion/transom. The left hand connection connects to 034 described as profile frame sloped threshold door sill. The right hand side of this connection connects to 040 described as profile frame threshold sill American Disability Act which is ADA compliant.
[0075] FIGS. 6A and 6B show a window with an exploded perspective view of right hand outer exterior main frame two way connection corner 005. This two way connection 005 has two distinct ends. The vertical end sandwiches a portion of the profile frame jamb (head for horizontal) respective linear rail 035 therebetween. The sill end or in this case the horizontal end of this two way connection connects to aluminum profile frame threshold sloped sill 033 which also sandwich a portion of the respective linear rail therebetween. Also included in this exploded perspective view is two way connection sash sill sloped 028 for the operating interior sash/panel that also has two distinct ends. The vertical end of this two way connection sandwich a portion of the respective linear rail 044 described as profile sash jamb therebetween. The sill end or in this case the horizontal end of this two way connection connects to interior profile sloped angle sill 043 this sloped angle matches the same sloped angle of the aluminum door profile main frame exterior threshold sloped sill 033. In the closed position this creates air-tight and water-tight parallel angles. Profile frame sloped threshold sill 033 aluminum linear rail is lined up to be slid into one single connection corner 005 that has different ends wherein one end has shroud 056 and angled spline 055 sandwiches a portion of the respective linear rail 033 therebetween. On the opposite end of 005 are spline 054 and shroud 056. Profile frame jamb 035 linear rail will then sandwich a portion therebetween making this connection water and air tight. Profile sash sloped sill linear 043 has downward angled identical to profile frame sloped threshold sill linear 033. This two way connection sash sill sloped right hand 028 corner has different ends. The sloped end has shroud 056 and spline 054 that sandwich a portion of profile sash sloped sill linear 043. On the opposite end of two way connection sash sill sloped right hand linear 028 has shroud 056 and spline 054 that sandwich a portion of profile sash jamb 044.
[0076] FIGS. 7A and 7B show an out-swing entry door with a exploded perspective view of right hand outer exterior main frame three way connection 017. This three way connection 017 has three distinct ends. The vertical end sandwiches a portion of the respective linear rail profile main frame mullion 038 therebetween. The sill end or in this case the two horizontal ends of this three way connection 017 connects to aluminum profile main frame sloped threshold door sill 034 which also sandwiches a portion of the respective linear rail 034 therebetween. Also included in this exploded perspective view is two way connection 028 for the operating interior sash door panel 028 that also has two distinct ends. The vertical end of this two way connection sandwiches a portion of the respective linear rail described as profile sash/panel jamb 044 therebetween. The sill end or in this case the horizontal end of this two way connection described as profile sash sloped sill 043 this sloped angle matches the same sloped angle of the aluminum door profile main frame threshold sloped sill 034. In the closed position this creates air-tight and water-tight parallel angles. This three way connection frame mullion threshold fixed right 017 having different ends has protruding horizontally on both sides spline 056, angled spline 055, and shroud 056 when in contact with sliding profile frame sloped threshold door sill 034 they sandwich a portion of linear 034 therebetween. Protruding from the vertical end of 017 is spline 054 and shroud 056. This facilitates a portion of profile frame mullion/transom linear 038 to be sandwich providing a water and air tight seal.
[0077] FIGS. 8A and 8B show a store front window with a exploded perspective view of four way connection 025. Of these four possible distinct ends on this connection 025 two of them sandwiches a portion of a respective linear rail 039 described as profile frame double mullion/transom for the vertical top and bottom connections the other two connections which in this case are for horizontal left and right connections of 034 which is aluminum sloped threshold sill that sandwiches a portion of the respective linear rail therebetween.
[0078] FIGS. 9A and 9B show store front exterior framing that holds an out-swing door. The bottom right hand sill corner shows two way connection 008. This two way connection 008 has two distinct ends. The vertical end sandwiches a portion of the store front respective linear rail described as profile frame mullion/transom 038 therebetween. The sill end or in this case the horizontal end of this two way connection connects to aluminum profile frame threshold sloped sill 040 that meets American Disability Act (ADA) requirements which also sandwich a portion of the respective linear rail therebetween. The left hand side of this entry door opening sill has a three way connection 018. All three ends of this three way connection sandwich a portion of a respective linear rail therebetween. The vertical end connection of this three way connection connects to 038 which is described as profile frame mullion/transom. The other two connections on the horizontal sill end of this three way connection connect to two different aluminum sloped threshold sills 034 on left hand side and 040 on right hand side. The left hand side is described as profile frame sloped threshold door sill 034. The right hand side is described as profile frame threshold sill 040 American Disability Act (ADA). Also included in this exploded perspective view is two way connection 028 for the operating interior sash/panel that also has two distinct ends. The vertical end of this two way connection sandwich a portion of the respective linear rail 044 therebetween. The sill end or in this case the horizontal end of this two way connection connects to profile sloped angle sill 043 this sloped angle matches the same sloped angle of the aluminum profile frame threshold sill that meets American Disabilities Act (ADA) 040. In the closed position this creates air-tight and water-tight rhombus or parallel angles.
[0079] Many alterations and modifications may be made by those having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the embodiments. Therefore, it must be understood that the illustrated embodiment has been set forth only for the purposes of example and that it should not be taken as limiting the embodiments as defined by the following embodiments and its various embodiments.
[0080] Therefore, it must be understood that the illustrated embodiment has been set forth only for the purposes of example and that it should not be taken as limiting the embodiments as defined by the following claims. For example, notwithstanding the fact that the elements of a claim are set forth below in a certain combination, it must be expressly understood that the embodiments includes other combinations of fewer, more or different elements, which are disclosed in above even when not initially claimed in such combinations. A teaching that two elements are combined in a claimed combination is further to be understood as also allowing for a claimed combination in which the two elements are not combined with each other, but may be used alone or combined in other combinations. The excision of any disclosed element of the embodiments is explicitly contemplated as within the scope of the embodiments.
[0081] The words used in this specification to describe the various embodiments are to be understood not only in the sense of their commonly defined meanings, but to include by special definition in this specification structure, material or acts beyond the scope of the commonly defined meanings. Thus if an element can be understood in the context of this specification as including more than one meaning, then its use in a claim must be understood as being generic to all possible meanings supported by the specification and by the word itself.
[0082] The definitions of the words or elements of the following claims are, therefore, defined in this specification to include not only the combination of elements which are literally set forth, but all equivalent structure, material or acts for performing substantially the same function in substantially the same way to obtain substantially the same result. In this sense it is therefore contemplated that an equivalent substitution of two or more elements may be made for any one of the elements in the claims below or that a single element may be substituted for two or more elements in a claim. Although elements may be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, it is to be expressly understood that one or more elements from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination and that the claimed combination may be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.
[0083] Insubstantial changes from the claimed subject matter as viewed by a person with ordinary skill in the art, now known or later devised, are expressly contemplated as being equivalently within the scope of the claims. Therefore, obvious substitutions now or later known to one with ordinary skill in the art are defined to be within the scope of the defined elements.
[0084] The claims are thus to be understood to include what is specifically illustrated and described above, what is conceptionally equivalent, what can be obviously substituted and also what essentially incorporates the essential idea of the embodiments.
