Claims
- 1. A method of constructing a universal window system, comprising:
(A) receiving materials for processing; (B) cutting said received materials in a plurality of locations to form a plurality of elongated sections, said elongated sections each having a first end and a second end; (C) cutting said plurality of elongated sections at one or more angles to form a notch such that said first end of an elongated section is complementary to said second end of an adjacent elongated section; (D) applying a composite compound to said plurality of elongated sections to improve flexibility and durability; (E) folding said plurality of elongated sections so that adjacent elongated sections are contiguous at said first and second ends to form one or more corners where a respective notch existed; and (F) affixing said plurality of elongated sections so that adjacent elongated sections are contiguous at said respective first and second ends.
- 2. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, further comprising applying a polymer adhesive to said corners.
- 3. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, further comprising applying a polymer adhesive to said corners prior to folding.
- 4. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, further comprising applying a polymer adhesive to said corners, during said folding step.
- 5. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, further comprising injecting a polymer adhesive to said corners after said folding.
- 6. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, further comprising applying a polymer to one or more of said plurality of elongated sections to restore said elongated section.
- 7. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, further comprising punching a hole in an elongated section for ventilation and routing.
- 8. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, wherein said elongated sections have uniform lengths.
- 9. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, wherein the number of elongated sections is four.
- 10. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, wherein said affixing step is performed with a chemical adhesive.
- 11. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, wherein said affixing step is performed with a metallurgical process.
- 12. A method of constructing a universal window system, as recited in claim 1, wherein said affixing step is performed with mechanical fasteners.
- 13. An automated method for manufacturing high quality window systems, comprising:
(A) receiving a data profile into a processor, said data profile including information defining window shape and dimensions corresponding to a physical profile; (B) computing a notching sequence, said notching sequence corresponding to instructions for a device to notch a length of construction material in one or more locations at one or more angles; (C) activating a cutter for performing cutting operations on said construction material to produce a physical profile; (D) moving said construction material through said cutter for notching at a location on said construction material; (E) applying a first polymer composite material to said construction material; (F) folding said construction material to form a plurality of corners at said location on said construction material; (G) injecting a second polymer composite material at said plurality of corners for affixing said construction material in said shape, said second polymer composite forming a seal retained within said physical profile.
- 14. An automated method for manufacturing high quality window systems, as recited in claim 13, further comprising tracking window components throughout said window-manufacturing process.
- 15. An automated method for manufacturing high quality window systems, as recited in claim 13, wherein said data profile further comprises data for various building materials.
- 16. An automated method for manufacturing high quality window systems, as recited in claim 13, wherein said data profile further comprises data for material texture.
- 17. An automated method for manufacturing high quality window systems, as recited in claim 13, wherein said plurality of angles is four.
- 18. An automated method for manufacturing high quality window systems, as recited in claim 13, further comprising drilling said construction material.
- 19. A method for manufacturing a completed universal window system, comprising:
(A) receiving a single piece of construction material, having a first end and a second end; (B) notching said construction material; (C) folding said notched construction material; (D) joining said first end to said second end, using one or more joining components, of said construction material, thereby forming a completed universal window system from a single piece of construction material and one or more joining components.
- 20. A method for manufacturing a completed universal window system, comprising:
(A) receiving a single piece of construction material, having a first end and a second end; (B) notching said construction material, using a three-way notching system of calculated points of origin, wherein said calculated points for notching can be increased or reduced to form a completed universal window system for a wide range of various window shapes and sizes; (C) folding said notched construction material; (D) joining said first end to said second end.
- 21. A method for manufacturing a completed universal window system, using a singular form of construction material, comprising:
(A) receiving a single piece of construction material, having a first end and a second end; (B) notching said construction material, using a three-way notching system of calculated points of origin, wherein said calculated points for notching can be increased or reduced to form a completed universal window system for a wide range of various window shapes and sizes; (C) folding said notched construction material; (D) joining said first end to said second end, using one or more joining components, of said construction material, thereby forming a completed universal window system from a single piece of construction material and one or more joining components.
- 22. A method for manufacturing a completed universal window system, comprising:
(A) receiving a piece of construction material, having a first end and a second end; (B) notching said received construction material, wherein said notching angle is selectable from 0 degree to 180 degrees to form a completed universal window system for a wide range of various window shapes and sizes; (C) folding said notched construction material; (D) joining said first end to said second end.
- 23. A method of constructing a universal window system, comprising:
(A) receiving materials for processing; (B) cutting said received materials in a plurality of locations to form a plurality of elongated sections, said elongated sections each having a first end, a second end, an interior side and an exterior side; (C) cutting said plurality of elongated sections at one or more angles to form a notch such that said first end of an elongated section is complementary to said second end of an adjacent elongated section; (D) applying a composite compound to said plurality of elongated sections to improve flexibility and durability; (E) folding said plurality of elongated sections so that adjacent elongated sections are contiguous at said first and second ends to form one or more corners where a respective notch existed and so that said interior sides of said plurality of elongated sections abut each other and form a structure for holding a transparent material; and (F) affixing said plurality of elongated sections so that adjacent elongated sections are contiguous at said respective first and second ends.
- 24. A method for manufacturing a completed universal window system, comprising:
(A) receiving a construction material, having a first end and a second end; (B) notching said construction material, using a three-way notching system to form a completed universal window system for a wide range of various window shapes and sizes; (C) folding said notched construction material; (D) joining said first end to said second end, using one or more joining components, of said construction material, thereby forming a completed universal window system having an inner surface adapted for holding a transparent medium in place and an outer surface adapted for being received into a window opening in a structure and wherein said outer surface of said completed universal window system includes a nail fin.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is based on copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/679,220, filed on Oct. 3, 2000, which in turn is based on Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/157,625, which was filed on Oct. 4, 1999, and priority is claimed thereto.