Simulated window transom

1 . A double hung window assembly, comprising:

a frame comprising horizontally spaced-apart first and second vertically extending stiles and upper and lower frame members extending between and interconnecting the first and second stiles to form a horizontally and vertically enlarged frame opening that is generally quadrilateral in shape;

a bottom window sash movably disposed in a lower portion of the frame opening, the bottom window sash including a generally quadrilateral first frame having an enlarged first window opening therethrough and a lower window pane mounted to the first frame in the first window opening, the first frame having vertically spaced-apart horizontal upper and lower edges defining a first height;

an upper window sash movably disposed in an upper portion of the window opening, the upper window sash including a second frame having an enlarged second window opening therethrough and an upper window pane having generally vertical inner and outer faces and wherein the upper window pane is mounted to the second frame in the second window opening, the second frame having vertically spaced-apart upper and lower edges defining therebetween a second height that is substantially greater than the first height; and

a simulated transom member extending horizontally across a selected one of the inner and the outer faces of the upper window pane and visually dividing the upper window pane into an upper portion and a lower portion, the size and shape of the lower portion being substantially similar to that of the first window opening.

2 . The window assembly of claim 1 , wherein:

the upper edge of the second window frame extends horizontally, such that the upper portion of the upper window pane is substantially quadrilateral in shape.

3 . The window assembly of claim 1 , wherein:

the upper edge of the second window frame extends upwardly at the center, the upper portion of the upper window pane defining a center height at the central and outer heights at upper ends of the stiles, wherein the central height is substantially greater than the outer heights.

4 . The window assembly of claim 3 , wherein:

the upper portion of the upper window pane is semi-circular in shape.

5 . The window assembly of claim 3 , wherein:

the upper edge has a point at the center thereof and forms a gothic window shape.

6 . The window assembly of claim 1 , wherein:

the simulated transom member comprises an outer simulated transom member; and including:

an inner simulated transom member extending horizontally across the other of the inner and outer faces of the upper window pane opposite the outer simulated transom member.

7 . The window assembly of claim 6 , wherein:

each of the inner and outer simulated transom members define upper and lower edges that are substantially parallel to one another.

8 . The window assembly of claim 7 , wherein:

the upper and lower edges define heights of the inner and outer simulated transom members, and wherein the heights are substantially equal.

9 . The window assembly of claim 8 , including:

adhesive material bonding the inner and outer simulated transom members to the upper sash.

10 . A double hung window assembly, comprising:

a primary frame comprising horizontally spaced-apart first and second vertically extending stiles having first and second inwardly facing vertical guides, the primary frame further including upper and lower frame members extending between and interconnecting the first and second stiles to form a horizontally and vertically enlarged frame opening that is generally quadrilateral in shape;

a bottom window sash movably engaging the first vertical guide, and including a generally quadrilateral first frame and a lower window pane mounted to the first frame, the first frame defining a first height;

an upper window sash movably engaging the second vertical guide, and including a second frame and an upper window pane mounted to a second frame and having generally vertical inner and outer faces, the second frame defining a second height that is substantially greater than the first height; and

a simulated transom member extending horizontally across the outer face of the upper window pane and visually dividing the upper window pane into an upper portion and a lower portion.

11 . The window assembly of claim 10 , wherein:

the first frame defines a first window opening having a size and shape that is substantially similar to that of the first window opening.

12 . The window assembly of claim 10 , wherein:

the upper edge of the second window frame extends horizontally such that the upper portion of the upper window pane is substantially quadrilateral in shape.

13 . The window assembly of claim 10 , wherein:

the upper edge of the second window frame extends upwardly at the center, and the upper portion of the upper window pane defines a center height at the center and outer heights at upper ends of the stiles, wherein the central height is substantially greater than the outer heights.

14 . The window assembly of claim 10 , wherein:

the simulated transom member comprises an outer simulated transom member; and including:

an inner simulated transom member extending horizontally across the inner face of the upper window pane directly opposite the outer simulated transom member.

15 . The window assembly of claim 10 , wherein:

the simulated transom member defines an outer face having a horizontally extending groove therein.

16 . A window assembly, comprising:

a frame comprising horizontally spaced-apart first and second vertically extending stiles and upper and lower frame members extending between and interconnecting the first and second stiles to form a horizontally and vertically enlarged frame opening that is generally quadrilateral in shape and defines a height and a width, wherein the height is substantially greater than the width;

a window pane having generally vertical inner and outer faces, and wherein the window pane is mounted to the frame in the enlarged frame opening;

a simulated transom member extending horizontally across a selected one of the inner and outer faces of the window pane and visually dividing the upper window pane into an upper portion defining a first height and a lower portion defining a second height, and wherein the second height is substantially greater than the first height, the simulated transom member defining an outer face having at least one horizontally extending groove providing a transom-like appearance.

17 . The window assembly of claim 16 , wherein:

the simulated transom member includes a pair of horizontally extending grooves in the outer face.

18 . The window assembly of claim 17 , wherein:

the grooves are parallel.

19 . The window assembly of claim 16 , wherein:

the simulated transom member comprises an outer simulated transom member, and including:

an inner simulated transom member extending horizontally across the inner face of the window pane.

20 . The window assembly of claim 16 , wherein:

the frame defines a substantially quadrilateral outer perimeter.