Abstract: There is provided a sash apparatus for securing in a window or a door, and a methods making same. The sash apparatus comprises a frame with multiple segments securable to the window or door, where each of the segments has an internal passage therein. The multiple segments are arranged and coupled together at non-straight angles to form the frame, with the internal passages within the segments in fluid communication with one another. The sash apparatus also includes a bonding fill at least partially filling the internal passages within the frame to hold the multiple segments together.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular threshold assembly having a frame, a cover plate detachably attached to the frame at the first end of the frame first wall and the first end of the frame second wall and an elongate body detachably attached to the frame and being proximate to the frame first wall. Also, disclosed is door frame having the modular threshold assembly. The threshold assembly can permit replacement of different components of the modular assembly, while permitting water or moisture to be expelled to the exterior.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular threshold assembly having a frame, a cover plate detachably attached to the frame at the first end of the frame first wall and the first end of the frame second wall and an elongate body detachably attached to the frame and being proximate to the frame first wall. Also, disclosed is door frame having the modular threshold assembly. The threshold assembly can permit replacement of different components of the modular assembly, while permitting water or moisture to be expelled to the exterior.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for securing sliding glass panel units including an elongate threaded fastener having a threaded forward end section and a rear end section. This fastener has a knob or handle for rotating the fastener about its central axis, this knob being mounted on the rear end section. A mounting plate is used to rotatably mount the fastener in a support frame so that the fastener extends through a hole in the plate and the support frame. An anchor with a threaded aperture is fixedly mounted in the sliding glass panel unit and this aperture is capable of threadedly receiving the forward end section of the fastener. Preferably a spring is arranged on the fastener between the mounting plate and the knob or handle, this spring acting to bias the fastener away from the anchor. The mechanism can be used with either sliding glass windows or sliding glass doors.