Abstract: A window having a window panel that slides in a frame and at least one balancer that is secured to the window panel is disclosed. The window is of the tiltable hung type having a vertical operating position in which the balancer slides with the window panel in the frame and a tilted position in which the balancer remains secured to the window panel. The balancer includes an extensible member having a first end operatively coupled to the balancer and a second end operatively coupled to a frame so that the balancer can exert a force on the window panel to assist against the force of gravity when the window panel is in the vertical operating position. A method of constructing a tiltable hung window with a balancer secured to the window panel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A window having a window panel that slides in a frame and at least one balancer that is secured to the window panel is disclosed. The window is of the tiltable hung type having a vertical operating position in which the balancer slides with the window panel in the frame and a tilted position in which the balancer remains secured to the window panel. The balancer includes an extensible member having a first end operatively coupled to the balancer and a second end operatively coupled to a frame so that the balancer can exert a force on the window panel to assist against the force of gravity when the window panel is in the vertical operating position. A method of constructing a tiltable hung window with a balancer secured to the window panel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A decking system, decking components and an installed deck for use on a support structure. The decking system comprises hollow profile planking units having anchor flanges on opposite edges that cooperate with an anchor structure to form a deck or platform. The flanges and the anchor units are shaped and configured to closely interact and form an installed platform structure. The planks comprise an extruded thermoplastic wood fiber composite having an internal structure sufficient to withstand installation, engineering forces placed on the installed platform, weathering and use. The anchor structures have a shape that conforms to the anchor flanges on the decking profiles to hold the deck in place.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for extending the effective depth of a frame (510) secured within an opening having a depth greater than that of the frame (501-504) itself. A channel (515) is associated with each segment of the frame (501-504) and opens in the direction in which added frame depth is desired. Each channel (515) has a similar, half-dovetail profile (560), and a frame extending member (520) is associated with each channel. Each frame extending member (520) has a profile that includes a first portion (501) which is rotatable into engagement with a respective channel, and a second portion (650a) which extends in the desired direction when the first portion (501) is retained within the channel (515).

Abstract: A window having a frame with at least two oppositely disposed side members, a top member, and a bottom member. Operably connected to each frame side member is a jamb liner having a front face and at least one jamb channel. Mounted within the frame is at least one sash having two oppositely disposed sides. The sash tilts away from the frame for easy cleaning. Within each jamb channel is a locking slide block for slidably and rotatably mounting the sash to the frame. A plough extends from the face of each jamb liner in the direction of the opposite frame side member. Each side of the sash has a sash groove for slidably mounting the sash in the frame by receiving adjacent ploughs. The plough and sash grooves have interlocking edges which engage to resist unintentional tilting of the sash.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for extending the effective depth of a frame secured within an opening having a depth greater than that of the frame itself. A channel is associated with each segment of the frame and opens in the direction in which added frame depth is desired. Each channel has a similar, half-dovetail profile, and a frame extending member is associated with each channel. Each frame extending member has a profile that includes a first portion which is rotatable into engagement with a respective channel, and a second portion which extends in the desired direction when the first portion is retained within the channel.

Abstract: A window having a frame with at least two oppositely disposed side members, a top member, and a bottom member. Operably connected to each frame side member is a jamb liner having a front face and at least one jamb channel. Mounted within the frame is at least one sash having two oppositely disposed sides. The sash tilts away from the frame for easy cleaning. Within each jamb channel is a locking slide block for slidably and rotatably mounting the sash to the frame. A plough extends from the face of each jamb liner in the direction of the opposite frame side member. Each side of the sash has a sash groove for slidably mounting the sash in the frame by receiving adjacent ploughs. The plough and sash grooves have interlocking edges which engage to resist unintentional tilting of the sash.

Abstract: The present invention is a joint structure which is particularly adapted for the construction of a frame for windows and doors. The joint structure includes a tenon which is cooperatively connected to a first portion at a mortise which is formed in a second portion. The mortise is positioned and sized to receive the tenon. A first groove is formed in the tenon and is transverse to the tenon. A second groove is formed in the second portion wherein when the tenon is inserted into the mortise, the second groove is aligned with the first groove to form a dowel cavity. A locking dowel pin is inserted into the dowel cavity and provides a resistance to sheer force along substantially the length of the pin.

Abstract: An improved rack for holding a plurality of balls in a compact array comprises a plurality of planar support members. These support members are carried on two elongated vertical rods for movement as a unit. The support members have a plurality of ball receiving recesses and can be spaced apart with the balls being received in aligned recesses on adjacent support members. Springs surrounding the rods bear against the support members to force them together to firmly retain the balls in place. However, the support members can be moved against the force of the springs to allow the balls to be placed in or removed from the rack.