Abstract: A window-pane (2) such as an automobile windshield or rear window to be fixed on a rigid frame is provided at its periphery with a bead (5) of thermoplastic material. The device (1) for fixing the window-pane comprises a sectional strip (9) of plastic material to which is secured a resistance-type heating element (10) of resilient metal having a substantially U-shaped cross-section. One wing of the heating element (10) is secured to the sectional strip (9) and the other wing (19b) is free with respect to the strip so as to form therewith a clip which is capable of resilient engagement on the wall (8) of the rigid frame (3).

Abstract: The device for handling articles in the form of sheets such as windshields comprises a floor of trapezoidal shape for receiving a stack of sheets, a bearing member and two side-panels which are outwardly divergent from a rear framework. Empty containers can therefore form a nested assembly for return transportation. In order to facilitate nesting, the metallic lining plates of the side-panels are upwardly divergent. A recess is formed in the floor in order to house the bearing member of the empty container to be nested therein.