Abstract: A frame for a window or door is formed of inner and outer frame sections that are connected together by a thermobreak strip. The outer frame section is formed of extruded aluminum strips. The inner frame section is formed of an exterior part made of extruded aluminum strips and an interior part which is formed of wood strips. The two parts are mechanically fastened together. The inner and outer frames are roughly of the same thickness so that the thermobreak is roughly centered within the frame wherein about three-quarters of the thickness of the frame members are formed of metal, with the thermobreak arranged therein and the interior, roughly one-quarter of the frame thickness, is formed of wood. Thus, the combined aluminum and wood frame, with the thermobreak provides a structurally stable and rigid frame with an attractive appearing wood interior.

Abstract: A window trim assembly (10) is disclosed as having a window surround assembly (12), a casing (14), a seal (16) and mounting clips (18) cooperatively connected to securely and conveniently attach a preassembled window trim assembly to a window frame assembly or a similar apparatus.

Abstract: An improved edge-illuminated sign includes a transparent plate, a hollow housing secured to one or more edges of the transparent plate, and a light source disposed within the housing for illuminating an edge of the transparent plate. The housing can take the form of a frame surrounding the transparent plate on four sides, allowing operative elements of a light unit to be disposed inside of one or more hollow frame sections. According to a further aspect of the invention, the light source housing includes a pair of elongated members releasably fastened together. The edge-illuminated sign of the invention is simple to construct, light in weight, compact, and has an attractive appearance.

Abstract: A hollow, thin wall, generally rectangular shaped corner connector key forms the frame corner and connects together the adjacent ends of tubular screen frame members. The legs of the L-shaped key form a hollow box-like corner portion, against which the frame ends are abutted. Integral leg extensions telescopically fit into and are frictionally locked against the interior wall surfaces of the frame members. The hollow, tubular cross-section shape of the key, whose box-like corner portion corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the exterior of the frame members, and whose leg extensions correspond to the interior cross-section of the frame members, coupled with the frame member abutments and the frictional locking, substantially rigidifies the frame corner and resists out-of-plane twisting or bending of the frame.

Abstract: An improved astragal and flush bolt assembly to be secured to a relatively stationary member such as a door jamb or to the edge of an inactive door of a pair of double doors or the like. The astragal assembly includes a flat metal body mounted on the edge of the stationary member and a metal stop member secured to the body along one edge thereof. The flat body includes first and second spaced apart legs extending outwardly from the stationary member with the flat body and legs defining a channel to receive and retain a door latch bolt from the active door. The stop member prevents movement of the door in a first direction and when the latch bolt is engaged in the channel, the channel and latch bolt prevent the door from moving in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A glazing adaptor for converting the effective width of the window panel receiving opening of a window frame from a first width to a second width, with the difference between the first and second widths exceeding the thickness of a pane of glass. The adaptor is a rigid unitary insulating structure including a first portion for frictional engagement with the window frame opening and a second portion to frictionally retain a window panel. Each of the adaptor portions includes flexible insulating barbs positioned for tight, water-resistant sealing with the window frame opening and the window panel, respectively. The second portion of the adaptor also includes resilient pads positioned to cushion the window panel.

Abstract: A glazing adaptor for converting the effective width of the window panel receiving opening of a window frame from a first width to a second width, with the difference between the first and second widths exceeding the thickness of a pane of glass. The adaptor is a rigid unitary insulating structure including a first portion for frictional engagement with the window frame opening and a second portion to frictionally retain a window panel. Each of the adaptor portions includes flexible insulating barbs positioned for tight, water-resistant sealing with the window frame opening and the window panel, respectively. The second portion of the adaptor also includes resilient pads positioned to cushion the window panel.