Abstract: A window assembly is provided for use on a hand-held circular saw. The window assembly has a transparent member that is attached to an upper guard of the saw. The transparent member has a forward edge and a rearward edge and slopes downwardly to form a rearwardly facing acute angle with respect a planar base of the saw. The acute angle has a minimum value to prevent light from overhead sources from reflecting into the user's eyes and has a maximum value to prevent light from forward light sources from reflecting into the user's eyes. The forward edge of the transparent member is located rearwardly of the point at which a predetermined line intersects the guard. Additionally, a lower blade guard is provided for use on a circular saw having a clear viewing window on the upper blade guard. The lower blade guard has a truncated portion that allows a line of sight between the workpiece being sawed and the clear viewing window even when the lower guard is in a fully retracted position.

Abstract: A saw blade clamping arrangement particularly for power reciprocating saws and similar tools having a reciprocating shaft connected to a cutting member includes a biasing member preferably in the form of a spring clamp member. The biasing member is interconnected with the drive shaft and operative for providing a biasing force to retain the cutting member in operative connection with the drive shaft. A release lever is pivotally mounted to a housing of the saw for movement between first and second stable position. In the first position the release lever is spaced apart from the biasing member. In the second position the release lever engages the biasing member and opposes the biasing force of the biasing member to permit quick and easy removal and replacement of the saw blade. In one preferred embodiment, the spring clamp member biases the saw blade into operative engagement with the drive shaft.

Abstract: A can opener has a lower seat, an upper seat disposed on the lower seat, a swivel button disposed on the upper seat, a swivel wing disposed on the upper seat, and a slide block disposed between the lower seat and the upper seat. The lower seat has a slide recess to receive the slide block. The upper seat has an insertion hole, a slide groove, a threaded hole, a channel, a circular hole, a post, a protrusion, a pillar, and a protruded bar. A shaft is disposed on a rotor. The swivel wing has a center hole to receive the shaft. The rotor is inserted in the insertion hole. The slide block has a rod, a column, a slot and a cone-shaped recess hole. A blade holder and a blade are inserted in the hollow slide block. The swivel button has a threaded shank passing through the threaded hole and a tip end inserted in the cone-shaped recess hole.

Abstract: A safety razor including a blade unit with a guard, three blades, a cap with a lubricating strip, a front pivot and a substantially unobstructed rinsing space under the blades between the guard and cap.

Abstract: A position sensor comprises two curved surfaces concentrically aligned to form a container which is filled with a viscous fluid and a bubble of a lighter-weight fluid and placed between a radiation source and a radiation detector. The bubble changes position within the container when the sensor is moved, transmitting a beam of radiation from the radiation source through the bubble to activate a section of the radiation detector while the remainder of the radiation is blocked by the fluid. Position sensing circuitry translates a signal from the activated section of the radiation detector into position coordinates for point in space corresponding to the position of the bubble in the container.

Abstract: A novel, portable coordinate measuring machine comprises a multijointed (preferably six and/or seven joints) manually positionable measuring arm for accurately and easily measuring a volume, which in a preferred embodiment, comprises a sphere ranging from six to eight feet in diameter and a measuring accuracy of 2 Sigma .+-.0.003 inch. In addition to the measuring arm, the present invention employs a controller (or serial box) which acts as the electronic interface between the arm and a host computer. Additionally, a number of end effector probes are provided that fulfill functions other than measurement only.

Abstract: A one-piece compound lock for a power return measuring tape includes an elongated lock member slidably mounted in a casing that engages both the tape blade and the tape drum to resist unwanted movement of the blade. The lock member has a resilient locking tongue and is slidably engaged in grooves in the casing to guide movement of the tongue between an unlocked and a locked position. Drum locking tabs extend laterally from lock member. In the locked position, the locking tongue applies locking pressure to the tape blade and the drum locking tabs engage the tape drum to resist rotation.

Abstract: A cooler/dryer includes a housing for storing bulk product including a bulk product inlet at the top of the housing and a grid structure adjacent the bottom of the housing for discharging bulk product. The grid structure is movable between open and closed positions and, in both positions, primary air flows upwardly through the grid structure to cool and/or dry the bulk product. Auxiliary air inlet ducts are located above the grid structure for flowing auxiliary air into the product bed. The primary air and the auxiliary air combine in the product bed to increase the cooling and/or drying effect without substantially increasing the velocity of the primary air through the grid structure which would otherwise affect the discharge rate of the product through the grid structure.

Abstract: A shoe sole and heel construction is provided. The construction includes a structure having an exterior ground-contacting surface, an elongated midsole disposed in the structure above the ground-contacting surface to avoid contact with the ground in use, the midsole having an outer periphery. The structure also includes a first flexible bulge formed therein and projecting from the exterior ground-contacting surface for contact with the ground in use and defining a first pocket, wherein at least a portion of the first pocket extends outwardly beyond the outer periphery of the midsole or imaginary extensions thereof whereby the portion does not underlie the midsole. The construction further includes fluid disposed in the first pocket, whereby at rest a foot in a shoe incorporating the structure is cushioned comfortably on the fluid in the first pocket.

Abstract: A strapping assembly for ice-gripping sandal or other device which is arranged readily adjust the tightness of its connection, while enabling its rapid and easy disconnection and reconnection. The strapping assembly includes a first end strap, a bridging strap member, and a second end strap. The first end strap is secured to one side of the sole of the sandal and has a free end portion to which a ring is secured. The second end strap is fixedly secured to the other side of the sole of the sandal and has a free end portion on which a VELCRO.RTM. strip is mounted. The bridging strap includes a VELCRO.RTM. strip on one end for releasable securement to the VELCRO.RTM. strip on the second end strap to secure the bridging strap thereto. The other end of the bridging strap then becomes it free end and is arranged to be extended through the ring and secured in place by other VELCRO.RTM. strips. The connection between the first end strap and bridging strap can be readily disconnected and can be readily reconnected.

Abstract: A footwear with its sole provided with a damper device, comprising a first reservoir with deformable but inextensible walls and containing a substantially incompressible fluid, in a position interposed between a plantar and a tread of said sole; a second reservoir, in contact with the first reservoir, with deformable but inextensible walls and containing a substantially compressible fluid, and a third reservoir with deformable but inextensible walls, which communicates with the first reservoir via a first passage of adjustable cross-section.

Abstract: A size adjustable athletic boot of a molded plastic or composite construction which is adjustable in length, width and height allowing three dimensional fit (3-D fit) for a variety of foot sizes. The boot has a base section and a tongue section which extends from a toe end of the base section. The tongue and base sections combine to define a variable volume foot space between them. A heel section telescopes over a rear end of the base section. The heel section has a heel surface which in combination with an upper surface of the base section defines a foot support surface. A cuff extends upward from a heel wall of the heel section. The cuff and a free end of the tongue section confront one another and define a foot entry opening between them. An adjustment mechanism is adapted to selectively position the heel section on the rear end of the base section to vary the length of the foot support surface relative to the length of a user's foot.

Abstract: A plastic garment hanger having a hook with an abutment for engaging an aperture formed in an indicator cap to support the indicator cap on the hanger is provided. A hook having an upwardly projecting web which defines an aperture wherein a descending flexible tongue for engaging an aperture formed in an indicator cap is also provided.

Abstract: A projectile launching and recirculating display apparatus and method are provided which preferably include a collector extending in a generally horizontal plane, and having an opening positioned in a medial portion thereof for collecting a plurality of projectiles, such as balloons, therein. A blower has an output positioned to underlie the collector opening for blowing a gas upwardly through the opening and thereby blowing the plurality of projectiles upwardly when overlying the collector opening.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for safe and fast turning of a page in a book is taught which is more flexible with respect to the varying characteristics of the applied books, is independent of the mechanical and electrical tolerances of the system and from system wear and tear. The method comprises the steps of: applying an initial value of a contact force between a page lifter and the page and/or an initial value of a contact time for the contact between the page lifter and the page, and increasing the value of the contact force and/or contact time when no page has been lifted during a page turning procedure; whereby the last applied value of the contact force and/or contact time is applicable as the initial value when a next page is provided to be turned over.

Abstract: A multiple segment electro-luminescent panel includes a backsheet on which are formed lower electrodes and connection lines for a plurality of discrete electro-luminescent light segments, the segments being made up of the lower electrodes, an optional dielectric layer, a phosphor material coated, painted, or printed onto the lower electrodes, and upper electrodes and connection lines formed on the phosphor material and lower connection lines. A first frontsheet layer is provided over the light segments and connection lines and bonded to the backsheet, and a second frontsheet layer including windows or cut-outs for viewing the light segments is provided over the first front sheet layer.

Abstract: A sport shoe cleat especially for golf shoes has a main body member having a dome-shaped outer face and a planar inner face, a threaded stud molded integrally with the main body member and projecting outwardly from the inner face. A plurality of pseudo pyramid-shaped teeth projecting around the perimeter of the main body member, each of the pseudo pyramid-shaped teeth having an outward angle to provide lateral stability and traction through the plane of a sports swing. The traction teeth have a low profile to reduce damage to putting green surfaces for example. The body member has a wear pad at the center of said dome-shaped outlet face, the wear pad being a weight-bearing surface such as to support the majority of the body weight placed on the cleat and keeping weight off the traction teeth to prolong the life of the traction teeth and the cleat.

Abstract: An overshoe for a shoe whose soles have a plurality of extending spikes, cleats or similar surface engaging elements to protect surfaces from being disturbed or damaged by contacting such elements includes a two-layered substantially flat sole with a toe hold and a heel retaining member. The two-layered sole includes a soft upper layer interconnected to a hard lower layer, and is formed in an oblong generally rectangular configuration that is oversized relative to the soles of conventionally sized spiked sport shoes. The lower layer is sufficiently firm or tough enough to resist puncturing by spikes or cleats extending from a sole of a covered shoe, and is preferably made of hard rubber, so golf spikes will not penetrate the sole and scuff or mark putting greens. The upper layer is soft or flexible to accommodate depressions formed from spikes or cleats extending from a sole of a covered shoe, and is preferably made of soft rubber or foam.

Abstract: A device and process for controlling the automatic operations of a power excavator are disclosed. The device has a plurality of sensors for sensing the motions of the excavator's moving parts. The device also has a controller with discriminating means. The discriminating means operates the sensed data of the sensors and discriminates the automatic operation to be performed. The controller outputs the control signals to the excavator's moving parts for automatically performed the automatic operation. The control device further includes recognizable signal output means for converting the discriminated results into recognizable signals prior to outputting the discriminated results, and confirmation signal input means for confirming the discriminated results outputted from the recognizable signal output means.

Abstract: A new Tiered Trenching Backhoe Apparatus for creating a dual tiered trench which allows one service utility to be elevated above another service utility thereby preventing contact of the two service utilities resulting in increased safety. The inventive device includes a syncline plate with an interior angle of approximately 140 degrees, a first and second triangular coupler welded at one end to the syncline plate removably coupling to a pair of existing tooth shanks of a backhoe bucket, a first and second fluke welded to the syncline plate opposite of the triangular couplers, a first and second trihedral support members welded to the interior portion of syncline plate providing support, and a pair of replaceable teeth removably secured to the first and second flukes.

Abstract: A picture frame system is provided. The picture frame system includes a housing in a rectangular configuration having an upper edge, a lower edge and parallel side edges therebetween. The housing has a front face and a rear face. A rectangular opening is formed in an upper extent of the front face thereof with a slit formed in one of the side edges adjacent to the front face and in alignment with the rectangular opening. A viewing screen is formed in the front face of the housing adjacent to the upper edge of the housing. Further provided is a photograph having a thin rectangular configuration and an area slightly larger than that of the rectangular opening. The photograph adapted to be removably situated within the slit such that the photograph resides between the rectangular opening and the viewing screen. A receptacle for receiving, storing, moving and playing an information storage media is provided.

Abstract: A molding for making picture frames having grooves in the molding edges which will form the rear face and the outer periphery of an assembled frame. These grooves may be used to receive plywood panels to make the frame deeper, as in a shadow box, or to make the frame wider. If the grooves are not used they add to the decorative effect of the frame.

Abstract: A firearm having a frame and a slide supported for movement on the frame between battery and retired positions. The slide has an ejection port and a slot longitudinally extending from the ejection port for supporting a cartridge extractor such that upper and lower surfaces of the extractor are in sliding contact with a lower and upper surfaces of the slot, respectively. A recess in the upper surface of the extractor is in communication with a recess in the lower surface of the extractor via a passage extending therebetween. One of the recesses is in communication with the ejection port and the other recess is in communication with the exterior of the slide to provide a passageway for the transport of propellant combustion products from the interior of the slide to the exterior of the slide.

Abstract: The gun barrel stabilizer system of the present invention increases or optimizes the accuracy of guns including small arms and artillery. The invention consists of a device called a gun barrel stabilizer rigidly attached at the gun muzzle, and extending toward the gun breech, without further contact with the gun barrel or other gun components. The device responds to the same forces which cause recoil motion and, by virtue of its cantilever nature, resists angular deflection of the gun muzzle during firing. The stabilizer system, in an optimized state, serves to maintain the final segment of the gun barrel at the muzzle moving though a locus of parallel positions up to the time of projectile release. In the absence of angular deflection at the muzzle, gun accuracy is increased to a maximum allowed by the remaining limitations of cartridge performance and barrel bore quality.

Abstract: A pair of fishing rod retainers is disclosed for storing and transporting a disassembled fishing rod in a compact manner where each of the disassembled sections are placed adjacent and parallel to the main section. The invention includes a pair of retainers, with one retainer permanently attached to each end of the main section of the fishing rod. The retainers have a number of openings that correspond to the number of sections of the fishing rod such that each section may be laid adjacent and parallel to the main section and inserted into its respective opening in the retainers. Since the retainers are permanently attached to the main section, they cannot be lost or misplaced and the fishing rod is conveniently disassembled for storage and transport. Since the rod sections are placed end over end, the fragile tip of the rod is protected by being in close proximity to the much heavier handle. The retainers can be inexpensively manufactured so that they can be used permanently on every rod in a collection.

Abstract: The worm is threaded onto the hook before the leader is attached to the fish line. A tube and slider are threaded onto the leader before the loop is made on the leader and after the hook is attached to the leader. The tube has a small diameter, such as 1/16 inch, and is a few inches long, such as 5 inches. The slider is about 1/16 wide, 1/32 inch thick and 3/8 inches long with 3 holes normal to its wide faces distributed along its length. The leader is passed through the holes in series. A few ounces of force are required to move the slider along the leader. The end of the tube nearest the loop is at an angle to the long axis of the tube. To thread a worm onto the hook the leader is folded at the angled end of the tube back along the tube and the tube and leader are inserted into a worm a short distance from one end and through the longitudinal center of the worm and out its other end.

Abstract: A tool for catching, holding, transporting and releasing insects provides two elongate crossing body elements pivotally interconnected in their medial crossing portions with looped rearward handles and similar forward opposed jaws each carrying end portions of a flexibly resilient pad extending between the jaws to form a pocket when the jaws are closed. The resilient pad is releasably interconnected to the jaws so that it may be replaced. An elastic band extends between the tool body elements forwardly of their pivotal joinder to releasably maintain the jaws in closed mode.

Abstract: The device of the present invention is a landscape device positionable at the base of a tree or other vertical object. The device includes a resilient rigid main body with an outer periphery. The device is constructed of a single, molded sheet of resilient rigid plastic enclosing a central opening and a radial slit extending from the opening to an outer periphery of the main body. The device further includes two upwardly extending annular walls integral with the main body, a plurality of radial slits extending from the central opening, and an annular flange integral with the main body at one of the annular walls for anchoring the main body into the earth.

Abstract: A turned burlwood vase has an epoxy coating on the interior to allow the vase to hold water for preserving fresh flowers.

Abstract: A louvre window clip assembly that is used with a window frame. The clip assembly includes a clip, that is capable of receiving a glass window pane, and a hub. The hub and clip are engaged so that the clip is removable from the exterior of the window frame without having to access the interior of the window frame.

Abstract: A selectively engageable motor-drive assembly operable for moving a vehicle door or ramp to enable manual operation or motorized operation is provided, having a motor, a pulley drawing a cable attached to the door or ramp, a torque-multiplying arrangement positionable between a fully-engaged position and a partially-disengaged position, and an actuator mechanism for positioning the torque-multiplying arrangement in accordance with a selection of manual or motorized operation. The actuator mechanism may be actuated by a solenoid that is activated by an operator through a control unit. Also, a cam may be provided to define the movement of the actuator mechanism.

Abstract: A fire-rated removable mullion, includes a top fitting mounted to a door frame lintel, a bottom fitting assembly, a mullion head capable of detachably engaging the top fitting, a mullion tube having provisions for mounting between the mullion head and the bottom fitting assembly, and another provision for accommodating thermal expansion of the mullion assembly to resist warping of the assembly. Where desired, a mortise cylinder lock can be included to limit removal by unauthorized persons.

Abstract: A multi-purpose stadium includes a seating system which is reconfigurable between seating configurations corresponding to different playing fields, for example, football and baseball. Reconfiguration of the seating system is accomplished by removing removable seating sections, raising or lowering vertically movable seating sections, sliding or shifting horizontally movable seating sections and rotating groups of seating sections which form rotatable extensions of seating wings of a seating bowl formed by the seating system. The stadium includes a circulation system with concourses at various levels for providing access to the seating system. Bridges are provided for connecting parts of the concourses which are separated when the seating system is reconfigured.

Abstract: A molded plastic attachment clip with a lip at the top and angles leading back to siding, and back again to main body of clip causing a positive lock when inserted into the locking mechanism of vinyl siding, with two foldable arms to hold gutter downspouts in place without nailing or damaging the vinyl siding. This unique locking system allows for easy aligning of downspouts after installation, and does not void the warranty of vinyl siding as does present method of strapping downspouts.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible shelf includes a generally rectangular frame with a panel extending across the frame to support a cat or the like. A pair of clips are snapped on to one of the frame members to permit pivotal movement of the frame within the clips. The clips are mounted on a storm door, immediately below a window. A pair of chains are mounted to the door jamb, with lower ends of the chains removably connected to the shelf, to thereby selectively retain the shelf in a horizontal position. The chains may be disconnected from the shelf to permit the shelf to pivot downwardly to a vertical storage position.

Abstract: A roof panel for sloped roofs includes a self-supporting reinforced plate concrete-like materials, wherein the reinforcement above the plate has bars running along the slope of the roof. In the vicinity of these bars, attaching elements are arranged which bear the roofing material. In order to protect these reinforcement elements from the influence of the weather, they are embedded into concrete ribs, whereby these concrete ribs undertake the function of holding the attaching elements for the roof covering.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manipulating a pole relative to a base fixed in the ground. The base is gripped and provides a rigid reference point. The pole is cradled and an actuator provides force to move the pole relative to the reference point. This can include detaching the pole from the base as well as inserting the pole on the base. As an optional feature, a pivot mechanism can be associated with the combination to allow the pole to be pivoted with respect to the base to lower the pole for inspection and maintenance, or to erect the pole to be vertically aligned and then seated onto the base.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling water seepage at an interface between a wall supported by a footing and a floor with a side surface adjacent the wall and a bottom surface adjacent the footing using a pliable panel disposed between the wall and the side surface of the floor and between the footing and the bottom surface of the floor to substantially isolate the floor from the wall and the footing. The panel including a water flow path between the wall and the side surface of the floor and between the footing and the bottom surface of the floor, wherein the pliable panel permits expansion and contraction of the floor, walls and footing.

Abstract: A sheltering form of encapsulation with a mechanism to place the house into safety and means of covering, during the threat of destruction by a violent wind.

Abstract: A structural covering that is attachable to a rail of a railing that has a top, a pair of sides, ends, and a bottom, and that is attachable to a floor board of a deck that has a top, a pair of sides, ends, and a bottom, while covering most of the rail of the railing and any exposed ends thereof and covering most of the floor board of the deck and any exposed ends thereof so as to prevent splinters, hide knots, splintered wood, discolored wood, and cracks in the wood, and give a uniform look that will not rot. The structural covering includes a general covering component, a connecting component, an end cap component, and a corner component. The general covering component covers most of the floor board of the deck and covers most of the rail of the railing. The connecting component joins facing ends of the general covering components that are adjacent and collinearlly-aligned.

Abstract: A lightweight, highly portable, yet strong, fiberglass step unit is presented. The fiberglass step unit is tapered to allow removal of the unit from the mold during the two-step manufacturing process. All of the corners and edges of the fiberglass unit are rounded, thus providing strengthening radii at critical points of the construction of the unit. In addition to the strength of the fiberglass, strengthening braces are placed inside the unit and are sealed to the main portion of the unit with an additional application of fiberglass. These strengthening braces provide additional radii which synergistically add to the strength and reliability of the step. A heating coil may also be fabricated within the fiberglass step thickness itself thus providing a highly portable, lightweight, unitary step which may be electrified to prevent the accumulation of snow or ice on the step.

Abstract: A utility distribution system is provided for open office plans and other similar settings, and includes a prefabricated floor construction designed to be supported directly on a building floor. The floor construction has a hollow interior which defines at least one raceway to route utility conduits therethrough, and a floor surface on which workstations can be positioned. The utility distribution system also includes at least one utility post having a foot which mounts to the floor construction to support the utility post in a generally upstanding orientation. The foot portion of the utility post has an open area disposed above and communicating with the floor raceway. At least one utility outlet is mounted on the utility post, and is adapted to dispense a selected utility therefrom. The utility post has at least one utility channel in which utility conduits can be routed, and includes an outwardly oriented open fade.

Abstract: A pre-fabricated building foundation form assembly is installed beneath a building floor which is temporarily supported in its final position. The form assembly comprises a plurality of form stiffeners which are spaced apart along a proposed foundation wall and extend downwardly from the floor, each stiffener having laterally spaced apart inner and outer edges. A flexible sheet form element has laterally spaced apart upper portions connected to the edges of the stiffeners and a lower portion spaced below the stiffeners so as to form an essentially continuous elongated container below the stiffeners and in contact with the site surface. A flowable and settable foundation material essentially fills a space within the container and between the flexible sheet forms and extends essentially continuously upwardly from the site surface to a lower surface of the floor assembly to support the floor assembly thereon when the foundation material has cured.

Abstract: A flat plate is used to cover a mounting hole in a masonry wall face and is held in place by a set of wire hooks. The hooks are able to slide into holes in the plate and catch onto the interior surface of the wall in order to hold a clearance hole in the plate concentrically with respect to the mounting hole. An anchor bolt is supported at the center of the mounting hole by the clearance hole in the plate while grout is poured into the masonry blocks thereby assuring that the bolt is positioned properly in accordance with building code.

Abstract: An anchor bracket assembly is made up of a plurality of anchor brackets for securing a support post or newel to a floor surface, each anchor bracket having an upright attachment portion affixed to the post and a substantially horizontal flange portion extending outwardly from the lower end of the attachment portion with projections extending downwardly from a free end of the flange portion and which bear against the floor surface so that when fasteners are inserted through openings in the flange portion between the projections and attachment portion and drawn tightly into the floor surface will cause the flange portion and attachment portion to move downwardly about the projections thereby drawing the post more firmly against the floor surface.

Abstract: A roof mounting assembly includes rows of pans mounted to the understructure of a roof by hooking the pans around support tracks. Rows of roofing panels are mounted over the respective rows of pans with adjacent roofing panels generally abutting each other to create a joint located above the central area of an underlying pan so that the pan acts as a barrier to prevent rain water and the like from flowing through the joint and directly to the understructure. By using underlying pans to prevent leakage, it is possible to minimize the amount of panel overlapping. The panels are preferably mounted to the tracks by separate hook members. The upper end of each panel is between and against an overlying panel and an underlying track.

Abstract: A ceiling structure for retaining air filter panels having a grid of interconnected rails. Each rail has a recessed channel for containing a light fixture so that the light fixture does not hang below the ceiling surface. The structure may also include hanger hooks attachable to the rails for suspending fixtures, wall panels, and pivoting wall headers to permit angled arrangements of wall panels. The light fixture attached within the channel is an extruded panel that snaps into the channel and which includes standard light tube connectors.

Abstract: A framework, in particular an at least partially hollow framework, has nodes and members. The nodes are formed by at least a projection on a hollow framework member and by at least a further hollow member mounted and secured thereon. Also disclosed is a process for producing this framework and its use in land, air and water vehicles, in building construction, in civil and underground engineering, scaffolds, shelving systems and furniture.

Abstract: A combined molding cap and molding strip with the molding strip having opposed attachment surfaces extending along a longitudinal axis, a plurality of beaded ridges extending along one attachment surface of the molding strip, and a plurality of fluted channels extending along the opposed attachment surface of the molding strip. The molding cap has a surface including at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges for respectively engaging the beaded ridges and fluted channels of the molding strip.

Abstract: A composite frame member that includes a longitudinally extending external member that defines a longitudinally extending internal cavity within which a longitudinally extending internal member is disposed. The internal member and external member, while being distinct components, are constructed and arranged to cooperate in a substantially synergistic fashion that seeks to provide a frame member having superior strength characteristics. Further, the internal member and the external member cooperate to define an accessible stapling channel that is capable of being readily stapled into. The external member includes walls that at least partially bound the internal cavity. The internal member is disposed within the internal cavity and defines the stapling channel, wherein the stapling channel receives a cover sheet and staples through an opening defined by the external member.