Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces positioned together, and a panel frame surrounding the plurality of insulation pieces. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled to a frame positionable on a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the other insulation pieces of the plurality of insulation pieces. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the panel frame.

Abstract: A portal extends through a vertical surface. The portal is bounded laterally by a vertical closing rail and a parallel opening rail. A flexible door has a size essentially equal to that of the portal. The door has an interior edge and an exterior edge. The interior edge is secured within the closing rail. Guide mechanisms include fixed upper and lower tracks. The upper and lower tracks are adapted to receive and guide the movement of the door when moving to and from an open orientations. A closure assembly includes upper and lower cables and pulleys adapted to move the door to the closed orientation.

Abstract: A sectional gate with an escape door includes a plurality of vertically displaceable gate sections, which are foldably connected to one another along their horizontally extending longitudinal edges. The escape door is inserted into the sectional gate and is constructed from door sections, which are foldably connected to one another. A device for opening and closing the escape door and a locking mechanism are non-positively engaged in at least one of the gate sections. The device for opening and closing the escape door are non-positively connected with one or more sliding bolts, which extend in vertical and horizontal directions to the locking mechanism, which engages in at least one of the gate sections.

Abstract: A rectangular one-piece garage door has rigid horizontal upper and lower rails and rigid vertical first and second side rails. A small door is mounted in the garage door. A track assembly has horizontal first and second upper tracks. The track assembly has vertical first and second lower tracks. An arcuate first intermediate track couples the first upper track and the first lower track. An arcuate second intermediate track couples the second upper track and the second lower track. First and second upper hinged brackets are secured to the garage door adjacent to the upper rail. First and second lower brackets are secured to the garage door adjacent to the lower rail. Rollers are each coupled to one of the brackets and rotatably received within one of the tracks for guiding the movement of the garage door between a closed lower orientation and an open raised orientation.

Abstract: An automatic pet door device having a pet-specific identification component whereby only authorized animals are permitted to access the pet door.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that controls access to a secured area using an automated gate controlled secured environment is disclosed. The method may include receiving an indication that an individual attempting to pass through a clearance area has not been authorized to pass through the clearance area, automatically moving one or more gates to create a channel for the non-authorized individual to be directed to a manual screening area, determining if the non-authorized individual has passed one or more sensor; wherein if the non-authorized individual has been determined to have passed the one or more sensor, then moving a gate located behind the non-authorized individual to enable other authorized individuals to pass through the clearance area while maintaining the channel created to the manual screening area, and preventing the non-authorized individual from gaining access to the automated gate controlled secured environment once the non-authorized individual reaches the manual screening area.

Abstract: A semi-private partition or covering includes a collapsible structure having a plurality of uniform perforations formed therein. The plurality of uniform perforations can be configured in size, shape, and dimension to provide not only aesthetic but functional differences from one partition to the next. A manufacturer can make a partition by forming a collapsible structure, such as by bonding a plurality of elongate cells along a plurality of different horizontal seams. The manufacturer can then position a plurality of cutout apparatus about the structure and apply the cutout apparatus to create hollow perforations passing through the entire depth of the collapsible structure (e.g., when expanded). The partition can be mounted to a top or side support structure for any combination of vertical or horizontal expansion/contraction of the partition.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in a roll-up shutter. More particularly, the invention provides an electrically-driven shutter which can be electrically deployed or retracted, and the slats may be electrically tilted for ventilation or vertically closed for maximum security, all by use of a single electric motor. The invention achieves the above objects by providing an electrically driven roll-up shutter, comprising a plurality of upper pivoted link elements each of which supports all lower components, the linkage pivots being arranged to allow roll-up on a shutter shaft or tube, the lowest of the link elements being attached to a slat tilt mechanism, the upper pivoted link elements when in tension with only the highest of the link elements in contact with the shutter shaft or tube form a substantially straight line.

Abstract: A window frame assembly for installation within a garage door having front and rear exposed surfaces and one or more window openings. The assembly includes front and rear window frame members of injection molded plastic which are installed within the door opening on the front and rear exposed surfaces. The window frame members have alignment elements to assist in assemble and have engagement elements located about their peripheries which snap together in mating fashion to mount the frame members within the window opening. The engagement elements are adjustable to accommodate garage door panels of varying thicknesses and window panes of varying thicknesses. The engagement elements are also disengageable with a hand tool to separate the frame members and remove the members from the window opening.

Abstract: A gate includes a gate leaf which is movable between a closed and an open position, and a plurality of gate leaf elements, which are tiltable. The gate leaf includes a door leaf which is swingable around a pivot axis extending perpendicular to the tilt axes. When closed, the door leaf is mounted in an opening in the gate leaf and the door leaf extends essentially parallel to the plane of the gate leaf. A stabilizing arrangement opposes the deformation of the gate leaf and a threshold element which rests on the floor of the opening when the gate leaf is in the closed position. The height of the threshold element is essentially less than 20 mm, preferably less than 10 mm.

Abstract: A retractable covering in accordance with the present invention includes a head rail with a horizontally disposed roller and a pair of depending sheets from the roller which form part of a fabric which can be wrapped around the roller or unwrapped from the roller when moving the covering between retracted and extended positions. The sheets can also be moved with the roller between a closed position wherein they are in contiguous relationship and an open position wherein they are separated while remaining in parallel relationship. A plurality of cut-out vanes are formed in one sheet having a free edge thereof secured as with adhesive or the like to the other sheet. Accordingly, when the sheets are in the closed contiguous relationship, the vanes which are integral with one sheet become coplanar therewith but when the sheets are separated the vanes pivot to open a passage through the sheet from which they were cut to permit the passage of vision and light.

Abstract: A rolling door assembly for selectively covering an opening in a building includes a shutter roller rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and a flexible panel windable on and off the roller for movement into retracted and extended positions, respectively. The flexible panel defines an upper portion having a first width and a lower portion having a second width less than the first width. At least one pass door frame is hingedly securable proximate a lateral side of the opening for movement between a first position, in which the pass door frame extends in a substantially transverse direction relative to the opening and a second position, in which the pass door frame is substantially aligned with the at least one sidewall.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a window blind system, comprising a shading arrangement and an alternating hanging device vertically extended downwardly to support a plurality of slats in position, wherein a predetermined portion of the slats are both supported by the first shading arrangement and the alternating hanging device, so that by operating the alternating hanging device, the predetermined portion of the slats supported by the alternating hanging device are capable of being displaced with respect to the remaining slats thus creating a varying shading effect.

Abstract: A window covering has a headrail, a plurality of lift cords extending from the headrail and a plurality of shade elements positioned sequentially below the headrail. Each shade element has an upper edge and a lower edge which edges are substantially parallel to one another and oriented transverse to the lift cords. The shade elements are positioned so that when the shade elements are in a closed position the lower edge of one shade element abuts the upper edge of an adjacent shade element and when the shade elements are in an open position, the lower edge of the at least one shade element is spaced apart from the upper edge of an adjacent shade element. A first cord is attached to the upper edge of each shade element and a second cord is attached to the lower edge of each shade element.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a window blind system, comprising a shading arrangement and an alternating hanging device vertically extended downwardly to support a plurality of slats in position, wherein a predetermined portion of the slats are both supported by the first shading arrangement and the alternating hanging device, so that by operating the alternating hanging device, the predetermined portion of the slats supported by the alternating hanging device are capable of being displaced with respect to the remaining slats thus creating a varying shading effect.

Abstract: A rolling door assembly for selectively covering an opening in a building includes a shutter roller rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and a flexible panel windable on and off the roller for movement into retracted and extended conditions, respectively. The flexible panel defines an upper portion having a first width and a lower portion having a second width less than the first width. At least one pass door frame is hingedly securable proximate a lateral side of the opening for movement between a first position, in which the pass door frame extends in a substantially transverse direction relative to the opening and a second position, in which the pass door frame is substantially aligned with the at least one sidewall.

Abstract: A window covering having a plurality of panels comprising a head rail and a plurality of panels suspended from the head rail by a securement member and at least one opening member is provided. Each of the plurality of panels is collapsible and includes a pair of opposed longitudinal regions. A bottom rail may also be provided and suspended from the head rail such that the plurality of panels are located between the head rail and the bottom rail.

Abstract: The vertical sliding pet door can be used to let pets in and out easily by themselves. The pet needs to be trained in the usage of the pet door, and it also protects the house from unwanted bugs and other creatures such as rodents, as it closes as soon as the pet gets out through pet door. A locking mechanism is also provided, which helps to keep the house secure, when the sliding pet door is not being used.

Abstract: A segmented lifting or folding gate, which is vertically movable and has a plurality of segments, adjacent segments being pivotable relative to one another at their ends along horizontally extending pivot axes, comprising a door, which includes cases and a door leaf. The door leaf being formed of a plurality of door leaf segments, which are pivotable relative to one another and whose pivot axes extend coaxially to the pivot axes of the gate segments, and wherein the door leaf extends to the floor when the gate is closed, the door leaf or the case being provided with at least one opening, at least one sliding bolt being arranged axially in the floor region of the case or of the door leaf, so as to be horizontally displaceable in the main plane of the gate, and the sliding bolt engaging in the opening when the door is closed.

Abstract: A swing flap (10) for the entry and exit of small pets, which comprises a frame (812), which can be fixed to an opening (13) made in a door or a wall, equipped at the top with hinged means of constraint for a flap (22), and having a strip (11) indicating the direction of the last transit made by the animal.

Abstract: A partitioning device for sealingly closing an opening in a working surface is provided. The partitioning device generally includes a panel having a sealing side including a perimeter portion. An adhesive trim is disposed about the perimeter portion on the sealing side. A package trim is removably attached to the adhesive trim, such that when the package trim is removed to expose the adhesive trim the partitioning device can be sealingly adhered to a wall surface surrounding a wall opening.

Abstract: This invention concerns a flexible shutter system combined with drive systems in such a way as to permit the shutter (1) to move vertically between a closed position and an open position, said shutter (1) being intended to close an opening (5) or other aperture, the shutter (1) having at least one area of low resistance (11) which, in the closed position, extends from the lower edge (4) of the shutter (1) to a certain height on the latter (1), in such a way as to permit the creation of at least one access aperture if the shutter (1) is broken at the location of said area of low resistance (11).

Abstract: A through-screen access assembly for hose, power cords and the like for allowing a user to pass power cords, hoses or the like through a screen. The through-screen access assembly for hose, power cords and the like includes a first through-screen access member being adapted to securely and removably mount upon an inner side of a screen; and also includes a second through-screen access assembly including a second through-screen access member being adapted to securely and removably mount upon an outer side of the screen; and further includes a closure member for removably closing access through the first and second through-screen access members.

Abstract: A tent door is hinged (44) and spring assisted to close the door and hold the door in a closed position against a bug-stopping weather-strip (18) attached to the surface of a door stop along the inside perimeter of a door frame. After entering or exiting a tent, a latch (74) on the inside surface of a door is needed only for security reasons. A tent door/tent door frame unit can be permanently attached around a tent's wall opening allowing the unit to fold around and with a rolled up tent. Folding of the unit is permitted by the removal of rigidity poles (61) from backbone columns (30). Because of the ease of entering and exiting a tent and of the convenience of folding the tent door/tent door frame unit around a rolled up tent, use of a tent so equipped becomes a pleasure.

Abstract: A combined swing door and roll-up door having upright front frame members projected outwardly from sheet members to provide a front facade of a plurality of swing doors. The sheet members have vertical grooves in their exterior surfaces extend generally parallel to the upright frame members.

Abstract: A method and a structure for dividing a door opening such as a conventional garage door opening and allowing for easy installation of both a side mounted swinging door and an overhead type door. A main post is used for both supporting one of the tracks of the overhead door and acting as part of the frame of the swinging door. The post as a specific cross-sectional configuration allowing it to serve its dual purpose. A threshold component is provided for acting both as a threshold for the swinging door and as an anchor for the lower end of the main post. Similarly, a header component is provided for acting both as a header for the swinging door and as an anchor for the upper end of the main post.

Abstract: A new automatic garage door screen for covering a garage door opening to let air through while still providing a barrier to insects and debris. The inventive device includes a flexible panel having a plurality of apertures therethrough extending between first and second surfaces of the panel. A storage housing mountable to the top of a garage door opening is also provided. An elongate roller is rotatably mounted in the interior of the storage housing with a motor included for rotating the roller. The top edge of the panel is coupled to the roller. A pair of elongate guide tracks are mountable to the sides of a garage door opening. Each guide track has an elongate side channel extending between the ends of the guide track. One of the side edges of the panel is inserted into the side channel of one of the guide tracks while the other side edge of the panel is inserted into the side channel of the other guide track.

Abstract: A discharge control apparatus for the rear slide gate on the tail gate of a truck box comprises a rod mounted horizontally across the tailgate from a free beyond one side of the tail gate. The rod is formed in two portions which can divided as a coupler between a center section of the tail gate and a side section of the tailgate. The rod portion of the center section is connected by a pair of cranks to the slide gate. A lever on the free end of the rod can be rotated manually and the rod locked at a required position to hold the slide gate at the required opening. The coupling can be disconnected by pulling the side rod portion away from the center rod portion to allow the center section to be opened.

Abstract: In a machine tool of the present invention, a spindle head rotatably supports a vertical tool spindle. On the spindle head base, a guide mechanism is provided so as to guide the spindle head in mutually orthogonal first and second horizontal directions and in a vertical direction. A workpiece is supported on a workpiece supporting base provided at a front side of the spindle head base. The workpiece is surrounded with a side cover assembly on the workpiece support base so as to define a machining area therewithin. The upper end of the side cover assembly is covered with a top cover assembly. The top cover assembly has a spindle hole through which a nose portion of the spindle head passes so as to permit the tool spindle to reach the machining area, and is flexibly operable to follow the movements of the spindle head in the first and second horizontal directions.

Abstract: A shutter with an emergency exit has blocks attached to it. The projection of the blocks from the shutter match the projection of hinges that hold the emergency exit, such that the shutter winds evenly around a drum in a shutter box. The shutter also has reinforced horizontal shutter materials directly above and directly below the emergency exit to keep the shutter horizontally balanced as the shutter is wound into or out of the shutter box. The shutter also includes shock absorbing material where the emergency exit and the shutter meet. The shock absorbing material reduces noise from the contact of the emergency exit and the shutter and also prevents smoke from transferring from one side of the shutter to the other.

Abstract: A rolling door assembly for selectively covering an opening in a building includes a shutter roller rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and a flexible panel windable on and off the roller for movement into retracted and extended conditions, respectively. The flexible panel defines an upper portion having a first width and a lower portion having a second width less than the first width. At least one pass door frame is hingedly securable proximate a lateral side of the opening for movement between a first position, in which the pass door frame extends in a substantially transverse direction relative to the opening and a second position, in which the pass door frame is substantially aligned with the at least one sidewall, the pass door frame defining a passage therethrough and a substantially vertical channel for guiding an edge region of the flexible panel lower portion as it is extended.

Abstract: A slide cover apparatus for partitioning a machining head unit from a workpiece support unit comprises first and second cover assemblies. A main board and plural sub-boards of the first cover assembly are telescopically movable in a first horizontal direction, and the main board is formed with a vertically extending rectangular window. A center board and plural sub-boards of the second cover assembly which cover the rectangular window are guided by the main board for vertical movement. The main board is connected with a cross slide table of the machining head unit which is movable in the first horizontal direction, so as to be moved bodily by the cross slide table, while the center board is connected to be moved by a spindle head of the machining head unit.

Abstract: A toy door assembly for covering a portal comprises a panel member, a door member, a doorway defined within the panel member, a hinge connecting the door member to the panel member for opening and closing the doorway, and support structure integral with the panel member for supporting the panel member when in use. The panel member comprises a central panel portion, opposite sides extending generally upwardly when the assembly is in use, a top side and a bottom side. The support structure comprises a support tab connected to one of the panel member sides and extends from the side into proximity with a peripheral region of the portal. The preferred support structure further comprises anchor structure for securing the support tab to the peripheral region. The anchor structure is formed by cooperating hook and loop structures which enable adhesion of the panel about the portal.

Abstract: A floor supported movable wall panel system comprises a movable wall panel having opposing sides, an aperture in at least one of the opposing sides, a floor support assembly engagable with a floor, the assembly comprising a floor engaging mechanism, a support mechanism upwardly extending from the floor engaging mechanism and intermediate the opposing sides, the support mechanism supporting the wall panel, the support mechanism including an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the vertical distance between the floor and the wall panel, and the adjustment mechanism being located so as to be accessible through the aperture. A resilient, flexible, retractable seal substantailly covers at least one aperture, so that the adjustment mechanism may be accessed through the aperture by retracting the seal to expose the aperture. A wall panel may be hingedly connected on each side of a wall panel, and the center panel may be supported by an overhead support system, such as a dolly.

Abstract: A window insert comprising a transparent panel which is slightly resiliently flexible whereby it can be flexed sufficiently to facilitate insertion into a window opening. The flexible, transparent panel includes an aperture having an area at least great enough to comfortably fit a hand therethrough. A flexible, transparent cover is mounted on the panel so as to hang over the aperture whereby a person can pass his or her hand through the aperture by pushing aside the transparent cover.

Abstract: A window for a segmented edifice utilizing three frames, each having a plurality of openings through the same. The first two frames sandwiched the segmented edifice and are held in such configuration by a multiplicity of fasteners. A third frame having a cross member such as a screen is then fastened to the second frame to create a secure window.

Abstract: A flexible, resilient pet door flap hung in a frame so that it is movable in the horizontal direction between vertical side walls has peripheral Z-shaped edge portions terminating in web portions for effecting a seal against the side walls. The bottom portion of the frame includes a movable sill with magnets corresponding to magnets in the flap, and a secured piston in the frame having a surface adjacent a surface of the sill, with viscous material therebetween, to inhibit movement of the sill.

Abstract: A shutter which has a number of wide slats connected to each other by a hinge mechanism with the slats remaining separate so that an opening for a side gate can be formed at a desired position on the shutter.The slats of the side gate are connected vertically to each other or horizontally with other slats and the connection can be released at any time desired.The side gate provided at a part of the shutter allows access even when the shutter is closed, yet the side gate can be folded as a part of the shutter.

Abstract: Our sectional overhead door is allowed to louver through machine mechanisms we have designed. The door louvers allowing ventilation, natural lighting, privacy, and security. These features can be utilized while the door is in the closed position, still allowing for the door to be raised in its normal manner. The louvering angle can be adjusted and locked by the use of one lever, thus allowing for maximum security while in the locked and louvered position. The bottom section will not louver for the purpose of additional security. Through the use of louvering, the above features can be achieved without changing the outward appearance of the structure.

Abstract: A folding closure having an emergency folding door therein which has a height less than the height of the closure. A folding top closure section is provided in the closure above the folding door. Means detachably connect the folding door and the folding top closure section together. The arrangement allows the folding top closure section to guide the folding door about corners when folding or unfolding the closure.