Abstract: Molding, which is attached directly to the outside of a house around a window, includes a continuous groove for receiving the edges of a sheet of flexible screening. A strip of flexible tubular rubber is used to force the screen into the groove and operates to frictionally retain the screen in engagement with the molding, and a decorative cap can then be snap fitted into the groove to further hold the screen in place. A flexible retaining strip may be removably attached to the decorative cap and can include a plurality of barbed tacks which engage the tubular rubber holding ring. The barbed tacks operate to remove the tubular rubber member when the decorative cap is pulled away from the molding so as to facilitate an easy removal of the screen for purposes of replacement or repair.

Abstract: A rectangular rigid lattice structure contained in a frame that is adapted to be inserted between the upper and lower trackways of a conventional sliding door, with one vertical side of the structure abutting the door jamb and the other vertical side abutting the outer edge of the sliding door. The latter vertical side is equipped with flanges that wrap around the edge of the sliding door and prevent the extraction of the insert without opening or also removing the door. Locking mechanisms suitable for cooperation with the lock and jamb plate of the sliding door may be provided on each side of the insert to fasten the assembly in a closed position. The lattice may constitute a large grille with ornamental features, a small mesh screen capable of preventing insects and small animals from entering the premises, or both.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a foldable and portable display system which is reconfigurable from a folded portable position to an unfolded display position and which is adapted to display a substantially continuous, unbroken graphic or display surface consisting of a plurality of individual display panels (or one or more display sheets) secured to the frames in a manner to permit the individual panels to be in edgewise abutting relationship to each other, to thereby conceal the hinged mounting frames and which are easily removable and/or replaceable for an aesthetically pleasing display.

Abstract: A frame having a substantially L-shaped configuration for supporting a vehicular hood, the frame being provided with holding portions for turnably holding the frame on a vehicular body at both the ends and a fixing portion for fixing the frame to the vehicular body by engaging the fixing portion with a fixing member on the vehicular body at the central part thereof, wherein the frame is provided further with a handle in the vicinity of a bent portion thereof, the handle being connected to two points on the frame so as to allow it to be actuated from the inside of a vehicle. The hood can be opened or closed by pushing or pulling the handle adapted to be actuated from the inside of the vehicle. The handle may be jointed to a frame on the vehicular body side via a band or the like means extending therebetween. Consequently, the hood can be closed in a locked state. Moreover, a suitable quantity of wind can be introduced into the interior of the vehicle by keeping the hold in a half-opened state.

Abstract: A pivotally mounted secondary door, such as a screen door, for sliding doors, such as sliding glass "patio" doors. The secondary door swings inwardly and outwardly and preferably is provided with an automatic return. A system of seals is provided for preventing insects and such from entering around the edges of the secondary door and along the sides of the assembly. The assembly can be adjusted to accommodate sliding door frames of different internal vertical dimensions.

Abstract: An interior storm window that comprises a frame having one or more panels with outer and inner covers of double polished virgin vinyl plastic film with an air space therebetween. The outer frame edge is tapered at an angle of about 20.degree. and a strip of polyurethane foam is attached to the outer frame edge so that a progressively tighter friction fit is provided with the interior window frame of a house or other building. The storm window, particularly for large window frames, is in the form of two or more panels hinged together and locked together while in the same plane. A single foam edge may be provided on one of the pivoted window panels that adjoins the other.

Abstract: An adjustable window structure formed of angle members connected to define a perimeter support structure in which the length of at least two opposite sides is made variable in size by using telescopically nested angle members on those sides, to allow the sides of the adjustable structure to be pressed firmly into contact with a window frame. The nested angle members are held together by resilient clamping members formed as U-shaped channels to fit over the edges of the angle members to maintain a high frictional engagement with and between the angle members. A flexible sheet extends across the support structure, and the edges of the sheet are folded around one edge of the angle members and locked into place by the clamping members.

Abstract: A snap-on insulation barrier for window frames including an elongated base member having means for securing the base member to the frame, the base member being generally of strip configuration and having a pair of opposed rails having portions extending upwardly and outwardly from the base member, the base member having side members and the side members extending beyond the outwardly extending portions of the opposed rails a substantial distance and forming with the outwardly extending portions of the rails a pair of opposed U-slots. Also provided is a second strip having a C-shaped cross section with inturned ends for engaging in the U-slots and having inside and outside surfaces. On the outside surface of the second strip is an upstanding bead running the length thereof.

Abstract: A storm window or the like formed of plastic extrusions with a frame, glazing sheet, and lock strips pushed into grooves of the frame, holding the glazing sheet between the frame members and lock strips. A removable frame formed of frame members joined together at the corners by corner fasteners with arms which push into slots of the frame members. Mounting clips for mounting the window to a support surface, with variations for flush mounting and recess mounting, with the mounting clips snapping into grooves in the lock strip.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for forming a subassembly for use with an air conditioning unit. This subassembly is formed from a casing having a grille attached thereto. Means are provided for securing the grille to the casing from the interior of the casing with said securing means being not directly observable from a position exterior of the unit.

Abstract: A window construction includes longitudinally channeled framing strips of right angular cross section attached to the four faces of a window casing or to a storm door window opening. Boundary edge portions of a pane closing the window opening are attached to the framing strips by resilient angular bead strips. The pane may comprise either a flexible plastic membrane, a rigid or semi-rigid self-supporting sheet or screening. The bead strips include two long bead flange portions extending at generally right angles from a body portion and a short rib portion extending from the outside corner at the intersection between the two bead flange portions. The rib portion and one bead flange portion are squeezed into opposed grooves in the channel portion of a framing strip to compress the pane in position against at least one inside surface of the framing strip.

Abstract: Burglar-proof screening for use with conventional screen doors, and the like, includes a framework provided with an opening and removably clampable into the conventional cutout provided in a screen door for removably receiving screening. A screen is removably arrangeable on the framework covering the opening provided therein, together with a grille arrangeable disposed substantially coextensive with, but spaced from the screen. The grille is removably mounted on the framework by connectors constructed in such a manner as to make it virtually impossible to remove the grille from outside of the structure associated with the door or other closure.

Abstract: A fixed frame mounted on a housing and a vent frame hinged to the fixed frame. The vent frame is moved between closed and open positions by a single-handle double operator actuated from the interior of the housing. The hinge and operator apply forces to create a continuous water seal in the closed position. The seal and hinge prevent rattle of the vent frame.

Abstract: A screen or storm window attachment system comprising a snap-type attachment means mounted so as to allow for dimensional changes in the casing on which it is detachably mounted. The snap-type attachment means is mounted flexibly near the perimeter of the screen or storm window, and includes means to accurately position the mating snap portion to be mounted on the window casement. This system may be used on the inside or outside of existing window casings.

Abstract: A window screen is provided which is especially adapted for use on vans or like vehicles, and which includes means formed as an integral part thereof, for facilitating access to the latching device usually provided on such vans for opening and closing the windows of the van whereby the window may be opened or closed without removal of the screen. The screen has a frame of special cross-section designed to facilitate attachment of screening thereto, as well as attachment of the screen to the window frame or opening.

Abstract: An insulating apparatus for fitting over the inside frames and glass of glass doors and windows, said apparatus having an expanded polystyrene frame fitted over the inside window or door frame completely covering the inside frame from the glass to the surrounding building structure, and said frame being removably held in position by fastening means which are removably attached to the inside frame. Covering means of sheet vinyl material is stretched over the polystyrene frame and removably held in position above the glass surface by being held in a channel groove in the perimeter of the polystyrene frame by an extruded plastic retaining strip fitted into the groove.

Abstract: A foldable storm window or screen particularly adapted for placing in position around a window opening from within the building without removing the sashes.Said invention may be assembled and installed by non-proffesional persons and is advantageous in that it is made larger than the window, overlaping the edges and eliminating the need of customizing.