Abstract: A simulated structural gasket for supporting a panel, such as a glass window panel, within an opening defined by a window frame. The simulated gasket includes two elongated members which may be extruded aluminum, extending along and engaging opposite sides of a building frame flange which surrounds the window opening. The elongated members project beyond the frame flange into the opening and accommodate on edge of the glass window panel between them. A cross-member projects from one elongated member toward the other and overlies the frame flange. The cross-member and other elongated member are interlocked to prevent movement of the elongated members away from each other. A layer of resilient, rubber-like, material covers the outer surface of each elongated member and has a gasket portion located between its respective elongated member and the glass panel.

Abstract: A window with integral molded stile or frame has been disclosed along with a method for making it. The system according to the invention makes it possible to mold by injection two plastic parts in molding cavities (1', 2'). Material is first injected into the cavity (2') while a core (9) delimits a hole (15) in the molded part. Then the core (9) is removed from the hole (15) and the cavity (1') is placed facing the hole. Material is injected into this cavity. The material passes into the hole (15) and fills an enclosure (14) which molds an assembly stud for the parts molded in the cavities (1', 2').The invention is applicable to making a window-stile unit for automobiles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass fibre-reinforced, extruded plastics material hollow profiled strip for the production of window frames, glass doors, or the like. In order to be able to butt-weld profiled strips of this type together when producing the frame and to ensure a reliable bonding between the glass fibres and the plastics material of the profiled strips a synthetic resin is used as the bonding agent which causes this bonding, which synthetic resin has thermoplastic or thermoelastic properties and thus enables the glass fibres to be deflected during butt-welding and pressing together of the ends of the frame pieces.

Abstract: A thermally insulating sash frame member comprising a pair of spaced interior and exterior metallic bars interconnected by a thermally insulating connector bar. The connector bar includes an elongate main body made of rigid thermally-insulating material and four pad portions made of soft thermally-insulating material, each pad portion extending on and along the main body through its length. The connector bar is gripped at opposite sides by two pair of gripping flanges of the interior and exterior bars, each of the gripping flanges being forced or bent against a respective one of the pad portions.

Abstract: A skylight that may have a domed-type or flat-type glazing and which is adapted to fit within the opening of a roof or the like having a peripheral frame which is fixed to the roof about the opening. The frame is constructed including a base frame and an operating leaf frame usually referred to as an operating leaf frame or operating leaf. A retainer is used for securing the skylight cover over the operating leaf frame. The frame comprises a rigid plastic profile (core) having high temperature resistant properties and a plastic capping material extruded over the external exposed surface of the core to protect the profile from weathering. There is also preferably provided with the profile and capping, a flexible gasket means which may include respective gaskets associated with both the base frame and the operating leaf frame.

Abstract: To reduce heat transmission between an inside area (J) and an outside area (A) in an aluminum casement window or door frame construction, the frame is formed of three seperate rail elements (6, 7, 8) which are structurally interconnected by glass fiber reinforced polyester strips (9, 10) which are positioned to cooperate with steps (20a, 20b, 20c) formed on a wood window or door frame so that, upon closing the window or door, two air chambers (12, 14) will be formed, separated by an intermediate projecting strip (37) projecting from the intermediate rail (7); additional sealing strips (16) can be provided, the strips being retained between legs (22, 26) formed on the rails and defining grooves therebetween.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a door which is resistant to hostile environments, such as corrosive chemicals, high humidity, etc., and includes a one-piece stile and rail fiberglass and resin reinforced collar, the collar being of an inwardly opening generally U-shaped configuration, the U-shaped collar being defined by a bight portion and opposite faces, and a fiberglass resin reinforced plate secured to the exterior of each of the faces. In keeping with the method of this invention the collar is internally reinforced, afterwards it is sandwiched between the plates, the three components are then bonded to each other, each plate is trimmed to the peripheral outline of the collar, and the trimmed edges of the plates are then coated with a polyester resin.

Abstract: In a double sash structure comprising a first sash facing to the outside and a second sash facing to the inside, a window frame of the first sash is formed of a metallic material and a window frame of the second sash, which is formed of a non-metallic material having a low heat conductivity, is disposed contiguously to the window frame of the first sash. By virtue of the low heat conductivity of the window frame of the second sash, lowering of the temperature in the room and formation of dew by condensation of moisture can be prevented. Accordingly, a double sash structure excellent in the heat-insulating property and having a beautiful appearance and an improved strength, which can be readily assembled, can be provided.

Abstract: A method of producing a corner in thermoplastic flexible channel material having a base portion and at least one leg comprises flattening the leg portion outwardly while folding the material with a "U" bend upon itself to provide an overlapped base and leg portion. Ultrasonic energy is applied to the overlapped flattened leg portion for simultaneously sealing and cutting the overlapped leg portion at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the channel material. Upon releasing the channel material, the material is restored to its original shape, but exhibiting a formed corner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frame for doors, windows and the like. The frame is provided with a foamed synthetic resin hollow profile having a densified outer skin. Further provided is a hollow metal profile within the foamed synthetic resin profile and lying against the corner surface of the resin profile.

Abstract: A frame element, especially for window and door construction, which is formed as a composite member with a hollow metallic profile member covered by a sheath of synthetic resinous material. The sheath includes mounting lugs and grooves for directly supporting window or door members. The hollow metal profile is provided with outer flanges formed as extensions of side walls of the member, which flanges serve to provide a rigid support base for supporting the loads applied to the frame element by way of the sheath. Interlocking groove and strip connections are provided on the sheath and the profile member at the corners formed respectively between the outer flanges and the immediately adjacent joining side wall of the profile member. These interlocking groove and strip connections assure an elastic, resilient seating of the plastic sheath against the outer confines of the profile member over the entire surface of the profile member.