Abstract: An extruded channel member is disclosed for attachment to the frame of a window or door for supporting and retaining a window barrier. The channel member has a relatively flat leg for sealing against the frame and a generally hook shaped leg attached to the flat leg and forming a longitudinal channel which opens substantially parallel to the flat leg. Preferably, the channel member is shaped in cross-section like a shepherd's crook. The channel members are sealingly attached in end-to-end relationship to the window frame and surround the window or door. A transparent barrier is mounted to the channel members to provide a sealed, insulating, dead air space between the room and the primary, all weather window pane. For use with a relatively rigid secondary barrier formed of a sheet of window pane material, or for use with a stiff flexible film such as Mylar, the channel members are attached with their channels opening inwardly toward the center of the window.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for construction of a bicycle path on the berm of roadways, or the like, and includes standard components such as rails, runners, shim members and spikes whereby the path can be constructed either on existing berms or as part of new construction projects, and a smooth surface for bicycle travel will be provided by endless runners that have side boundaries defined by rails.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame assembly for making double-glazed doors or windows comprising a metal extrusion having a cross-section, preferably an H-section, providing an open channel having oppositely facing abutments along the internal surfaces of the free edges of the channel side walls, a facing strip extruded of a substantially rigid plastics material of a desired color having a profiled rib along its rear face which fits between and interlocks with the abutments to hold the facing strip bridging the channel side walls. The metal extrusion provides the necessary rigidity to a frame as well as a fixing for hinges or hardware, while the inner and/or outer facing strips provide a thermal break between the inner and outer sides of the frame as well as a substantially permanent and weatherproof decorative finish to the frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fire-proof window consisting of at least one glass sheet mounted in a frame and which permits generally uniform heating of the glass sheet when exposed to the effect of heat in a fire thus preventing breakage due to the buildup of stresses. Uniform heating is produced by the inclusion of a listel along the edge of the glass which is moved away from the glass by means of a member disposed between the listel and glass. This member expands in volume under the effect of heat to push the listel away from the glass sheet.

Abstract: This invention relates to a window with increased resistance to fire, consisting of at least one pane of glass, such as soda glass, mounted in a metal frame in such a way that during a fire the border and edge of the side exposed to the action of heat, or in some cases the borders and edges of both sides, are exposed to the heat.

Abstract: A door arrangement having particular adaptability for use on a storage cabinet characterized by a frame positioning a reversible or interchangeable panel, the latter being slideable into a received position upon removal of a portion or section of the frame.

Abstract: A two-part glazing system for use on the lower rails of the upper and lower sashes of a double-hung window. The glazing system comprises a moisture impervious liner member which is snap fit onto the lower rail and underlies the lower edge of the windowpane. A glazing bead is snap fit onto the liner member and extends therefrom to the face of the windowpane. The glazing bead has a gasket for sealing against the windowpane and defining an enclosed drain tank. The gasket prevents substantial amounts of water from reaching the drain tank. Any moisture which does reach the drain tank is drained away through outlet holes in the liner member.

Abstract: Modular panel apparatus which is particularly useful for providing wall partitions and divider panels of varied sizes and configurations. A panel frame having a rectangular or another polygonal shape is assembled from tubular members that are interconnected together with corner members which lock the tubular members to form a rigid frame. A panel of suitable dimensions is then positioned within the frame, and the panel is held in place by retaining members which removably fit over the frame and secure the panel in place. Panel members of various standard or nonstandard sizes and configurations may be accommodated within corresponding frames.

Abstract: A free-standing, prefabricated, knock down, readily assembled and disassembled, relocatable vertical wall or space divider. Such wall dividers are useful for partitioning buildings and/or office complexes. The wall is made up of a plurality of individualized and decorative flush panel units which are interchangeable and which are adapted to be readily inserted within quadrilateral openings delineated by a novel wall frame and locked into place by hidden spline members that are mounted in the wall frame for translatory movement. The wall frame is fabricated in a novel assemblage of unique components which can present either a metallic or wooden exterior finish surface. The configuration of the wall frame components provides for lateral walls to extend outwardly not only at modular locations but also from any other desired location by use of novel adapters. The panels may be removed, redecorated and replaced as needed. Shelving or other appurtenances are attachable to the hidden spline members.

Abstract: A vehicle sun-shade of the louvre type formed from plastic wherein sagging due to high temperature imparted to the plastic is reduced by the use of a spacer rod passing through bushes in which it is frictionally engaged, the bushes being in the louvres and between their ends.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an evaporative cooler construction having a frame comprising corner posts, a sump pan and a cover pan, together with pivotal access doors above and between the corner posts adapted to overlie and expose upper portions of evaporative cooler pad assemblies between the corner posts; said access doors also adapted to lock into place louver grills disposed between the corner posts and substantially flush with the outer extremeties thereof; the disclosure also relating to novel structural interconnection of the corner posts, the sump pan and the cover pan, as well as novel bayonet hinge structure connecting the access doors with the cover pan of the evaporative cooler construction.

Abstract: A pair of frame members have ends beveled at an angle of 45.degree. and mated with one another to provide a miter joint. The frame members have perpendicularly arranged plates each having an opening adjacent its one end to provide a separate end portion. A corner angle is mounted on the plates and has a pair of legs each having a projection of a V-shaped cross-section received in one of the openings. The V-shaped projections jointly provide a pair of substantially parallel members for clamping the separate end portions, the parallel members being fastened together by a screw passing therethrough. As the screw is tightened, the clamping members are moved closer to fasten the separate end portions securely together and to press the angle legs against the plates of the frame members.

Abstract: Storm window framing, including a tape frame having a tape-receiving channel defined by spaced, parallel inner and outer ribs and one surface of a connecting web, a pane-receiving channel and a seat boss, the seat boss including a pair of spaced jaws defining between them a seat boss channel, keyhole-shaped in transverse section and with an outwardly opening, outwardly flaring mouth, and a glazing frame having a tenon strip with a head and neck adapted to fit in the keyhole-shaped seat boss channel and a root flared complementarily to and adapted to fill the mouth of the tape frame seat boss channel when the head and neck are fully seated, and, integral with and cantilevered from the root, a pane biasing leaf strip, extending at an angle toward the pane-receiving channel of the tape frame.Preferably, the full framing includes a sill section, extending along a lower edge of a pane and engaging a window sill.

Abstract: A profile strip for framing and fastening secondary glazing panes comprising a fastening flange for fastening the strip to a main frame, the flange having orifices for the passage of the heads of fastening screws, and extending from the fastening flange on one side a first profile part for framing the edge of a pane of glass and wherein along the opposite edge of the first profile part a second profile part is provided for clamping over the heads of said fastening screws which, in use, project outwardly above the fastening flange, the second profile part being hingedly connected to the first profile part along a hinge preferably formed of a softer material than the remainder of the profile strip.

Abstract: A framework comprising hollow rods connected at their ends by connecting members. The hollow rods and connecting members are secured by a novel bayonet connection.

Abstract: An assembly of border pieces attachable to a wall to form a framework for mounting a fabric sheet which completely covers the wall without being adhered thereto. The assembly is constituted by linear border pieces whose ends abut right angle border pieces to define a framework that follows the perimeter of the wall and of any openings therein. Each piece includes a storage channel that runs along the outer edge of the piece and has a narrow inlet on the face of the piece, and a keyway extending along the piece in parallel relation to the channel, the keyway also having a narrow inlet on the face of the piece. In securing the selvage of the fabric sheet to a border piece, the selvage is placed over the face and a zone thereon is trapped within the keyway by means of a compressible spline which overlies the selvage zone and is forced into the keyway through its inlet, the remaining tail of the selvage being stuffed into the storage channel whereby the exposed selvage presents a smooth appearance.

Abstract: A bank window frame structure wherein bullet-proof glass is installed from the outside of a bank building wall in which the frame is located, and the glass is clamped in the frame in a weather-proof manner with a sealed joint all around by clamping means accessible only at the inside of the building wall. All sill, head and side frame members are composed of cut lengths of formed channel-shaped, sheet metal, base and support members secured together in box-like cross-sectional arrangement. The glass is installed from the outside of the frame, with sealing gasket means around its perimeter, and is retained by a formed sheet metal retaining channel member which compresses the sealing gasket means to provide the weather-proofed joint. The clamping screw means for the retaining channel is accessible only at the inside of the frame.

Abstract: A storm window consisting of a rectangular window pane supported in a metallic frame is mounted over a window in a building by means of U-shaped channels mounted on the building and surrounding three sides of the building window. The storm window is slipped into channels and maintained in place by a friction or spring fit. The fourth side is closed by means of a U-shaped channel which is snapped or bonded onto the storm window frame.

Abstract: An assembly of border pieces attachable to a wall to form a framework for mounting a fabric sheet which completely covers the wall without being adhered thereto. The assembly is constituted by linear border pieces whose ends abut right angle border pieces to define a framework that follows the perimeter of the wall and of any openings therein. Each piece includes a storage channel that runs along the outer edge of the piece and has a narrow inlet on the face of the piece, and a keyway extending along the piece in parallel relation to the channel, the keyway also having a narrow inlet on the face of the piece. In securing the selvage of the fabric sheet to a border piece, the selvage is placed over the face and a zone thereon is trapped within the keyway by means of a compressible spline which overlies the selvage zone and is forced into the keyway through its inlet, the remaining tail of the selvage being stuffed into the storage channel whereby the exposed selvage presents a smooth appearance.

Abstract: A structural assembly comprises a cellular frame structure in the cells of which panes or panels are mounted to form a curtain wall. The frame structure carries external sealing gaskets for the peripheries of said panes and arranged so that said panes are put in place from the interior face of the structure. Internally of said panes, clamping means are disposed to urge said panes into sealing engagement with the gaskets with an adjustable force. The external sealing gaskets cover those parts of the frame structure that project externally of said panes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for clamping flat panels against metal section uprights, particularly for lining drying chambers, for example for food pasta. The device according to the invention comprises means for hooking or hinging the panels to the upper horizontal sections of the supporting structure, and butt straps which vertically cover the joints between two adjacent panels at the uprights, each butt strap being provided with spaced projecting wedge-shaped elements which cooperate with inclined plane intake pieces projecting from the upright. Means are also provided to exert a traction downwards on the butt straps so as to lock the wedge-shaped elements in the respective intake pieces, so that the panel edges are pushed perpendicularly to the support surfaces of the uprights.

Abstract: A structural frame - window pane assembly includes a single-piece frame member shaped and dimensioned to receive and enclose the periphery of the window pane, and a window pane retained within the frame by a pair of spaced inwardly projecting resiliently deformable flanges formed integrally on the inner periphery of the frame member to receive and sealingly engage the edges of the pane. An elongate slot is provided in the frame through which the pane is inserted.

Abstract: A glazing device is formed of a longitudinal strip engaging and holding the periphery of a glass panel, and the strip is formed of a length of spring material with an extruded elastomeric covering. The spring material is formed of a high-tensile-strength, resilient wire element formed in a transverse pattern of zig-zag loops with longitudinally extending rows of knitted strands linking the loops together. The strip is anchored in place against the glass panel so the spring material extends from the anchorage into a cantilevered portion of the strip to engage the glass panel in a displaced position flexing the spring material to produce a predetermined pressure against the glass.

Abstract: A two-piece panel molding having an L-shaped base which is attached to a support through a foamed adhesive tape. The base has an upright retaining flange at one side to abut a marginal facing edge on a panel and a slot at an opposite side. The thickness of the base is substantial to comfortably accommodate the slot and to provide rigid support therefor. A plurality of upwardly opening channels are formed in the base. A retainer has a panel retaining means to abut an opposite facing edge of the panel and has a locking flange which fits within the slot of the base. Means, for example, complementary serrated edges in the locking flange and the slot, retain the locking flange adjustably within the slot. The panel engaging retaining means can comprise a single flange to retain a thick panel or a lateral web with one or more depending flanges to retain thinner panels.

Abstract: A modular bank window construction having a main window frame and a glass frame within the main frame in which bullet-resistant glass is mounted. Window frames of various widths are assembled with the same vertical window frame components and with horizontal window frame components cut to various lengths depending on a selected window width. Various window widths are assembled using one or a plurality of standard sized bullet-resisting glass panels. The exterior portions of the main window frame may be clad with any one of a number of different thin sheet materials such as bronze, aluminum, stainless steel, and various colors of vinyl material to satisfy architectural specifications. The cladding and primary window frame components are constructed to provide weather-sealed joints at the primary frame corners and also between the main window frame and glass frame.

Abstract: A window frame assembly comprising an exterior frame member, an interior frame member, cooperating locking means such as snap-in connectors integral with each of the frame members for locking the frame members together, a panel receiving channel partially defined by the exterior frame member, and a finish strip removably joined to the exterior frame member for completing the channel; the finish strip including an overlying portion which overlies a portion of the interior frame member and wherein the overlying portion is in noninterferring engagement with the interior frame member to permit separation thereof without disconnecting the interior and exterior frame members.

Abstract: A panel wall construction using box-tee sheet metal shapes wherein the panels may be inserted in channels of the sheet metal shape or clips may be inserted in slots between the channels of the sheet metal shapes to hold the panels. These same shapes may be used for mullions, base sills and top caps thereby producing a panel wall system wherein no screw-type fasteners are required to hold the panels in place. The disclosed panel wall construction provides a very light weight construction which has great flexibility with respect to panel thickness and width as well as great flexibility of design to accommodate wind loadings.

Abstract: An improvement in a modular ceiling tile assembly having a zone occupied by ceiling tile having a curf in at least one side thereof, said zone defined by ceiling tile main runners interconnected by cross members, said cross members having a generally horizontal lip protruding toward said zone, the improvement residing in that at least one of said tiles is engaged by a spline having a generally horizontal base and a generally vertical riser attached to said base, said spline being slotted, said spline being removably connected at at least one end thereof to the generally horizontal lip of a cross member by a movable clip, said clip being disposable over said horizontal lip of said cross member to rest thereon.

Abstract: A multi-piece complex metal framework is disclosed wherein first and second pieces are retained in clamping relationship by the force exerted by a third, resilient strip inserted between the first and second pieces. The framework may be used to clamp and retain a sheet-like article, and to fabricate structural beams having means to retain sheet-like article.

Abstract: An enclosed, box-like housing for a light fixture which is made up of a skeleton frame comprising elongate frame members having their ends connected by corner fittings to form openings between opposite pairs of the frame members, and panels held in place over the openings by elongate strips releasably connected to the frame members about the openings.

Abstract: A universal frame member for use in the easy assembling of frames for cabinet doors, mirrors, pictures, etc. The frame body has a decorative surface or face. The under side of the frame body has a pair of end walls and a pair of side walls extending therefrom. The end walls have a mitered angle with respect to the side walls. A flange extends from a first end wall having a lug which permits snap locking onto the second end wall of an adjacent frame body member during assembly of the frame. Screw bosses are located adjacent the second end wall to permit permanent fastening together of an assembled frame body member together with a panel member. A plurality of screw receptacles are optionally provided in a pattern for easy attachment of hinge means.

Abstract: A frame assembly is disclosed for supporting a panel which together with the frame provides a partition or divider structure. The frame assembly includes a pair of upright frame members of extruded aluminum and a pair of horizontal frame members of extruded aluminum. The upright members are provided with opposed pairs of polygonal openings therethrough, and the horizontal members include a tubular portion complementary in polygonal cross-section and dimension with respect to the openings in the upright members. Expandable fasteners of complementary cross-section are inserted through the openings and expanded to interconnect the horizontal and vertical members. The horizontal members include integral pairs of flanges providing opposed recesses for receiving corresponding edges of a panel supported by the frame assembly.

Abstract: A panel-holding strip or sash of extruded plastic composition which includes a pair of opposed channel-forming webs connected by an integral longitudinally coextensive, flexible bight or hinge web; the channel-forming webs being relatively movable in the manner of a book cover between a first open position in which the webs are disposed in angular relation to admit the edge portion of a panel or pane therebetween and a second, closed position in which the webs are frictionally interlocked in channel-forming configuration to hold the edge portion of a panel or pane therebetween; each of the channel-forming webs being formed on their opposing inner surfaces with a first set of relatively engageable and interlocking ribs to frictionally and releasably hold the webs in their closed, channel-defining position and a second set of relatively flexible ribs arranged to frictionally grip and seal the edge portion of a panel or pane positioned between the channel-forming webs of the strip or sash.

Abstract: A closure seal member for capping the perimeter recesses presented between a closure and the surrounding fixed frame assembly. The closure seal member includes a longitudinally rigid support member adapted for interlocking engagement with a frame member of the assembly; and a sealing strip carried at the exterior face of the support member, with a portion thereof positioned to be compressed between the angle member and the closure, and a portion thereof exposed to view. The sealing strip has end portions extending beyond the opposite ends of the support member. At the juncture of adjacent, angularly disposed frame members, the sealing strip end portions of adjacent seal members are engaged to provide a neat corner presentation. The overall length of the support member is less than that of the frame member. Field cutting of metal is avoided.

Abstract: Interior and exterior glazing strips hold a window glass or panel in place in a structural frame that has an opening slightly larger than the glass or panel. The glazing strips have a resilient reinforcing member with an elastomeric material extruded over and covering the reinforcing member. Receivers for the glazing strips have channels shaped to interlock with and hold the glazing strips around the periphery of the frame, and the reinforcing member extends from the gripping portion of the strip into the base of the strip interlocked with the channel. The reinforcing member resiliently presses the retainer portion of the glazing strip against the window glass or panel with a force of approximately 4-6 pounds per linear inch around the periphery of the window glass or panel.