Abstract: The present invention is directed to a latch mechanism for latching a door or window panel to a frame.

Abstract: A cone and clamp assembly for a screen assembly comprises a substantially vertical supporting member about which a screen can be wound/unwound, a cone associated with at least one end of the supporting member and rotatable with the supporting member and at least one line member that can be wound onto and off the cone. The cone and clamp assembly comprises a clamp configured to hold the at least one line member relative to an external surface of the cone in an engaged position during transportation of the screen assembly or prior to operation of the screen assembly, a drive plate engaged with a pivot pin of the clamp, a cone plate coupled to the cone through the drive plate and the clamp, and an adjustable element coupled between the cone plate and the drive plate. Adjustment of the adjustable element in a first direction rotates the clamp toward the external surface of the cone and adjustment of the adjustable element in a second direction rotates the clamp away from the external surface of the cone.

Abstract: A pull across screen assembly has a flexible screen member (e.g. flymesh) wound about a vertical rod positioned at one side of the opening. A line member arrangement is attached to the front of the screen member and part of the line member winds about a tapered drum which is positioned on top of rod and which rotates with rotation of the rod. The arrangement allows the screen member to be tensioned and also to be balanced as it is pulled across the opening.

Abstract: A hanger hinge for a folding door, window or similar closure having one or more panels, the hanger hinge comprising: A hanger bolt having a receiving portion in a lower end thereof adapted to receive at least a portion of an adjusting tool; A sleeve adapted to be supported on the lower end of the hanger bolt; At least one hinge leaf pivotally mounted on the hanger bolt and adapted to be fixed to a respective panel; and A locking mechanism comprising a locking member movable axially between a locked condition in which the locking member is engaged with the sleeve in a manner to substantially preclude rotation of the hanger bolt relative to the sleeve, and an unlocked condition in which the locking member is disengaged from the sleeve by axial insertion of the adjusting tool into the receiving portion, thereby freeing the hanger bolt for rotation relative to the sleeve.

Abstract: An assembly for closing an opening comprising a door panel adapted for sliding movement between an open position and a closed position, a first extendable member located at a first edge of the opening and extendable towards an opposed second edge of the opening, and a second extendable member located at the second edge of the opening and extendable towards the first edge of the opening, and wherein the door panel includes a stop member attached thereto and movable therewith, the location of the stop member defining the limit of movement of the first extendable member towards the second edge of the opening, and the limit of movement of the second extendable member towards the first edge of the opening.

Abstract: A flexible screen material can be cut out of square, or part of the screen frame can be formed out of square such that when the screen is fitted to the screen frame, there is less sagging.

Abstract: The spool assembly comprising a spool, a surface of the spool including one or more recesses in which a line member is adapted to be retained, and a cover portion adapted to be positioned over at least a portion of the spool such that, in use, the line member is prevented from passing between the spool and an inner surface of the cover portion.

Abstract: A flexible screen material can be cut out of square, or part of the screen frame can be formed out of square such that when the screen is fitted to the screen frame, there is less sagging.