Abstract: A door swing control device comprises a bracket affixed to a door, a pivoting element pivotably affixed to the bracket, and a swinging catch mechanism mounted directly or indirectly to the structure. The pivoting element comprises a finger extending therefrom and is engaged with the bracket to limit a range of movement of the pivoting element relative to the bracket. The finger is engageable with the swinging catch mechanism to limit a range of movement of the pivoting element relative to the swinging catch mechanism and thereby selectively limiting a range of movement of the bracket relative to the swinging catch mechanism. When the finger of the pivoting element is engaged with the swinging catch mechanism, the door is held in the first open position. When the finger of the pivoting element is disengaged from the swinging catch mechanism, the door can swing between the first and second open positions.

Abstract: A sliding sash assembly for use as a door or window includes: (a) a frame defining a frame opening; (b) a pair of sashes mounted in the frame opening and slidable relative to each other along an opening axis between a closed position and an open position; and (c) at least one stop device including a housing and a pair of depressible stop members movably mounted in the housing. The stop members are spaced apart from each other along the opening axis. Each stop member is selectively movable independent of the other stop member between a retracted position in which the stop member is retracted into the housing and an advanced position in which the stop member projects from the housing for engagement with one of the sashes to restrict movement of the sashes relative to each other toward the open position.

Abstract: A door having an integrated pet travel door may include a main body member having a door panel. A passageway may be formed in the door panel. The integrated pet travel door may include a pet travel door frame affixed to the passageway, a pet travel door seal attached to the pet travel door frame, a bumper seal connected to the pet travel door seal, and a flap connected to a portion of the pet travel door frame. The flap may pivotally move between an open and closed position. The integrated pet travel door may also include a pair of flap reinforcement members connected to the sides of the flap, and a security panel hingedly connected to the pet travel door frame, that is sized to cover an internal perimeter of the pet travel door frame. The security panel may be moveable between a closed and open position.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance is described. The kitchen appliance has a chamber delimited by a wall arrangement and a lid for sealing the chamber. The lid is attached to the wall arrangement through a hinge mechanism having an arm and a further arm. The arm has a first terminal portion attached to the wall arrangement through a first pivot proximal to a first end portion of the lid and an opposing second terminal portion attached to an intermediate portion of the lid through a second pivot. The further arm has a first further terminal portion attached to an intermediate portion of the arm in between the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion through a third pivot and a second further terminal portion terminating in a sliding arrangement on the lid in between the second pivot and the first end portion of the lid.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a revolving door mounting arrangement (1) for mounting a drive ring (2) of a revolving door (4), the mounting arrangement (2) comprising: at least one hook element (6) configured to be pivotably connected to a wall element (8) of the revolving door (4); and at least one connecting part (10) of the drive ring (2), which at least one connecting part (10) is configured to pivotally displace the at least one hook element (6) during mounting of the drive ring (2), and which at least one connecting part (10) is configured to rest on the at least one hook element (6) in a mounted condition of the drive ring (2).

Abstract: An exemplary method relates to operating a door closer assembly including a closer body, a pinion rotatably mounted to the closer body, a motor including a motor shaft, and a bidirectional clutch connected between the pinion and the motor shaft. The method generally involves permitting, by the clutch, rotation of the pinion in each of a first direction and a second direction without transmitting rotation of the pinion in either direction to the motor shaft; sensing, with a sensor, a rotational position of the pinion; comparing, by a controller, the rotational position of the pinion with a desired rotational position; based upon the comparing, driving the motor to rotate the motor shaft; and by the clutch, coupling the motor shaft with the pinion in response to rotation of the motor shaft, thereby transmitting torque from the motor shaft to the pinion and urging the pinion toward the desired rotational position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pet portal that allows various sizes of pets to easily enter/exit a house through a baffle opening and trap tunnel. The baffle opening made out of a flexible insulating material that bounces back into its original shape after being disturbed when an animal passes through the portal. While in the closed orientation, the baffle material blocks the outdoor environment, maintaining a constant and comfortable temperature inside the house and prevent entry of insects.

Abstract: A gate opener assembly is comprised of a gate and an anchor assembly having a platform. A plurality of track assemblies on the platform provide a track on which the gate may slide from a first position (closed) to a second position (open) and any position in between. A guidepost having a “Shepherd's hook” configuration guides the gate as the gate passes therethrough. A pair of rollers within the interior of the top of the guidepost makes continuous contact with each side of the top of the gate both while the gate is stationary and in motion. A gate opener controller contains the required electrical connections to fully the operate gate opener assembly. Subterrain anchor supports provide the necessary support for the gate opener assembly. An alternative embodiment accommodates nontraditional configured gates. Installation of the gate opener assembly is performed by do-it-yourselfers in minimal time.

Abstract: Slide operator assemblies and components for fenestration units, as well as associated methods of manufacture and use thereof.

Abstract: A device for protection against entrapment for a door for a vehicle includes an extruded profile extruded from an elastomer material, wherein the extruded profile includes a door leaf wall, which faces a contact edge of a door leaf of a door when the device is mounted on the door, a sealing wall arranged in an opposing position relative to the door leaf wall and a plunger for transferring a compression force into the extruded profile. The plunger is mounted on the sealing wall and extends along a transverse axis of the extruded profile away from the door leaf wall. The device also includes at least one switching element for detecting a compression of the extruded profile, wherein the at least one switching element is arranged in the region of the plunger between the door leaf wall and the plunger.

Abstract: A keeper apparatus engaged to the lower free end swinging corner portion of a gate, not to either of the upper and lower corner portions having the axis on which the gate swings, and not to the upper free end swinging corner portion where the gate has a main latch. The keeper apparatus joins the shortened ends of a horizontal gate support member and a vertical gate support member where, prior to engaging the keeper apparatus on the shortened ends, such intentionally manufactured shortened ends are free and spaced from each other.

Abstract: An interlocking ladder system for transporting at least two ladders which are stacked together. The ladder system includes a first ladder having a first end cap having a cap portion and an engagement portion with a slot, a second ladder having a second end cap having a cap portion and an engagement portion with a slot, and preferably a third end cap having a cap portion and an engagement portion with a slot. The slot of the engagement portion of the second end cap engages with the slot of the engagement portion of the first end cap when the second ladder is stacked on top of the first ladder. The ladder system may include a third ladder having a fourth end cap having a cap portion and an engagement portion and a slot. The slot of the engagement portion of the third end cap engages with the slot of the engagement portion of the fourth end cap when the third ladder is stacked on top of the second ladder.

Abstract: A method for installing a guide assembly for a movable furniture part includes preferably carrying out chronologically in the following order: arranging on the furniture wall a first guide rail for guiding the movable furniture part, and arranging on a first elongated side of the first guide rail a drive device for influencing the movement of the movable furniture part on the furniture wall, the first guide rail and the drive device preferably being connected together. If the movable furniture part includes at least two door leaves connected together in an articulated manner, arranging a second guide rail for guiding the movable furniture part on the furniture wall on a second elongated side of the first guide rail, the first guide rail and the second guide rail preferably being connected together in a form-fitting and/or movable manner in particular.

Abstract: A barrier for a home is disclosed. The barrier includes two portions that are quickly slideable relative to each other to take expanded and contracted forms. The barrier includes a metal frame and wood panels engaged in the metal frame. Each of the two portions includes at least one wood panel such that, when the barrier portions are slid to and away from each other, the wood panels slide to and away from each other. The barrier includes a corner pet door that opens in the expanded or contracted forms.

Abstract: A door opener with an anti-loose linking unit includes a driving device and a linking unit disposed between the driving device and the door. The driving device includes a motor and a first transmission member operatively connected to the motor. The linking unit includes a first push rod connected via a connecting screw to the first transmission member, permitting joint pivotal movement. An anti-loose member is non-rotatably mounted on the first push rod. Ahead of the connecting screw is non-rotatably coupled with the anti-loose member. Thus, the connecting screw cannot rotate relative to the first transmission member and the first push rod, reliably preventing the first push rod from disengaging from the first transmission member.

Abstract: A door assembly is configured to accept various lockboxes and locking mechanisms. The door assembly includes: a door with a cavity defined along an outer edge of the door; a lockbox that is positioned within the cavity and is removably secured to the door; and a locking mechanism that is carried by the lockbox. The lockbox includes various openings of different types, which are spaced to accommodate different types of locking mechanisms. The lockbox can be removed from the door to either replace the locking mechanism carried by the lockbox or to substitute the lockbox altogether to modify the locking features and/or functionality of the door assembly as desired or needed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using a gate latch to selectively prevent the opening of a gate barrier. The gate latch includes a retainer assembly to selectively prevent a latch member attached to a gate barrier from moving sufficiently to allow the gate barrier to swing open. A swing blocker may be provided on the same latch as the retaining assembly so that the gate may be opened only in a first direction.

Abstract: A fenestration assembly includes an operator assembly having an escutcheon configured for coupling with the fenestration assembly. A handle linkage is coupled with the escutcheon and rotatable relative to the escutcheon. The handle linkage includes a handle arm rotatably coupled with the escutcheon and a handle knob rotatably coupled with the handle arm. An articulating joint is between the handle arm and the handle knob. The handle linkage is movable between stowed and operational configurations. In the stowed configuration the handle linkage is seated along the escutcheon, and the handle arm and the handle knob are aligned. In the operational configuration the handle linkage is unseated from the escutcheon, the handle knob and the handle arm are misaligned with the handle knob at an operating angle relative to the handle arm, and the handle linkage is configured to open and close a fenestration panel.

Abstract: Sliding operator assemblies and associated fenestration units, systems, and methods of use and assembly are described. Some such sliding operator assemblies transition a first, linear actuation force along a first axis (e.g., vertical) to a second actuation force along a second axis (e.g., horizontal) to cause a drive mechanism to impart opening and closing forces, respectively, on the sash. Some designs relate to belt-, twisted ribbon-, or band-drive sliding operator assemblies.

Abstract: An aircraft control system and control method are disclosed. The system comprises a remote control apparatus with a first control rod and a flight controller associated with an aircraft. The first control rod is configured to move in a first movement direction to control a motion of the aircraft in a first motion direction when an external force is applied on the first control rod and after a withdrawal of the external force, the first control rod returns to a preset position. The remote control apparatus operates to generate one or more control signals corresponding to the withdrawal of the external force. The flight controller controls the aircraft to maintain a flight state based on said control signals and one or more state signals, which are generated based on a measurement of the flight state by a flight controller associated with the aircraft state measurement sensors carried by the aircraft.