Abstract: A blast-resistant window assembly is provided. The assembly has a window and first and second brackets. The window is fitted within an opening having at least one wall. The first bracket has a brace located adjacent the window and a stop located adjacent the wall. The second bracket is located adjacent the wall and is configured to receive the stop. During an explosion, force created therefrom causes the window to engage the brace of the first bracket to cause the stop of the same to be received by the second bracket.

Abstract: A blast-resistant window assembly is provided. The assembly has a window and first and second brackets. The window is fitted within an opening having at least one wall. The first bracket has a brace located adjacent the window and a stop located adjacent the wall. The second bracket is located adjacent the wall and is configured to receive the stop. During an explosion, force created therefrom causes the window to engage the brace of the first bracket to cause the stop of the same to be received by the second bracket.

Abstract: A blast-resistant window assembly is provided. The assembly has a window, and first and second brackets. The window is fitted within an opening having at least one wall. The first bracket has a brace located adjacent the window, and a stop located adjacent the wall. The second bracket is located adjacent the wall and is configured to receive the stop. During an explosion, force created therefrom causes the window to engage the brace of the first bracket to cause the stop of the same to be received by the second bracket.

Abstract: A blast-resistant window assembly is provided. The assembly has a window, and first and second brackets. The window is fitted within an opening having at least one wall. The first bracket has a brace located adjacent the window, and a stop located adjacent the wall. The second bracket is located adjacent the wall and is configured to receive the stop. During an explosion, force created therefrom causes the window to engage the brace of the first bracket to cause the stop of the same to be received by the second bracket.

Abstract: A blast-resistant window assembly is provided. The assembly has a window, and first and second brackets. The window is fitted within an opening having at least one wall. The first bracket has a brace located adjacent the window, and a stop located adjacent the wall. The second bracket is located adjacent the wall and is configured to receive the stop. During an explosion, force created therefrom causes the window to engage the brace of the first bracket to cause the stop of the same to be received by the second bracket.

Abstract: A blast-resistant window assembly is provided. The assembly has a window, and first and second brackets. The window is fitted within an opening having at least one wall. The first bracket has a brace located adjacent the window, and a stop located adjacent the wall. The second bracket is located adjacent the wall and is configured to receive the stop. During an explosion, force created therefrom causes the window to engage the brace of the first bracket to cause the stop of the same to be received by the second bracket.

Abstract: A basketball training device includes a variety of straps and loops for controlling and training a user's shooting form. One embodiment of the invention generally includes a strap encircling the user's body, a pair of loops encircling the user's fingers and a second strap connecting the loops to the first strap. Another embodiment includes a first strap encircling the user's body, a second strap encircling the user's wrist, and a third strap encircling a portion of the user'arm. A restraint runs through a guide on the second strap and is connected to the first and third straps. In another embodiment, a substantially rigid plate is secured to the arm of the nondominant hand of the user to limit its travel and reduce the possibility of thumbing. The embodiments may be used in combination.

Abstract: An interior insulative window is provided which is mounted outside of the prime window opening to the window opening frame and/or adjacent wall surface. This interior window is internally formed with decorative trim off-site and installed as a single unit which does not penetrate the window opening. The mounting frame can optionally include mounting space for receiving a venetian blind to be retained between the prime window and the interior window. For decorative consistency and/or further thermal efficiency, the corresponding structure can be applied to sliding patio doors.

Abstract: A sliding door or window assembly which includes peripheral frames each encasing a glazing panel. Each frame is constructed of lightweight non-metallic material and includes rigid strengthening inserts fitted into the frame vertical members.

Abstract: A sliding storm door assembly which includes peripheral door frames each encasing a glazing panel. Each door frame is constructed of lightweight non-metallic material and includes rigid strengthening inserts fitted in the door frame vertical members.

Abstract: A roof cavity venting system which draws in outside air, mixes it with inside air in the roof cavity to heat the cold outside air and dehumidify the inside air, and expels the mixture into the home living quarters. The system includes exterior and interior ventilation units, a power-driven fan unit mounted in the ceiling between the living quarters and the roof cavity, and a heating element for heating the air which is drawn through the fan unit.