Abstract: Blocks with internal capsules having superior thermal resistance, solar control qualities, projectile-resistant properties and/or sound-dampening properties are described. The blocks are comprised of a structural exterior that encompasses a capsule. The capsule may be segmented into chambers with dividers. The capsules may be designed to provide various benefits including, but not limited to, improved insulating characteristics, increased projectile resistance, and/or a range of visual, thermal and strength characteristics. Various types of blocks with internal capsules and assembled panels of block with internal capsules are disclosed, along with methods of manufacturing and use of the blocks and panels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to corner keys used in assembling structural components to form various structural shapes, such as a frame and sash section for a window, door panel, or other building or architectural construction. The structural members are formed by a process that includes continuously roll-forming a first sub-part and a second sub-part from pre-treated metal in flat coil-stock form. A thin layer of Extrudable Thermal plastic (ETP) is then selectively extruded to both the outside and inside surfaces of the sub-parts. Some of the ETP is extruded onto the roll-formed sub-parts in a functional shape, such as a "C" shaped pocket used to clip parts together. The sub-parts are joined together to form structural component material that can then be cut and fabricated to form individual structural components.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a process for constructing structural members and the resultant product, particularly, but not exclusively, a frame and sash section for a window, door panel, or other building or architectural construction. The process is comprised of continuously roll-forming structural shapes from pre-treated metal in flat coil-stock form. A thin layer of Extrudable Thermal plastic (ETP) is then selectively extruded to both the outside and inside surfaces of the roll-formed shape. Some of the ETP is extruded onto the roll-formed shape in a functional shape, such as a "C" shaped pocket used to clip parts together. Once the roll-formed shapes are selectively joined or coupled together to form a frame or sash, a shot of urethane foam is injected into the frame or sash and allowed to expand to fill the interior of the frame or sash.

Abstract: A joint adaptable for use in a closure, and a closure employing such a joint, which joint comprises a first member and a second member, the first member substantially copingly fitting the second member in a joint footprint and establishing a boundary between the inside and outside of a closure across the expanse of the joint footprint. The first member and second member cooperate to establish a via substantially at the boundary, which via is of appropriate dimension to accept application of a weather-sealing material to establish a weather-resistant barrier at the boundary.

Abstract: This invention relates to an insulating device to be mounted at the inner side of an existing window and includes a plurality of spaced apart film curtains mounted on a roller at the top and having a rigid bar at the bottom adapted to run in channel shaped side tracks, with compressible sealing members in the track that are displaced by passage of the rigid bar and which then spring back to engage the marginal portions of the respective film curtains to press them against the side walls of the tracks to provide a sealed unit effectively sealing the side edges of the curtains against the circulation of air at these points.

Abstract: A package for a roll of strip material such as linered or unlinered pressure sensitive adhesive tape. The package includes a protective housing around the roll of strip material, and brake members extending radially of the roll and bearing against circular facing sheets on the side surfaces of the roll to restrict its free rotation and cause a predetermined generally constant tension in the strip material being withdrawn from the roll.

Abstract: A device used in the application of a length of tape to a substrate comprising a pair of opposed brushes mounted along the edges of a path for the tape. The bristles of the brushes engage and position an end portion of the supply length of tape.