Abstract: A security lock hardware box is provided for installation in a door sash. The lock hardware box is installed in a door sash for receiving locking hardware. It has a body part having first chamber for receiving a door latching mechanism, and a second chamber for receiving a door locking mechanism. Front and rear cover plates securable over the front and rear face of the body part with respective openings and holes to receive the locking and latching mechanisms. The body part has protrusions for fitting within the door sash, the length of which can be greater to provide greater strength and security regardless of the size of the lock hardware box or the size of the door sash that can accommodate the lockbox.

Abstract: A door which is adjustable in length and breadth is defined by an outer sash having a generally rectangular configuration. A hinge side of the sash nests within a U-sweep member running along its length. The U-sweep member interfaces with the sash through a step adjust adaptor secured to a hinge side member of the sash and extending along at least one of its inner and outer faces. The step adjust adaptor interfaces with the U-sweep member through a series of spaced apart detents which may be ridges and grooves to provide incremental adjustment of the breadth of the door. An L-sweeper is securable to a bottom member of the sash and is adjustable to vary a length (height) of the door.

Abstract: An infill adaptor for mounting a screen between upper and lower rails of a balustrade. The upper and lower rails have respective channels which open toward each other. The infill adaptor has a generally L-shaped body with a rail engaging leg extending generally perpendicular to a sash engaging leg. A respective rail engaging leg is mounted in each of the channels for securing an infill adaptor to each rail. The sash engaging leg is secured to the sash of a screen for mounting a screen to the rails.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a mounting apparatus for a sliding security barrier that includes unique security features that ensure the sliding security barrier is secure and does not suffer problems that exist with conventional security doors and windows. The sliding security barrier is configured to be implemented using tracks that are common to conventional sliding patio screen door or windows. Additional security features include a unique striker plate, a lift protector at a corner, adjustable top and/or bottom channel caps, an interlock, and a uniquely shaped lock. These features provide greater security at a lower cost because they use an existing sliding door or window sash and channels but provide a secure attachment that inhibits tampering and removal of the sliding screen barrier.

Abstract: A mountable interlock security device for securing first and second sliding articles slidable relative to each other from an open position to a closed position such that in the closed position the sliding articles have overlapping interior edges. The security device comprises a first component mountable to the first sliding article and a second component mountable to the interior edge of the second sliding article. The two components of the security device are mounted to the overlapping end regions of respective sliding articles such that when the sliding articles are in the closed position, the two components of the security device cooperate to limit lateral movement of the sliding articles. In another aspect, a method of retrofitting interior and exterior sliding articles, such as doors or windows, of a building with a security device is provided.

Abstract: There are provided emergency exit window systems. In one form, there is provided an emergency exit window system that includes: a frame; a sash pivotally carried by the frame so as to pivot between a closed position in which the sash is flush with the frame, and an open position permitting human egress through the frame; and a locking mechanism adapted for locking the window sash in the closed position. The locking mechanism may include a locking arm movably carried by the sash, wherein the locking arm is movable relative to the sash between a lock position and an unlock position. Further, the locking mechanism may include at least one biasing member acting between the locking arm and the sash to bias the locking arm toward the lock position; an inwardly projecting locking catch fixedly carried by the frame; and an inwardly projecting safety guard movably carried by the frame.

Abstract: There are provided emergency exit window systems. In one form, there is provided an emergency exit window system that includes: a frame; a sash pivotally carried by the frame so as to pivot between a closed position in which the sash is flush with the frame, and an open position permitting human egress through the frame; and a locking mechanism adapted for locking the window sash in the closed position. The locking mechanism may include a locking arm movably carried by the sash, wherein the locking arm is movable relative to the sash between a lock position and an unlock position. Further, the locking mechanism may include at least one biasing member acting between the locking arm and the sash to bias the locking arm toward the lock position; an inwardly projecting locking catch fixedly carried by the frame; and an inwardly projecting safety guard movably carried by the frame.

Abstract: A mountable interlock security device for securing first and second sliding articles slidable relative to each other from an open position to a closed position such that in the closed position the sliding articles have overlapping interior edges. The security device comprises a first component mountable to the first sliding article and a second component mountable to the interior edge of the second sliding article. The two components of the security device are mounted to the overlapping end regions of respective sliding articles such that when the sliding articles are in the closed position, the two components of the security device cooperate to limit lateral movement of the sliding articles. In another aspect, a method of retrofitting interior and exterior sliding articles, such as doors or windows, of a building with a security device is provided.

Abstract: This invention in one aspect relates to a security screen assembly 30 including a frame assembly including a plurality of frame members 32 which are assembled in such a manner that they define an opening which is closed by a sheet of a mesh like material a sheet 14. The assembly 30 further includes two opposing gripping members adapted to grip an edge portion of the sheet of mesh like material 14 and wherein at least one of the frame members 32 includes a channel shaped recess which is adapted to receive the two opposing gripping members, the channel shaped recess having an opening which does not permit the two opposing gripping members to pass therethrough.

Abstract: This invention in one aspect relates to a security screen assembly 30 including a frame assembly including a plurality of frame members 32 which are assembled in such a manner that they define an opening which is closed by a sheet of a mesh like material a sheet 14. The assembly 30 further includes gripping means 45 adapted to grip an edge portion of the sheet of mesh like material 14 and wherein at least one of the frame members 32 includes retaining means which is adapted to receive the gripping means 45, said retaining means having an opening which does not permit the gripping means to pass therethrough.