Abstract: A curtain wall or window wall for a building including a frame including a plurality of frame units composed of frame members, wherein the frame members comprise mullions. A plurality of infill panels are supported by and received within the plurality of frame units, and one or more thermally insulating elements. Each frame unit comprises a plurality of metal fastening elements for retaining infill panels within a corresponding one of the frame units. Each metal fastening element comprises a first end in contact with the mullions and a second end spaced from the first end. The second end of each metal fastening element, having the first end in contact with the mullions forming a first outer edge of the frame, contacts one of the thermally insulating elements. Each of the thermally insulating elements comprises at least one means for attachment to a pressing.

Abstract: A curtain wall for a building comprising: a frame anchored to the building and including a plurality of frame units; infill panels, which are supported by the frame units and at least partially define an outer face of the curtain wall; wherein the curtain wall comprises at least one drainage vent for venting fluid from inside the curtain wall to outside the curtain wall, the drainage vent comprising a fluid flow path, wherein an opening for the fluid flow path is provided in the outer face of the curtain wall.

Abstract: A curtain wall for a building comprising: a frame anchored to the building and including a plurality of frame units; infill panels, which are supported by the frame units and at least partially define an outer face of the curtain wall; wherein the curtain wall comprises at least one drainage vent for venting fluid from inside the curtain wall to outside the curtain wall, the drainage vent comprising a fluid flow path, wherein an opening for the fluid flow path is provided in the outer face of the curtain wall.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for receiving a plurality of images of a subject. The plurality of images of the subject may be processed to generate one or more templates. At least one template of the plurality of templates may be verified against at least one other template of the plurality of templates based upon, at least in part, a template quality threshold. A verified subset of templates may be generated including the at least one template that verifies each template of the plurality of templates.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for receiving a plurality of images of a subject. The plurality of images of the subject may be processes to generate one or more templates. A fused template may be generated from the one or more templates based upon, at least in part, a stopping criterion.

Abstract: An expansion joint configured to connect first and second vertical mullions of a curtain wall is disclosed. The first and second vertical mullions may each include an elongated body having an inner contour defining a hollow slot, and an inner sleeve may extend through the hollow slot of both of the first and second vertical mullions. The expansion joint may comprise a body, and an inner contour defining a central inner slot configured to receive the inner sleeve therethrough. The expansion joint may further comprise a first raised lip projecting from a lower surface of the body and configured to be inserted inside of the inner contour of the first vertical mullion, and a second raised lip projecting from an upper surface of the body and configured to be inserted inside of the inner contour of the second vertical mullion. The expansion joint may be formed from a polymeric elastomer.

Abstract: An expansion joint configured to connect first and second vertical mullions of a curtain wall is disclosed. The first and second vertical mullions may each include an elongated body having an inner contour defining a hollow slot, and an inner sleeve may extend through the hollow slot of both of the first and second vertical mullions. The expansion joint may comprise a body, and an inner contour defining a central inner slot configured to receive the inner sleeve therethrough. The expansion joint may further comprise a first raised lip projecting from a lower surface of the body and configured to be inserted inside of the inner contour of the first vertical mullion, and a second raised lip projecting from an upper surface of the body and configured to be inserted inside of the inner contour of the second vertical mullion. The expansion joint may be formed from a polymeric elastomer.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for receiving a plurality of images of a subject. The plurality of images of the subject may be processes to generate one or more templates. A fused template may be generated from the one or more templates based upon, at least in part, a stopping criterion.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for receiving a plurality of images of a subject. The plurality of images of the subject may be processed to generate one or more templates. At least one template of the plurality of templates may be verified against at least one other template of the plurality of templates based upon, at least in part, a template quality threshold. A verified subset of templates may be generated including the at least one template that verifies each template of the plurality of templates.

Abstract: A gliding door system employs a latch with a gear and pinion mechanism for smooth opening of a door. A lower door push member is driven with the opening of the latch, so as to urge the door open by pushing at a lower end thereof. The door suitably is carried by adjustable wheels that ride on a rail like member, wherein at a closed position, the rail is slightly depressed, to lower the door slightly at the closed position, to bring lower seals into engagement with seats.

Abstract: A gliding door system employs a latch with a gear and pinion mechanism for smooth opening of a door. A lower door push member is driven with the opening of the latch, so as to urge the door open by pushing at a lower end thereof. The door suitably is carried by adjustable wheels that ride on a rail like member, wherein at a closed position, the rail is slightly depressed, to lower the door slightly at the closed position, to bring lower seals into engagement with seats.

Abstract: A gliding door system employs a latch with a gear and pinion mechanism for smooth opening of a door. A lower door push member is driven with the opening of the latch, so as to urge the door open by pushing at a lower end thereof. The door suitably is carried by adjustable wheels that ride on a rail like member, wherein at a closed position, the rail is slightly depressed, to lower the door slightly at the closed position, to bring lower seals into engagement with seats. The push member assists in urging the wheel out of the depressed portion.

Abstract: A hinge provides an adjustable engagement with a wood frame or door, for example. A wood engaging member has internal threads to receive a bolt therein. The bolt secures a hinge to the wood engaging member. An adjustment member is threadably engaged with the body of the hinge, and receives the bolt therethrough, whereby adjustment of the hinge relative to the door or frame maybe had, while also enabling complete removal of the hinge from the door or frame and re-attachment thereof, while leaving the wood engaging member in place.

Abstract: A gliding door system employs a latch with a gear and pinion mechanism for smooth opening of a door. A lower door push member is driven with the opening of the latch, so as to urge the door open by pushing at a lower end thereof. The door suitably is carried by adjustable wheels that ride on a rail like member, wherein at a closed position, the rail is slightly depressed, to lower the door slightly at the closed position, to bring lower seals into engagement with seats.

Abstract: A bay window unit has sidewalls interconnected by a front wall and a top. A glass pane is positioned in the sidewalls and each sidewall has upper and lower rails and side rails surrounding the glass pane. A shear panel comprising a continuous sheet of material is overlayed and bonded to the upper and lower rails and side rails of each sidewall. The unit is attached to vertical studs and is cantilevered therefrom with one face of each sidewall overlapping and extending between confronting faces of the studs. The window unit has a pivotable sash mounted to the top which is operated by a linkage concealed by one of the shear panels.

Abstract: The specification discloses an improved wood-frame glass door unit which includes a surround structure with at least two wood-frame door panels mounted within the surround structure. Each door panel includes a frame having a horizontal top rail and bottom rail maintained in a spaced relation by left and right side rails. The rails are composed of laminated wood strips which permits substantial reduction in the width of the rails and a greater glass to frame ratio. A glass pane is fitted within each frame. One door panel is fastened to the surround structure by a plurality of fasteners passing through the surround structure into the top and bottom rails and one of the side rails of the fixed panel. Angle brackets attach the opposite side rail of the fixed door panel to the surround structure. A mullion is attached to one of the side rails of the frame of the fixed door panel to add further support.