Abstract: In a target lens shape measuring device for measuring a target lens shape used to process an eyeglass lens, movement of a feeler in a radius vector direction is detected by a first detection system, and movement of a holding base by a moving system is detected by a second detection system. Calibration data is obtained based on the detection result by the second detecting system during the movement of the holding base by the moving system, and the detection result by the first detecting system is calibrated based on the obtained calibration data.

Abstract: A device and a method for measuring distances between two points is described. In particular, the device and method may be used in a surgical setting. In one embodiment, the device comprises an extension for extending into the body through an incision, the extension having a distal tip for insertion into the body and a proximal handle for remaining outside the body; a first measuring end and a second measuring end at the distal tip, the first and second measuring ends at a predetermined angle from each other and defining a distance between the first and second measuring ends, the first measuring end being movable relative to the distal tip, the first and second measuring ends being rounded; and an actuator at the proximal handle for moving the first measuring end relative to the distal tip.

Abstract: Holding device for aligning and mounting a workpiece in an apparatus includes a receiving opening (6) provided for the holding device (20; 30), means (7) for positioning the holding device disposed in the receiving opening (6) for determination of the position of the holding device in relation to the receiving opening, wherein the holding device (20; 30) is connected with a workpiece carrier (21; 31), wherein the workpiece carrier (21; 31) is adjustable relative to the holding device, and wherein optical means (8; 11-17) are provided for viewing of the workpiece and thereby alignment of the workpiece on the holding device is performed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for high speed acquisition of the dimensional parameters of a work piece are effected by simultaneously acquiring probe positional information, converting the probe positional information to standard characteristic data, and calculating multiple dimensional geometries using the converted probe position information. Selected characteristic data may be stored for use with multiple dimensional geometry calculations, reducing the calculation time. A computer and associated software are used to convert the positional information to dimensional geometry information.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for measuring dimensional rough stone blocks. In the method, a dimensional rough stone block is measured in a three-dimensional coordinate system by means of an inertia measuring device by moving the device from one point to another on the surface of the stone block to be measured. The apparatus comprises an inertia measuring device and a calculating device with which it is possible to calculate the dimensions of the stone block based on the coordinate values of the points measured by the inertia measuring device.

Abstract: A gauge block which has excellent abrasion and corrosion resistances without time-dependent changes in dimension that can be produced inexpensively. A method of producing the gauge block using raw steel and processing it into a gauge block body, then finish polishing it, and ion plating a super thin DLC film (2) over its surface.

Abstract: Mountable element is provided for measuring, or determining the position of, a hole or bolt constructed on a component, particularly of a welded bolt or a threaded bolt. The element is placed on a first side of the component on a component surface surrounding the hole or the bolt. The mountable element has an internal thread which can be screwed together with a fixing screw, which can be introduced into the hole from a second side of the component, for fixing the mountable element on the component while clamping the component between the mountable element and the fixing screw. Alternatively, the mountable element, or a fixing bush arranged in the mountable element, is adapted to an outer diameter of a bolt constructed on the component.

Abstract: A marking device for a CNC machine tool or the like comprises a tubular body capped at either end with top and bottom plates. A main shaft extends down through the top plate along the central axis of the body, and is rotatably held in place by upper and lower bearings. A cylindrical cam having one or more cam lobes disposed on an underside thereof is attached to the main shaft within the body. A guide extends through the bottom plate and slidably supports a spring-biased stylus, an upper, anvil end of which normally tracks along the underside of the cam, and a lower, marking point end of which normally lies just within the guide. When the main shaft is rotated, e.g., by being operably connected to the machine tool's spindle, the cam also rotates, causing the cam lobes to strike the anvil and drive the stylus axially downwards through the guide and into a part or work piece. To create a complex pattern, the machine tool sets the spindle to rotate at a constant rate.

Abstract: An articulated anchor for measuring tapes has a planar base having opposite parallel first and second planar surfaces. A releasable adhesive pad is secured to a first planar surface for releasably adhering planar base portion to a surface of an object to be measured. A spherical ball is mounted on the second planar surface so as to extend outwardly therefrom. A ball joint housing is rotatably mounted over the ball so as to form a ball joint which may be articulated in both horizontal and vertical planes. The ball joint housing may be advantageously a rectangular solid having a ball receiving cavity formed in a lower surface and, oppositely disposed on an upper surface a slot for mating of the pull tab therein. The ball receiving cavity may include opposed facing spherical segments or dimples for retaining the ball therebetween.

Abstract: Workpieces requiring low levels of contamination, such as semiconductor wafers, are loaded into a workpiece support or holder within a process chamber. The process chamber has a drain opening, slot or edge. The chamber is closed via a door. A process or rinsing liquid is introduced into the chamber. The liquid rises to a level so that the workpieces are immersed in the liquid. The chamber slowly pivots or rotates to move the drain opening down to the level of the liquid. The liquid drains out through the drain opening. The drain opening is kept near the surface of the liquid to drain off liquid at a uniform rate. An organic solvent vapor is introduced above the liquid to reduce or prevent droplets of liquid from remaining on the workpieces as the liquid drains off. An outer chamber may be provided around the process chamber to provide increased control of the process environment.

Abstract: A method for preheating a permeable, thermoformable material having first and second sides includes supplying heated fluid to a fluid distribution system; regulating flow of the fluid such that fluid having a first temperature flows at a first velocity, and fluid having a second temperature less than the first temperature flows at a second velocity greater than the first velocity; introducing the fluid onto the first side of the material; and developing a suction on the second side of the material sufficient to draw the fluid through the material thereby convectively heating the material; wherein the flow of the fluid is regulated so as to transfer substantially uniform energy flux to the material.

Abstract: A variable ratio control shoe with automatic tying and untying shoelace, with automatic lace tying process controlled by a variable ratio control mechanism and untying process controlled by a control mechanism in the laminated layers of the shoe body, its construction comprising a set of tying component, an adjustment mechanism to adjust tension, a modulated sole lamination having at least one assembling space, and a modulated control mechanism assembled in the control groove at the rear of the outsole, to engage the tying shoelace or disengaging the shoelace to take off the shoe, having the advantages of modulated control, mass production, low waste product rate and low costs.

Abstract: A boot comprises an upper, an outsole affixed to the upper, and an insole affixed within the boot. The upper includes a vamp, a counter, and a shaft. A flexible but substantially inelastic liner is affixed to the insole and to the upper, to and around an upper portion of the shaft, but is not affixed to the vamp, to the counter, or to a lower portion of the shaft. An ankle strap and an instep strap are affixed within the boot. The instep strap is affixed below the ankle strap. Being elastic, the ankle and instep straps are adapted to restrain a foot of a wearer so as to limit movement of the foot away from the counter, further into the vamp.

Abstract: A reversible shoe that can be taken apart and reassembled with inside and outside faces reversed includes: (a) a reversible sole; (b) two side flaps, each affixed to the sole along a longitudinal side edge of the sole; (c) a heel flap attached at one end to a posterior end of the sole; and (d) attachment means, such as zippers, laces, snaps, and buttons, for attaching one portion of the shoe to another. The reversible shoe has a generally flat, unassembled position for storage, and two opposite assembled positions ready for wear as a shoe. This reversible shoe allows the user to switch from one style to another, one color to another, monotone to multi-hued, or from plain to decorated. A method for assembling a reversible shoe, and a kit for building a reversible, readily assembled shoe are also included.

Abstract: A snow thrower engine carburetor is covered by a heater box provided with a channel through which air passes so as to be heated by the engine's muffler. The heated airstream is changed in direction as it leaves the heater box and moves towards the carburetor whereby moisture carried in the airstream is separated therefrom before the heated air reaches the carburetor.

Abstract: A fluid supply and reservoir is proved which may be used in conjunction with a clothes refreshing appliance. A fluid cartridge has a top wall to which the nozzle assembly may be secured, and a supply of pressurized air is connected to the nozzle assembly to draw fluid from the reservoir into the nozzle assembly through a siphon tube by a venturi action. The air supply may be provided through an air supply arrangement which includes guide walls for positioning the nozzle assembly relative to the air supply, and a resiliently mounted air supply tube for mating with an air supply opening in the nozzle assembly. An arrangement may also be provided in the reservoir to assure a constant fluid pressure therein to provide a constant flow of fluid through the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: A steam iron composed of: a metal heating body containing a chamber that has a steam generating zone; a water flow path in communication with the chamber, the water flow path including a compartment containing a quantity of a scale reducing agent that is contacted by water flowing along the path before the water reaches the chamber; and a screen made of a metal different from that of the heating body and disposed in proximity to the steam generating zone at a location to be traversed by steam generated in the steam generating zone.

Abstract: A cross shaped marker that includes an elongated vertical member having an aperture near one of the ends of the vertical member. The aperture extending through the elongated vertical member. The aperture further having an engagement mechanism for securing a member inserted through the aperture. An elongated horizontal member having sides and an index engagement mechanism for cooperating with the engagement mechanism on the elongated vertical member, so that on insertion of the horizontal member through the aperture in the vertical member, the index engagement mechanism of the horizontal member cooperates with the engagement mechanism of the vertical member to fix the position of the horizontal member through the aperture in the vertical member to form the cross shaped marker.

Abstract: A device that will enable the decoration on a music box to sway front and back while it moves up and down, particularly to a type of device that will enable the decoration on a music box to sway to front and back while it moves up and down. It is mainly composed of a base on which is a first motor that will turn the spring plates of the music wheel to produce music, a gear set that is driven by a second motor, a propping post piercing a ball collar and a ring cover and a top cover; when the second motor drives the gear set and the driving wheel to rotate, the propping post will move up and down in the through hole of the ball collar, and the ball collar will sway to front and back inside the ring collar, so that the movement of the wooden horse will be more realistic.

Abstract: An advertising kiosk for holding a pair of translucent sheets of advertising copy. The kiosk is particularly suited for outdoor use and has a totally enclosed housing with pair of windows in which the sheets of the advertising copy are located. Plural fluorescent lamps are mounted at equidistantly spaced locations adjacent the windows and behind each sheet of advertising copy on a movable frame. Each window of the kiosk is covered by a transparent outer panel having an inner surface behind which the advertising copy is mounted. The advertising copy is held in place by a flexible diffuser sheet hingedly connected to the housing. Each diffuser sheet is adapted to flex into engagement with the advertising copy, whereupon the advertising copy is held tightly and evenly against the inner surface of the outer panel. The lamps provide even light through the diffuser sheet, the advertising copy and the outer panel, to illuminate the advertising copy for visibility by persons outside of the kiosk.

Abstract: A picture frame includes a frame body having both a sound generating mechanism and a movement mechanism connected to the picture frame. In one embodiment, the movement mechanism comprises a winding member providing additional ornamentation for the picture frame. In another embodiment, the winding mechanism forms part of the support structure for the picture frame. The picture frame has a multi-dimensional sense of beauty by enabling not only an audible component but also a spatial component through movement along a space adjacent to the picture being displayed.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to several related forms of PICTURE FRAMES for displaying photographs or similar illustrations. More particularly, the disclosure is directed to picture frames constructed from a single flat die-cut foldable paperboard blank convertible into a three-dimensional picture frame without requiring the use of adhesive, adhesive tape, staples, clips or other fastening materials. This is accomplished by the use of rectangular paperboard panels approximately the size of the photo or other picture to be displayed, with infolding flaps on at least three edges of the panel to engage the edges of the photo to entrap the photo and hold it in place.

Abstract: The present invention is a shotgun undercarriage, for use in conjunction with a top receiver, barrel, fire control, carrier assembly, magazine assembly, and action system. The undercarriage has an integral and unitary stock, bottom receiver, forearm and integrated bolt buffer. The stock is adaptable for housing an action spring; the bottom receiver has at least one opening for mounting the fire control, the carrier assembly and the top receiver; and the forearm has a magazine housing. The bottom receiver and forearm cooperate to form at least one mounting surface capable of receiving the barrel and the top receiver.

Abstract: The rifling in a barrel of a firearm is modified in proximity to the muzzle to reduce the radial difference between the land diameter and the groove diameter to urge a bullet to expand fully into the grooves and ensure rotation of the bullet about its longitudinal axis and without any lateral velocity component. Preferably, the land diameter is increased to a diameter somewhat less than the groove diameter but in the alternative the groove diameter may be reduced to a diameter somewhat more than the land diameter.

Abstract: A apparatus for securing an object to an individual is disclosed that includes a tether having a first end for attachment to an object and a second end for attachment to a user or to the user's belt or another article of the user's clothing. A guide member, which may be a metal rod connected to and spaced apart from the user's belt, is mounted on the user. The second end of the tether includes a connector such as a loop member that is slidably retained by the guide member.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a shaft having a first end for connection to a line and a second end for connection to a hook. An outer body is provided on the shaft to conduct water through its hollow interior during retrieval while a gating component rotatably mounted on the shaft within the hollow interior repetitively interrupts or gates the flow of water in a way that produces low frequency vibrations. As an angler retrieves a line attached to the shaft, water flows into an outer body input port, through the hollow interior, and then out a plurality of outer body output ports located at a rearward end of the outer body.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder. The fishing rod holder includes a base member, a front rod support member movable between an upright position and a folded down position, a rear rod support member movable between an upright position and a folded down position, a spacer member movable between a use position, in which said spacer member engages the front rod support member and the rear rod support member to hold the front rod support member and the rear rod support member in the upright position, and a non-use position, in which the front rod support member and the rear rod support member are pivotable to the folded down position, and an extendible foot member. The front rod support member defines a notch for supporting a tip portion of the fishing rod, an aperture for securing the fishing rod, and a slot extending between the notch and the aperture.

Abstract: A fishing tackle apparatus comprises a base housing having at least one compartment, a lid hinged with the base housing for movement between a closed position covering the base housing and an open position exposing the compartment. The compartment is defined by upstanding side walls, two opposite facing front and rear walls have vertical slits form from a top of the walls to receive therein the crank fitted with the spool. A crank fitted with a spool for winding fishing lines onto the spool is installed in the compartment for winding used fishing line from or to the fishing reel. The crank comprises a shaft connected to a handle. The shaft has an adapter with grooved outer surface to securely engage the spool without slipping. The spool has a center aperture with inner grooves to engage the adapter of the shaft without slipping.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sheet for growing a plant in cultivation comprising a base material in the form of a sheet and a polymer for forming saccharide-free hydrogel disposed on at least one of the surfaces of the sheet. The polymer for forming saccharide-free hydrogel has a crosslinked structure.

Abstract: A plant pot with transplanting facilitator including a container having an open upper end, an open lower end, and an intermediate surrounding side wall therebetween. The open lower end has a plate removably positioned therein. The plate has a central drainage aperture therethrough. The side wall has a longitudinal expansion slot extending between the open upper end and the open lower end. A longitudinal strip is removably disposed within the longitudinal expansion slot of the container. The longitudinal strip has an upper end and a lower end.

Abstract: A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is constructed of a material capable of receiving a portion of a floral grouping and supporting the floral grouping. The sheet of material is extended about a portion of the floral holding material and a crimped portion is formed in the sheet of material with the crimped portion cooperating to hold the sheet of material about the floral holding material to provide a decorative covering.

Abstract: A cover for covering a flower pot is provided. The cover includes a planar base, a sidewall extending from an outer periphery of the base, and a securing member for securing the sidewall to the flower pot. The sidewall is movable relative to the base between a substantially flattened position wherein the sidewall is in a substantially coplanar relation with respect to the base and an upright position wherein the sidewall and the base cooperate to define a pot receiving space. The sidewall has a plurality of folds formed therein so as to cause the sidewall to take a predetermined shape upon moving the sidewall from the flattened position to the upright position.

Abstract: A door assembly comprising a door body having a bottom edge is disclosed. The door body is selectively movable up and down to open and close an opening. The door assembly further comprises a safety edge attached to the bottom edge of the door body, the safety edge being an extrudate extruded from a deformable material and comprising a first and second chamber formed in integrated cooperative redundancy in the extrudate, wherein the first chamber comprises a first sensor body and the second chamber comprises a second sensor body, each sensor body being responsive to an impact.

Abstract: An emergency exit system for use on a helicopter or other aircraft includes a frame (4) defining an opening (6) for receiving a panel (8) to close the opening (6); a plurality of latches (10, 117) for releasably securing the panel (8) in the opening (6); a plurality of release mechanisms (12); a cable (45, 118) extending around at least a major portion of the frame (4) for releasing the panel (8); and a plurality of actuators (14) strategically located around the opening and connected to the cable (45, 118), whereby actuation of any one of the actuators (14) causes simultaneous release of all of the latches (10, 117) so that the panel (8) can be jettisoned.

Abstract: A hatch closure system for loading of material through a top hatch into a mobile or stationary pressurized carrier includes a support frame pivotally attached to carrier for actuated movement between an loading position wherein said support frame is located remote from said hatch and a closure position overlying hatch, a cover carried by the frame member for actuated movement between a raised unsealed position above the hatch and a lowered sealed position engaging the hatch, and a locking member having a latched condition maintaining the sealed position and an unlatched position permitting movement of the hatch to the raised position.

Abstract: A window lift mechanism is provided that includes a mounting member and one or more guides which may be integrally formed with the mounting member. The guide includes a cross-sectional shape and defines a path along which the window panel moves. A glass bar assembly is supported on the guide and is movable relative thereto along the path. The glass bar assembly includes a glass bar that supports the glass panel and a drive block that moves relative to the glass bar in a direction transverse to the guide path. A drive mechanism, which preferably includes a worm gear and a drive motor, is supported on the mounting member. The drive motor and the worm gear are supported by a support and a bracket, which are integrally formed with the mounting member. The worm gear is received within a threaded aperture in the drive block. The drive motor rotatingly drives the worm gear to move the glass bar assembly along the path defined by the guides.

Abstract: Motor/gear unit for adjustment devices in motor vehicles with a base plate 2 supporting the motor/gear unit and able to fit in an opening 10 of a wall 1 separating a wet space A from a dry space B. The output 5 of gear is mounted on the wet space side A and at least the elements for the electrical contact of the electric motor 6 and where applicable a switch and/or an electronic control device 7 are mounted on the dry space side B. A seal 3 enclosing the opening 10 is mounted between the wall 1 and the base plate 2. The base plate 2 forms one unit at least with a part of the gear housing 20 and is mounted on the wall 1 from the wet space side A.

Abstract: A removable mullion assembly comprises a fitting attached in the door opening for receiving an end of the mullion. The fitting houses a locking mechanism for selectively holding the mullion in place in the fitting. The locking mechanism comprises a latch bolt which in an extended position engages the end of the mullion and secures the mullion in the fitting. A key-operated mechanism, such as a cylinder lock, is operatively connected to the bolt for moving the latch bolt to the retracted position in response to turning the key in the cylinder. An actuating element is also provided which is activated by the end of the mullion as the mullion enters the retaining element for moving the bolt to the retracted position. The locking mechanism may further comprise a blocking element to block movement of the latch bolt from the extended position.

Abstract: A gutter shield for protecting a gutter comprising a mounting means secured to the gutter, a guard member having an elongated configuration with a plurality of apertures extending therethrough for drainage into the gutter, a first side of the guard member being engageable with the mounting member to prevent substantial vertical movement while permitting horizontal movement thereof to allow adjustment of the guard member for an individual gutter width. The device is suitable for many different sizes of gutters.

Abstract: A workspace display comprises a sidewall partition defining a workspace with a portal opening and a door partition to selectively close the portal. A first display screen is disposed on the interior side of the door partition for individual viewing from inside the workspace. A second display screen is disposed exterior of the sidewall partition and positioned a spaced apart distance in general alignment therewith, without substantial interference with user ingress and egress through the portal opening. A video device is positioned overhead in optical communication with the first display screen when the door partition is in its fully closed position to support individual activities. The video device is in optical communication through the portal opening with the second display screen when the door partition is in its fully open position to support group activities. An image on the second display screen can be viewed on either the interior or exterior screen surfaces.

Abstract: A foundation flashing comprises a horizontal member adapted to rest atop the upper surface of a foundation between the upper surface and a frame of the building supported atop the foundation, and a vertical member joined to the horizontal member. At least a portion of the vertical member is adapted to lie against a surface of exterior sheathing that is affixed to the frame of the building. A sheathing locator projects generally horizontally from the vertical member, the sheathing locator being positioned to be abutted by a bottom edge of the sheathing when the sheathing is affixed to the frame. The flashing in one embodiment is disposed between the sheathing and the frame of the building, the sheathing locator projecting outwardly from an outer surface of the flashing.

Abstract: A device and method for mounting an exterior cantilevered beam to a building holds the exterior cantilevered beam away from the building and provides superior waterproofing. In some embodiments, a strap member is used to spread loading forces onto interior building support members that are arranged perpendicular to an exterior wall of the building. In other embodiments of the invention, mounting members that include necks extending through exterior walls and away from the walls are used to mount an exterior cantilevered beam to the building, and to keep the exterior beam supported away from the exterior wall.

Abstract: The invention comprises the insertion of anchors into suitably located wall cavities, each anchor being suspended by cables extending up through the wall top and into the roof space; then making fast each anchor by the injection into the cavity above the anchor of a hardening, adhering liquid “plug” of sufficient size and strength, pressing down upon the anchor and strongly adhering to the confining internal surfaces of the cavity. Especially in cases where there are no wall cavities, or none readily accessible, the invention encompasses anchoring the roof to or through the exterior surfaces of suitably located walls by means of long vertical straps; these extend up through the ceiling sufficiently into the roof space, taking the place of the cavity anchors and cables.

Abstract: A structural steel seismic-resistant beam-to-column connection is provided with a pair of rib plates installed symmetrically above and below the connection. The rib plates are perpendicularly to an upper and a lower beam flange and disposed at positions corresponding to the center of the beam web. The rib has a variable cross section at its front end and a relatively lower lengthened section at its rear end. Through the use of the rib plate, the stress concentration at those fan type weld access holes of the beam web as well as the junction of the full penetration weld between the beam flange and column flange can be alleviated, and the plastic hinge can be limited to the beam at a specified portion and can develop excellent plastic rotation capacity in the case of a severe earthquake.

Abstract: The invention concerns glazing sheets with variable absorbing power. The glazing comprises two transparent walls providing an inter-wall space containing one of the two following fluids: either a first transparent fluid, such as air; or a second transparent fluid, absorbing solar energy over a very large part of the spectrum, in particular liquid water or liquid water with added alcohol. The glazing further compromises a circuit for discharging energy in the form of a bead, located at its periphery, preferably consisting of a heat pip-exchanger. The glazing also comprises an apparatus for filling up or emptying the inter-wall space, as well as flexible elements for absorbing the second fluid expansion depending on temperature. The glazing can in particular be used for producing car windows.

Abstract: An elongated member suitable for flooring, decking, or seating, having a top plate formed as an extrusion of plastic material, wherein the top plate includes ribs constituted by protruding parts of parallel, spaced, elongated friction elements co-extruded therewith, the friction elements being formed of plastic having distinctly greater softness or flexibility than the main parts of the top plate and suitable for providing a non-slip surface. The member may include an elongated support formed as a relatively rigid extrusion of plastic material having a base plate with upstanding side walls and a central support portion, the top plate overlying the support and having edge formations engaging the side walls. Alternatively, the top plate and support may be formed integrally by extrusion, or the top plate may be part of a plank cover having integrally formed ribs for spacing the top plate above a plank.

Abstract: A frame expandable in a structural opening has a stretchable substantially fluid impermeable cover membrane disposed across the frame and arranged to stretch with expansion of the frame. The frame is preferably expandable in mutually perpendicular directions, and provided with peripheral seals for sealing in the structural arrangement. The barrier is conveniently fitted in openings such as doors and the like to provide a temporary barrier to rising floodwaters and the like.

Abstract: The invention concerns an arrangement for improving the thermal insulation of windows in which the outer face of the window frame (1) is provided with a casing (5) of weatherproof material which forms a cavity (17) and has the side of the casing not adjacent the masonry (8) turned inward toward the pane of glass (3) where it is fitted with a permanently elastic gasket (10) which makes contact with the glass. The cavity is filled completely with thermal insulation material. Using the arrangement according to the invention allows a thermal transmittance value for the complete window (Uw-value) of less than 1 to be achieved.

Abstract: A method is described of making a plurality of window frame members having different end use applications on a single production line. The method comprises the step of extruding from a single die plate a master window frame member having at least two flange portion extending therefrom. The method also comprises the step of cutting at least one flange portion at a predetermined location to create a functional frame member having a specific end use application.

Abstract: A block window system includes an array of glass or acrylic blocks, a window frame and a variable-dimensioned border frame that positions the array within the window frame. The border frame includes a body that has a first end that is shaped to mate with the array of blocks, and a second end that mates with the window frame, which is a desired size or is sized to fit in a given opening. The height or width of any or all of the sides, the top and the bottom sections of the border frame are adjusted by selecting the length of the body of the corresponding section of the border frame, such that the border frame extends between the interior dimensions of the window frame and the exterior dimensions of the array.