Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting device (8) for an aeration element (2) for introducing a gas into a liquid, said aeration element (2) comprises a base body (3) having at least one upwardly-projecting sidewall (6), said mounting device comprises a mounting element (9) for connecting to the sidewall (6) of the base body (3) of the aeration element (2). Said mounting element (9) comprises at least one elastically deflectable retaining web (10) for detachably connecting to the at least one sidewall (6) of the base body (3) of the aeration element (2). The invention also relates to an aerator with said type of mounting device (8).

Abstract: Presented herein is a system and a method (i.e., utility) for use in defrosting frozen food items. The utility is directed generally to a device and its use that directs a flow of a defrosting fluid (e.g., water) into a lower portion of a basin where the water passes upwards to the rim of the basin to defrost frozen items placed in the basin.

Abstract: A device that attaches to an air filter to modify the dimensions to allow fitment. The invention allows the use of a standard air filter in a non standard sized return filter grill or air handler.

Abstract: A screen apparatus X1 includes: a screen member 22; an inner guider 60 extending in a vertical direction of the screen member 22 and holding a side end 22a of the screen member 22 movably in the vertical direction of the screen member 22 while regulating a displacement of the screen member 22 in a lateral direction of the screen member 22; and an outer guider 50 extending in the vertical direction of the screen member 22 and having a recess 54 for accommodating the inner guider 60, wherein the outer guider 50 holds the inner guider 60 dismountably from the recess 54 in the lateral direction of the screen member 22.

Abstract: Provided herein is a sheet fixing frame, which is installed on a periphery of an installation subject and secures an end of a cover sheet for finishing an installation subject area, the sheet fixing frame including a fixing frame which has a fixing plate contacting the installation subject area, a fixing hook which is bent in one end of the fixing plate and to which an end of the cover sheet is coupled, and a supporting plate which is bent in a direction parallel to the fixing hook in another end of the fixing plate so as to provide a receiving space between the fixing hook and supports the cover sheet, wherein the fixing frame is placed on the periphery of the installation subject area; a fastening member which penetrates the fixing plate between the fixing hook and the supporting plate and is fastened to the installation subject area; and a supporting member which has a coupling to which the supporting plate of the fixing frame is inserted at its one end, and a supporter which supports the cover sheet at it

Abstract: An aeration element for gasification or aeration of liquids includes an essentially flattened, rigid support element having a substantially oval cross-section and corrugated outer surfaces, the corrugated outer surfaces including ridges defining grooves therebetween; a threaded opening for receiving a cooperating fitting for connection to an air supply; and a flexible membrane of elastomeric material disposed around the support element. An assembly bracket includes upper and portions that can be cooperatingly attached to one another about the aeration element for securing the aeration element to a floor of a tank or pool. The assembly bracket includes through-going passages for enabling water to circulate around the bracket and reduce buoyancy of the assembly.

Abstract: An embroidery decoration has an outer frame and a stitching plate. The stitching plate is detachably mounted in the outer frame. An outer periphery of the stitching plate abuts an inner periphery of the outer frame. The stitching plate has multiple through holes formed through the plate surfaces for needles and threads to directly pass through for stitching on the stitching plate. After stitching, the outer frame, the stitching plate and the thread on the stitching plate form the end product. The stitching plate is solid in a fixed shape, thereby eliminating the problem of loosening and facilitating convenience in stitching. The embroidery decoration is mainly composed of two components made by plastic injection molding, such that the manufacturing cost is reduced.

Abstract: An improved system for protecting vehicles or other objects from rocket propelled grenade (RPG) attacks. A net panel of the improved system weighs and costs substantially less than a conventional protective system panel, and requires minimal manual work to manufacture, install, replace or repair. When assembled, the hard points, as well as the panels, are symmetrical meaning that a panel does not have a left, right, inward or outward face and may be used on either side of a vehicle. The net may be manufactured as a continuous web or roll and does not require any edging for securing it to a frame. In addition, a damaged net may be replaced easily and rapidly using a simple hand tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screen tensioning system having a mesh screen and a U-shaped channel that engages an edge of the mesh screen. A clamp engages the U-shaped channel and the mesh screen. A frame having a substantially H-shaped cross section, wherein parallel side members converge to define a longitudinal slot permit the mesh screen to extend through the longitudinal slot, yet the clamp remains secured within the frame. A plurality of fasteners secure the clamp to the frame and are tightened to apply varying degrees of local tension to the screen. Preferably, no fasteners are used to secure the screen to the clamp.

Abstract: A weatherproof fabric-covered building system for preventing water damage and leakage. The weatherproof fabric-covered building system generally includes a plurality of connecting members attached to a corresponding plurality of trusses, a plurality of fabric panels connected between the connecting members and a plurality of cap members connected to the connecting members to prevent water from entering the interior of the building structure.

Abstract: A structure for quickly clipping an advertising curtain includes a first frame, a second frame secured to the first frame so as to form a guide-groove space and a clipping space and at least a fastener arranged in the guide-groove space, wherein the fastener includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part pivoted with the first connecting part, wherein the second connecting part includes a compressible portion laterally extending from two sides thereof at an end of the second connecting part, wherein the compressible portion of the second connecting part has two ends abutting against sidewalls of the guide-groove space such that the first and second frames can be quickly assembled or disassembled due to the guide-groove space being pushed to expand.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant intruder screen has a frame including elongate frame members (3) with a mesh (4) clamped to frame members (3). The frame members (3) each have a first holding channel (50) formed therein and a clamping portion (6) spaced from the first holding channel (50). Clamping members (7) co-act with fastening means (8) to clamp the mesh (4) between the clamping members (7) and the clamping portions (6) with leveraged clamping action. The screen includes covers (54) which are configured to be clipped to the frame members (3) and which each have a second holding channel (60) formed therein. The screen further includes a sealing assembly comprising first sealing members (51) and second sealing members (61).

Abstract: A canvas frame and canvas frame kit is disclosed that permits canvas frames of unorthodox configuration. The canvas frames include divergent interior portions that permit an irregular primary frame to be matched with a supplemental frame to present a single, unified work of art separable at the whim of the user.

Abstract: Pipe-in-pipe composite tubular structure having between layers a hardenable filling material associating the layers to enhance the structure mechanical performance mostly in collapse. Prior to harden the filling material, the composite tubular structure can be longitudinally deployable between a folded configuration and a deployed configuration, and has a radial dimension increasing between the folded configuration and the deployed configuration. Such structure is well fitted to be used in oil-well downhole structure and casings or underwater pipeline/flowline.

Abstract: A portable partition system includes an air permeable nonwoven sheet material as the primary isolation material. An elongated support member with an attachment device are used to erect the sheet material. The attachment device includes a head with opposed separable clamping surfaces having a hook material provided thereon. The sheet material is inserted between the clamping surfaces so as to be engaged directly by the hook material on opposite sides of the sheet material upon erecting the system into a portable partition.

Abstract: A multi-sided frame assembly for screening has a fastening strip with male and female pads. The male pad has a first face from which spaced stems project in an ordered arrangement. The female pad has a second face formed with at least one receptacle extending into a thickness of the female pad. Each stem is located and sized for insertion into the receptacle. A woven, knit or knotted material of open texture having holes, preferable evenly spaced, such as those of a screen, is secured between the pads of the multi-sided frame by passing the stems through the mesh and into the receptacle. A cover can be removably engaged and selectively fastened to the assembled fastening strip. The cover envelops the pads, including fasteners, if any, used to fasten the male and female pads together or used to attach the multi-sided frame assembly to a supporting structure to hold the assembled frame in place.

Abstract: A storm panel attachment and retaining system designed to accept one or more rectangular storm panels covering an opening in a building as a means of protection from the winds and flying debris associated with severe storm or hurricane forces. The system includes two interchangeable and substantially identical, storm panel attachment and retaining units, fabricated of plastic materials, minimizing the corrosive and rusting affect of coastal salt air environments upon such systems. The attachment units are mounted above and below an opening in a building to be protected, to receive, retain, and support storm panels properly sized to cover the opening. The system configuration accepts a variety of readily available storm panel materials, providing a wide selection during storm related emergency periods. The system is of a design to allow a home owner or do-it-yourselfer to install the attachment units following a severe storm warning, with minimum effort and direction.

Abstract: A frame assembly is made up of a number of strips and a frame member, which has a channel defined by side walls and a bottom wall. A first strip located in the channel has a terminal end section defined by a return flange so that the terminal end section surrounds the peripheral edge of a rigid stainless-steel screen. The wall has projections and recesses which cooperate with respective recesses and projections in the first strip to position the first strip and inhibit its removal. A locking strip and the wall have cooperating oppositely directed teeth to drive the locking strip into position and prevent its removal without destroying the teeth. Both strips have a screen contact region made up of ridges. The first strip is made from soft PVC while the second strip is made from rigid PVC or a co-extrusion being softer on the screen contact side.

Abstract: Disclosed is an enclosure for a water containing body, the enclosure including a frame configurable between multiple frame positions, a connective material associated with the frame, wherein the connective material is configurable into multiple connective material positions, and at least one association structure configured to moveably associate at least a portion of the frame with the water containing body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter rail to be disposed in a base frame of a profile rail system which has a section with which it can be fixed releaseably by force and/or form closure within a fitting region of the base frame the adapter rail having a push-in region in order to accommodate a tensible surface material. The force and/or form closure is established by the insertion of the tensible surface material into the push-in region between the section and the fitting region.

Abstract: A bed enclosure having a frame, four sidewalls, and a mattress support component suitable for supporting a bed mattress, wherein the bed enclosure is adapted to safely retain within its interior a person who may be prone to falling out of bed or who otherwise may need to be restrained therein, with the bed enclosure having component subframes that can be disassembled for ease of use and storage and sidewalls that can be removed for ease of cleaning, repair, or replacement.

Abstract: An extendable rod has a head that captures a partition curtain and holds the curtain near a surface such as a ceiling or wall. The head has an outer surface (e.g., an upper surface when the head is abutting a ceiling) that has a deformable gripping surface. The lower surface of the head is metallic and relies upon magnetic force to capture the curtain in place on the head. In a first embodiment the lower surface has downwardly depending flanges on opposite ends. The curtain is draped over the upper surface of the head and is wrapped over the lower surface. A magnet or magnets are placed onto the lower surface, inward of the flange, capturing the curtain and holding it in place on the head. The rod is then extended so that the upper surface of the head bears against the ceiling or other surface. The magnets hold the curtain securely in place, which allows for simple installation.

Abstract: A shade assembly including reflective shade panels suspended above a roof or along an exterior wall of a building. The assembly also includes a shade box, such as one including an assembly of upright support posts and attached cables to which dark or reflective water-absorbent shade panels are attached. The shade box covers a rooftop fixture. The shade box can also include a water distribution system which dispenses water substantially onto the dark shade panels when they are included in the shade box. The shade assembly may also be used in a method for cooling the exterior surface of a building. The shade assembly may be used in a method of obtaining government economic incentives for energy efficiency such as emission reduction credits. A shade assembly including reflective shade panels suspended above a structure on or near the ground, such as a parking lot.

Abstract: A sliding screen door for facilitating access through an entryway by a child includes a frame and a screen mounted to the frame. In addition, an adult height handle having a bottom edge is mounted on the frame at a first height from a floor adjacent the door, and a child height handle is mounted on the frame at a height below the bottom edge of the adult height handle. It is also contemplated that the two handles can be combined into a single elongate handle. This ensures that a child, who cannot reach the adult height handle, has access to a door handle for opening and closing the sliding screen door.

Abstract: A sheet fixing device comprises an elongated support frame 1 having a narrow opening portion, a pressing frame 3 fitted in the elongated support frame 1 to hold a sheet 2 grippingly in cooperation with the elongated support frame, and an urging member 6 fitted in the pressing frame 3 to urge the pressing frame against an inner wall of the elongated support frame 1. The pressing frame 3 is prevented from being bent or warped.

Abstract: A method of assembling a frame assembly for a partition system is disclosed. The frame assembly includes a partition panel, a fabric covering the panel, and a frame component. The frame component automatically and evenly tensions the fabric about the panel. The frame component provided according to this method includes a support element, a lockable element, and an integral hinge defined between the support and lockable elements. The support element defines a cavity for receiving and supporting the panel. The lockable element extends from and is moveable relative to the support element. The panel is inserted into the cavity, and the fabric is mounted to the lockable element. Next, the lockable element is moved about the integral hinge such that the fabric mounted to the lockable element is automatically and evenly tensioned about the panel. A backing strip may be mounted to the frame component to protect the fabric from the integral hinge.

Abstract: A window frame for positioning in a fence. The window frame includes a first frame having a first side, a second side, an outer perimeter edge, and an inner perimeter edge. A shoulder is integrally coupled to and extends away from the outer perimeter edge. The second side has a plurality of slots extending therein. The first frame has a shape substantially identical to the opening in the fence. A screen member is securely attached to the inner perimeter edge such that the screen member extends across the first frame. A plurality of fastening means removably fastens the first frame to the fence wall. A second frame has an inside surface and an outside surface. The inside surface is adapted to cover the second side of the first frame and has a plurality of protruding members thereon, each positioned to be removably extended into one of the slots.

Abstract: This invention pertains to patio and sliding screen assemblies. Specifically this invention fulfills a long-standing need to incorporate the use of heavy gauge wire mesh screening into a patio or sliding screen assembly. This incorporation does not rely on a center brace in either the horizontal or vertical planes. This invention does not require destructive manufacture by means of a welding or crimping of the screen to the master frame The Williamsburg Series Pet Proof Patio and Sliding Screen Assembly is capable of manufacture in all sizes standard or custom due to the utility of the components. A completed Williamsburg Series Pet Proof Patio Screen Assembly has a purpose of providing reasonable prevention of household pets or persons from destructively entering or exiting through the assembly by means of ripping, tearing, clawing, biting, or other similar methods.

Abstract: A side guide for an architectural roller covering includes a base (18) and a cover (20). The base has a longitudinally-extending base web (22) with an outer flange (24) and an inner flange (34) extending laterally from a lateral surface of the base web. A free lateral end of the outer flange (24) has a first hinge formation (32) that is longitudinally directed towards the inner flange (34). The cover has a longitudinally-extending cover web (42) with a second hinge formation (48) and a bent arm (50) extending laterally from a lateral surface of the cover web (42) towards the base (18). The lateral surface of the base web (22) faces the lateral surface of the cover web (42), the second hinge formation (48) being located longitudinally between the base inner and outer flanges (34,24) and extending longitudinally towards the first hinge formation (32) and away from the bent arm (50).

Abstract: The invention relates to a seat and/or backrest covering for a chair, in particular an office chair, having a frame-tensioned mesh-like fabric (3), which is penetrated by a large number of pins (4) provided on the periphery of a load-bearing frame (1) that surrounds the seat or backrest, and is held by means of a covering frame (2) fitted onto the load-bearing frame (1).

Abstract: A side guide for an architectural roller covering includes a base (18) and a cover (20). The base has a longitudinally-extending base web (22) with an outer flange (24) and an inner flange (34) extending laterally from a lateral surface of the base web. A free lateral end of the outer flange (24) has a first hinge formation (32) that is longitudinally directed towards the inner flange (34). The cover has a longitudinally-extending cover web (42) with a second hinge formation (48) and a bent arm (50) extending laterally from a lateral surface of the cover web (42) towards the base (18). The lateral surface of the base web (22) faces the lateral surface of the cover web (42), the second hinge formation (48) being located longitudinally between the base inner and outer flanges (34,24) and extending longitudinally towards the first hinge formation (32) and away from the bent arm (50).

Abstract: In a spring-loaded curtain mount, includes a pole interface at a proximal end, a compressive mechanism, and a head at a distal end. The pole interface is adapted to recieve the end of a standard length adjustable pole or a painter's pole. The compression mechanism is disposed between the proximal end of the mount and the head. The mount includes a clamp adapted to recieve a portion of a curtain. During installation, the curtain mount is coupled to the end of an extension pole and the length of the pole is adjusted such that the combined length of the pole and mount is slighty longer than the distance between the floor and ceiling. At ground level, a portion of the curtain is attached to the head of the curtain mount. the curtain and mount are raised to the ceiling and the mount and pole are compressed between the floor and the ceiling. This compressive force operates to urge the head toward the ceiling, securing the mount in place.

Abstract: A screen system for covering openings such as windows and doors includes a frame having a screen mounting portion for receiving an edge of a screen and a retainer bar. The screen is sandwiched between the frame and the retainer bar and the assembly is of heavy-duty constriction to resist high impact forces caused by hurricane force winds and accompanying flying debris. The retainer bar and frame can include one or more barbs to assist in capturing the screen and resisting forces. The retainer bar is also designed to pivot during assembly to tightly draw the screen across the opening in the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is the utilization of two halves for a door with tops, bottoms, and sides defining circumambient outside portions and a window portion having tops, bottoms, and sides forming a window circumambient portion, in which the circumambient portion of the outside and the circumambient portion of the window opening constitute dams which will preclude the flow of a foaming material. When the two door halves are secured together, the interior voids are filled with an expanding foam such as a two part urethane. The foam can be inserted through ports in the bottom and/or the top. In the final form, the frame two halves are secured together adhesively by the foam which adheres to the entire inner skin of both halves. The foam also provides insulation. Additionally, the foam reinforced by the skins imparts substantial structural strength to the door.

Abstract: An intruder resistant screen including a frame comprising elongate frame members each having a channel section engaging a respective corner stake in each end thereof. A woven wire intruder resistant mesh covering an opening enclosed by the frame. There are a plurality of clamping members that co-act with flanges projecting from the channel sections to provide leveraged clamping of the mesh against a clamping web. Respective fasteners fasten the clamping member to the clamping web.

Abstract: A frame assembly is adjustable to fit within a range of desired openings and includes juxtaposed first and second frame units detachably assembled together. An intervening media material is releasably sandwiched between the frame units. The media material defines a slotted perimeter flap that protrudes outwardly beyond at least one outside peripheral edge of the frame units to engage and to seal a space between a perimeter defining the desired opening and the frame assembly. The frame units are detachably engaged by a mounting assembly adapted to secure the frame units over the desired opening.

Abstract: A fastening device for adjustably securing a flexible sheet comprising a first fastening component (62) having a recess (62a) formed therein. A portion of the flexible sheet is secured in the recess (62a) by cooperation of a second fastening component (61) after location of the portion in a desired position relative to the recess (62a). Canopies employing the fastening component are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a spring-loaded curtain mount, the mount includes a pole interface at a proximal end, a compressive mechanism, and a head at a distal end. The pole interface is adapted to receive the end of a standard length adjustable pole or a painter's pole. The compression mechanism is disposed between the proximal end of the mount and the head. The mount includes a coupling device adapted to receive a portion of a curtain. During installation, the curtain mount is coupled to the end of an extension pole and the length of the pole is adjusted such that the combined length of the pole and mount is slightly longer than the distance between the floor and ceiling. At ground level, a portion of the curtain is attached to the head of the curtain mount. The curtain and mount are raised to the ceiling and the mount and pole are compressed between the floor and the ceiling. This compressive force operates to urge the head toward the ceiling, securing the mount in place.

Abstract: A recites full view door in which the frame portion is totally molded. It may be molded in a number of processes from polypropylene or other materials, with or without additives, and other plastics suitable for large molded frames. There is an outside section of the frame and an inside section which are modified for securement each to the other. Provision is made in the interior edges of the frame for receiving the pane of glass, and then a holding assembly is provided, primarily four pieces being top, bottom and the two sides which snap-fits into the inside portion of the frame and secures the window in removable engagement to the door. In the method, means are provided on the outer half and the inner half for snap-fittingly or press-fittingly engaging each other. In addition, sonic welding, gluing, and other means for securing the outer half and the inner half of the door are contemplated.

Abstract: A tonneau cover for an open truck bed having a plurality of panel members made of thin steel, fiberglass and foam assembled by h-shaped rail members and corner connectors. A hinge assembly is provided for pivoting or releasably attaching the cover to the truck bed.

Abstract: A sheet molded compound (SMC) which is a fiberglass reinforced composite material, produced in a sheet format, for forming a door, is disclosed. The material includes strands of oriented chopped fiberglass in combination with a resin, filler paste, and desirably an inert material such as talc in concentrations to and including up to approximately 40% of the composition. The SMC is subjected to matched molding, male and female, into a configuration in which one-half includes the window recess, a track for the same, the track being conformed by virtue of an offset for a screen as well. The entire door, is subsequently filled with foam to secure the two halves together. A closer recess, pocket for a lock, and screen and window mounting means are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device and method for locating an electret in an electret-type radon gas detector, so it is wrinkle free, uses a sloped pedestal over which the electret sheet is placed. A ring with a beveled interior surface and a minor diameter smaller than the top of the pedestal is forced down over the electret sheet and pedestal, and into a groove surrounding the pedestal formed by a wall projecting from the base of the device. The movement of the ring causes the electret to stretch and eliminates any wrinkles. Also, forcing the ring over the pedestal causes the ring to rotate about its circular centroid axis and to dig into the walls of the groove, thus locking the assembly together.

Abstract: A fabric holder and method for maintaining fabric or other flexible planar members in a taut manner for sewing, stitching or embroidering thereon. The fabric is stretched across a portal frame in which the frame sides each have a base with an upward wave-like crest projection. A clamp receptacle receives the projection and fabric thereon to maintain the fabric sandwiched tightly in place. As stresses are applied to the fabric during sewing, the clamp exhibits the ability to rotate outwardly thereby applying a greater gripping force to the fabric to maintain it in place on the frame. After the sewing operation is completed, the clamps can be easily removed for fabric replacement by manually rotating them inwardly, toward the center of the fabric and thereafter lifting the clamp and fabric from the projection.

Abstract: A pet door kit made of frame sides and door sides all of which may be assembled onto a mesh screen panel before the panel is required to be cut to allow for pivoting of the door. Advantageously each frame side is formed as an integral molding with an associated door side so that the skill of the installer is not required to locate the door within the frame. Economically, the two moldings thus provided are identical and securing members, i.e. pins are integrally provided to pass from one molding, through the mesh, and be force fitted into holes in the other molding. The assembly of the two moldings simultaneously and quickly assembles the door and frame onto the firm unsevered rigid support of the screen panel.

Abstract: A tonneau cover for covering an opening in a structure, the opening having a periphery, the structure having a front shelf, side rails, and an end gate, and the cover including a fastening system for securing a frame to a flexible fabric web, the improvement wherein the frame employs a plurality of h-shaped rail members and L-shaped rail members connected by fastening members, for assembling an unlimited sized flexible fabric web to the frame.

Abstract: The gas distributor is provided for aeration of water, particularly for the supply of oxygen in biological waste water treatment plants, but also for aeration of lakes whose oxygen content has been decreased due to the supply of pollutants. The gas distributor includes a base plate (2), over which a diaphragm (3) with fine openings (16) is stretched. Air, oxygen or other gases with such a volume per time unit are pumped between the base plate and the diaphragm (3) so that the diaphragm (3) expands slightly. Excessive expansion of the diaphragm is prevented by an upper grating part that extends over the total diaphragm (3). The diaphragm (3) is connected to the base plate (2) via a fastening device made of three members (6-8) that engage, for example, a recess (11) that has a dovetail-shaped cross-section. The diaphragms (3) are clamped to the base plate by means of a snap closure. The present embodiment uses no adhesive that could damage the diaphragm (3).

Abstract: A screen enclosure device comprising a first frame member having an interior face and a second frame member having an interior face wherein the first and second frame members are configured to join at their interior faces to form a single frame structure. Serrated contacting structure including a plurality of rows of teeth extends substantially along and is interposed in contacting relationship between the substantial full perimeter of the opposing faces of these first and second frame members. Screen material is drawn tightly across the opening of the frame and is retained in this tight configuration by forces supplied by the serrated contacting structure in its sandwiched configuration between the opposing faces of the first and second frame members.

Abstract: A fabric hold-down device is disclosed herein having a base frame provided with a continuous side wall defining a central open area adapted to receive a fabric work piece having edge marginal regions overhanging the frame side wall. A first resilient retention device is employed having a yieldable biased arm carried on a stationary member so as to be insertably disposed into the frame against the fabric edge marginal region to bear against the inner surface of opposite side portions of the side wall. A second resilient retention device is similar to the first retention device which is insertably disposed in the central area to bear against opposite end portions of the side wall to retain the fabric work piece in a taut condition preparatory for subsequent sewing or embroidery procedures.

Abstract: A door suspension system has a frame mounting element and a cover element. These elements have projecting clamping elements which cooperate to clamp door strips between them to suspend the strips in a door opening. In addition, one of the cover or frame mounting elements includes a mechanism for supporting pins or other supports from which apertured door strips may be hung. Also, the cover and frame mounting elements may define channels from which door suspension strips may be hung. The combined clamping action and pin support or hanging support of the door strips results in securely supported strips. The cover element and frame mounting element cooperatively engage one another for mounting purposes. In a specifically illustrated embodiment, a set of flanges is provided on the mounting element for mating with a corresponding set of flanges on the cover element for purposes of aligning these elements as they are coupled together.

Abstract: Molding, which is attached directly to the outside of a house around a window, includes a continuous groove for receiving the edges of a sheet of flexible screening. A strip of flexible tubular rubber is used to force the screen into the groove and operates to frictionally retain the screen in engagement with the molding, and a decorative cap can then be snap fitted into the groove to further hold the screen in place. A flexible retaining strip may be removably attached to the decorative cap and can include a plurality of barbed tacks which engage the tubular rubber holding ring. The barbed tacks operate to remove the tubular rubber member when the decorative cap is pulled away from the molding so as to facilitate an easy removal of the screen for purposes of replacement or repair.