Abstract: A patio door assembly includes a panel with a glass unit, and a polymer frame including a bottom member with a sill platform. A support beam is coupleable to the bottom member over the sill platform. The support beam defines a first channel between a top surface of the support beam and a platform, defines a second channel between the platform and the sill platform, a slot defined in the platform of the support beam. A structural insert is insertable in an end of the support beam and can be positioned in the support beam such that the structural insert supports a setting block for the glass unit of the panel to facilitate transferring a weight of the panel to the sill platform. The structural insert inhibits deformation of the frame when the patio door assembly is exposed to a high temperature environment (e.g., a desert environment).

Abstract: A Dutch door assembly includes first and second door sections, each including a composite door member and an end cap. The composite door member includes a core member disposed between first and second end stiles, together defining a front door surface, a rear door surface, and an end surface, a front door skin secured to and substantially covering the front door surface, and a rear door skin secured to and substantially covering the rear door surface. The end cap includes a cover portion covering the end surface of the composite door member and a retention portion extending from the cover portion into engagement with the core member. The end cap of the first door section includes an abutment portion contoured to engage an abutment portion of the end cap of the second door section when the first and second door sections are in pivoted alignment.

Abstract: A shading display and sample may include a frame structure, a drive assembly operably connected to the frame structure, and a shade material associated with the drive assembly for corresponding movement thereof. Operation of the drive assembly may move the shade material between open and closed positions. The display may permit users to position and operate a covering sample near an architectural opening to assess the overall operation, appearance, translucence, texture, or other qualities of the covering based on the angular orientation and material of the sample.

Abstract: The extendable track cover for a sliding door protects the wing track of the sliding door from damage from refuse that may fall into the wing track while the sliding door is in the closed position. The cover is retracted directly onto a spool of a deployment mechanism when the sliding door is opened.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air purification apparatus. The apparatus is disposed in a window for separating an indoor space and an outdoor space. The apparatus comprising: an inlet chamber having a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet, wherein the first inlet is operatively open to the outdoor space and the second inlet is operatively open to the indoor space; an air pumping unit for pumping air from the inlet chamber to the indoor space through the outlet, wherein the air is pumped into the inlet chamber through the first inlet or through the second inlet; and a filtering unit disposed upstream of the air pumping unit, for filtering pollutants in the air.

Abstract: An air conditioning curtain device is disclosed that allows users to hang curtains or drapes over windows with air conditioning units without blocking the air conditioning units. The air conditioning curtain device comprises a piece of material with a continuous opening therein. Typically, the material is secured around a perimeter of an air conditioner output vent via elastic. Further, the air conditioning curtain device can comprise a flap component attached to an edge of the continuous opening for covering the continuous opening and the air conditioner unit. The flap component can be removably or fixedly attached to the edge of the continuous opening depending on the wants and needs of a user. The flap component is typically constructed of the same material as the piece of material, and can vary in size.

Abstract: A door assembly includes a door panel and a window assembly. The window assembly includes a first frame operably coupled to a second frame. A movable panel is operably coupled and selectively movable in a channel defined by a leg and a wall of the first frame and a leg of the second frame. A fixed panel and a window screen can also be operably coupled between the first frame and the second frame. At least one of the frames include a basin that empties into a drainage opening to prevent the build up of moisture within the assembly.

Abstract: A protective screen system of the present invention is disclosed herein which may be used in a variety of types and models of vehicles to keep children and pets safe during an accident, in hot weather provide a ventilation means, and to prevent bugs and debris from entering a vehicle. The protective screen system may be installed into the frame of a vehicle window and may be available in an adjustable or a non-adjustable version. The protective screen system may be manufactured using a durable material. The protective screen system may be customized to be installed into substantially any vehicle window.

Abstract: A curved brace edge connection fitting and a curved brace window sash edge connection fitting and a window structure are provided. A coupling intensity of existing modular edge connection fittings can be heightened to simultaneously enhance air-tightness and heat insulation and to further provide effects of curved design and easy cleaning. The curved brace window frame edge connection fitting and the curved brace window sash edge connection fitting are used in a push-to-open window called a slider and a rotate-to-open window called a casement.

Abstract: A window system includes an out-swinging window having an exterior surface, and an interior surface. The viewable portions of the interior surface are made of a first material. The window system also includes a jamb. The out-swinging window is pivotally attached to the jamb. A screen assembly is removably mountable to the jamb on the interior surface of the out-swinging window. The screen assembly further includes a frame portion with a viewable portion made of the first material. In some embodiments, the window system further includes a finish strip positionable between the screen of the screen assembly and the frame of the screen assembly and a set of instructions regarding the window system.

Abstract: An aircraft window shade speed control system which allows the coordination of window shade movement speed throughout an aircraft using a single set-point device for each window shade. Each window shade is moved by an electric motor, and its travel is limited by upper and lower limit switches. Voltage is applied to each motor by a motor control module that is relatively insensitive to variations in aircraft electric buss voltage and motor current requirements. A remote operation switch allows the pilot of the aircraft to open or close all window shades in the aircraft simultaneously, and to be assured of their ultimate position by observing only the window nearest his own position.

Abstract: A storm door comprising a frame assembly which includes tubular metal frame members, each of the frame members having a uniform rectangular cross-sectional shape and being formed into a continuous unibody frame. The frame being rectangular in shape and including at least one opening therein. The storm door also including window and/or kick plate assemblies which include a flange member which allows the assembly to be easily inserted into the opening in the frame and attached thereto.

Abstract: A window unit comprising a frame and at least one window member slideable vertically in the frame, each window member having a window pane covered on the outside by a sheet of expanded metal spaced apart from the window pane.

Abstract: A sliding door construction in which two sliding door panels are adapted to be moved into open position or into a position where one panel is in open or partially open position and the other panel is in closed position and wherein one of the juxtaposed stile members of the door panels is provided with a movable pivoted insect barrier blade extending the length of the stile member and in operative insect barrier position lying normal to the plane of the door panels and having a width for virtually closing the space between the stile and the surface of the other door panel. In non-operative position of the barrier blade, the blade lies parallel to the plane of the door panels. The barrier blade has an actuator rib engageable by an actuator flange carried by the stile of the other door panel for pivotally moving the blade into the said normal position to the planes of the door panels and to parallel position of the door panels.

Abstract: An apparatus for adapting a sliding screen door for hingable mounting to a sliding glass door structure includes a pair of hinges mounted to one side of the screen door and to one side of a fixed door panel of the sliding glass door structure permitting the screen door to assume a position closed against the sliding glass door structure frame or away therefrom. A filler strip is positioned between the fixed door panel and hinged side of the screen door to provide an insect tight seal therebetween.

Abstract: A supplemental ventilating device for a window-mounted air conditioning unit comprising a screen in a frame mounted above or alongside an air conditioning window unit. At least one door covers the screen to control input of outside air providing quiet, economical ventilation without running the air conditioning unit fan motor. The frame, screen and door are extendible and retractible to fit different width windows. In one embodiment, the device is located between the air conditioning unit casing and a window sash. In another embodiment, additional frames, screens and doors are located between the sides of the casing and the window jambs.

Abstract: A doorsill apparatus for a sliding glass patio door or other exterior door is described including a heat insulating spacer fastener for securing inner and outer sill members of metal against relative movement. The heat insulating spacer fastener is preferably a synthetic plastic clip member. The plastic clip member is of a general W-shape and fastens the inner and outer doorsill members together by clipping onto first and second projections extending from such sill members. In addition, a moisture barrier member of synthetic plastic material is provided over the joint formed by the insulating spacer clip and extends along the upper surfaces of the sill members to prevent moisture from condensing and forming frost on the inside of the glass patio door.

Abstract: A safety window comprising an inner window including three adjacent inner panels and an outer window including three adjacent outer panels. The outside panes can be washed conveniently and safely from the inside. The inner center panel opens in conjunction with the outer center panel to provide an opening through which an arm can pass for cleaning the outside panes. Sash sections act like bars to eliminate the possibility of falls from the window, and also to prevent entry by burglars or vandals--even when the window is open.For fresh air, the outer center panel opens in conjunction with an inner side panel to provide an opening through which air can pass. The resulting baffled arrangement of panels prevents direct wind drafts and also entry of rain. A screen, or filter, is interposed crosswise between opposing windows. Translucent glass panes may be utilized to adapt the invention for bathroom use.

Abstract: A patio door assembly made up of two identical glazed panels with one panel slidable in a frame and the other panel fixed to one of the respective jambs of the frame. The fixed panel is mounted on a false rail on the sill of the frame while a false mullion member and a sash block are provided which are easily removable to allow the fixed panel to be fixed to the other jamb of the frame. The sash block has a reversible insert which makes it conform to either position of the fixed glazed panel.

Abstract: An integral window unit comprising a sill member, a header member and a pair of jamb members interconnected to form a generally rectangular window frame. The jamb members have first and second pairs of track means each pair of which slideably receives a prime window sash and third and fourth pairs of track means each pair of which slideably receives a storm window sash. The distance between the track members in the first pair is greater than the distance between the track members in the second pair which in turn is greater than the distance between the third pair which is greater than the distance between the fourth pair. At least one pair of track means is in overlapping relationship with the adjacent pair of track means. A thermal barrier is provided in the window frame between the second and third pair of track members to minimize heat loss therethrough and a fifth pair of track means is provided adjacent the thermal barrier for slideably receiving a screen member.

Abstract: A window assembly is mounted in a socket window opening of a motor vehicle with the interior side of the window frame substantially coplanar with the body flange in the window opening and the exterior side of the assembly. The window assembly is secured in place by means of self-tapping screws or other fasteners that extend through perforations in the window frame in the body flange into the window frame. In the best embodiment of the invention a stationary window and a sliding window are mounted wholly within the space forming the socket and substantially the entire window frame is also mounted within the socket.

Abstract: A lightweight removable combination air and insect control panel for mounting on the internal or external sides of window frames in situ for the tight sealing thereof, said panel having two portions, a full frame portion having a sheet of rigid transparent material in its upper second and a sheet of screen material in its lower section, both being tightly secured in a lightweight frame structure. A second half-frame portion has a sheet of rigid transparent material secured in a similar half-size perimeter frame sized to fit over the screened section of the full frame portion. The frame structure also includes grooves for the insertion and securing of flexible weather stripping to ensure a tight retention of the screen material and a tight seal against the window frame. Two circular loops at the top of the panel engage corresponding hooks on the window frame. A minimal number of side and base spring loaded fastening means are used to secure the combination control panel in its sealed position.

Abstract: A low cost drainage arrangement is described for closure frames which arrangement does not increase the overall size of the frames. Between the inner and exterior track recesses a passageway is provided to prevent the accumulation of water in the inner recess. The outer recess has at least one slot adjacent to the side of the frame and laterally displaced from the passageway. An exterior panel frame member for a screening panel or the like covers and shields the exterior portion of the passageway for free drainage during adverse weather conditions.

Abstract: A window frame has one or more latches provided internally of a vent sill for pivotal engagement with a latch strike in the interior of a frame sill and a latch actuator extending outwardly through an opening in the inside face of the vent sill. A spring urges the latch into engagement with the strike with the latch and the actuator being movable in a linear horizontal direction so that a slot in the side of the actuator engages the edges of the opening through which the actuator extends to hold the actuator and the associated latch in a locked or non-pivotable condition. A second embodiment employs a similar pivotal and slidable latch member in a side frame of a horizontally movable vent frame which is pivoted into latching position inside an opening in a fixed vertical meeting rail and is retained in locked or non-pivotable condition by subsequent linear vertical movement of the latch to a restricted slot portion from which it cannot pivot from the locking position.

Abstract: An on-site reglazable window assembly suitable for mounting in an aperture in a wall of a recreational vehicle and comprising a stationary glass panel, a slidable glass panel, a slidable screen panel, and slidable storm panels. All of the panels are removably positioned within a generally rectangular frame formed of a unitary metal extrusion having a plurality of flanges which provide glazing channels for the panels and means for mounting the frame to the vehicle wall. One of the exterior flanges includes a key-shaped slot which receives a correspondingly keyed flexible gasket along the entire perimeter of the frame. The gasket has a plurality of splines attached to a compressible tube so that the splines and tube are compressed between the inner surface of the exterior flange and the outer surface of the vehicle wall. The slidable screen and storm panels slide within respective channels of a removable multiple channel track.