Abstract: A self-draining, leak-resistant boat window comprising a frame body having a continuous mounting flange for engagement with the hull of the boat, and a spigot wall connected with the flange and adapted to extend through an opening in the hull. A transparent molded plastic window pane is hingedly carried on the body; latches are provided to secure the pane in a closed position. The mounting flange has a peripheral groove into which a rib portion of an extruded, hollow sealing gasket is pressed. The rib portion has longitudinal barbs which frictionally engage the walls of the groove, thereby holding the gasket captive without cement. The gasket is oval in cross-section and is stretched an extent when installed on the window to thereby prevent buckling at the corners. When it is pressed between the flange and window pane it flattens a considerable amount by virtue of its oval shape, forming a tight seal.

Abstract: A modular direct solar heat window unit comprising a vertically disposed frame having a lower window unit at the lower end thereof and a pair of upper window units positioned above the lower window unit. A ventilating window unit is provided in the upper end of the frame. The lower window unit comprises a pair of horizontally spaced and vertically disposed window members with each of the upper window units comprising a pair of window members which are disposed at an angle to the horizontal. A first panel member is hingedly secured at its lower end about a horizontal axis to the frame at the lower end thereof and is movable from a closed position adjacent the lower window unit to an open position. In the closed position, the first panel member protects and insulates the lower window unit. In the open position, the reflective inner surface of the first panel member reflects the rays of the sun into the lower window unit which has a solar heat collector positioned inwardly thereof.

Abstract: A magnetically actuated cat door is provided wherein the owner's cat can wear a magnet and go freely in and out of the door while other cats are effectively barred from entering.