Abstract: A connector assembly for joining two structural members arranged in longitudinal direction sequentially or side-by-side, includes at least one structural member which has a hollow space enclosed all-round by an outer wall and which has a receptacle adjoining the outer wall for receiving a rim of a flat object. At least one single-piece connector is lockingly fitted in the structural members through deformation of the structural members for securely joining the latter. Suitably, the structural elements have opposing receptacles when arranged parallel side-by-side for receiving a connector in form of a massive, preferably parallelepiped metal block. Each receptacle is of U-shaped configuration, with opposing longitudinal sides and a base extending between the longitudinal sides, with the base and one longitudinal side being formed by a wall section and with the other longitudinal side being formed by a cantilevered shank connected to the base.

Abstract: A sign frame for directory or other applications, and having adjustable corners permitting the sign to assume orthogonal and nonorthogonal configurations. Each adjustable corner connector has first and second elements that respectively connect to contiguous ends of adjacent edge members making up the sign. The elements of the adjustable corner connector are pivotably interconnected at hubs that are spatially displaced from the edge members, so that the hubs fit within the outline of the assembled frame without interfering with the edge members making up that frame.

Abstract: A plate for coupling a plurality of doors together for painting. The inventive device includes a first planar member coupled to a second planar member and oriented so as to extend substantially orthogonally from the first planar member. A plurality of piercing teeth extend from the planar member to engage the upper edges of a plurality of doors, joining the doors in a spaced and orthogonal orientation for painting the doors.

Abstract: A miter is aligned and locked during assembly without the use of tools by engaging a dowel perpendicular to the faces of the mitered parts with a corresponding bore while the mitered parts are non-coplanar, and then twisting the parts about the dowel axis into a coplanar position in which they are interlocked by a key on one part cooperating with a recess on the other.

Abstract: A joint structure for connecting framing components such as sash members for a window is disclosed having separate functional and decorative junctions between adjacent framing components. The functional junction between components may be formed between opposing and abutting mitered mating surfaces defined at adjacent ends of the component, and a separate squared flange and cooperative recess may be formed on interior surfaces of the components for overlapping the mating surfaces and providing a decorative junction, for example, having the appearance of a mortise and tenon joint. The joint structure is particularly suited for use in custom or replacement applications whereby lineal extruded members formed of a heat weldable material may be cut to size having the aforementioned surfaces, and then heat welded together to form a custom sized framing structures such as a sash or frame for a window or door.

Abstract: A modularly constructed countertop generally of plastic solid surfacing material and including connectable modular countertop panel sections including various lengths of straight sections, and corner sections having thickened finished front edges. Included is an error resistant arrangement of adhesively seaming one countertop panel section to another utilizing easily aligned edges having registration grooves for aligning the top surfaces of adjacent sections flush with each other during adhesive seaming. Included for clamping purposes during the adhesive seaming are rigid elongated strips each having transverse grooves located across a bottom surface. Top surfaces of the strips are glued to the bottom surface of the countertop panel sections adjacent and parallel the edges to be abutted and adhesively seamed.

Abstract: Miniature hollow beams for easy installation onto a conventional inverted T-bar subceiling framework are disclosed. The beams comprise two flat portions adapted to fit snugly against the T-bar rail, the beams having two hooked arms that snap over the edges of the rail and inwardly sloping, downwardly extending sidewalls that provide a decorative V-shaped or U-shaped appearance when sighted from below.

Abstract: A molding connector is described for interconnecting molding ends together to form a frame. The molding connector comprises a male and a female connector formed respectively in a beveled molding end of two moldings to be interconnected. The male connector has a connecting rib formed in the molded end provided with a securing head having an angulated guide edge. The female connector has a rib engaging slot disposed in the beveled molding end with the slot having an enlarged securing cavity for receiving the securing head of the connecting rib in guiding engagement. The connecting rib is positionable into the slot with the head received in the securing cavity, and the angulated edge as well as the securing cavity permitting the beveled ends of the two moldings to be progressively aligned with one another, as the rib is pushed into the slot. The rib and cavity provide a clamping force to interconnect the beveled ends in facial abutting relationship.

Abstract: A picture frame is constructed of four similar frame members attached at their ends by four similar connecting devices so as to delineate a planar rectangular configuration. Each frame member is secured to each connecting device by an insertion interlock section having an integral insertion interlock tab which enters an insertion interlock recess formed in the frame member and located along its length thereof. Each of the connecting devices is formed of two insertion interlock sections which diverge 90.degree. apart from each other from a vertex. Further, each of the insert interlock sections includes a transverse interlock insert, a resilient deflection beam, and an insertion interlock tab all integrally connected together.

Abstract: A lift for raising vehicles such as garden tractors to a position facilitating servicing of the underside of the vehicle. The lift includes a vertically movable carriage having two cantilevered lift forks which may be adjusted along the carriage to accommodate the longitudinal wheelbase of the vehicle. Each lift fork carries two cups for cradling and supporting the wheels of the vehicle, the cups being adjustable along the forks to conform to the transverse wheelbase of the vehicle. The cups extend away from the forks to allow free access to crucial components of the vehicle and may be reversed on the forks to accommodate relative small variations in longitudinal wheelbases. Safety latches catch the carriage and stop free falling thereof in the event the lift actuator fails. The lift forks are of an extremely strong but relatively lightweight construction. The lift also includes various accessories for facilitating servicing of the vehicle.

Abstract: A collapsible planar sealing gasket includes a number of longitudinally extending sections disposed in an end-to-end relationship with each longitudinal section being integrally and continuously joined to an adjacent longitudinally extending section by a corner portion that has an arcuate cut in the gasket material extending from one longitudinal section to an adjoining longitudinal section so as to define a rounded portion of gasket material which allows the bending of the gasket material between a collapsed and an operable position.

Abstract: A base (10) and the method for fabricating the corners (32) of the base (10) of a piece of furniture (12) from tubing (18 ) by notching the tube (18). The notching removes a metal from the tube (18) along the first pair of extremities (40) converging to an apex (44), and along a second pair of transverse extremities (52). Additional material is removed from the space (32) by removing a plug from the tube (18) adjacent the apex (44) in the shape of a bowl having two parallel sides (56), a third side (58) perpendicular thereto and a point (44). The tube (18) is folded at each point (44) creating corners (32) and an enlarged relief space (46) therebetween to allow fluids used in the post-fabrication operations, i.e., washing and painting, to flow quickly therefrom thus increasing drying times. The gussets (52) are welded to the tube (18) to add strength to the base (10).

Abstract: A corner lock (20) includes a first leg member (21) operatively connected to a second leg member (22). The leg members generally conform to a portion of the shape of the channel cavities of the sash members (11-14) which they are securing together. The leg members (21 and 22) each have threaded apertures (21g and 22g) formed for receiving fastening members (92 and 93). When the fastening members are tightened in the threaded apertures, the fastening members engage a first corner surface and move the leg members against the second corner surfaces, thereby tightening and securing the sash members together without the necessity of holes being formed in the sash members.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for assembling frames and moulding frames, comprising a monolithic assembly piece (31) forming a double tenon and having the form of two identical circular truncated cones of a height substantially equal to the thickness of the workpieces (32, 33) to be assembled. Said assembly piece is fitted into blind bores (34, 35) of corresponding shape having on the edge junction surfaces of the workpieces to be assembled. It is intended to assembling, with or without bonding, joinery pieces of wood or other materials, such as mitered moulding frames. The mitering machine for implementing the assembly device (31) comprises a sealed casing (1) equipped with two circular saw blades (4, 5) perpendicular to each other and driven with a single electric motor. The casing is mobile vertically with respect to a working surface (3) equipped with fixing means (15, 16) for the workpiece to be cut.

Abstract: The partition wall units include panels with mitered tubular frame strips, posts, raceways which also can be adapted for baseboards, and covering edge strips. Most of these units include a groove along an outer edge into which are removably mounted interlocking or interhooking key members having uniform C-shaped cross-sections. These C-shaped cross-section key members on adjacent edges slideably engage each other to form cylindrical apertures between the two interhooked C's. Self-tapping screws are then screwed into these cylindrical apertures near the ends of the adjacent strip for locking the two units together. The substantially rectangular tubular frame strips around the panels have mitered joints which are connected by a pair of longitudinally complementary angle blocks with complementary grooves along their legs between their abutting surfaces.

Abstract: A frame construction suitable for sash and frame constructions, including incorporation as a heavy duty construction for a rolling or sliding (patio) door, is provided with corner reinforcement and securement members to hold bevelled frame members in mutually secured relation. The preferred extruded frame section, being generally of aluminum, has an enclosed rectangular or other hollow, shaped profile between the opposed side flange members of the section. A symmetrical shaped metal angle piece or pieces is driven within the hollow core portion of the two hollow profile sections being joined. The angle pieces have resilient, reversed end portions with sharp edged terminations, that slide freely on being entered within a respective section, due to the resilience of the angle pieces, but lock into engaged relation on attempted withdrawal, due to the reversed attitude of the resilient end portions and their associated sharp edges, to secure the sections against disassembly.

Abstract: A picture frame comprises a series of abutting frame elements joined by corner pieces. Each of the frame elements includes an aperture into which the artwork and accompanying materials, such as cover glass, mats and the like are received. Flexible arms extend along the frame elements and are biased to retain the artwork within the aperture, and permits the effective retention of artwork of various thicknesses. The corner pieces include pair projections which engage complimentary bores in the frame elements to retain the frame elements in position. A pair of the cover pieces may be of a modified construction to allow removal of a frame elements after assembly to permit changing the artwork. In such embodiment, a single projection, rather than a pair of projections is utilized to engage the removable frame element.

Abstract: A plurality of frame members adapted to be joined one to another in a picture frame configuration. End portions of the frame members have "T" shaped slots, with adjacent slots comprising a combined "H" shaped recess. There are matching "H" shaped connectors which fit into pairs of adjacent slots to form the picture frame. The relative dimensions of the connector and the recesses are arranged so that limited rotational movement between adjacent end portions of the frame members are permitted so as to accommodate irregularities or skewing in the frame members.

Abstract: A joining device for joining adjacent frame members and in particular for joining picture frame members has at least two connected limbs having a trapezoidal cross-section with a first angle between the limbs. The first angle corresponds to the angle between adjacent frame members. The frame members have mitred ends and are provided with a recess, also having a trapezoidal cross-section, into which the limbs can be inserted, which results in abutment and joining of respective frame members. The trapezoidal shape of the joining device provides resistance to twisting of the frame members and also ensures a firm frictional engagement to hold the mitred ends of the frame members together. The joining device may have a second angle between the longitudinal axes of the limbs which results in the front surface edges of the mitred ends being forced together so as to make a less obvious join line between frame members.

Abstract: A window sash frame which has fiberglass reinforced plastic framing members. The framing members have associated subframes. The subframes are joined at their ends so that the ends of the framing members are drawn towards each other to form a window sash frame having tight fitting corner joints. An associated method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A frame construction suitable for sash and frame constructions, including incorporation as a heavy duty construction for a rolling or sliding (patio) door, is provided with corner reinforcement and securement members to hold bevelled frame members in mutually secured relation. The preferred extruded frame section, being generally of aluminum, has an enclosed rectangular or other hollow, shaped profile between the opposed side flange members of the section. A symmetrical shaped metal angle piece or pieces is driven within the hollow core portion of the two hollow profile sections being joined. The angle pieces have resilient, reversed end portions with sharp edged terminations, that slide freely on being entered within a respective section, due to the resilience of the angle pieces, but lock into engaged relation on attempted withdrawal, due to the reversed attitude of the resilient end portions and their associated sharp edges, to secure the sections against disassembly.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for connecting a pair of end-to-end abutting tubular structural members which are commonly used in the construction of handrails and the like, which includes a pair of interengageable inserts, and each of which is disposed within one of the tubular members and designed to interengage with the other insert at a point adjacent to where the pair of tubular members meet. Each connector insert includes a plurality of free-end leg portions which interengage in an alternate overlapping relation with the leg portions of the other insert so as to provide a strong support at the joint between the abutting ends of the tubular members. The overlapping surfaces of the interengageable inserts may be further bonded together so as to prevent the same from becoming separated, and each tubular member may also be bonded at least to the respective insert into which it is inserted, thereby securely adhering the respective tubular members in a closely abutting relationship.

Abstract: A decorative self-channeling louver or air vent for flush mounting to exterior walls of building comprises a wooden frame having a polygonal shape, a plurality of aluminum fins resembling wooden slate, and an aluminum facing resembling wood brick molding, The aluminum facing is formed around the wood frame and includes novel interlocking means for interengaging abutting outside corners of the aluminum members and creating the self-channeling effect on the outside perimeter of the air vent or louver.

Abstract: A decorative panel is for a cabinet, cupboard or the like which includes a plurality of edge frames having mitered ends. A central panel element has a plurality of edges and each of the edge frames has an internal groove for respectively receiving one of the edges therein. Each of the edge frames has a laminated surface material secured to an outer surface thereof. The laminated surface material on each of the edge frames has a terminal portion which is located within the internal edge groove. The edge frames surround the center panel element as the edges are respectively located within the internal edge grooves of the edge frames. Each of the edges of the center panel element secures the terminal portions of the laminated surface material within the internal edge groove. The mitered ends of adjacent edge frames have aligned slots in aligned areas of the outer surfaces thereof which include the laminated surface material.

Abstract: A mitered joint assembly having first and second furniture components joined by a bracket is disclosed. The components define interior surfaces. The interior surfaces have longitudinally extending pilot grooves. The pilot grooves engage one another. A bracket having legs is mounted adjacent the interior surfaces of the furniture components. The legs of the bracket each include at least one opening for receiving fasteners which extend through the openings. The fasteners are received in the grooves which act as pilot holes and as alignment means. The bracket has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface includes tongue means consisting of projections which are received in the pilot grooves for aligning the components.

Abstract: A framing bar connector for firmly connecting adjacent framing bars of a frame through a simple action without requiring any special tool. The framing bar connector is formed in the shape of a bifurcate lever having a pair of legs each provided at the respective free ends thereof with eccentric cams, respectively. In assembling a frame, the eccentric cams are inserted in dovetail grooves formed in the backsides of the adjacent framing bars, respectively, and then the bifurcate lever is fully turned down, so that the eccentric cams engage firmly with the respective bottom surfaces of the dovetail grooves and the inner surfaces of flanges defining the dovetail grooves, respectively, to connect the adjacent framing bars firmly.

Abstract: A furniture front element like a cabinet door, of which the frame leg members are joined in mitre cut and without any screwed connection. The lengths of the leg members are infinitely adjustable and the frame filling pieces are designed as a storage means in order to be able to change the front surface of the element to the desired extent.

Abstract: A corner construction, forming a connection joint, for a rectangular frame for a storm door or window formed of extruded aluminum box-like frame members. One frame member is proportioned to nest within the side walls of the other frame member, and the frame member ends are especially trimmed to form a rigid non-sagging interconnection. The wider frame member is trimmed to form a 45.degree. wall partially extending through the frame member terminating at a straight section, while the intersecting frame member is trimmed with a V-shaped notch spaced from its butt end with one wall defining the notch proportioned to engage the 45.degree. sloping wall of the wider member, and the butt end of the narrower frame member engaging an inside abutting connecting web of the wider frame member. Each frame member is further formed with a stepped interconnecting web which extends along the 45.degree. abutting surfaces to provide a substantial area of contact.

Abstract: A generally L-shaped coupling plate having an arcuate mandrel at the junction of two generally rectangular tongues is united with a notched out channel by inserting the first tongue into slots defined by the web of the channel and opposed ribs spaced apart from and parallel to the web, bending the notched out portion of the channel around the mandrel, and inserting the second tongue of the plate into the slots of the bent portion of the channel as it approaches the plate. Barbs on the edges of the plate dig into the channel to secure the union of the two pieces. The channel may be painted before being bent around the plate so that a predecorated rounded corner runner may be installed at the intersection of two partitions.

Abstract: Inexpensive, knock-down, furniture constructions, assembled with mating, molded, plastic shells for corners and elbows are disclosed for use in furniture pieces for use by children. The furniture constructions include panel members of inexpensive sheet material. Each corner connector is formed of two mating shells, that are each molded of plastic and which are shaped to provide internally thereof pairs of telescoping pins and sleeves, which frictionally hold the shells assembled after the pair of shells are pressed together. Each corner connector provides at least two socket means, each for receiving a wooden rail with a channel along its length. The panel members are positioned in and held by the channels of a pair of rails. A pin or sleeve provided on at least one of the corner connectors extends through an aperture provided in each panel member, to effect a holding of the panel member in its proper intended position relative to the plastic mating shells and to the channeled rails.

Abstract: A decorative fabric wall system includes a connecting frame adhesively attached to wall to define an area to be covered and a corresponding stretcher frame of rigid magnetic frame members for magnetically connecting the fabric to the wall-mounted frame. The fabric is adhered to the fabric frame on an adhesive layer over the magnetic strip, and, thereby, covers and conceals the frame. The fabric is sandwiched between the corresponding magnets of the wall and fabric frame members, stretched taut across the predetermined area defined by the frames. A bonded polyester batting insulation with at least one vacuum deposited, aluminized plastic surface to form a vapor/reflective layer is placed within the margin of the framework, and is supported by the fabric.

Abstract: A manifold formed of a plastic main body member and a plurality of tubular metal inserts. The metal inserts are received in bosses formed at longitudinally spaced locations along the plastic main body member and provide communication therethrough with the interior of the main body member. Each insert includes a wrenching portion at its inner end which coacts with the adjacent material of the plastic member to preclude turning of the insert in the respective boss upon torquing of a threaded member into the insert and each insert further includes an annular groove adjacent the wrenching portion to preclude axial movement of the insert within the boss. A method of forming the manifold is also disclosed in which the inserts are respectively positioned on a plurality of longitudinally spaced upstanding pins on a lower mold half to locate the inserts within the mold during the molding process.

Abstract: A right angle clamp assembly holds two frame elements in a common plane and in angled abutment to form a mitered joint. Pneumatic cylinders are arranged to move the movable clamps of the right angle clamp assembly. A fastener tool has its discharge opening positioned on one side of the location where the mitered joint is to be formed, and a brace is positioned on the other side, with the brace being movable toward and away from the location of the mitered joint. The fastener tool is tiltable with respect to the right angle clamp assembly, and control means are provided for firing the fastener tool in response to the frame elements being gripped by the right angle clamp assembly. The fastener is inserted into the mitered joint at an angle formed by the frame elements to draw the mitered joint together.

Abstract: A frame system including a plurality of elongated frame members joined end to end to enclose a display area and each having an inwardly projecting wall portion for bordering a perimeter of a display piece and a rearwardly projecting, inwardly opening channel having transverse lips spaced apart by an inwardly facing slot. Joining the ends of each pair of contiguous frame members is a unitary bracket having leg portions disposed at an angle corresponding to the angle between the contiguous members and retained by the channels therein. Each of the leg portions comprises a guide surface defining retainer cavity juxtaposed to one of the slots and retaining a locking cam for securing the frame sections.

Abstract: A corner bracket for assembling adjacent border members of an "art frame" having a longitudinal channel for receiving the bracket. The bracket is provided with two angularly disposed legs, each of which is formed with a generally triangularly shaped aperture. A wedge is insertable into the aperture to distend the legs into locking engagement with the walls of the border member.

Abstract: A spacer frame assembly for an insulating glass panel is disclosed which is constructed by arranging a plurality of spacer frame segments end to end in substantial alignment, with adjacent frame ends being connected together, and supplying sealant to the aligned spacer frame segments substantially continuously along opposite sides. The adjacent frame segments are then pivoted about axes extending transversely to the opposite sides to form a generally planar polygonal frame configuration and the free ends of the frame are joined.A connector for adjacent ends of the spacer frame segments is disclosed which includes first and second body portions secured to first and second frame segments, respectively, and hinge structure connecting the body portions for enabling movement of one frame segment relative to the other. The connector body portions are secured relative to each other by connecting structure with the first frame segment in a predetermined angular position with respect to the second frame segment.

Abstract: A gallery-quality frame for displaying fine artwork, including four mitered molding sections connected to form a rectangular frame. Each of the molding sections is formed of clear acrylic material and has a solid cross-sectional configuration defining a planar outer side wall, a planar front wall and a planar rear wall generally perpendicular to said side wall, a planar inner side wall, and independent lip, retaining, and assembly flanges projecting inwardly from said inner side wall. Pairs of L-shaped corner joining plates are associated with contiguous end portions of the assembly flanges. The front and rear walls of the molding are highly polished in a manner whereby the sections are transparent from front to rear. The geometry of the sectional frame sections as well as the frosting of their side edges totally conceals the connecting hardware from front view.

Abstract: Article for forming picture frames and molding and the picture frame and molding made thereby, wherein the picture frame molding includes a fusible strip running the entire length thereof and wherein the abutting sections of molding at the corners of the frame are held together by the abutting fusible strips being fused together at the corners. The frame is preferably wood and the fusible strip is preferably a thermoplastic material that can be fused to itself by for example ultrasonic welding. Also, the dust cover or backing for the picture is fusible to the back of the picture frame sections.

Abstract: Apparatus for interlocking the ends of first and second channel-shaped wall sections, comprising a substantially perpendicular first tongue integral with and extending inwardly from the end of the first wall section, with a slot at the juncture therebetween. A substantially perpendicular second tongue is integral with and extends inwardly from the second wall section. The second tongue is dimensioned for insertion through the aforesaid slot, and it has a detent arranged to cooperate in mechanical engagement with the first tongue, as long as the second tongue is operatively positioned beneath and in parallel relationship to the first wall section. A third tongue on the first wall section holds the second tongue in its operative position.

Abstract: Article for forming picture frames and molding and the picture frame and molding made thereby, wherein the picture frame molding includes a fusible strip running the entire length thereof and wherein the abutting sections of molding at the corners of the frame are held together by the abutting fusible strips being fused together at the corners. The frame is preferably wood and the fusible strip is preferably a thermoplastic material that can be fused or otherwise bonded to itself by for example ultrasonic welding, gluing or other adhesive bonding. Also, the dust cover or backing for the picture is fusible to the back of the picture frame sections.

Abstract: This invention consists of four separate frame pieces or moldings held together with appropriate pivot pins and springs. By simply rotating any two opposing frame pieces, the remaining frame pieces at ninety degrees are simultaneously rotated in the same direction and held open ready for mounting in logical order the various items which constitute a completely framed photo, diploma, painting, etc. After assembling the required items, the frame pieces are again grasped and rotated in the opposite direction, forcing complete closure of the four frame pieces around the items mounted.

Abstract: A bracket for a frame assembly having at least one side member provided with a slot and channel. The bracket is formed of a flat base having a pair of spaced parallel ribs extending from one surface. Each of the ribs is provided with a flange extending in opposite directions. The bracket is pressed into the slot.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a framing assembly comprising a plurality of elongated members each of which is mitered on at least one end, the at least one mitered end of each elongated member being further provided with a tabular projection of substantially uniform crows section which projects essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongated member, a grooved portion extends substantially the entire length of each of the elongated members and has a cross sectional dimension conforming substantially to the cross sectional dimension of the tubular projection of the elongated member, the tabular projection of one such elongated member being inserted into the grooved portion of an adjacent elongated member to thereby define a rigid frame. A mitering guide is provided which is movably mounted within the grooved portion of the elongated member and which is readily positioned substantially anywhere along the elongated member to facilitate the cutting of the elongated member to any desired length.

Abstract: Method and apparatus and article for forming picture frames and molding and the picture frame and molding made thereby, wherein the picture frame molding includes a fusible strip running the entire length thereof and wherein the abutting sections of molding at the corners of the frame are held together by the abutting fusible strips being fused together at the corners. The frame is preferably wood and the fusible strip is preferably a thermoplastic material that can be fused to itself by for example ultrasonic welding. Also, the dust cover or backing for the picture is fusible to the back of the picture frame sections.

Abstract: Two members 2, each located in a heat sealable sheath 4, are joined together to form a right-angle joint. Two plates 8 of heat sealable material are attached to the associated ends 6 of the members 2 by means of dowels 10 inserted into holes 12 in the member ends. The outer surface 14 of each plate 8 is flush with its associated sheath end 4. The mounted plates 8 are hot-plate welded and then pressed together with the ends of the sheaths 4 to form the joint. The plates 8 provide additional strength to the joint.

Abstract: An improved mitered joint construction for connecting together mitered ends of two tubular members. One leg of an angled insert having two legs is welded to the interior of one of the tubular members and the other insert leg is trimmed and pressed into the other tubular member to hold the members at a desired angle. The members are then welded together only along the inside edge of the joint. For tubular members having a square cross section, two of the inserts hold the members together at the joint.

Abstract: Components are provided for forming a picture frame which include frame sections adapted to be oriented at an angle to form a corner of the frame at adjacent ends of the sections. A bracket is provided for each corner and has a first leg and a second leg. One leg is disposed within a channel formed in one of the frame sections at the corner and the other leg is disposed within a channel of the other of the two frame sections at the frame corner. At least one of the legs of each bracket has a slanting engagement surface. A screw is threadingly engaged with one of the frame sections and also engages the bracket slanting engagement surface to urge the bracket leg along the frame section in which it is disposed in a direction away from the other frame section at the corner to draw the facing regions of the two frame sections together at the corner.

Abstract: A device for attaching a second component (handrail) to a first component (upright) in a secure but detachable manner. The second component has a clip in the form of an angle. The first component has a recess large enough to accept the clip. The first component works in conjunction with a locking device so designed that in one position it will accept the clip but that in a different position it will permit the locking of the clip.

Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus having a cabinet including a divider mullion wall is provided with a mullion rail assembly mounted to the front outer edge of the mullion wall. The mullion rail assembly includes an insulating elongated member carrying a magnetically attractable strip for cooperation with the magnetic door gasket. The strip is spaced inwardly from the outer edges of the insulating elongated member so as to be thermally insulated from the refrigerated compartment of the apparatus. The strip may be secured at one end to the cabinet and the insulating elongated member may be secured at one end to another portion of the cabinet to permit relative displacement between the strip and elongated member for facilitated installation.

Abstract: A spacer tube for a hermetically sealed double glazed window in accordance with one aspect of the invention is formed from an elongated strip of metal bent into a hollow elongated tubular shape. The spacer tube has opposing side wall portions and a base extending between and connecting the side wall portions. The spacer tube also includes a further wall spaced from the base, such further wall defining a region wherein the longitudinal edges of the strip extend toward each other. That surface of the base which faces into the interior of the spacer tube has a plurality of closely spaced ridges therein, the ridges being spaced apart in the lengthwise directon of the spacer tube and the individual ridges extending generally transversely of the longitudinal axis of the tube. The ridges are located at least in the regions adjacent the ends of the spacer tube thereby, in use, to provide for locking engagement with teeth on the arms of corner pieces when inserted endwise into the ends of the spacer tube.