Abstract: A motorized apparatus that provides protection from precipitation to a vehicle occupant upon entering or exiting the vehicle includes a housing secured to the vehicle roof so that it can be reached by a passenger seated within the vehicle. A housing base is secured to the vehicle roof. A hinge positioned at the leading end of the housing interconnects the housing base to a housing cover. The housing has a fully closed position when the housing cover fully engages the housing base and a fully deployed position when the cover is fully rotated with respect to the base. A sheet of waterproof material has a first end secured to an interior of the base and a second end secured to an interior of the cover. The sheet is folded when the housing is in the fully closed position and is unfolded when the housing is in the fully deployed position.

Abstract: A protection system (7) for container treatment machine comprises a support frame (8) with a base frame (9) extending in a longitudinal direction parallel to a treatment path of containers and at least one individual support member (10) connected to the base frame (9), at least one individual protection panel (11), at least one individual guide means (12) configured to define a movement path of the individual protection panel (11) between a closure position and an opening position, at least one auxiliary positioning means (13) configured to apply an auxiliary force to the individual protection panel (11), said auxiliary force acting in the direction of said movement path against the force of gravity of the individual protection panel (11), wherein the guide means (12) movably connect the individual protection panel (11) to the individual support member (10) and the auxiliary positioning means (13) is interposed between the protection panel (11) and the support member (10) such as to form at least one individu

Abstract: A main support frame is formed from sections of a plastic extrusion and has opposite side portions with peripheral recesses receiving an inner sash unit and outer sash unit each having a frame formed from sections of a plastic extrusion and supporting an insulated glass window unit. Hinges support the dual sash units for pivotal movement between open and closed positions, and gear connected telescopic link members connect the main frame to the sash frames for simultaneous movement. A lock system includes a handle on the inner sash unit for moving straps with studs on the sash frames through a connector mechanism mounted on the main frame for simultaneously locking and releasing both sash units and for releasing only the inner sash unit. A screen and/or mini-blind may be supported between the sash units, and the window system with dual sash units may be constructed in various forms.

Abstract: A vehicle door structure comprises a slide door panel for opening and closing a front region of a rear door opening of a vehicle body and a swing door panel for opening and closing a rear region of the rear door opening in cooperation with the slide door panel, swing door panel lock mechanisms for locking the swing door panel with respect to the vehicle body when the swing door panel is fully closed, and slidability setting mechanisms provided with the vehicle body. Slide rails are provided in upper and lower parts of the vehicle body, while rollers are attached to upper and lower parts of the slide door panel. The slidability setting mechanisms permit the rollers to be introduced to the slide rails only when the swing door panel is locked with respect to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A method of operation of a pet door system with a controllable lock and circuitry including a resonant circuit having an antenna and an element to vary the resonant frequency of the circuit according to a setting parameter, a drive circuit for driving the resonant circuit with a drive signal, and a demodulator, the method including a setting-up operation comprising varying the setting parameter while driving the resonant circuit at a first driving frequency, detecting a first value of the setting parameter at which the resonant circuit is substantially in tune while the resonant circuit is driven at the first driving frequency, and storing the first value of the setting parameter. The method further includes a reading operation comprising reading the first value, driving the resonant circuit at the first driving frequency with the setting parameter set to the first value, and attempting to derive data from the demodulator.

Abstract: A slideable and pivotable door assembly configured to selectively permit passage through an opening between a first side and a second side of the opening. The slideable and pivotable door assembly has a normally fixed door panel arranged to cover a first portion of the opening when in a normally closed fixed position. The door assembly also includes a slideable door panel slidable relative to the fixed door panel. The slideable door panel is slidable between a 1) closed position wherein the door panel covers a second portion of the opening and 2) an open position wherein the second portion of the opening is uncovered. A first pivot structure enables pivotal movement of the normally fixed door panel upon a pivoting actuation and a second pivot structure enables pivotal movement of the slideable door panel at any position relative to the normally fixed door panel while the normally fixed door panel remains in its normally fixed position.

Abstract: A mechanism including a hinge and movement assembly having a first fastening region, a second fastening region, and a hinge defining an axis of rotation of the second fastening region relative to the first fastening region is provided. The mechanism further comprises an assembly for maintaining a releasable portion of the partition relative to a stationary portion of the partition, the maintenance assembly having at least one frangible connection that can be broken to rotationally free the second fastening region relative to the first fastening region. The hinge and movement assembly includes relative movement means for the second fastening region relative to the first fastening region at least in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A side hung and bottom hung double-opening window includes a first casement, a handle, a first top-link hinge and a first down hinge, a first angle-turning device, a second casement, a second top-link hinge and a second down hinge, a second angle-turning device, a latch block, a sliding piece, and a latch piece. The window can realize side hung and bottom hung double-opening, thus providing the user with other options to open it. Furthermore, the window has a smaller size and a higher reliability.

Abstract: A vehicle door structure provided with a first door panel, a second door panel, a slide mechanism, and a hinge mechanism. The slide mechanism is provided with a first slide rail, a second slide rail, a first guide body, and a second guide body. The first slide rail is provided to the vehicle body to extend along the upper part or the lower part of the first door panel that is in a fully closed position. The first guide body is provided to the first door panel and is guided by the first slide rail. The second slide rail is provided to the second door panel. The second guide body is provided to the first door panel and is guided by the second slide rail. When the first door panel is in a fully open position, the first guide body has been or can be separated from the first slide rail.

Abstract: A door has a frame forming an opening of the door, a window unit rotatably attached to the frame for positioning in the opening of the frame, a retainer moveably mounted on the frame, and an operator for operating the retainer. The retainer is moveable from a released position wherein the retainer is disengaged from the window unit, to a retaining position, wherein the retainer engages the window unit to hold the window unit in the opening.

Abstract: A pet access door assembly mounts on the screen member of an outer screen door in a residential dwelling structure. The pet access door assembly includes a pair of frame members positionable on opposing sides of the screen member to trap the screening material between the frame members. The frame members are provided with both snap pins and removable fasteners that interengage the opposing frame members to place a high clamping load on the screening material between the frame members. A solid pliable door flap is clamped between the frame members by both the snap pins and the fasteners to allow a hinged movement for ingress and egress of the pet. A security panel is selectively mounted in a grooved receptacle on the inner frame member to prevent passage through the pet door assembly. A magnet secures the bottom of the door flap against the security panel.

Abstract: A method of operating a door assembly may include pivoting a first door about a first pivot axis from a closed position to an open position such that the first door acts as an inlet. The method may further include pivoting the first door to the closed position, and pivoting a second door about a second pivot axis from a closed position to an open position when the first door is in the closed position such that the second door acts as an outlet facing in a direction opposite the first door. The method may additionally include pivoting the second pivot axis about the first pivot axis when pivoting the second door, the second door being of a smaller size than the first door and forming at least a portion of the first door.

Abstract: The present pet door panel or module includes an interior pocket flap assembly cassette opening and an external frame forming a security panel track permitting a flap assembly cassette and security panel to be slidably received or removed to facilitate changing the height of the portal opening in the pet door panel or module to accommodate various size pets in the field by the consumer without the need for tools.

Abstract: An automatic pet door device having a pet-specific identification component whereby only authorized animals are permitted to access the pet door.

Abstract: A covers opening/closing sequence regulation system includes a first cover and a second cover openably and closably attached to a housing. The first and second covers are provided in a way that the first cover becomes openable and closable while the second cover is in a fully-closed state, and that the second cover becomes unable to be fully-closed from an opened state while the first cover is in a fully-closed state. A regulation mechanism is configured to stop the first cover in a spaced-out position, which is spaced out from a fully-closed position of the first cover, in an operation of closing the first cover toward the fully-closed position with the second cover being in an opened state. The second cover is openable and closable while the first cover is in the spaced-out position.

Abstract: The slide door assembly includes a lower rail provided on a chassis; a lower roller bracket mounted on a slide door and slidably engaged with the lower rail, the lower roller bracket having a roller; an interlock stopper mounted on one side of the lower roller bracket and pivoting to protrude toward the lower rail when a window pane is opened; a locking device mounted on the other side of the lower roller bracket; and a safety device for holding the slide door in an open state, the safety device being locked to the locking device by the interlock stopper when the slide door with the opened window pane is opened. In the case where the slide door is opened, with the window pane being opened to a certain height, the slide door is locked substantially at a three-quarter point by the safety device.

Abstract: A slideable and pivotable door assembly configured to selectively permit passage through an opening between a first side and a second side of the opening. The slideable and pivotable door assembly has a normally fixed door panel arranged to cover a first portion of the opening when in a normally closed fixed position. The door assembly also includes a slideable door panel slidable relative to the fixed door panel. The slideable door panel is slidable between a 1) closed position wherein the door panel covers a second portion of the opening and 2) an open position wherein the second portion of the opening is uncovered. A first pivot structure enables pivotal movement of the normally fixed door panel upon a pivoting actuation and a second pivot structure enables pivotal movement of the slideable door panel at any position relative to the normally fixed door panel while the normally fixed door panel remains in its normally fixed position.

Abstract: A pet portal flap assembly has interior and exterior frames between which moveable flaps are mounted in a swinging door, or in a patio door insert, or in an exterior wall, to permit both ingress and egress of a pet. A handle operated mechanism is provided for selectively vertically positioning the moveable flaps in an uppermost position to permit both ingress and egress of a pet, in a mid-position for only permitting ingress of a pet, and in a lowermost position in which bottom portions of the flaps are locked between the interior and exterior frames to prevent any movement of the flaps.

Abstract: A shutter assembly includes a first and second shutter panel, where each panel includes a missile-repelling membrane panel, a frame having an elongated hollow body with inwardly disposed wall elements forming an inwardly facing U-shaped channel adapted to retain the membrane panel on at least two sides, and a membrane-retaining element separably attachable to the frame, allowing the membrane panel to be removed from the frame or secured within the frame.

Abstract: An extendable and retractable enclosure provides an additional storage or work area in a structure which has a limited amount of available space, such as a motor home or trailer. The enclosure is installed in an opening, such as for a window, and can be selectively moved to an extended position where the enclosure extends outside the structure, or to a retracted position where the enclosure is positioned inside the structure. Two spaced apart swing arms pivotally mount the enclosure to the structure, and allow the enclosure to be selectively moved to the extended or retracted positions.

Abstract: A window for use in buildings for housing animals, such as barns, that is openable in two generally perpendicular directions, is provided. The window includes an outer frame secured within an opening in the structure, a middle frame that is pivotally secured to the outer frame, and an inner frame pivotally secured to the middle frame. A first pivoting mechanism includes a pair of hinges that enable one of the frames to be pivoted with respect to the outer frame along a generally vertical axis, and the second pivoting mechanism enables the other frame to be pivoted with respect to the outer frame along a generally horizontal axis. The second mechanism pivots and slides one of the frames in order to open the window for ventilation purposes while enabling the remaining frame to remain closed, thereby preventing the entering or exiting of large objects through the window, such as an animal's head.

Abstract: A sliding door apparatus includes a sliding door having a window and slidably disposed with respect to a body of a vehicle, a foreign object detecting unit that detects whether a foreign object exists in the open area, and a slide stopping unit that stops, upon the foreign object detecting unit detecting existence of the foreign object, sliding of the sliding door in the opening direction before the sliding door reaches a full-open position.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a body and a door closure system. The closure system includes a first door pivotably connected with respect to the vehicle body for selective movement between open and closed positions. A second door is movably connected with respect to the vehicle body. In a first configuration, the first door is in the closed position such that the first door obstructs a first portion of a body opening and the second door is in a first position such that the second door obstructs a second portion of the body opening. In a second configuration, the first door is in the closed position and the second door is in a second position such that at least a portion of the second door inner surface opposes the first door outer surface.

Abstract: A powered access window for machinery includes a powered window pane, two track members, an actuation device. The powered access window replaces a window pane in a sliding door of an automatic safety door. Each track member extends from an opposing end of the sliding door. Preferably, at least two roller bars are slidably received by a roller track member. The roller bars are also attached to one end of the powered window pane. The other end of the powered window pane is slidably retained by a retention track member. The actuation device is preferably attached to the roller track member. An actuation member of the actuation device is attached to the one end of the powered window pane. The actuation member makes a lateral motion relative to a body of the actuation device to raise and lower the powered window pane.

Abstract: A dual casement window structure includes a frame, a casement window, an outward opening window leaf and a latch mechanism. The frame is mounted in a wall of the room, and is provided with rails. The casement window is movably attached on the casement frame in a manner to slide along the rails. The casement window has a mounting section on its outer side where is mounted the outwardly opening window leaf. The outward opening window leaf has a plurality of supporting means to support the outward opening window leaf when the outward opening window leaf is pushed outwardly. A hinge is further mounted at an upper portion of the outward opening window leaf to pivotally connect to the casement window.

Abstract: The entrance security door apparatus has the object of providing security for the receiver in a condominium, etc., when the receiver must confirm an unexpected visitor, etc., by opening and closing a door such as entrance door. A locking tool is provided so that the door can be opened and closed to the side end side of a door opening frame, wherein the security door apparatus comprises: one side end part of an auxiliary door having a predetermined narrow width is connected to the inner side of the open/close side of the door and the other side end part of the auxiliary door is connected to the inner part of the side end of the open/close side of the door opening frame, and the auxiliary door is linked in such a manner that. When the door is opened, the auxiliary door functions as a barrier in the opening part between the door and the door opening frame. The auxiliary door is formed to have a lattice-shape shape, etc., so that the receiver can visually confirm the outside from the interior.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a door for an automobile vehicle, and doors obtained using the process. In the process, the door is made in two parts assembled independently of each other. The two parts include a lower part without guide elements for a moving window, and an upper part containing a window. The lower and upper parts are then fixed to each other at an assembly area of the door, extending approximately horizontally and corresponding to the top of the lower part and the bottom of the upper part.

Abstract: A double or single hung window assembly includes a rectangular main frame formed by a pair of vertical jamb members rigidly connected by a horizontal sill member and a horizontal head member, and each of the members comprises an extrusion of rigid plastics material. The frame members have outer walls for the rough window opening and laterally spaced inner sloping walls, and the inner and outer walls mate at mitered welded corner joints. The jamb members also have inner channel walls for receiving sliding hardware for at least one sash frame formed of extrusions of rigid plastics material. The inner sloping wall of the sill member has an upwardly projecting integral rib which cooperates with a downwardly projecting stop member or rib on the bottom of the sash frame to limit deflection of the sash frame under high negative windloads.

Abstract: Several embodiments are disclosed for a door system to secure the cockpit of an aircraft. One embodiment includes a frame which is hingedly coupled to an interior wall of an aircraft, such that the frame can swing from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration, the cockpit door is accessible and is not in a secure area. In the second configuration, the cockpit door is not accessible allowing the cockpit door to be opened in a secure area.

Abstract: A pet door has interior (22) and exterior frames (28) that assemble to define a tunnel through which a pet may pass. Attaching to the frames are rigid inner (34) and outer doors (36) that are each held closed at a non-vertical angle by force of their own weights. The outer door (36) and interior frame (22) are heavily insulated to reduce heat transfer through the pet door, and the pet door is windproof and extremely weather resistant. A locking bar (48) provides a secure method of locking the doors shut to prevent unwanted entry by animal or human.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a plurality of movable transparent arcuate sections 12 that can roll on their own designated tracks 14 to enclose or expose a sun room or pool area 18. Thus, the present invention 10 is comprised of a plurality of overlapping transparent arcuate arches or sections 12 positioned on parallel tracks 14. The arches 12 can be selectively moved to any position on the parallel tracks 14. The two distal end arches have removable end closure panels 20. Each of the transparent panel members 22 or arch 12 are positioned within a frame member 16 having a plurality of wheels 36 engaging the spaced apart track members 14. Track members 14 are fixedly positioned to the ground or foundation structures 58 in a spaced-apart parallel configuration. Each side of an arch 12 consists of a plurality of wheels 36 fixedly positioned between spaced apart track elements 14 having hook-like terminations 53 to prevent dislocation of the frame member 16 from the track member 14.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a composite window framework fabricated using recycled styrene foam panels. This window framework consists of a window frame (30) and one or more movable sashes (12). Each of the window frame (30) and the movable sashes (12) consists of an aluminum outside panel (45), (25) and an insulation inside panel (35), (15). The inside panel (35), (15) is produced using recycled styrene foam through an extrusion process. A magnet (5) is set on the facing surfaces of the sashes (12) so as to allow the windows (10) and (10′) to be magnetically attracted to each other while accomplishing a desired sealing effect at the junction between them when the windows are closed. This window framework accomplishes a desired soundproofing and insulating effect, and is less likely to be decayed or deformed due to moisture or temperature differences between the outdoor and indoor environments.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for a door track to accommodate low overhead areas using a horizontal rail that splits into an upper spur and a lower spur with the lower spur curving downwardly to form a vertical rail. The inverted T cross section of the rails accommodates the rollers of sectional doors while the upright T cross section of the upper spur provides guidance for the uppermost panel of a sectional door in order to achieve vertical alignment of all sectional door panels when the door is closed.

Abstract: A two portion frame for an opening (10) comprises a fixed frame portion (12), which is secured about the opening (10); a removable frame portion (22), which is hinged to the fixed frame portion (12) by hinges (30) and locks (36) by which the removable frame portion (22) is fixable to the fixed portion (12), so that the removable frame portion is removable only from one side of the frame. A door (32) is hinged to the removable frame portion (22) by hinges (34) so that it opens towards the other side. One or more locks are provided to lock the door (32) with the removable frame portion (22) and one or more locks are provided to lock the removable frame portion (22) with the fixed frame portion (12).

Abstract: An improved window arrangement is disclosed. The window arrangement has the appearance of a conventional sash and case window from external a building having it fitted. However, the window benefits from improved insulation and sealing on a second sash provided to the interior of the building. Importantly, the innermost sash has a seal around the main frame of the window in a single plane.

Abstract: A device for opening and closing a window portion of a slide door includes a window regulator mechanism having a lift arm whose opposite end portions are connected to a pane and a driving mechanism respectively for moving the pane in the upward and downward directions when the driving mechanism rotates the lift lever in opposite directions. An opening condition detection mechanism has a movable member associated with the lift arm so as to be movable together with the lift lever and a detection member linked to the movable member for indicating whether or not the window portion is closed by the pane.

Abstract: A slide door is suitable for use in a vehicle slide door of a type where a window glass is lowered and a window is opened. This slide door includes an intermediate stopper mechanism. The intermediate stopper mechanism includes an intermediate striker disposed at a vehicle side, a first pole rotatably disposed at a slide door side and detachably engaged with the intermediate striker, a first latch which is a latch to engage with the first pole rotated to a position where it cannot abut on the intermediate striker and to restrain the first pole to that position, and which releases restraint of the first pole when a window glass of the slide door is opened to a predetermined position. By this structure, switching of the intermediate stopper mechanism can be carried out without fail.

Abstract: The swing-away pet door apparatus, is adapted for mounting to the frame of a new or existing conventional sliding glass door assembly. A hinge member is secured to an elastomeric sealing flange, which is secured to the sliding glass door frame at a location adjacent to the sliding glass door. The hinge mounted to the elastomeric sealing flange positions the swing-away frame member between open and closed positions. In the open position, the swing-away frame member is positioned adjacent to the door frame and clear of the door frame tracks, providing substantially full access through the sliding glass door frame, when the sliding glass door is opened. The sliding glass door may also be completely closed and locked when the hinge member is in the open position.

Abstract: A window equiped with heat effect automatic opening device is provided. The window comprises a rectangular casing composed of hollow interior frames, an exterior panel and an interior panel secured to the lower portion of the casing and a tempered glass for covering the upper portion slidably secured into the casing between the panel and suspended from a suspension system which includes a heat effect device therein to automatically open the window when the indoor temperature becomes higher than an infusion point, and a lift device disposed between the glass and the interior panel for manually opening or closing the window. The improvement is characterized in that when comes a fire alarm, the heat effect device will break off to set the glass free to open the window.

Abstract: A framed modular miniature front for a shelter, which front has a header, threshold and side rails together with an inner wall portion mounted on the surrounding frame. A full length door opening is formed in that wall adjacent a side rail of the modular frame. One or more dutch-type doors are swingably mounted in the opening by dowel hinges. This door opening is covered by a door pinned at the hinge side by a dowel pin that is seated in slightly oversized openings drilled lengthwise into the hinge side of the door. A swing space provides easy and full opening of the hinged door.

Abstract: A vehicle door and window drive assembly is disclosed for simultaneously or independently driving a vertically moving door and its associated window between respective open and closed positions. A single prime mover, such as a reversible electric motor, a door moving mechanism, and a window moving mechanism are selectively coupled and uncoupled with each other in various combinations by three electromagnetically operated clutches to provide for synchronized manual or powered movement of the door with the window or independent door and window operation.

Abstract: A door structure includes a main door having an opening defined therein. A first and second auxiliary doors are hingedly fitted in the opening. A first and second latches are movably mounted on one end portion of the first and second auxiliary doors and are detachably engaged in a first and second notches defined in the main door. A first and second transmission mechanisms are respectively mounted in the first and second auxiliary doors for controlling the first and second latches to be detachably engaged in the first and second notches. A first and second driving members are respectively mounted in the first and second auxiliary doors for driving the first and second transmission mechanisms. A linking rod is connected between the first and second driving members such that the first and second driving members are able to operate synchronously so as to detach the first and second latches from the first and second notches synchronously via the first and second transmission mechanisms respectively.

Abstract: A two-window closure for the rear opening of a van to obviate a spare tire obstruction in which one window is coextensive with the spare tire and remains in place unless the spare tire is traversed out of the way, but the other window being coextensive with the remainder of the window opening can be opened without traversing the spare tire and thus provides the user with access into the rear of the van.

Abstract: A medicine cabinet for mounting in a wall recess in a wall is disclosed. A cabinet unit has side, top, and a bottom panels arranged in a box construction for mounting into the wall recess. An open rectangular front frame is an extension of the panels and provides access to a storage space within the cabinet unit. The front frame protrudes outwardly from the wall for presenting a front cabinet face parallel to the wall. The medicine cabinet further includes a door assembly for closing against the front cabinet face and for covering the storage space. The door assembly comprises a swinging door frame with both a rear surface and a front surface, and a mirrored door with both a rear surface and a front, mirrored surface. The swinging door frame is a rectangular open box of approximately the same size and shape as the front frame, and is hingably mounted to the front frame by a first hinge at one side of the front frame.

Abstract: A locking and sealing assembly locks two window sashes to each other so that they can pivotally move together relative to a casing. The assembly locks the interior sash to the casing while disengaging the lock between the two sashes, so that the interior sash urges sealing material on it to press sealing material on the exterior sash against the casing to provide a weather seal. In a preferred embodiment, the assembly has a lock shaft with a pair of radial lugs. Catches each having a curved surface flange are mounted to the exterior sash and to the casing, and have lengths at least thrice the lug width. The shaft can be moved so that a shaft lug engages the exterior sash to hold the two sashes together. When the two sashes are moved to within the casing, the lock is moved to disengage the lug while simultaneously moving another lug to lock the interior sash to the casing.

Abstract: A latch assembly for recreational vehicle doors in which a closure door and a screen door are hinged about common axes includes a latch bolt which is adapted for mounting on a vertical stile of the screen door and is movable into engagement with a keeper plate. A latch bolt retainer is mounted on an inside surface of the prime closure door. The latch bolt retainer has portions which cooperate with the latch bolt on the screen door such that when the prime closure door is closed against the screen door, the retainer captures the latch bolt on the screen door and retracts it from the keeper and retains the latch bolt in a retracted position. The capturing movement is accompanied by alignment movement of the screen door latch bolt with respect to the retainer so that the screen door is held in a predetermined aligned position in the retainer.

Abstract: A vehicle body having a passenger compartment and a package compartment rearward of the passenger compartment. The passenger compartment has a rear end which is inclined rearwardly and downwardly. A rear window section is swingably mounted at its upper edge to the vehicle body to cover the rearwardly inclined rear end of the passenger compartment. A trunk lid section is swingably attached to the lower edge of the rear window section to cover the upper portion of the package compartment. Dampers are arranged between the body and the rear window section and the trunk lid section, respectively, to cause pivotal motion of the opened trunk lid section as the rear window section is opened.

Abstract: A hatchback-type door assembly for a vehicle has a door subassembly hinged to the vehicle and a window subassembly separately hinged to the vehicle, the hinge axis of the door subassembly and the window subassembly coinciding with one another, whereby the door subassembly may be pivotally opened while the window subassembly remains closed or, alternatively, the window and door subassemblies may be opened in unison.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for covering at least a part of the open bed of a land or marine vehicle or the like includes an enclosure structure telescopically collapsible and extendable with an access opening and door assembly rearward longitudinally movable portion thereof. An improved end gate assembly is selectively positionable and releasably securable at a number of continuously variable longitudinal locations on the open bed, corresponding with the movable rearward section of the enclosure. The apparatus also includes an improved track assembly for the telescopically collapsible and extendable enclosure sections, with apparatus for substantially preventing or minimizing the accumulation of corrosion, water or other foreign materials that would hinder the smooth and free operation of the enclosure structure.

Abstract: A thermal break window including a rectangular outer frame portion, a rectangular inner frame portion and an insulating member positioned between the inner and outer frame portions and cooperable therewith for rigidly securing the frame portions together into a prime window frame without contact between the inner and outer frame portions. The window structure further includes an inner window sash and an outer window sash slidably positioned in the prime window frame and a sash coupler extending between the inner and outer window sash for automatically connecting the window sash together for movement together on relative movement of the sash in one direction to place the movable sash in predetermined alignment, which sash coupler is manually disengageable to permit relative movement of the movable sash in the opposite direction out of the predetermined alignment.