Abstract: A door panel that is capable of ensuring sufficient strength at a portion where a hinge is attached to a double-panel structure including an outer panel and an inner panel, and is also capable of preventing entry of rain water or the like from the aforementioned portion, is provided. An internal reinforcing plate for mounting hinges is immovably sandwiched between the outer panel and the inner panel, which is affixed to the inner surface of the outer panel. The internal reinforcing plate has bolt insertion holes, and nuts that are conjoined with the reverse surface of the internal reinforcing plate. The inner panel includes hinge mounting surface portions provided at such a location as to overlap the internal reinforcing plate. The hinge mounting surface portions have bolt insertion holes.

Abstract: There is described a hinge element (16), (18) for pivotally mounting a gate (14) to a fence post (12) comprising: a plurality of rods (20), (30) configured to pass at least partially through the post (12) so as to be securable thereto. A mounting member (21), (32) is attachable to an end of one or more of the rods (20), (30) so as to project beyond the post (12). The mounting member (21), (32) being configured to engage with the gate (14) so as to secure the gate (14) with respect to the post (12). One or more plates (26), (34) is slidingly receivable on the rods (20), (30) and positionable so as to abut with a surface of the post (12) when the rods (20), (30) are secured to the post (12).

Abstract: A product server for holding and displaying products. The product server has a front customer side, a rear employee side and a breath guard. The breath guard comprises a panel attached to the product server and moveable between a lowered position preventing access to products held by the product server and a raised position allowing access to the products. The panel being sufficiently transparent to allow viewing of the products held in the product server.

Abstract: A window rotatable about a pivot point to selectively cover and uncover an opening of a structure, and having at least one operable sash selectively movable within a channel to partially uncover the opening without requiring rotation of the window about the pivot point. The window is preferably configured to rotate inwardly about a top edge whereby the window is protected within the structure when the opening is uncovered by rotation of the window about the pivot point.

Abstract: A push-push appliance door, e.g., for a front-load automatic laundry washer, includes a peripheral frame having a first cut-out configured to receive a push-position indicator member that designates a push-position for opening the door. The frame may include a second cut-out located on an opposite side of the frame from the first cut-out. The door may further include a cut-out filler piece. The first and second cut-outs may be configured to interchangeably and interlockingly receive the indicator member and the cut-out filler piece, to thereby allow the indicator member to be properly positioned in relation to a selection of a hinge/latch location.

Abstract: A combined sealing system for connecting a panel to a frame includes a first sealing system and a second sealing system. The panel pivots relative to the frame. The first sealing system connects a first surface of the panel to a first surface of the frame, and the second sealing system connects a second surface of the panel to a second surface of the frame. The first surface of the panel is different than the second surface of the panel, and the first and second sealing systems have a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration upon the panel being positioned within the frame.

Abstract: A clothes dryer door assembly with a viewing window is adapted to be reversibly mounted to a clothes dryer cabinet and has an inner door assembly supporting an inner window and an outer door assembly supporting an outer window. The inner door assembly removably carries a hinge and the outer door assembly is removably secured with the inner door assembly. In order to reverse the door, the outer door assembly is removed from the inner door assembly and rotated 180 degrees. The hinge is removed from the inner door assembly and re-positioned 180 degrees on the inner door assembly. The outer door assembly is then reattached to the inner door assembly. This reversing of the door assembly of the present invention does not require complete disassembly of either of the inner or outer door assemblies.

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 closing profile for mounting on one of two opposite members of a door assembly, at least one of the opposite members being a rotatable door, the closing profile including a mounting member by means of which the closing profile is mounted to a reveal part of the one member of the door assembly and a flexible member connected to the mounting member, the flexible member being shaped for engaging a complementary edge part on the other member of the door assembly and for releasably maintaining the door in a closed position. The closing profile may have a hollow space between the flexible member and the mounting member to enable the flexible member to deform resiliently towards the mounting member upon opening the door, and the flexible member is preferably longitudinally divided into two wings, each being provided for engaging the complementary edge part and maintaining the closed position in one direction of opening the door, the wings being bendable independently from each other towards the mounting member.

Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle body including a portal having a first end and a second end. A first door and a second door are pivotably coupled to the first end and the second end, respectively, of the portal. The first door includes an end panel opposite the first end of the portal, and a pivot is fixed to the end panel. A cancel lever is rotatably coupled to the pivot, and the cancel lever is arranged to be contacted by the second door at any location within a zone of contact determined by the relative positions of the first and second doors such that a force applied to the cancel lever by the second door includes a component perpendicular to a radius of the cancel lever at the point of contact.

Abstract: A door assembly having a viewing window for use with a clothes dryer cabinet has a mask frame for masking the view of the door assembly and for securing an inner window in the assembly. The door assembly further utilizes the hinge structure and a horizontally disposed retainer to retain the inner window in place when the door assembly is complete. The inner window is mounted within the door assembly to slope downwardly and rearwardly of the inner door frame support. When the door is closed, the sloping inner window is positioned to cover a lint trap opening in the dryer while optimizing space within the dryer due to the sloping window wall.

Abstract: A door hinge arrangement for a door is provided including a hinge bearing and a hinge pin adapted to be received in the hinge bearing and being rotatable in the hinge bearing about a vertical axis of the hinge pin. The hinge pin has a protruding cam portion extending perpendicular to the axis and the hinge bearing has a recess formed in a side wall to receive a length of the cam portion when the hinge pin is in a first angular orientation relative to the hinge bearing corresponding to a closed position. When the hinge pin is rotated relative to the hinge bearing to a second angular orientation, the cam acts against the recess to translate the axis of the pin from a first axial position to a second axial position, such that the hinge pin will first be translated laterally as the hinge pin is rotated, and then the hinge pin will be rotated about the second axial position.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for temporarily mounting a side rail such as a z-bar during installation of a door assembly. The apparatus includes a mounting structure that cooperates with a fastener to accurately position the side rail at a desired location on a structural member such as a door jamb. In the case of hinge-side side rails, the side rail may be aligned without the door attached thereto while the location for the fastener established. The mounting structure may aid in the proper placement of the fastener in the structural member. Once the fastener is in place, the side rail can be removed from the structural member without removing the fastener. The door may then be attached to the side rail to form a door/side rail assembly. The door/side rail assembly is then engaged with the fastener for temporary and accurate positioning while the side rail is affixed to the structural member.

Abstract: The invention is a mounting assembly for closure devices, such as doors, retractable screens, sliding doors, or the like. The mounting assembly comprises a mounting bracket and a main body, wherein the mounting bracket is attached directly to an enclosure component and the main body are fitted to the mounting bracket at a non-parallel orientation. In this manner, the mounting assembly compensates for misaligned enclosure components, thus promoting easy and efficient operation of the closure device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hinge device capable of adjusting an angle between a flip-up glass and a tailgate, at multiple steps, thereby improving user's convenience. The hinge device for a tailgate glass includes a base hinge, a rotary hinge, a glass hinge, and a turning angle adjusting unit. The base hinge is fixed to a tailgate and has multistage fixing gear teeth. The rotary hinge is connected to base hinge by a connecting pin so as to rotate with respect to the base hinge. The turning angle adjusting unit adjusts a relative moving stroke of glass hinge with respect to rotary hinge and thus selectively changes an engagement position between fixing gear teeth and locking protrusion, thereby adjusting the angle of glass hinge with respect to base hinge at multiple steps.

Abstract: A lid assembly for a washing machine is provided. The lid assembly is rotatably attached to a case of the washing machine so as to cover/uncover an opening for loading/unloading the laundry. The lid assembly includes an upper lid, a lower lid provided under the upper lid, and a hinge installed between the upper lid and the lower lid and rotatably connected to the case of the washing machine. The upper and lower lids and the hinge are securely fixed with a fixing member. The upper and lower lids disperse and absorb a shock generated when the lid assembly covers an opening of the case.

Abstract: A thermal insulating glass door includes a multi-panel glass panel assembly having a non-structural, protective trim abutting the peripheral edge of the glass panel assembly and extending along the perimeter of the glass panel assembly, and a pair of hinge brackets mounted to one side of said glass panel assembly in spaced relationship, and a handle on the glass panel assembly on the free-swinging side of the door. The non-structural, protective trim, the handle and the hinge brackets are adhesively bonded to the glass panel assembly using double sided adhesive tape.

Abstract: A bracket system for forming gate assemblies comprising at least two brace members that are rigidly attached to hinge assemblies. The brace members are adapted to be attached to support members to form two corners of a gate box functioning as the structural portion of the gate assembly. The hinge assemblies are adapted to be rigidly attached to a fence post to allow the gate assembly to pivot relative to the fence post. Gate assemblies of arbitrary height and width can be formed using the bracket system.

Abstract: A single universal adjustable gate hinge pivots about two mutually perpendicular axes and provides a pivot beam pivotally fastened to an anchoring gatepost between an upper and lower angle axle brace. A support collar defining a medial through channel and structurally carrying two spaced apart parallel mounting brackets is slidably carried on the pivot beam. A pivoting gate bracket rigidly fastened to one end portion of a gate with collar clamps is journaled between the two mounting brackets on a gate pivot pin. A height securing pin extending through vertically spaced holes defined in the pivot beam and support collar allow the vertical position of the gate to be adjusted. A gate pivot pin extending through horizontally spaced holes defined in the mounting brackets and a medial gate pivot pin hole defined in the pivoting gate bracket allow the lateral position of the gate to be adjusted.

Abstract: A balanced gate assembly utilizing plastic or vinyl fencing materials includes a rotatable center post that balances loads. An inner post assembly includes a bearing along a central axis for supporting the load of the gate. The balanced gate assembly carries loads along the center post to provide for the utilization of light weight materials such as plastic and vinyl.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of assembling and using a z-bar extension member for a door installation that negates the need for trimming the assembly. The apparatus includes an exterior z-bar member having an exterior barrel portion and an interior z-bar member having an interior barrel portion. The interior barrel portion is slidably or snappingly engaged within the exterior barrel portion. Mating structures may be included on the cooperating components to maintain a positional relationship therebetween during assembly. A guard assembly that mounts to the edge of a door or on the end of a door expander to cover the gap between the z-bar and the casing is also disclosed that may be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to the z-bar extension member.

Abstract: An improved front loading washing machine is provided with a front panel having a round access opening. A glass door is reversibly mounted on the front panel via a hinge. The hinge can be moved to the left or right side of the access opening by rotating a carriage ring which extends around the access opening and which supports the hinge. A door lock is provided on the carriage opposite the hinge. Accordingly, the door is reversible for opening on the left or right, as desired by a user.

Abstract: Cellar or bulk head doors having sidewalls are provided which are made of a polymer and which are strong, durable, attractive, virtually maintenance free, easily assembled, have connection and anchorage points which allow the door assembly to be used over a wide temperature range without damage to the polymer parts making up the assembly and which has an opening preferably in one or both of the sidewalls for inserts such as a window, louver, screen or blank and which insert may be easily changed without tools for the purpose of providing light, ventilation, or security. The doors also may be extended from the structure being enclosed using opposed vertical extenders mated with a horizontal extender.

Abstract: A multi-piece access gate kit and methods for packaging and assembling multi-piece access gates, such as driveway gates. An access gate having proximal and distal portions allowing for packaging, distribution, and retail display in a reduced footprint container. An exemplary access gate may have a distal portion that may be uncoupled from a proximal portion and placed in a substantially overlapping arrangement to facilitate placement in a reduced footprint container small enough for placement in a retail display and/or in a consumer's vehicle for transportation.

Abstract: A bracket system for forming gate assemblies comprises at least two brace members that are rigidly attached to hinge assemblies. The brace members are adapted to be attached to support members to form two corners of a gate box functioning as the structural portion of the gate assembly. The hinge assemblies are adapted to be rigidly attached to a fence post to allow the gate assembly to pivot relative to the fence post. Gate assemblies of arbitrary height and width can be formed using the bracket system.

Abstract: A door latch extension is attachable to a doorjamb for maintaining a door in an ajar position. The door latch extension includes a support member, an extension member, and a cover. The support member is mountable to the door jamb by a striker plate portion. The extension member is pivotally connected to the support member. The extension member is provided with a door stop member and a latch cup member. The door stop member is for supporting the door. The latch cup member has a retaining space for a door latch so that the latch cup member cooperates with the door support member to latch the door in the ajar position. The cover is selectively moved in an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the cover selectively latchingly supports the extension member whereby the door is secured in the ajar position.

Abstract: A bracket system for forming gate assemblies. Four separate brace members are provided, and two of the brace members are rigidly attached to hinge assemblies. The brace members are adapted to be attached to support members to form the corners of a gate box functioning as the structural portion of the gate assembly. The hinge assemblies are adapted to be rigidly attached to a fence post to allow the gate assembly to pivot relative to the fence post. Gate assemblies of arbitrary height and width can be formed using the bracket system of the present invention.

Abstract: A shutter mounting adjuster provided between one vertical peripheral wall of an opening for shutter and a hanging strip of a shutter to support the shutter in vertical is disclosed to include a slider movably mounted in a longitudinal sliding groove of the hanging strip of the shutter, and an arched spring strip fixedly mounted on the slider for movement with the slider along the longitudinal sliding groove. The arched spring strip has an arched body portion fixedly fastened to the slider and two bearing tips respectively extended from two distal ends of the arched body portion in reversed directions and respectively pressed on the vertical peripheral wall.

Abstract: A removable tensioned fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate comprises a plurality of spaced apart poles having a lower end inserted into holes drilled in the deck around the swimming pool and a mesh screening material stretched between such poles. A pair of support structures, each comprising a pair of spaced apart vertical poles, constitutes the outermost poles in the tensioned fence. A lower end of each of the poles is inserted into holes drilled into the deck. A pair of rigid horizontal cross bar extends between the poles in each support structure and mesh screening material is tensioned between the poles. A gate comprised of a pair of spaced apart vertical bars, a pair of spaced apart horizontal bars and mesh screening material tensioned therebetween is supported within a gate opening, defined by the innermost poles of the support structures, by a pair of spaced apart self-closing hinges mounted between one of the innermost poles of a support structure and the adjacent vertical bar of the gate.

Abstract: The installation of a garden window which encloses an opening in the wall of a building is effected by installing a support structure above the wall opening from which the garden window can be hung, then hanging the garden window from this structure in opening closing position and then permanently securing same to the wall. Also included in the invention are the garden window itself and its hanger support to facilitate such installation.

Abstract: A warp resistant fuel feed door assembly for use in injecting supplemental fuel into a high temperature combustion chamber such as a rotating cement kiln without substantial loss of heat or combustion gases. The apparatus, which is positioned on the exterior side of a fuel passage transecting the wall of a rotating kiln, opens to receive fuel and then seals during the balance of the rotation of the kiln. Warping, bearing fracture, shaft distortion and jamming due to exposure to extreme heat and cooling are minimized by the sectional construction of the doors. The door includes a plate positioned over the mouth of the passage, a plurality of support arms attached to the plate and a hinge shaft attached to the arms. Stresses on the door structure from inconsistent expansion of the plate are reduced due to symmetrically spaced oblong and oversized bolt attachment bores in the support arms. Synchronous opening of the feed doors is achieved by levered rotation of the hinge shafts by an electric motor.

Abstract: A public transit vehicle has a vehicle body having a roof defining an interior ceiling surface, two side walls each extending longitudinally of the vehicle including an upper side wall portion connecting to the roof and a row of windows underneath the upper portion, a central aisle and two rows of seats each on a respective side of the aisle and along the side wall at the windows. Each window comprises an outer pan attached into the window opening in the frame and a pane structure pivotally mounted in the pan. The pan is formed by four sides each of which is integrally defined by a web bridging the width of the frame, an exterior flange projecting outwardly and an interior flange projecting inwardly with the pan held in place by adhesive between the exterior surface of the frame and the exterior flange and between the web and the corresponding surface of the frame. The pan is thus imperforate to prevent moisture penetration.

Abstract: An aircraft servicing pit that defines a subsurface chamber below a surface across which aircraft travel when not airborne is formed of a prefabricated pit body atop which a pit lid is mounted for rotation. Within the enclosure of the pit beneath the surface across which the aircraft travel a counterweight system is connected by gears to pit lid supporting arms. The pit lid supporting arms have proximal ends rigidly joined to pit lid gears, which are meshed with counterweight gears rigidly joined to counterweight arms supporting counterweights within the enclosure of the pit. The pit lid and counterweight arms move in counterrotation when the pit lid is opened and closed, with the gravitational force acting upon the counterweights acting in opposition to the force of gravity upon the pit lid.

Abstract: A hinge clip apparatus for selectively engaging and disengaging a cover includes a base, a hinge defining a hinge axis, and a spring member. The spring member is pivotally moveable relative to the base along the hinge which connects the base to the spring member. The spring includes a pair of spring arms generally opposing each other and capable of engaging the cover and disengaging from the cover when the spring member is compressed.

Abstract: A system for making a connection between the interior and exterior of a compartment, comprising a door opening through the compartment wall, a connector body which can engage with the wall, and having a connection port through it, and a removable cover on the connector body. The body is engaged with the door opening, and an inner door within the compartment engages and removes the cover. A preferred construction creates a single line of confidence seal. The system is particularly suited for sterile compartments.

Abstract: A handicapped-entrance gate for retrofitting a train-station comprises a door panel that forces itself normally closed, but can be pushed open from either side. A closing mechanism is fully contained within a cap rail along to top edge of the door and operates in either direction to close the gate slowly after it has been opened. Fixed axles enter the gate panel from above and below on the pivoting side. The closing mechanism is geared to at least one of these fixed axles to allow the gate to be opened easily and to self-close over a period of time. Springs are used in opposition to hydraulic dampers such that the springs close the gate and the dampers delay the closing.

Abstract: A pad-mounted transformer enclosure may have a wiring compartment utilizing multiple hinge points on each side panel with an additional set of hinges located at the back of the compartment area to allow the doors to be opened as normal or to allow the sides to be also opened, allowing the wiring compartment to be totally exposed on all three sides. The tank of the transformer enclosure may have a cover secured in a manner that allows the cover to be removed with simple hand tools while preventing unauthorized removal thereof, that increases tank top structural rigidity, and that does not trap water on the tank cover.

Abstract: A window assembly includes a fixed frame and a rotary frame mounted therein. The rotary frame can be unlocked from the fixed frame and rotated relative to the fixed frame about a vertical axis disposed at the center of the rotary frame. The rotary frame can be latched in selected angular positions, or slid horizontally to either the right or the left. The rotary frame can be unlocked from the fixed frame by movement of a single handle.

Abstract: A shower door assembly includes a swingable door panel mounted to a stationary side enclosure panel by a pair of hinge assemblies that are transversely adjustable to correct for out-of-plumb conditions. The hinge assemblies include pocketed stationary hinges capping the ends of the side panel and moveable hinges mounted to the door panel in a slidable slot and pin connection. The side panel is mountable to an enclosure wall by an upright wall jamb defining a track in which can slide a jamb pin disposed through the side panel. The wall jamb is shorter than the side panel and mounts accessory attachments at its upper end, such as a robe hook and a razor holder.

Abstract: A hinge clip apparatus for selectively engaging/disengaging a cover includes a base, a hinge defining a hinge axis, and a plate. The plate is pivotally moveable relative to the base along the hinge which connects the base to the plate. The plate includes a hole and a spring member extending through the hole. The spring member has an extension tab capable of engaging the cover and disengaging from the cover when the spring member is compressed.

Abstract: An access cover for a receptacle fitting includes a cover plate connectable to the fitting at a location overlying a receptacle carried by the fitting. An access door includes a first portion slidably connected to the cover plate for movement between open and closed positions. The access door also includes a second portion having a first end pivotally connected to the access door first portion. The second end of the door second portion pivots to a first position overlying the receptacle in response to movement of the access door first portion towards its closed position, and pivots to a second position at which the receptacle is exposed and accessible through the cover plate in response to movement of the access door first portion towards its open position. Pivot features are formed on the cover plate and/or the access door for imparting rotational forces on the door second portion as the door first portion is slid between its open and closed positions.

Abstract: A continuously extruded profile sash and frame each having an integral rigid hinge thereon. The device comprises an operable hinge system wherein the load bearing hinge mechanics are extruded as an integral part of the extruded frame member and of the extruded sash moving panel, the sash and frame can each have a cell structure for increased structural integrity and thermal insulating capacity. A punch press may be used to create the male knuckle and female hinge components. At least one hinge pin can be inserted into the cylindrical cavity and run the length of the hinge. Panel and frame members include arcuate sides.

Abstract: A high impact resistant rotationally molded door and process for molding the door has the hinge post integrally attached to the rotationally molded skin of the door. A hinge member is provided that has a perforate U-shaped metal sheet bonded to preferably the upper portion of the hinge post. The sides of the U-shaped metal sheet are spaced sufficiently apart so that registration with the subsequently rotationally molded plastic skin of the door occurs. This hinge member at the perforate metal sheet rapidly heats during rotational molding. The perforate metal thus bonds to integrally mold with the skin of the door. This bonding occurs as the hinge post is molded within the hollow door construction along its hinging edge. The hinge member attaches at the perforate U-shaped metal sheet to the skin of the door while all other portions of the hinge post are free to move with respect to the door. The door is thus formed without door warping during curing and shrinking of rotationally molded plastic door body.

Abstract: A gate includes a gate panel mounted on a post which provides a horizontal pivot where the pivot axis is at right angles to the gate panel and adjacent or at a bottom corner of the gate panel. The gate is carried on one side of the post so that the gate can be pulled in pivotal movement around the horizontal pivot axis so that the gate raises and folds inwardly beyond the mounting pivot to a retracted position standing up alongside the post. A winch assembly attached to the support beyond the post provides a cable which attaches to the panel at a position spaced outwardly and upwardly from the pivot so as to pull the panel to the raised position. A spring coiled at the pivot biases the panel to a mid point of its movement.

Abstract: A window assembly for buses and other vehicles in which a frameless window pane is mounted on a smaller mounting frame that provides a marginal portion of the window overhanging and concealing the backframe and bus wall, so that a row of such windows can be mounted in edge-to-edge relation for a streamlined “all glass” look. The mounting frame is Z-shaped in cross-section and joined to the window pane by an adhesive joint formed by double-sided adhesive tape, and the assembly has an egress frame that is hinged along the top to the backframe and secured by quick-release fasteners to the mounting frame. An alternative embodiment has an insulated glass construction in which a laminated pane smaller than the outer window pane is adhesively secured to the inside of the latter by a spacer that seals the insulating air space and supports the laminated pane.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automatic closing gate having a gate post and at least one self-closing hinge attaching the gate to the gate post. A catch post having a catch holds the gate in an open position for a period of time. The catch releases the gate after the period of time and the gate is free to swing shut.

Abstract: A flush-mounted articulated window assembly for use in a vehicle, the window assembly adapted to be mounted in a window opening such that, when closed, it is generally flush with the exterior surface of the vehicle. The window assembly includes a transparent sheet with at least one window-mounting member bonded by two separate adhesives to an inner surface of the sheet. The mounting member includes projections which space the mounting member from the inner sheet surface, and/or perforations which allow air and moisture to reach the space provided between the mounting member and the inner sheet surface. A first adhesive temporarily fixtures the mounting member to the sheet. A second adhesive permanently bonds the mounting member to the inner sheet surface. The bond created is sufficiently strong such that application of a load sufficient to cause a failure results in a failure other than in the adhesion of the adhesive to the mounting member and the panel.

Abstract: A hinge coupling and a lock for connecting a stationary handrail to a gate arm for a gate. The gate in closed position retains the structural integrity and peripheral profile of the handrail. The hinge coupling consist of a fixed connector and a mobile connector, both pivotally connected to a middle link by pins. The components of the hinge coupling pivot about the pins, enabling the gate arm to pivot through a 180° angle. One hinge connector is inserted and secured into an open end of the stationary handrail. The other connector is inserted and secured into an open end of the gate arm. The lock consists of two mating active and passive components that are fastened to respective terminal ends of the handrail and gate arm. The lock components are provided with a manually releasable latch. All components in the closed position of the gate compactly fit together and are shaped to provide peripheral continuity.

Abstract: A hinge assembly has a hinge door that is pivotally mounted to a hinge base. The door has a flat body with a pair of square tabs extending laterally from one end. The hinge base has a flat frame with a rectangular aperture. A pair of parallel, rigid flanges extend from the aperture in the frame. Each flange has an entry hole that leads into a diagonal slot. The slots terminate in circular recesses. The hinge door is installed in the hinge base to form the assembly by initially positioning the tabbed end of the door diagonally in the aperture. The tabs are then elevated slightly above the frame and rotated into alignment with the entry holes. The door is angled into alignment with the diagonal slots and lowered in that plane. This motion causes the tabs to move past the entry holes, through the slots, and into the circular recesses to form the hinge assembly. The recesses closely receive the tabs on the door to allow pivotal motion therebetween.

Abstract: A public transit vehicle has a vehicle body having a roof defining an interior ceiling surface, two side walls each extending longitudinally of the vehicle including an upper side wall portion connecting to the roof and a row of windows underneath the upper portion, a central aisle and two rows of seats each on a respective side of the aisle and along the side wall at the windows. Each window comprises an outer pan attached into the window opening in the frame and a pane structure pivotally mounted in the pan. The pan is formed by four sides each of which is integrally defined by a web bridging the width of the frame, an exterior flange projecting outwardly and an interior flange projecting inwardly with the pan held in place by adhesive between the exterior surface of the frame and the exterior flange and between the web and the corresponding surface of the frame. The pan is thus imperforate to prevent moisture penetration.