Abstract: A draft guard for a window assembly includes a piece of weatherstopping material and a bend in the piece of weatherstopping material with the bend defining a horizontal component and a vertical component angularly offset from the horizontal component, a foam seal forming a closed member around the horizontal component and extending outwardly from the horizontal component, and at least one fin extending outwardly from and integral with at least one side of the vertical component.

Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.

Abstract: Systems, devices and components for the sealing of doors, including overhead doors at loading docks, and associated methods of manufacture and use are disclosed herein. A door sealing system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a seal extension having a body with a first edge and a second edge. The seal extension can include a bulb seal portion extending from the first edge to form a first seal between the door and a first surface extending adjacent to a side edge of the door. The seal extension can also include a blade seal portion extending from the second edge to form a second seal between the door and a second surface extending adjacent to an upper edge of the door.

Abstract: A device for covering the lower guided channel of a door, said door (100) comprising a guided sheet (101) designed to slide along the length of a lower guided channel (102). The device (1) is designed by a strip mechanism (10), linked to the movement of the guided sheet (101), which keeps the lower guided channel (102) covered. The strip mechanism (10) comprises a guide profile (11) designed to adjust in the lower guided channel (102), which has an upper track (12S) and a lower track (12I); a first strip (20A) with a first upper end (21A) that may be connected to a first edge (101A) designed to slide along the upper track (12S), and a lower free end (22A) designed to slide along the lower track (12I); and a first terminal (30A) joined to a first end (13) designed to enable the first strip (20A) to return and slide.

Abstract: A door sash for a vehicle includes a column portion extending in an elongated configuration from a door panel of the vehicle towards an upper direction, wherein the column portion includes a main portion made of a piece of metal plate, the main portion including a recessed portion which is recessed in a vehicle width direction and is formed in a long-side direction of the main portion, the column portion includes a glass run channel portion made of a piece of metal plate, the glass run channel portion being assembled on the main portion, the glass run channel portion including a cover portion, the recessed portion is configured so that a depth of a recess thereof is reduced from a portion thereof which is positioned at an upper surface of the door panel towards the upper direction, and a weather strip channel portion is formed at the main portion.

Abstract: An automobile flush glass assembly is provided that includes a moveable glass piece having an inboard surface, a front edge and a rear edge and a first glass guide operably connected to the inboard surface of the glass piece proximate the front edge. The assembly also includes a second glass guide operably connected to the inboard surface of the glass piece proximate the rear edge and retaining structures, each having a channel configured to slideably retain the glass guides.

Abstract: An automobile door assembly is provided that includes an outer panel, an inner panel, a moveable glass piece having an inboard surface, wherein the moveable glass piece is disposed between the outer panel and the inner panel. The assembly also includes a glass guiding member operably connected to the inboard surface of the glass piece. The assembly further includes a retaining structure having a channel configured to slideably retain the glass guiding member, wherein the retaining structure is operably connected to the inner panel.

Abstract: A sliding door assembly includes at least three frameless panels that are slidably installed to form a door to an enclosed tub or shower area. Each frameless panel is gripped at a top by at least two roller assemblies, and the roller assemblies are slidably suspended from a header that supports the frameless panels via the roller assemblies. The sliding door assembly also includes a guide assembly that has at least three tracks, wherein each frameless panel is guided by a corresponding one of the tracks.

Abstract: A finger guard for preventing fingers from getting into the gap between a sliding door of an elevator and a stop surface of a profiled edging strip. A profiled fillet forming the finger guard comprises an elastic tongue extending from the profiled edging strip obliquely outward toward the surface of the sliding door and a supporting element disposed in the gap to keep the tongue clear of and at a distance from the surface of the sliding door.

Abstract: A shower door system has a compression mounting system including a horizontal header and curb and upright jambs. The header and curb each include one or more rails mounted above and below the door via associated expansion assemblies. These assemblies have threaded shafts that engage one or more nuts mounted to the rails such that turning the shafts applies compressive forces against opposing end walls of a shower enclosure.

Abstract: A by-pass shower door system has a compression mounting system including a horizontal header and curb and upright jambs. The header includes a header rail with parallel tracks for slidably mounting the door panels and a threaded header expansion assembly. The curb is mounted beneath the header and includes two curb rails and a threaded curb expansion assembly coupled to the curb rails. The compression assemblies have threaded shafts that engage nuts mounted to the rails such that adjusting the compression assemblies (by turning the shafts) applies a compressive force on opposing end walls of a shower enclosure to mount the header and curb. A cap overlapping the header rail conceals the header expansion assembly. A center guide, having parallel tracks for bottom ends of the door panels, conceals the curb expansion assembly.

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: A finger guard for preventing fingers from getting into the gap (6) between a sliding door (1, 2) of an elevator and a stop surface (5) of a profiled edging strip (3). A profiled fillet forming the finger guard comprises an elastic tongue (7) extending from the profiled edging strip (3, 4) obliquely outward toward the surface of the sliding door (1, 2) and a supporting element (8) disposed in the gap (6) to keep the tongue clear of and at a distance from the surface of the sliding door.

Abstract: A uniquely constructed window insulator (10) that effectively seals the gap (17) between the upper sash (15) and the lower sash (16) of a double-hung window against drafts and other thermal loss. The device has an elongated, tubular shape and a sash lock opening (11), located on its bottom surface and sized to accommodate the sash lock (18) of a double-hung window. A thermally insulating layer (13), constructed of open or closed-cell foam or any suitable insulating material, is surrounded by a decorative cover (12), and itself surrounds an inner core of particulate weighting material (14). When installed, the sash lock (18) on the window projects into the sash lock opening (11) of the device, allowing the device to lie completely flat against the top of the lower sash (16) and the front of the upper sash (15), thereby completely sealing the opening between the two sashes.

Abstract: A water-tight structure of a single sliding door capable of ensuring sufficient watertightness without increasing the measurement of a rise provided on a sill so as to apply an entrance. The single sliding door is composed to provide a movable door on a window frame to be able to move in the opening direction of the door and a stationary door and attachments. A pressure-equalized clearance area is formed between the sill of the window frame of the single sliding door and the stationary door and the attachments provided on the sill, and further an air-tight member is provided to divide the pressure-equalized clearance area and an inside clearance area of the single sliding door.

Abstract: A double-hung window closure is disclosed having a weatherstripping combination arrangement affording a high level of weather and draft resistance protection. At least two levels of weather and draft resistance protection is provided along each of the window edges and include combinations of the following types of weatherstripping: metal weatherstripping, silicone bead weatherstripping and pile weatherstripping.

Abstract: A window assembly includes standard-sized sashes with lock and keeper rails that overlap and interlock such that adjacent sides of the rails are held in close proximity when the assembly is closed. The lock rail includes an exterior wall with an exterior edge that protrudes slightly. The keeper rail includes an interior wall with a first side, a substantially parallel second side and a top edge that extends between the two sides. The top edge includes an integral trough for receiving the protruding edge of the lock rail. When the assembly is closed, the protruding edge overlaps and interconnects with the keeper rail, such that the edge sits in the trough. The exterior wall of the lock rail is thus held in close proximity to the second side of the interior wall of the keeper rail and air flow between the rails is minimized. The rails preferably support strategically placed upper and lower gaskets, which are hidden from view when the assembly is closed.

Abstract: Sliding windows are used in machine cabs to allow exchange of air between the atmosphere and the interior of the cab. When a panel is moveable a seal must be provided to prevent the ingress of water into the cab. The subject window assembly includes a sliding panel having four radiused corners and also a seal which is positioned in a side portion of the sliding panel to prevent the ingress of water. The seal is continuous around the corners and extends therefrom to contact a stationary panel. This arrangement of components provides a sliding window which provides a seal which prevent ingress of water into the cab.

Abstract: A sliding door system includes an outer frame, a fixed door panel and a sliding door panel. The outer frame is formed from four frame elements of the same profile which can thus be mitered and connected by corner inserts. The sliding door panel sits on a saddle provided on the outer frame and slides longitudinally of the saddle. A weatherstrip element is carried on the sliding door panel between the saddle and a recess straddling the saddle. The sliding door panel is biased away from contact between the weatherstrip and the saddle but is moved transversely as it reaches the closed position by wedge members at the front edge and by a locking system at the rear edge to compress the weatherstrip to improve the sealing effect. A portion of the saddle is removed adjacent the fixed door panel to allow the sliding door panel to be removed from the top edge.

Abstract: A construction kit for horizontally and vertically sliding window assemblies in which each window includes a sash. A meeting rail is connected to each sash and includes a slot at each of the inner and outer surfaces of the meeting rail. Weather stripping is fitted into the slot at outer surface of the meeting rail and is wrapped around the end of the meeting rail and secured within the slot at the inner surface of the meeting rail.

Abstract: A window structure includes a frame, two sliding panels and a locking element interlocking the sliding panels. The frame consists of two horizontal members, two vertical members and an upright middle pillar which interconnects the middle portions of the horizontal members. Each of the horizontal members has two parallel channels on two sides of the middle pillar, along which the sliding panels are slidable. Two endless slots are formed in the window structure on two sides of the middle pillar and are filled with two resilient primary sealing strips respectively so as to establish a liquid- and air-tight seal between the frame and the sliding panels. Two inclined guiding members are mounted in the frame so that the primary sealing strips are compressed gradually between the frame and the sliding panels when the sliding panels are moved from the middle pillar to the vertical members.

Abstract: A weatherproof sealing apparatus (10) to seal the opening between upper (200) and lower (100) window sashes in the open position; wherein, the sealing apparatus (10) includes a support member (13) having a generally cruciform cross-section and a resilient sealing block (20) attached to, and projecting outwardly from, the support member (13) to compressively engage the space between the upper (200) and lower (100) window sashes.

Abstract: The specification discloses a door light providing improved drainage, improved sealing between sashes, and improved sealing between frame components. Brackets are mounted on the sill at discrete locations to hold the screen and the movable sash off the sill to provide drainage and eliminate capillary action which would otherwise draw moisture to the frame interior. The meeting rails include resiliently deflectable interlock flanges which engage and are biased against one another when the movable sash is closed to improve the seal therebetween. A frame trim piece interfits with the frame body and deflects a resiliently deformable flap integral with the frame body to effect a weather seal between the trim piece and frame body.

Abstract: A single sliding sash window having a fixed sash and a movable sash includes an inverted L-shaped mounting flange formed integrally with the sill of a window frame and supporting thereon the fixed sash. One of opposed jambs of the window frame has a longitudinal guide groove sealingly receiving therein an abutment stile of the fixed sash. Upper and lower attachment members extend between the opposite jamb of the window frame and a meeting stile of the fixed sash and they are secured respectively to a head and the sill of the window frame by screws.

Abstract: A means for preventing air leakage through the sealing means existing between a pair of relatively movable sash elements in the area where the sealing zone is normally interrupted to permit planar movement of the sash perpendicular to its normal direction of movement to allow removal of the sash relative to a supporting window frame. The novel structure includes a resilient member which is manually shiftable in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the window sash when removal of the sash is desired.

Abstract: A sliding window structure comprises glazing frames received in guide channels of a support frame having side members and top and bottom members. Each of the side members and the bottom member of the support frame comprises inner and outer walls interconnected to provide closed interior tubes with pairs of parallel guide walls on said inner walls forming two parallel guide channels. The top frame member also has a tubular construction with pairs of parallel guide walls forming two parallel guide channels. Each glazing frame member also has inner and outer walls connected by side walls to form a tubular section with the outer walls together defining a rectangular perimeter of the glazing frame for disposition in the guide channels of the support frame. On the inner walls of the glazing frame members, ledge members are provided to form, together with the inner walls, L-shaped glazing recesses. Glazing retaining strips engage engagement means adjacent the glazing recesses thereby to retain glazing in position.

Abstract: A double-hung window having a casing with side boards inwardly delimiting sash pockets is replaced by first stripping the casing of the sashes, then filling the sash pockets with fluent particulate insulation, and finally fitting a replacement window into the casing. These holes can be the ones left by removal of the sash-cord pulleys, or can be specially made. The insulation is cellulose and is filled into the pockets by being pumped thereinto. Furthermore on stripping of the sashes same are separated from the respective sash weights which are left in the respective sash pockets.

Abstract: A weatherstrip (20) for use with a slideable panel unit having a first panel and second panel, one of the panels being a slideable panel is disclosed. The weatherstrip (20) includes an engaging member (21) having a leading edge (26a-c) and having a first end (21a), a center region (21b) and a second end (21c). An offset member (22) is cooperatively connected to the engaging member (21), wherein when the offset member (22) is connected to one of the panels, the engaging member (21) is in a generally parallel spaced relationship to one of the panels. The leading edge (26b) of the engaging member (21) is in inwardly displaced at the center region (21b) with respect to the leading edge (26a) and (26c) at the ends (21a and c), whereby the inward displaced region (21b) reduces clashing between the panels when one of the panels is bowed.

Abstract: A double-hung window includes a lower sash and balances having components which cooperate with weatherstripping on the window frame and other components to provide a compression seal when the window is closed.

Abstract: A sash frame for a sliding window construction comprises four frame members formed from plastics material and of identical cross-sectional profile, the frame members being fused or welded together at their corners and incorporating fixed abutments for engagement with a glazing unit, the frame also including removable glazing beads attachable to the frame members such that the glazing unit may be inserted laterally into the frame and retained in engagement with the abutments by attachment of the glazing beads to the assembled frame.

Abstract: A unitary weatherplug in combination with a moveable panel, such as a door or window, for sealing the space between a sill and the undersurface of a portion of the moveable panel. The weatherplug comprises a unitary body of soft resilient material having a bottom surface affixed to the sill, and an upper curved surface engageable by the undersurface of the moveable panel.

Abstract: A door light having exterior and interior rectangular frames which are inserted into the door opening from opposite sides thereof. The exterior frame is molded of a plastics material as an integral, one-piece element having a rearwardly projecting tubular portion which slidably telescopes into a tubular portion defined by the interior frame. The interior and exterior frames slidably telescope until the flanges thereof abut the respective door faces to accommodate variable door widths. The exterior frame has a downwardly and forwardly sloped upper surface along the lower horizontal frame element which, in cooperation with an integral rear wall located behind the inner sash, causes all drainage along the sloped upper surface. Guide tracks are secured along the vertical sides of the frame and define outer and inner channels, with a top sash being stationarily fixed within the upper end of the outer channel.

Abstract: Weatherstripping for a double-hung window includes horizontal and vertical weatherstripping elements arranged so that each horizontal weatherstripping element forms a sliding seal with each vertical weatherstripping element to provide a complete seal in a double-hung window without the need for supplemental crack sealing members.

Abstract: A weatherstripping kit for sliding windows that are installed within opposing window channels defined by side channel walls, for movement parallel to an adjacent stationary panel. The kit includes a pair of first elongated weatherstripping holders for attachment to the side channel walls of opposing channels for holding weatherstripping in contact with the sliding window for providing a seal between the channel walls and the window over the width of the window when the window is closed. The kit also includes a second elongated weatherstripping holder for attachment to the sliding window at the end of the window adjacent the stationary panel for holding weatherstripping in contact with the stationary panel for providing a seal between the sliding window and the stationary panel over the length of the sliding window.

Abstract: A window construction (20) includes a support frame (22) having a front channel member (52) for receiving a slidable window sash (26), and a rear channel (56) for receiving a fixed window sash (24). Front and rear channels (54) and (56) are divided by a central flange (52). Weatherstrip means (136) are mounted on sashes (24) and (26) to project transversely outwardly from the sashes to press against the adjacent face of support frame central flange (52) and against an adjacent surface of the opposite sash to thereby form an unbroken seal around the entire perimeter of each sash. The support frame 22 also includes a compound shaped mounting flange (32) having a diagonal section (76) extending outwardly and diagonally forwardly from front channel (54), and a perimeter section (78) extending outwardly from the outer edge of the diagonal section (76) to lie in a plane forwardly offset from and substantially parallel to the plane defined by sashes (24) and (26).

Abstract: Two overlapping laterally slidable windows in a main frame are separated by a vertically disposed sash bar having weather stripping on opposite surfaces thereof. A U-shaped edge frame is secured to each of the vertically extending overlapping window edges with the leg portions of the edge frames disposed between said windows being spaced from each window. The opposite vertically extending end surfaces of said sash bar are provided with vertically extending beveled grooves adapted to receive and retain the spaced legs of the U-shaped edge frames when the windows are moved to the closed position within the main frame.

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

Abstract: In a double sliding automobile window, a sealing structure is provided between two sliding window glass panels. The sealing structure includes a sealing strip extending vertically between and secured to the upper and lower run channels and having a pair of sealing lips adapted to engage respectively the window glass panels.

Abstract: An improved weatherstrip for sealing the meeting stiles of a sliding door unit. The weatherstrip material comprises two, longitudinally elongated weatherstrip members. Each weatherstrip member has a substantially rigid base section which is fixedly secured to the stile. A first flexible leg extends out from the base section at an angle relatively thereto to resiliently engage corresponding legs on the opposed weatherstrip member. A second resilient leg may also be provided for sealing against the sides of the meeting stile.

Abstract: A window sash construction is disclosed for wood framed windows in which a particular stile-rail and check rail member configuration is utilized to adapt a given sash to both vertical double hung and horizontal sliding installations, each sash unit being constructed with a common stile and rail sectional configuration such that all stile and rail members may be provided by two sash member types differing only in having two different end configurations and a common check rail shape in oder to assemble the universal sash units. A reversible common check rail configuration is also provided such that the sash units can be oriented in any mating arrangement while obtaining a proper seal.

Abstract: A meeting rail for application to overlapping marginal edge portions of sliding window panes when the panes are closed having a strip of semi-rigid thermoplastic material with longitudinally extending spaced apart ribs of flexible thermoplastic material being fused to the semi-rigid thermoplastic material and extending from one side of the strip and a pressure sensitive adhesive on the opposite side of the strip to enable the rails to be secured in pairs to said edge portions, height and spacing of the ribs being such that the ribs of opposing rails are disposed in interdigital relationship when the panes are closed.

Abstract: A window assembly has a pair of sashes slidable along respective rails formed in parallel spaced relationship on each of the header and sill of an outer frame. A windtight sealing strip of generally arcuate shape is installed in a prescribed position on a horizontal surface between the bottom edges of the sill rails to prevent the intrusion of the wind into the room from under the meeting portions of the two sashes. The sealing strip is made of resilient material and has one end immovably secured against the horizontal surface and the opposite end held in slidable contact therewith. The sashes are installable into, and removable from, the outer frame from inside the room without the need for moving the sealing strip away from its prescribed position.