Abstract: In a hardtop vehicle a partition and a glassrun are mounted at both sides of a center sash. The partition can receive a triangular glass of a front door and the glassrun can receive a front glass. The center sash has a die-molded portion with a thin tip end at an upper edge thereof. A roofside weatherstrip is provided. The partition, glass run and die-molded portion each include a water receiver composed of lip pieces extending along the vehicle interior side of the center sash. An opening at the upper end of each water receiver is positioned below the roofside weatherstrip when the door is closed. Each water receiver provides a clearance extending the length of the center sash and into the door below the belt line so that water discharges below the belt line.

Abstract: The outdoor window includes a sealing member provided between each sliding sash and sill so that a sealing portion is pressed when a wind pressure is applied to the sliding sashes from the outdoor side, drain grooves provided on a top surface of the sill, water collecting grooves having a width wider than the width of the drain grooves and being provided immediately below the drain groove, drain ports provided at a bottom of the water collecting grooves; a guiding hollow portion provides immediately below the drain ports for guiding rainwater outdoors, and an outdoor drain port provided at an outdoor side of the guiding hollow portion. The water collecting grooves and the guiding hollow portion communicate with outside air.

Abstract: A vinyl gutter attachable by an adhesive strip to or above the trim of a window or a doorway of a building. The formed gutter has an inwardly inclined front leg portion having a minimum height joined by a horizontal bottom region to a vertical rear leg portion having a maximum height. The gutter has open ends and can be readily be custom cut to fit any size window or door on the job site. A first embodiment has a front leg portion without a lip portion. A second embodiment requires an inwardly projecting lip on the upper rim of the front leg portion.

Abstract: The outdoor window includes: sealing member provided between each sliding sash and sill so that a sealing portion is pressed when a wind pressure is applied to the sliding sashes from the outdoor side; drain grooves provided on a top surface of the sill; water collecting grooves having a width wider than the width of the drain grooves and being provided immediately below the drain grooves; drain ports provided at a bottom of the water collecting grooves; a guiding hollow portion provided immediately below the drain ports for guiding rainwater outdoors; and an outdoor drain port provided at an outdoor side of the guiding hollow portion. The water collecting grooves and the guiding hollow portion communicate with outside air.

Abstract: Window drain comprises, in general, a base having a horizontally extending lower surface and a sloping downwardly and outwardly upper surface. To the base are connected: a front flange, an upstanding rear rib, an end flange at each end, window supports and spacers attached on the front flange. In one embodiment, the window drain is made for a window of a specific width. In another embodiment, the window drain, is versatile so it can be used for windows of different widths. In a third embodiment, the window drain can be made, in situ, for different window widths.

Abstract: A window unit (14) has an extruded frame (12) and a moveable window panel (4). The frame (12) has a channel (24) for mounting the window panel therein and a cavity (36) disposed outwardly of the channel (24). The frame (12) further has first and second throughbores (60, 69) for facilitating communication between the channel and the cavity, wherein the first throughbore (60) is disposed at a level below the second throughbore (69). A third throughbore (64) is provided for facilitating communication between the cavity (36) and an external environment. A first weeper (8) is mounted in the first throughbore (60), including a flapper valve (62) characterized by open and closed positions, wherein the flapper valve (62) assumes the open position upon urging by fluid pressure in the channel (24). The frame (12) may also include a second weeper (10) mounted in the third throughbore (64) wherein the first and second weepers (8, 10) can be configured to be an internal weeper (8) or an external weeper (10).

Abstract: A sill for supporting a wall panel such as window panels for a modular solarium comprises a forward or outer sill, an intermediate rail, an inner channel, and an inner flange. The intermediate rail extends laterally inward from the outer sill. The rail includes a ramp and a raised surface. The ramp defines an outermost portion of the rail and extends upwardly from the outer sill to the raised surface. The rail terminates at the channel. The channel extends laterally between the rail and the flange. The bottom of a wall panel fits over the rail and has an inner leg which extends into the channel. Fasteners secure the inner leg on the wall panel to the inner flange.

Abstract: An extruded window jamb liner which includes at least one discontinuous opening of predetermined length and location for the sash balance connection, with the remainder of the wall in which such opening is formed left intact to provide a spring cover which is integral with the remainder of the jamb liner.

Abstract: The present invention provides an exterior wall frame construction for excluding rain, the construction having a frame and a water stop. The frame has a head, a sill, and two jambs. The two jambs are each connected to the head and the sill for holding a door or a window. The water stop is located at the head of the frame. The water stop has a top surface, a front sidewall, a rear sidewall, and a pair of end caps. The front sidewall extends upwardly from the top surface to form a barrier against water leaking over the frame from the exterior of the structure. The front sidewall has at least one weep hole located adjacent to the top surface, the weep hole being a conduit through the front sidewall allowing water to drain from the water stop to the outside of the building. The top surface is preferably slanted downward from the rear sidewall to the front sidewall, so that any water leaking onto the top surface runs down to the front sidewall and out the weep hole.

Abstract: A door and its frame especially in an aircraft are constructed for circulating air through the structure for preventing cold air from forming near the door in an aircraft cabin. For this purpose at least one air flow channel is provided in the door construction. The air flow channel communicates with at least one inlet port with at least one outlet port so positioned that air circulation is maintained through the door structure. The outlet port passes preferably through a cabin floor for discharging cold air into a space below the cabin floor.

Abstract: An in-line window structure for a transport vehicle is comprised of a rectangular frame in which a fixed pane is immovably secured. A displaceable pane is positionable adjacent the fixed pane in a common plane therewith. A lock interconnects sash members of the fixed and displaceable panes when positioned in a common plane. Guide tracks are provided by an elongated straight track section extending behind the fixed pane, and commuting track sections for guided displacement of the displaceable pane from the common plane to the straight track section and behind the fixed pane and substantially in alignment therewith whereby to create an opening in the rectangular frame to one side of the fixed pane. The lock is incorporated in a handle which, when squeezed, automatically retracts a latch bolt.

Abstract: Water is prevented from entering the wall interior of a building from in and around a wall component, such as a window, mounted in the building wall, by positioning a diverter directly beneath the wall component. The diverter includes an upper surface that slopes toward the wall exterior, a plurality of spaced, parallel ribs extending upwardly from the upper surface and beyond the exterior wall to form a plurality of downwardly sloping channels, a cover over the outer ends of the ribs to form drainage openings at the ends of the channels. A downwardly extending non-linear pathway from the drainage openings to the exterior of the diverter prevents water from entering the wall interior through the channels.

Abstract: A steam sterilization device (10) including a chamber (12) having a slidable sealable door (30). A flexible insulating plastic member (74) covers the sealable door (30). The sterilization device (10) includes a frame (20, 22, 24, 28, 50) supporting the chamber (12). A front wall (60) of molded plastic covers the frame. A stop bracket (46) is secured to a door track (36) at the appropriate location below the door to limit travel. At least one counter weight (42) is secured to the door (30) by a cable (38) and a guide member (44) surrounds the counter weight.

Abstract: A drainage system for horizontally sliding closures, especially horizontally sliding closures having a solid sill such as is typical with patio doors and the like. The drainage system includes a valve assembly having a top wall, opposed end walls and a side wall that defines a drainage aperture. The drainage aperture is normally closed by a flap which permits water to drain through the valve assembly but inhibits the infiltration of outside air. The valve assembly is mounted over a drainage slot cut through the fixed rail. To ensure most efficient drainage performance, the fixed rail must be vented. This is preferably accomplished by replacing the usual end caps for the fixed rail with slotted end caps which maintain the internal air pressure in the fixed rail at substantially atmospheric pressure. The advantage is a simple, inexpensive very effective drainage system which is suitable for new product and the retrofit of installed doors and/or windows.

Abstract: A door, such as a storm door, including a body having an aperture therethrough for receiving at least one window element. The body has joined but spaced apart exterior and interior panels. The exterior panel has an integrally formed weep hole therethrough which intersects the aperture and thereby puts the aperture in fluid communication with an exterior surface of the exterior panel so as to allow moisture to drain from the aperture. The weep hole can be concealed in a recessed lower portion of a molding member which is integrally formed with the exterior panel. Thus, the weep hole is concealed from normal view and the attractiveness of the door is not compromised. Additional weep holes can be added as needed for proper drainage.

Abstract: Water is prevented from entering the wall interior of a building from in and around a wall component, such as a window, mounted in the building wall, by positioning a diverter directly beneath the wall component. The diverter includes an upper surface that slopes toward the wall exterior, a plurality of spaced, parallel ribs extending upwardly from the upper surface and beyond the exterior wall to form a plurality of downwardly sloping channels, a cover over the outer ends of the ribs to form drainage openings at the ends of the channels, and filters in the channels to prevent water from entering the wall interior through the channels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water diverting strip which is adapted to be affixed to a door jamb over a door way. This strip functions is routing water away from the door opening. In its broadest context, the strip includes two identical halves, with each half including a mounting portion, an extension portion and a trough. The trough is adapted to extend outwardly over the entrance way of a door. Additionally, the first and second halves of the trough are sloped away from one another to faciliate water drainage away from the door opening.

Abstract: A window frame assembly is provided with a sliding glass mechanism and seal system for vehicular backlites. The assembly includes a pair of fixed side windows secured in a frame in spaced-apart relationship, and one or more sliding windows positioned in channel brackets to close and open the aperture between the fixed window panes. A single gasket formed by a reaction injection molding process is formed around the periphery of the window assembly for mounting the window assembly in the opening of a body panel of a pickup truck. The gasket is integrally formed about the aperture during the reaction injection molding process and includes a flexible lip to engage the sliding window. The sliding window slides in the channels of the channel brackets and is positioned to engage the lip of the gasket to seal the aperture. The required sliding force to open and close the sliding window may be reduced by spring loading the sliding window in the channel.

Abstract: A window frame assembly is provided with a sliding glass mechanism and seal system for vehicular backlites. The assembly includes a pair of fixed side windows secured in a frame in spaced-apart relationship, and one or more sliding windows positioned in channel brackets to close and open the aperture between the fixed window panes. A single gasket formed by a reaction injection molding process is formed around the periphery of the window assembly for mounting the window assembly in the opening of a body panel of a pickup truck. The gasket is integrally formed about the aperture during the reaction injection molding process and includes a flexible lip to engage the sliding window. The sliding window slides in the channels of the channel brackets and is positioned to engage the sealing lip of the gasket to seal the aperture. A channel liner continuously engages the horizontal edges of the sliding window to maintain the sliding window in tension in the channels.

Abstract: The section has a tubular shape with a substantially polygonal cross-section, provided with two larger faces (1, 2) opposite to one another and two smaller faces (3, 4) forming a connection with said larger faces, which extend in abutment elements (5, 6) suitable for defining with said larger faces the inner front and the outer front, respectively, of the window or door frame. The two larger faces (1, 2) comprise respective central portions (11, 12) parallel to one another provided with flaps (13, 14) defining C-shaped cavities (15, 16) for housing and connecting various members of the window or door frame. Each larger face also comprise lateral portions (17, 19; 18, 20) converging towards the corresponding lateral portions of the other larger face until they connect with the smaller faces. The section includes a hole (21) for drainage purposes.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel and unique double window apparatus with insect/solar screens designed for many applications such as residential office buildings and schools. The present invention has three important features which are as follows: first, the double window apparatus has insect/solar screens between the exterior and interior windows; secondly, a pressure chamber is created between the exterior and interior windows and the pressure chamber reduces water entry; and third, the window contains perforated screen tracks covering the fiberglass which serve to reduce the noise transmission inside the building structure. The present invention is utilized as a solar energy admitting device for rejecting or accepting the sun's energy.

Abstract: A door sill in a frame mounting a fixed door panel and a sliding door panel movable along a longitudinally-extending track wherein the sliding door panel is disposed inwardly of the fixed door panel for movement thereof. The door sill comprising a sill floor external to the portion of an opening defined by the frame which is unobstructed by the fixed door panel. The door sill further comprising a platform elevated above the sill floor intermediate the sliding door panel track and the fixed door panel and abutting the sliding door panel track to define a drainage channel.

Abstract: A drainage system and method of draining extruded window sill frames is disclosed. The drainage system includes a drain cap which provides two separate drain paths for the sill. The drain cap is installed in a drainage orifice in the bottom edge of the outer sill face. The drain cap includes a ramp portion for directing water draining from the front of the sill through one of the drain paths, water from the rear of the sill being permitted to drain through the other drain path. The drain cap is installed using a method whereby a drainage path is formed through any longitudinal portions in the sill which are intermediate the drainage orifice in the bottom of the outer sill face and drain apertures in the sill surface. The drainage path is preferably formed using a horizontal drilling machine equipped with a drill bit having at least two drill diameters for piercing two concentric holes in a single pass. Alternatively, two or more bits are used for drilling two or more holes which are acentric but coextensive.

Abstract: A window frame and sash combination having an exterior side and an interior side for providing pressure equilization between the window frame and sash on the exterior side thereof comprising a vent and drain channel extending along the inner perimeter of the window frame adjacent the exterior side of the sash, and a rectractable latch plate with detent arm on each side of the sash adjacent the window frame for latching the sash to the frame and for sealing the vent and drain channel.

Abstract: A window or door unit is disclosed having means for equalizing air pressure within a window or door sash about the perimeter and front portion of the sash with atmospheric air pressure at the exterior of the sash under high wind conditions to avoid drawing up and accumulation of water within the sash. The structure of the invention comprises the provision of at least one vent opening in the upper portion of the sash on the exterior side of the sash for communication of exterior air with the interior of the sash and equalization of air pressure about the perimeter of the interior of the sash, in communication with at least one exterior water drain hole at the bottom of the sash, with exterior atmospheric air pressure.

Abstract: A window frame wherein all of the frame members are formed with the same identical cross-sectional configuration as, for instance, in an aluminum extrusion. A spacer is slidably inserted into the frame member which is to be the lower-most frame member when the window frame is installed to allow for insertion of a windowpane. Each frame member includes means whereby the frame can be secured to the appropriate structural members of a building.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drainage guide assembly for directing the flow of water that gets into the outside part of the door of an automobile around the auto glass window. The guide comprises a sloping channel gutter affixed to the outside of the window and positioned below the belt line sill of the window. The gutter is an elastomeric material extruded onto the glass window.

Abstract: A rectangular window frame includes a pair of vertical jamb members rigidly connected by a head member and a sill member all formed from extrusions of rigid plastics material. Each jamb and head member includes an inner section which snap-fits laterally into an outer section, and each outer section has a cross-sectional profile corresponding to that of the sill member to provide the frame with rigid fusion-welded mitered corner joints and a sill member with a low profile. The inner sections of the jamb and head members define channels for slidably receiving window units including a pair of rectangular sash frames each formed from extrusions and including snap-fit extruded cap members. The sash frames also receive removable extruded glazing strips which retain glass window panels within the sash frames.

Abstract: The sealing and guide device of the invention is characterized by the fact that, when the panel 7 is in its position for closing the opening 2, the sliding level determined between the slideways 3 and the skids 8 is lower than the level of the panel 7, so that there is a natural water flow slope (arrow A) extending sideways taking the water away from the gasket 12, which is compressed by the panel 7, said gasket being higher than the bodywork 1 around the opening 2 by virtue of the slidiing level being offset relative to the panel 7.

Abstract: A prefabricated slider window system includes a main frame made from extruded thermoplastic members. Windows are mounted in the main frame for horizontal sliding movement. The main frame includes a bottom frame portion having channels for guiding the bottom sides of the windows, and a top frame portion having channels for guiding the top sides of the windows. The channels are deeper in the top frame portion than in the bottom frame portion to permit the windows to be raised out of the channels in the bottom frame portion. The raised windows can then be removed from the main frame so that the outdoor sides of the windows can be cleaned.

Abstract: A rectangular window frame includes a pair of vertical jamb members rigidly connected by a head member and a sill member all formed from extrusions of rigid plastics material. Each jamb and head member includes an inner section which snap-fits laterally into an outer section, and each outer section has a cross-sectional profile corresponding to that of the sill member to provide the frame with rigid fusion-welded mitered corner joints and a sill member with a low profile. The inner sections of the jamb and head members define channels for slidably receiving window units including a pair of rectangular sash frames each formed from extrusions and including snap-fit extruded cap members. The sash frames also receive removable extruded glazing strips which retain glass window panels within the sash frames.

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 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 removable sliding window assembly for use in pickup trucks and camper shells has a frame in which tracks are formed in which sliding panels are received. Retaining pin assemblies are used to removably secure the panels in the tracks. When the retaining pins are removed, the panels may be removed from the track assembly.

Abstract: A sealing device for a slidable window of a vehicle. The window includes a channel member which has a plurality of grooves in which a slidable glass member and a fixed glass member are held individually. The sealing device comprises a weather strip for sealing the slidable window glass being disposed in the groove of the channel member for holding the fixed window glass.

Abstract: A fixed sash window assembly has a generally rectangular frame holding a pane or panel of glass or other material and installed in an opening in an enclosing wall of a building. The frame includes a sill of extruded metal or rigid plastic material interally comprising a substantially horizontal web having legs depending therefrom to be mounted directly on a window base on the foundation of the building, and exterior and interior flanges extending upwardly from the exterior and interior ends of the web. The exterior flange has its top end portion held against the panel via an exterior sealing strip. A series of drain holes are formed in the web, just interiorly of the exterior flange, for draining the water that may flow through the exterior sealing strip. One of the depending legs of the web, disposed most exteriorly, has a horizontal ledge extending exteriorly therefrom beyond the window base into underlying relation to the drain holes in the web.

Abstract: A window frame is made up of frame sides connected together at mitered corner joints. The frame sides are formed of a wood or wood material core with a metal foil laminate on the exterior frame surfaces and a decorative laminate on the interior of the frame surfaces. A thin corrugated metal foil is placed over the mitered corner joints and is soldered to the metal foil laminate. Drain bores in the window frame are lined with thin metal pipes. The window frame incorporates the positive properties of wood, plastics and metal without the negative properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to an interior drainage formed in a channel extrusion for a door frame insert having a combination of glass and screen members wherein the interior of the upper frame structure drains downwardly and the bottom horizontal member of the frame has an interior tiered construction which receives the moisture from above and has mitred corners whereby the respective tiers drain downwardly and underlying the ends of the bottom tier hidden from view are drain passages to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A self-draining, leak-resistant boat window comprising a frame body having a continuous mounting flange for engagement with an inner surface surrounding an opening in the boat hull. The body has a spigot which is connected with the mounting flange. A low portion of the spigot has an upwardly facing drain surface constituting a sill. The sill has a downwardly offset portion provided with a sloping, upwardly-open drain groove which extends from a high location adjacent the mounting flange to a low location, remote from the mounting flange. The arrangement is such that water which is splashed onto the sill is channeled toward the offset portion, and thereby drained away. There is thus minimized the tendency for water to collect on the sill and leak into the boat interior when the window pane is opened.

Abstract: A metal sash-window has been slidably arranged in a wooden window-frame without the intermediary of a metal window-frame mounted in the wooden window-frame.

Abstract: A solar heat collector for use with a solar heating system, the solar heat collector being composed of a heat absorbing structure, a heat transmitting panel, a housing within which the heat absorbing structure is supported and further including a device for mounting the panel, and a conduit for trapping and conveying away liquid leaking past the panel.

Abstract: An extruded aluminum window is provided with outer frame members for fastening to the building and inner frame members for fastening and holding one or more glass panes. The frames are provided with a sealing system which while allowing pressure equalization prevents air and moisture from passing into the interior of the structure when the window is closed. The sealing system includes an external water deterrent and a pair of internal sealing members with the frame between the external deterrent and the internal sealing members having a water barrier formed with a plurality of serrations each in a plane parallel to the frames. The sill of the outer window frame is provided with internal and external upwardly extending legs, and a raised central portion which joins the external leg in a recessed gutter to drain water out through slots in the external leg. In one embodiment the window can pivot a full 180.degree.

Abstract: A low cost drainage arrangement is described for closure frames which arrangement does not increase the overall size of the frames. Between the inner and exterior track recesses a passageway is provided to prevent the accumulation of water in the inner recess. The outer recess has at least one slot adjacent to the side of the frame and laterally displaced from the passageway. An exterior panel frame member for a screening panel or the like covers and shields the exterior portion of the passageway for free drainage during adverse weather conditions.

Abstract: Lower guide member for adjacently suspended, slideable partitions for a wet chamber includes a compensating member seatable on the edge of a wet-chamber tub, the compensating member having a hollow profile with a surface decreasing in elevation toward the wet chamber, and a removable guide rail secured to the compensating member, the compensating member being closed at the top thereof and having a cross-piece at the upper side thereof, the guide rail overlapping the cross-piece and includes parallel U-shaped guides, and guide walls respectively disposed between the guides and connected to one another, the guide rail being formed with water outlet openings directed toward the wet chamber.

Abstract: A box car door track support includes a continuous structural support member which is supported on the side sill of the car beneath the door opening. A track is mounted on the continuous track support and a plurality of spaced gussets reinforce the support structure.

Abstract: A keeper element is shown for insertion in a sill extrusion in which the lower rail of a sash is movable. The keeper is a channel-like element with the terminal edge of one wall having interruptions for mating and interlocking with portions of the sill, such as spaced tabs adapted to extend into weep holes in the sill, or notches adapted to fit around internal sill projections. The keeper also has an upper surface confronting the lower rail in which a number of spaced openings are provided. A latch element is vertically slidable on a stile of the sash, and is adapted to be lowered so it extends into one of the openings in the keeper. In this manner, the sash is releasably locked in any of a plurality of positions, with security maintained because the keeper is locked against movement relative to the sill.

Abstract: An on-site reglazable window assembly suitable for mounting in an aperture in a wall of a recreational vehicle and comprising a stationary glass panel, a slidable glass panel, a slidable screen panel, and slidable storm panels. All of the panels are removably positioned within a generally rectangular frame formed of a unitary metal extrusion having a plurality of flanges which provide glazing channels for the panels and means for mounting the frame to the vehicle wall. One of the exterior flanges includes a key-shaped slot which receives a correspondingly keyed flexible gasket along the entire perimeter of the frame. The gasket has a plurality of splines attached to a compressible tube so that the splines and tube are compressed between the inner surface of the exterior flange and the outer surface of the vehicle wall. The slidable screen and storm panels slide within respective channels of a removable multiple channel track.

Abstract: The extruded metal sill assembly of a window frame is partitioned into longitudinally-extending inner and outer chambers by a vertical dividing wall. Water draining from the inside of the window and through a weep opening in an inside top wall portion of the sill collects within the inside chamber for drainage to the outside through valved openings in the dividing wall and a discharge opening in a lower wall portion of the outer sill chamber. The valved openings are controlled for water discharge by means of a flap valve swingably mounted at the outside of the dividing wall between the two chambers, the flap valve carrying a horizontal actuating vane extending into the inner chamber below the weep opening and being adapted for activation by the weight of water draining thereupon through the sill weep opening.