Abstract: A cover assembly for a dunnage container may include elongated first and second rails affixed to or integral with the container and extending along opposite edges of an opening thereto, first and second cover panels each configured to extend between the first and second rails over at least a portion of the opening and to slide along a parallel paths defined longitudinally along the first and second rails such that the cover panels can slidingly overlay one another, and a flexible panel affixed to and between opposing sides of the cover panels. The flexible panel is redirectable in response to sliding of either or both of the cover panels toward the other to trap the flexible panel therebetween as one overlays the other, and also in response to sliding of either or both of the cover panels away from the other to extend the flexible panel therebetween.

Abstract: A floor tile has arcuate slots formed on its upper surface and defined about a common center of curvature. A positioning cavity is formed on the upper surface and located radially outward from a common radius of curvature of the arcuate slots. An accessory comprises a base having a bottom section. An attachment member is pivotally mounted to the base and has two arcuate hooks extending under the bottom section of the base. A locating projection extends under the bottom section of the base, being located radially outward from a pivot axis of the attachment member. To mount the accessory on the floor tile, the arcuate hooks are received in the arcuate slots and the locating projection is received in the positioning cavity. Pivoting the attachment member causes locking or unlocking of the arcuate hooks in the arcuate slots for attaching or detaching the accessory on the floor tile.

Abstract: A storm water drain tank module for assembly into a storm tank for storage of storm water includes a top platen, a bottom platen and a support spacer. The top platen has an upper surface and a top platen peripheral edge. The bottom platen has a bottom surface and a bottom platen peripheral edge. The support spacer is attached to the top and bottom platens to space the top platen relative to the bottom platen. A plurality of tabs and a plurality of slots are defined proximate the top and bottom platen peripheral edges, respectively. Each of the plurality of tabs extends outwardly away from the top and bottom platen peripheral edges, respectively, and each of the plurality of slots extends into the top and bottom platen peripheral edge. The plurality of slots is open in a lateral direction.

Abstract: A self locating tie bar guide for use with a tie bar. The tie bar guide defines a passage into which the tie bar is received. A tie bar receiving portion is shiftable between an open orientation in which the tie bar can be inserted into the passage and a closed orientation in which the tie bar is held in the passage. A resilient engaging member that engages a prelocated opening in the tie bar is resiliently biased toward the tie bar when the receiving portion is in the open orientation. The resilient tie bar engaging member is shiftable away from the tie bar when the receiving portion is in the closed orientation by contact between a portion of the resilient engaging member and another portion of the tie bar guide.

Abstract: A frame assembly supporting an overhead door has a horizontal header connected to upright columns or posts with splice assemblies. Fasteners mounted on the columns cooperate with retainers on the splice assemblies to position and connect the columns to the header. Hinge assemblies pivotally mount the door on the header for movement between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A frame assembly supporting an overhead door has a horizontal header connected to upright columns or posts with splice assemblies. Fasteners mounted on the columns cooperate with retainers on the splice assemblies to position and connect the columns to the header. Hinge assemblies pivotally mount the door on the header for movement between open and closed positions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rapid deployment cover system comprising a polycarbonate laminate or a glass-clad polycarbonate laminate in combination with a versatile and cushioned mounting system to yield a highly durable cover which provides protection from forced-entry, blast, ballistics and/or extreme storms in a wide range of climates.

Abstract: A barrier employed to keep children and/or pets in or out of certain areas in the house. The barrier includes four panels. Two main panels slide parallel to each other to lengthen or shorten the barrier as a whole. Two side panels stabilize the main panels and extend to the front and rear faces of the main panels to provide a self-supporting in-house barrier. Each of the panels includes a wooden frame. The wood lends less weight, less sharp edges, and more pleasing aesthetics than, for example, a metal gate. Legs are connected to the side panels to further stabilize the side panels and main panels.

Abstract: A self locating tie bar guide for use with a tie bar. The tie bar guide defines a passage into which the tie bar is received. A tie bar receiving portion is shiftable between an open orientation in which the tie bar can be inserted into the passage and a closed orientation in which the tie bar is held in the passage. A resilient engaging member that engages a prelocated opening in the tie bar is resiliently biased toward the tie bar when the receiving portion is in the open orientation. The resilient tie bar engaging member is shiftable away from the tie bar when the receiving portion is in the closed orientation by contact between a portion of the resilient engaging member and another portion of the tie bar guide.

Abstract: A safety guard or gate for placement in a frame of an opening to prevent a child or pet from passing though the opening. The present invention includes an adjustable means for adjusting the guard to fit the width of the frame, wherein the adjustable means has a first end and a second end to form an axis along which the means can be adjusted. The invention further includes an attachment means for securing the guard to the frame; and a securing means for securing the adjustable means to the attachment means. The securing means prevents the adjustable means from disengaging from the attachment means along the axis when in a locked position, and allows disengagement and reengagement of the adjustable means in direction that transects the axis when the securing means is in an unlocked position. The present invention further includes methods for using the safety guard, and systems that include elements of the safety guard.

Abstract: A product includes a panel that can be used in place of a door in a cabinet. The dimensions of the panel are such that it covers the opening in the cabinet that was covered by the cabinet door. A pet door (e.g., an opening with a moveable flap or cover) is installed in a precut opening in the panel. A litter containment system (which includes a litter box or something else of similar purpose) can be placed inside the cabinet. A pet (e.g., a household pet such as a cat or dog) can reach the litter box or the like through the pet door. The panel includes features that allow it to be readily installed, removed, and re-installed, so that the pet owner can easily reach, remove, empty/clean, and replace a litter box or the like that is inside the cabinet.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of systems and methods related to a removable solar panel insert for a window. In some embodiments the window is an architectural window. The removable solar panel insert may include an insert frame shaped substantially equivalent to the frame of the window and a translucent solar material securely attached to the insert frame. The translucent solar material covers an opening defined by the insert frame. The solar panel insert may be easily removed from the window.

Abstract: A garage gate system for creating a kennel environment comprising: a first side post; a second side post, where the first side post and the second side post detachably engage a garage door; a series of gates between the first side post and the second side post; and a post separately each gate in the series of gates. Preferably, each gate includes a plurality of equally spaced vertical bars although methods of enclosure are contemplated. In one particular embodiment, each gate includes a screen covering. The vertical bars may be made from at least one of aluminum and bamboo.

Abstract: A closure system for a memorial product, such as a columbarium, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the closure system is configured to be mounted to a niche compartment such that an opening of the niche compartment is covered. In one embodiment, the closure system includes a face plate hanger and a face plate. The face plate hanger may include first and second rails that are generally directed towards each other. The face plate may be provided with a first channel constructed to receive the first rail and a second channel constructed to receive the second rail. The face plate hanger may also include a cover panel that is configured to cover the niche opening. A columbarium is also disclosed in which a cabinet structure is provided that defines a plurality of niche compartments wherein each of the compartments has an opening that is covered by the above described closure system.

Abstract: A barrier has an expandable width barrier having opposing first and second ends. A locking arm is pivotably coupled to the expandable width barrier at the first end and slidably coupled to the expandable width barrier at the second end. The locking arm may be an adjustable-length construction. The pivoting of the locking arm causes the barrier to move between locked and unlocked states. When the locking arm is pivoted to lock the barrier, it causes the barrier to linearly expand a supplemental amount and fits the barrier to opposing sides of a passageway opening.

Abstract: A safety gate for children or pets includes a barrier member with a predefined width for barring an opening with a larger width between stationary structures, at least one holding member for fixing the barrier member at the structures, and at least a first extension part provided between the holding member and the barrier member for bridging over at least a part of a difference between the width of the opening and the width of the barrier member. The extension part comprises at least one section with a stop member. The section extending in a longitudinal direction and being insertable into a support opening by an insertion depth. The stop member abuts selectably in a first insertion depth and in at least a second insertion depth which is different from the first insertion depth.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a modular blocking panel system for a rack. The modular blocking panel system consists of multiple standardized panels which snap-together, or slidably attach to one another, in order to fill openings of any size in a rack. The panels connect to one another so that there is a seal at the junction between the panels. The seal blocks hot air in the interior of the rack from seeping through the panels and mixing with the cold air supply on the exterior of the panels. Multiple panels can be combined to create a single modular panel to cover any sized opening.

Abstract: A duct access door for use with ducts of circular cross-sections that carry cooking vapors and greases is a “sandwich” type door that has inner and outer arcuate plates, the inner plate being positioned inside the circular duct and the outer plate outside the duct with a heat resistant gasket attached to the outer plate. Strategically located bolts draw the plates together to compress the gasket and prevent leaking of vapors and greases. Sliding captive nut assemblies accommodate the arcuate shape of the inner and outer plates so that the bolts may be tightened.

Abstract: A window assembly for a wall opening can have a center bar removably engaged to a window assembly frame; the center bar having at least one deep channel to receive an edge of at least a first window pane within a portion of a channel depth on a first side and having at least a second channel on a second side of the center bar to receive an edge of a second window pane; and the center bar lowerable over the first window pane edge when disconnected to the frame to a depth within the deep channel to allow the second window pane to be disengaged from the second channel.

Abstract: A latch apparatus for releasably securing a cover member over an access opening in a bulk storage structure. The latch apparatus is pivotally mounted to a cover member and includes a pair of latch members and a latch bar connected to and extending between the latch members. The latch members have a receptacle that receives a catch member and an extension that extends away from the latch member opposite the receptacle. The extension engages the cover member when the latch member is moved from a locked position to an unlocked position to prevent injury to a user.

Abstract: A crawl space access door assembly having a frame that can be installed while a foundation of a home or other structure and a door is under construction or retrofitted to an existing structure. The crawl space access door frame assembly is sized so as to accept a removable crawl space access door. Sidewall ribs are formed so as to extend from the outer sides of the first sidewall and the second sidewall of the frame and operate in mating relationship with a groove formed in the blocks used to create the frame of the structure to aid in securing the crawl space access door frame assembly to the structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for protecting windows from storm damage. The system can be easily installed from the inside of the windows without requiring access to the window from the outside. The system eliminates the need for ladders and various fastening devices which are typically used to install plywood over windows to protect from flying debris.

Abstract: A partitioning device for sealingly closing an opening in a working surface is provided. The partitioning device generally includes a panel having a sealing side including a perimeter portion. An adhesive trim is disposed about the perimeter portion on the sealing side. A package trim is removably attached to the adhesive trim, such that when the package trim is removed to expose the adhesive trim the partitioning device can be sealingly adhered to a wall surface surrounding a wall opening.

Abstract: A door panel comprises several interlocking panel members. The panel members can be extrusions that are readily cut to length to create assembled door panels that match doorways of various widths. The ability to readily provide a door panel in various widths and lengths makes such a panel particularly useful as a replacement panel whose size needs to match that of existing door panels. In some embodiments, a physical property of the panel member's extruded material varies from one panel member to another and/or varies within a single panel member to provide a door panel with certain desirable characteristics.

Abstract: A sliding door security insert assembly installable into an opening made when one sliding door mounted for lateral movement within a door frame is partially opened to define the opening between one door jamb and a facing sliding door stile. A substantially rectangular insert frame includes a lower transverse member adapted to be supported on the lower track while said upper transverse member is adapted to be positioned into the upper track for lateral sliding movement only. An elongated locking shim is positionable between the upper transverse member and the upper track prevents insert frame removal. Offset locking pins attached to one insert frame stile are adapted to be inserted into a mating hole formed into the facing sliding door stile and visa versa whereby the insert frame and the sliding door are connectable together. Full adjustability in height and mating thickness with the existing sliding door edge is also provided.

Abstract: A quick release security grating is coupled to a retention-frame by a hinge assembly which permits swinging movement from a closed position preventing intrusion through the window opening to an open position allowing emergency exit of an occupant through the window opening. The security grating is held in the closed position by a quick release latch assembly which is locked by an actuator arm urged by the force of gravity into locking engagement with a latch receiver. The actuator arm includes a handle which is concealed behind the retention frame when the security grating is in the closed position, making the handle immediately accessible to an occupant inside the building structure and hiding it from an intruder. A utility hook is attached to the handle and overlaps the window opening at an easy-to-find location relative to the window opening when the security grating is closed and the actuator arm is in the locked position.

Abstract: An opening and closing apparatus (52, 54) opens and closes an opening and closing lid (10) which closes an opening part (4) of an accommodating box (2) for accommodating an object (W) to be processed and is locked by a locking mechanism (12). A key member (26) is mounted to a base table (90) via a bearing mechanism (92) in a state in which the key member is rotatable with respect to the base table (90) and movable in a vertical direction with respect to a front surface of the base table (90). A part of the opening and closing lid (10) is held by being put between the key member (26) and an elastic member (98) provided on a front surface of the base table. Thereby, the opening and closing lid (10) is prevented from being displaced with respect to the base table (90) when the opening and closing lid (10) is removed from the accommodation box (2).

Abstract: A hurricane and severe weather protection system for protecting an opening in an associated structure includes a first panel having a first outer surface and a core with a lower density and connecting means for connecting the first panel to the associated structure. The panel is formed of a single PVC material or polycarbonate. A panel is customized to properly fit the opening. An insert is then positioned into a frame member near the opening. Next, a thumb turn is partially screwed into the insert. After the bottom portion of a slot in the panel is placed over the thumb turn, the panel is slid downward until the thumb turn contacts the top of the slot. Finally, the thumb turn is tightened.

Abstract: A rectangular window opening in a structure is provided with four channel members that provide a decorative frame around the opening. Three of the channel members are permanently fastened to the structure through a flange on the channel. The fourth channel member is removably fastened in place. When the opening must be covered by a storm panel, the fourth channel is unfastened and removed. A rigid rectangular panel is mounted in the three channels. The fourth channel is then mounted on the fourth edge of the panel and then the fourth channel is removably fastened to the structure. All of the elements except the panel remain in place. The panels have no holes or accessories. All panels are interchangeable for the same size window. No tools are needed to mount or remove a panel.

Abstract: A partially transparent storm shutter for protecting glass windows, doors, and similar building openings from damage due to wind forces and wind driven flying objects is formed of a plurality of adjacent corrugated sheet metal and transparent protective, impact resistant sheet panels rigidly connected together along their respective adjacent edges. Special connector members are utilized to connect the transparent panel or panels to the corrugated sheet metal panel(s) and special connector members may be utilized to connect together adjacent transparent panels used in the storm shutter. The transparent panels may be formed of tough, impact resistant, polycarbonate plastic sheet material.

Abstract: A panel for covering building windows comprising a plurality of interlocking tiles interlocked together by a plurality of dovetail joints to form a panel of a desired size. The tiles are constructed of molded plastic. Reinforcing rods, metal or otherwise, may be placed horizontally along the panel and bolted to the window frame to give the panel structure added strength.

Abstract: A storm shutter retainer assembly featuring a header structure incorporating an elongated retaining channel defined by front, rear, and top flanges integrally attached to one another in at least partially surrounding relation to the retaining channel and defining the boundaries thereof wherein the upper peripheral edge of a conventional metallic or like storm shutter is retained within the channel. A connecting assembly includes a connector element mounted on and extending the rear flange at a particular upwardly angled configuration so as to resist upwardly directed cantilever forces exerted on the header structure by the storm shutter during severely adverse weather conditions.

Abstract: An access panel for mounting in a wall having an opening therethrough for enabling access to the wall opening, the panel having a frame having an integral flange defined by planar top, bottom and opposed side wall flange portions, the frame being further defined by an integral inset portion in a plane spaced rearwardly from the plane of the flange portions, the inset portion having an opening therethrough, the inset portion providing slide surfaces in a plane spaced from the plane of the flange rearward surfaces, a full width top slot being provided in the inset portion between the opposed side flanges, a shorter length bottom slot being formed in the inset portion between the opposed frame side flange portions, and a planar removable panel slidably receivable in the top slot, the panel having a short-length downwardly extending tang portion that is removably received in the bottom slot when the panel is in the closed position, the panel being removable by upwardly displacing it through the top slot to clear

Abstract: A storm shutter assembly comprising a plurality of panels designed to be disposed in an operative position defined by overlying, covering relation to doors, windows, and like structures or openings of a building. Each panel includes an oppositely disposed longitudinal edge specifically structured, disposed and configured to provide an interlocking engagement with a correspondingly positioned longitudinal edge of a next adjacent one of the plurality of panels so as to define a substantially closed seam along a common length of the interlocked adjacent panels, wherein the closed seam is resistant to separation as well as the passage of moisture under high wind conditions therethrough.

Abstract: A sectional storm panel is made of numerous corrugated sections arranged edge to edge, with their adjacent edges overlapped. The sections are substantially identical in size and shape and are formed of a thin sheet which is corrugated in the vertical direction. The corrugations are each formed in the shape of truncated triangles, which alternatingly, open towards an outer face and an inner face of the panel. The opposite edges of each panel are provided with integral flanges of approximately the size of the corrugation small bases. The flange on one section overlaps the adjacent flange of the next section. Each of these flanges are provided with a centrally located, V-shaped groove which extends vertically along the flange. The grooves on each pair of overlapped flanges open in the direction towards the inner face of the panel and are vertically aligned.

Abstract: An integrated window construction system. The present invention provides an integrated window construction system for mounting both window units and hurricane shutters, comprising a header bracket which includes a window header bracket portion and an upper shutter bracket portion spacedly connected by an extended member; a sill bracket comprising a window sill bracket portion and a lower shutter bracket portion spacedly connected by an extended section; means for fastening the header bracket to a window header; means for fastening the sill bracket to a window sill; means for mounting the window unit between the header and sill brackets; and means for securing at least one hurricane shutter between the header and sill brackets.

Abstract: Described is a preferred shutter system for protecting building interiors against severe weather conditions such as hurricanes. Advantageous shutter systems are stackable, comprising a plurality of panels, and are adapted for pressure fit within a window frame. Shutter systems of the invention also include cross bars engageable by the panels of the shutter system which provide support against both positive and negative pressures.

Abstract: The storm panel system is utilized in conjunction with a substantially planar storm panel. A pair of rails are adapted to be mounted to opposing sides of adjacent wall portions surrounding a window or opening in a building. Each rail defines a first and a second continuous U-shaped channel. The first U-shaped channel is disposed in a plane substantially parallel to a storm panel plane defined by the storm panel. The second continuous U-shaped channel is disposed in a plane normal to the storm panel plane. The second channel has a channel mouth which abuts and is closed by the adjacent wall portions when the rail is mounted on the wall. Anchor bolts, nails, screws or other mounting devices are utilized to mount each rail on the adjacent wall portion. After the substantially planar storm panel is placed between the pair of rails covering the window or opening, a plurality of spring load clips is utilized to retain the storm panel on the building.

Abstract: A storm panel is formed of a large number of elongated, narrow, thin panel sections that are arranged along a common plane and are connected together edge-to-edge. Each section has an integral flange forming a tongue extending along one of its longitudinal edges. Also, each panel has a pair of approximately parallel spaced apart flanges formed integral with its opposite edge to provide a channel of a depth and width for tightly receiving a tongue. The tongue of each section is manually fitted within and tightly held within the channel of the next adjacent section. The overlapping, narrow flanges forming the tongues and grooves at each adjacent pair of section edges provide a three-layer, narrow, bar-like reinforcement strip extending the full length of the panel. The series of reinforcement strips formed along the assembled panel, stiffen, strengthen and increase the resistance of the panel to penetration by forcefully applied objects, such as wind hurled debris during storms.

Abstract: An improved storm shutter that is selectively constructed of a combination of individual modular elements, each of a different configuration and width that can be selectively joined side by side to form a rigid storm shutter of a desired width, eliminating the need to cut rigid panels to a precise width. This device is suitable for hurricane wind protection and can be fastened to the exterior of a building using conventional fasteners.

Abstract: This invention relates to cover panels for enclosures, such as those found on the sides or roofs of buildings, which house air conditioning equipment. More particularly, this invention relates to a cover panel for an air conditioning enclosure which both accommodates the penetration of piping through it and allows for access to the interior of the enclosure, subsequent to the hookup of the piping to air conditioning system components housed within the enclosure, without the need to break a piping connection.

Abstract: A safe having a valuables receiving chamber with a generally rectangular access opening with a first ledge arrangement for placement of two plate-shaped separable steel doors thereagainst, with first and second grooves formed on the opposite walls transverse to the first set of opposing walls. A second ledge arrangement is placed in parallel relation to the first for enabling slidable receipt of one door member therein, with the second ledge arrangement being dimensioned so that the ends thereof, along with the grooves retain both the first door member and a second door member. The width of the grooves and the distance between the two sets of ledges are of a dimension slightly more than the thickness of the door, with one of the grooves having a depth substantially greater than the other. A first door is dimensioned to occupy less than one-half the access opening, and the second door is dimensioned to occupy the majority of the remaining area.

Abstract: A truck cab including entry doors on either side, a fender below and spaced in front of each entry door, and a fuel tank below and spaced behind each entry door is disclosed herein. The cab also includes aerodynamic step assembly which is located on each side of the cab below the entry door on that side and which contains a readily accessible tool or battery box. This box and the steps leading to the entry door are no wider than the door itself and therefore are spaced from the adjacent fender and fuel tank. However, aerodynamically shaped panels form part of the overall assembly for closing these spaces.

Abstract: A rigid windshield for a golf cart comprising two substantially identical window panes each having an upper inwardly turned edge and a lower outwardly turned edge. Removable fasteners are affixed to opposing side edges of each window pane allowing the window panes to be affixed to the vertical roof supports of the golf cart with one window pane being positioned planarly over the other such that the lower outwardly turned edge of the upper window pane mates with the upper inwardly turned edge of the lower window pane. When removed, the window panes may be stacked one on top of the other and conveniently stored underneath the roof structure of the golf cart.

Abstract: A security unit for a window opening in a building comprising an upper security panel in an upper portion of the window opening, and a lower security panel in the lower portion of the window opening. The lower panel is supported for sliding movement from its installed position in which its lower edge is received in a channel to an upper position to which the panel is withdrawn from the channel and may be removed so that the occupant may get out in an emergency. The lower panel is locked in the installed position by means comprising a pair of pins mounted on a track carried by the upper panel. The pins extend downward and terminate just above the upper edge of the lower panel to prevent it from moving upward away from its installed position far enough to withdraw from the channel.

Abstract: A doorway frame for use in underground passageways consists (FIGS. 2, 7) in spaced apart upright members (11,12) the length of each of which may be independently adjusted by an extension member (13,14), a clamp (15) for an adjusted length, and a head member 16 pivotally connected (17) to the upright members (11,12). For preference the doorway frame is provided with a door frame FIGS. (10-12) having removable modular slats (60) extending between upright channel members (51,52) and retained in slots (53) thereof.

Abstract: A perimeter guard for a machine wherein a plurality of vertical posts are spaced about a machine. Each post is H-shaped and has lateral flanges projecting from it to create vertical channels on each side of the post. A transparent window is slidably mounted in one set of perimeter channels to form an upper guard and a lower pannel is slidably mounted in the other set of opposed channels.A counterbalance is provided for the windows and a detent is provided for locking the lower panels in their lowermost position or in a raised position.

Abstract: This invention relates to hurricane panel installations of the type designed to be installed to cover windows and doors against the effects of wind and atmospheric conditions which might otherwise have the effect of destroying the windows and doors and which includes a tamper proof security means of preserving the installation against unauthorized removal of the panel to gain entrance to the premises. This security means is installed at the outer side of the panel in engagement with a securing device to prevent withdrawal of the securing device and the security means is secured from the inner side of the panel where an intruder would not have access so that the panel could only be released from the inside by an occupant of the premises, after which it could be removed from the outside.

Abstract: A manway cover is formed using two like door panels made of lightweight, corrosion-resistant material which are hand operable from either side of the manway and can be installed without tools.

Abstract: A window construction is provided having a window frame with horizontal top and bottom members extending between vertical side members. The horizontal members define surfaces that slant downwardly and outwardly with respect to the frame at a predetermined angle. Window units are positioned within the frame and each unit includes a sash having horizontal elements extending between vertical side elements. The horizontal elements of each window unit define surfaces that slant downwardly and outwardly with respect to the frame at said predetermined angle. When in place, the slanting surfaces of the window units contact the slanting surfaces of the window frame to provide a weathertight seal. Fastening means are provided to enable each window unit to be individually placed into position within and removed from the frame.