Abstract: An extruded rail adjacent to the glazing in a window has a pair of integrally extruded receivers adapted to attachingly receive predetermined window glazing bead brackets which are each adapted to mate with the receivers. The glazing can be installed from either the exterior side or the interior side of the window, and can be located closer to one or the other of the sides by attachment sequence and selection of the predetermined bead brackets.

Abstract: A window frame includes a head, a one-piece stepped and sloped bottom sill and one-piece side jambs with integral sash and screen tracks. The side jambs, head and bottom sill are welded together at the corners, such that jamb walls attach to the appropriate walls of the head and sill to form a water-tight frame. The bottom sill is one-piece, with integral sloped steps that form the floors of the various sash and screen tracks. It includes an integral dam and integral internal strengthening walls that are strategically placed to support the otherwise hollow sill. The jamb, which is also one-piece, includes integral internal strengthening walls that correspond to the strengthening walls of the bottom sill, and integral track side and front walls that define the tracks for tie sashes and screen. These walls extend the length of the jamb and connect, when the frame is assembled, to appropriate walls of both the head and the bottom sill.

Abstract: A frame is formed of side walls that are extruded from vinyl. The side walls have interior channels. The side walls may be formed to effect a female-male connection between the ends of two adjoining side walls. Alternatively a locking member is provided that is sized to frictionally engage a selected channel. The side walls have a concrete retention fin positioned to extend away from the outer wall of the side wall to interconnect with the concrete as the and after the concrete cures. The frame may be formed into door jambs, doors, and the like. The frame may also be a window buck that may be formed into selected geometric shapes. Window bucks of different dimensions may be assembled on site by sawing.

Abstract: An assembled basement window for insertion in a building form into which concrete will be poured around the window. The window will have an outer frame fabricated form pieces cut to length from a common extrusion. A header and jambs will be cut to length from a common extrusion. The header and jambs and a sill are assembled into the outer frame so as to form an inner window frame into which the window sashes can be removably inserted. The components of the inner frame can be removably inserted into the outer frame in different orientations. If the window as assembled is placed in a form upside down or inside out, the sashes and inner frame can be removed and reoriented without having to remove the outer frame.

Abstract: A panel door comprises a rectangular panel, a pair of metallic stiles and a pair of metallic rails. The edge portions of the panel are received in the stiles and rails, and corner connectors join the ends of the stiles and rails. The stiles and rails are each integrally formed of sheet metal with front, rear, outer and inner faces, and the front faces are of greater transverse dimension than the rear faces. The rear walls of the stiles and rails are, prior to insertion of the panel thereinto, inclined towards the front walls and are resiliently deflected upon insertion of the panel to provide a biasing force to seat the panel snugly in channels formed between the front and rear walls.

Abstract: A window frame includes tubular sill, head and jamb members of extruded plastics material, and each member has laterally spaced inner and outer walls integrally connected by laterally extending transverse walls. A nailing flange projects laterally outwardly from each outer wall for securing the frame within a wall opening, and each frame member has an integral exterior portion projecting outwardly from the corresponding nailing flanges. The exterior portion of each frame member cooperates with an exterior transverse wall to define a groove or channel extending laterally inwardly from the outer wall for receiving the edge portion of exterior siding. Narrower frame members also have cavities within the interior transverse walls for receiving the edge portions of interior wood sill, head and jamb extenders.

Abstract: In a framing system for attachment to parallel, spaced wall board terminals, the combination comprises a channel member having flanges and a cross-piece extending between the flanges, the flanges spaced apart for embracing the wall board terminals for connection to the terminals, one of the flanges being integral with the cross-piece, and the other of the flanges and the cross-piece having inter-fitting, interlocking elements.

Abstract: A door frame having a threshold element (1), a pair of door posts (2) and a lintel element (3) connected together mechanically positively and non-detachably in pluggable manner. Tongues (28, 30, 32, 34) of the lintel element (3) are plugged into slots (37, 38, 39, 40) of the door posts (2) and an additional element (45) is pushed at the door post end onto the tongues. Thereafter, the additional element (45) is moved downwardly, wherein tongues (47, 49, 50, 51) of the additional element detent in slots (29, 31, 33, 35) of the lintel element (3). The upward movement of the additional element (45) is prevented by a tongue (44) that is bent into a recess (42) of the door post (2).

Abstract: Horizontal hinged door assemblies such as sidewalk doors comprising a door, a frame surrounding the door and a hinge connecting the door to the frame are improved by utilizing an anchor device which is inserted into an opening in at least one of the frame walls forming an outwardly extending flange for securing the door assembly to the structure forming the opening to be covered. The anchor device may be inserted into the frame during fabrication of the door assembly or on-site during installation of the door assembly. A variety of elongated shaped anchor devices may be used depending on the type door assembly installation. The anchor devices are preferably bendable to conform the anchor device to the site to which the door is being secured.

Abstract: A swing door is described having a door frame, hinge assembly, transparent panels supported by the door frame and a glazing strip surrounding the panel edges. The door frame is formed from pultruded rail elements wherein each rail element is defined by a rail profile including a channel for accepting the panel and forming seal with the glazing strip. The channel has a base defined by a first wall in the profile and the profile further includes second, third and fourth continuous walls having outside surfaces and defining with the first wall and enclosure adjacent to channel for receiving the hinge assembly and wherein the outside surfaces are substantially free of projections from their surfaces.

Abstract: A multi-purpose window frame with a shutter of the jutting and bascule type is disclosed, which comprises: a fixed framework (2) internally having horizontal (6) and vertical (7) borders, a mounting opening (3) delimited by said borders (6, 7), a shutter (4) insertable in the mounting opening (3) and externally having horizontal (10) and vertical (11) sidepieces to be positioned adjacent to the fixed framework borders (6, 7), and connecting structure extending between the shutter (4) and framework (2) and comprising pivot pins (15) and seatings (20) for the pins, the connecting structure comprising two pairs of pivot pins (15), each projecting from one of the vertical sidepieces (11) of the shutter (4) and each insertable in an adjacent vertical border (7), and guide channels (16) formed in the vertical borders (7), to be traveled over by said pivot pins (15) and internally forming pairs of seatings (20) defining steady positions of the shutter (4).

Abstract: An integrally reinforced lineal building component including an elongated member having a substantially constant cross-sectional area along substantially the entire length of the building component and comprised of cellular material forming the body and major cross-sectional portion of the building component, and an elongated reinforcement element having a substantially constant cross-sectional area along substantially the entire length of the building component and disposed inside the elongated member and bonded integrally thereto. The reinforcement element is provided at least two flange-like portions integrally attached and disposed at an angle with respect to one another extending lengthwise of and generally parallel to the elongated member.

Abstract: A window buck is formed of side walls that are extruded from vinyl. The side walls have interior channels. The side walls may be formed to effect a female-male connection between the ends of two adjoining side walls. Alternatively a locking member is provided that is sized to frictionally engage a selected channel. The edges of the side members are shaped for abutment to each other with a connector in the channels to hold the window buck together. The window buck thereafter may be placed before the cement wall is formed and is sized to receive a window frame. The window buck may be formed into selected geometric shapes. Window bucks of different dimensions may be assembled by selected sides of different dimensions from bins or pallets of presized side members.

Abstract: A maintenance free composite door frame and a method for making the door frame. The composite door frame includes a plurality of framing members, each including a core formed from a foamed or cellulosic material that includes a wall surface adapted to be mounted within a cavity formed in the wall of the house or other building with which the frame is to be used, and a door surface is opposed to the wall surface and is adapted to extend within the cavity. The core preferably includes an elongate base member and an elongate stop member mounted on the base member in a parallel relationship to the base member. Each framing member further includes a resilient shell, which is preferably formed from a waterproof material, and which may be snap-fit on the core. The shell forms a continuous waterproof expanse which generally conforms to the shape and configuration of the core to cover and protect the door surface of the core and the lateral edges extending between the core's wall surface and the door surface.

Abstract: A window for an aircraft cabin has a first pane (3) with a high fatigue strength on the inside facing the cabin and a second pane (4) with a lower fatigue strength smaller than the first fatigue strength on the outside facing the atmosphere. The space (3A) between the window panes (3, 4) is sealed but connected through a pipe to an air pressure controller responsive to the atmospheric pressure. The pressure controller may be an air pump (12) or variable volume chambers (19, 20) for keeping the pressure in the space between the panes at the prevailing atmospheric pressure without actually venting the space to the atmosphere.

Abstract: The invention is a prefabricated door assembly for installation in a roughed-in door frame. The assembly includes a pair of vertically extending door jambs having interengaging casings and a header unit spanning the upper ends of the door jambs. The header unit includes a header board or jamb having interengaging horizontal casings. Both horizontal and vertical casings have pin nails protruding from their tongue portions which engage the jambs lightly during transport and installation prior to final nailing in place. The assembly also includes L-shaped brackets affixed to the upper outer corners which join and fasten the vertical and horizontal jambs together. The assembly may be packaged as a kit, which may include hinges, shims and/or shimming hardware.

Abstract: An anti-rattle door assembly for a vehicle comprising a first member on the vehicle door and a second member on a part of the vehicle defining the door. The first member having a guide for directing alignment between the first and second members and two independently slidable wedge shaped members that engage with a tapering recess formed within the second member. Once engaged, the two wedge members prevent relative vertical movement between the members thereby reducing door rattle.

Abstract: The present dock shelter assembly provides, at a given warehouse or building dock, a protective unit that presents a weather-tight seal when extended from the dock against the open sliding door or side of an adjacent rail car. It is desirable that such a dock shelter not only permit complete and unobstructed rail car access, but also provide outstanding weather protection. The shelter herein is mounted along the outer perimeter of the dock opening of the terminal building and permits free access to the rail car whereupon its gap closure may be protected upon its sides and bottom during loading and unloading. The car is also sealed by a head curtain above the shelter components. The unit is sufficiently versatile to accommodate a rail car which may be somewhat out of position, relative to a dock center as defined by the building construction. Likewise, the shelter protection should continue its effectiveness despite rocking motions of the car when loaded and unloaded.

Abstract: A fenestration product such as a window (10) includes frame members (20,22,24,26) with a joint (38,40) therebetween defining a corner, mounting fins (32,34,36) extending from the frame members (20,22,24,26) with gaps (42,44) therebetween, and sealing pieces (28,30) adhered to the fins (32,34,36) on opposed sides of the gaps (42,44) in spanning relationship therewith. A covering portion (58) of a respective sealing piece extends onto and adheres to the frame members on opposed sides of the joint thereby providing a positive seal at the window corner.

Abstract: A new prefabricated door frame assembly for ready on site adaptation and attachment to a structure. The inventive device includes an inner door frame, for mounting a door thereon, surrounded by an outer framing frame, for attachment to a structure, with a pair of side glass panels each shaped to fit between the sides of the door frame and the framing frame, and a transom glass panel between the top of the door frame and the framing frame.

Abstract: A refrigerating door construction is disclosed which includes door rail elements form one or more spacer elements between adjacent panels so that separate, discrete spacer bars may be eliminated.

Abstract: A multi-purpose adjustable doorjamb assembly includes at least three elongate members: a first side member, a second side member, and a cross member. Each elongate member has an inside longitudinal face opposite an outside longitudinal face. Each face has a longitudinal notch defined therein. The side members are attached to either ends of the cross member to form an open-sided rectangle. The assembly may also include at least three door stops. The jamb assembly may be used to accommodate swinging doors, bi-fold doors, or sliding doors. Finally, each elongate member may include a front longitudinal edge and a back longitudinal edge. Each edge has a longitudinal trim notch. The assembly further includes L-shaped trim members each having a mating leg for adjustably mating with the trim notch and a decorative leg. By using a trim member on both sides of an elongate member both narrow and wide walls can be accommodated.

Abstract: An improved door jamb and brickmold assembly is provided wherein an extruded thermoplastic molding and stop member is secured to wooden support members to define the door jambs and mullions of a door and jamb assembly. The co-extruded plastic molding and stop members define both the stops of the assembly and the exposed decorative molding portion and also protect the wooden support members from exposure to the elements.

Abstract: An enclosure (10) includes a door (12) having a window panel (20) extending from a top edge to a bottom edge. The door (12) includes venting members (26) having vents formed therein extending substantially along either lateral edge of the window panel (20). A spaced apart inner portion (60) provides a vertical conduit for improved circulation. The window panel (20) attaches with adhesive (50) on engagement surfaces (32, 34 and 36) as well as a mechanical connection through threaded members (44).

Abstract: A component for a window frame includes a first elongate member having an open side and a second elongate member. The second elongate member is attachable to the first elongate member at the open side. This defines with said first elongate member a closed space within said component. The component also includes ventilating apertures.

Abstract: A closure of a container and more particularly a removable light-tight door. The door includes a plane surface and sides having two partitions and each orientated at 90.degree. with respect to the plane surface. The outer partition of the edge is obtained by folding the wall and the inner partition consists of an attached folded panel with four elements, spot welded. The sides of the door form a U which comes to cooperate with the U formed by the sides of the container. Guide elements are provided in at least two corners of the door.

Abstract: A screen frame formed from a metal sheet in a single unit folds and locks on V-cuts in a tube by a locking mechanism that is configured to engage in crossed directions by the folding.

Abstract: A double egress frame and door unit comprising: a first jamb having a first jamb stop thereon and having a soffit adjacent the stop; a second jamb having a second jamb stop thereon and having a soffit adjacent the stop; a first door swinging in a first direction and being connected to the first jamb by hinges; a second door swinging in a second direction opposite to the first direction and being connected to the second jamb by hinges; a header connected to an upper end of the first and second jambs, the header having first and second header stops thereon, the first header stop being coplanar with the first jamb stop, the second header stop being coplanar with the second jamb stop; and the hinges connecting the first door to the first jamb and connecting the second door to the second jamb permitting each door to swing clear of the soffit of the jambs when the doors are in an open position.

Abstract: A modular finishing system for framed door or window openings which is adjustable for varying depths of door or window casings. The modular finishing system for framed door or window openings has opposing first and half subassemblies which may be prefabricated. Each subassembly includes casing and trim components. To erect, one subassembly is inserted within the framed door or window opening, one subassembly from each side of the opening. The subassemblies are slideably and adjustably engageable one with the other by a mechanism extending between the first subassembly inner edge and the second subassembly inner edge. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, a cam shim is provided which assists and simplifies squaring the subassemblies within the framed opening.

Abstract: A device for reinforcing a doorjamb is provided. The device includes a rigid plate member having a flange formed along one side thereof and a bolt receiving opening formed proximate an opposite side thereof. The plate member is mounted to an interior side of the doorjamb with the bolt receiving opening substantially aligned with the bolt receiving hole of the doorjamb and the flange extending over a portion of an outer edge of the doorjamb in face to face contact with the outer edge of the doorjamb.

Abstract: A protective door jamb system integrally connected to a door frame. The door jamb system of the present invention includes both a door stop and jamb cladding each manufactured from an extruded plastic product such as hollow rigid plastic, cellular plastic, granular filled plastic or fiber filled plastic. The door stop and jamb clad are each designed to attach to a door jamb substrate through compression deflected fingers. The door jamb system of the present invention may also include a weather strip to ensure a weather-tight seal of a door when the door is closed into the frame. The jamb clad of the present invention covers the recessed portion of the door jamb substrate adjacent the jamb to completely cover the substrate and thereby increase both the structural and aesthetic integrity of the frame.

Abstract: A pre-hung door assembly kit enables the selective reversal of the hand of a pre-hung door mounted with hinges in a door frame for opening in one of right-hand and left-hand openings. The reversal is accomplished by rotating the door about a vertical axis and relocating vertical door jamb legs to maintain the correct juxtaposition of a previously prepared latching hardware location in the door with an appropriate previously prepared strike plate mortise in one of the door jamb legs so that factory precision is maintained with simplified field installation. Door stops are placed on the jamb legs so as to cover fasteners which secure the door frame in place in a building wall.

Abstract: A frame-and-door unit includes of a frame structure and a door. A first vertical frame of the frame structure is supported on one side portion of the door by hinges. When the door is closed, a second vertical frame of the frame structure is supported on the other side portion of the door by a latch bolt and a strike. The unit is bound tight with a band that extends across the door. Each of the vertical frames is formed having a band groove along which the band is passed. The unit, kept bound tight with the band, is fitted into a door opening of a building. The band is cut after the vertical frames are fixed to the edge of the door opening. The cut band is then removed from between the edge of door opening and the vertical frames.

Abstract: A locker door and frame assembly including a one-piece locker door having integral box beam supports at the extreme side edges of a central rectangular panel of the door and including hinge means directly connected to one marginal area of one of the integral box beam supports and to an adjacent side frame member of the frame for pivotally connecting the locker door to the frame through one of the integral box beam supports. A single-point latch system is located adjacent the side edge of the door remote from the hinge side for use in locking the door to the frame at only a single point spaced intermediate the opposed end edges of the door. The box beam supports can be of a number of different cross-sections, and most preferably the box beam support adjacent the hinge side of the door is wider than the box beam support adjacent the latch side of the door.

Abstract: An anchoring clip for the installation of a hollow door or window frame in stud or masonry walls that minimizes the need for additional hardware when installing a hollow door or window frame because the clip can be used along the entire height of either the strike jamb or the hinge jamb of the door frame, across the header of the door frame or at the base of the door frame for secure attachment to both the wall and the floor surrounding the door opening. Furthermore, the anchoring clip can be used for new construction or existing walls without marring the wall finishes or cutting a hole in the walls for the installation of the door frame.

Abstract: To improve thermal and acoustic insulation between the outside (O) and the inside (I) of a structure having windows or doors therethrough, stationary frames (10, 12; 52, 54) are secured to the building, retaining movable window or door frames (2). The stationary frames include two metal rails (10, 12; 52, 54), one (10, 52) of the frames being located at the outside (O) of the building and the other (12, 54) at the inside (I) of the building. The inner and outer rails are separated from each other by a double-walled chambered strip (14) having first and second elongated strip portions connected by cross ribs (21, 22, 23) which, therebetween, define chambers (17-20). The chambers are serially located in a direction of thermal gradient between the outside and the inside of the building and arranged in stepped or Z-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A door frame assembly for use in framing residential entranceways. The door frame assembly includes a support panel, a base strip, and a stop strip. The support panel provides strength to the door frame assembly while the base and stop strips provide weather resistance and a desired appearance. The door frame assembly may also include a brick molding strip. An extension strip may be used to adapt the door frame assembly for use in framing a garage door. The door frame assembly may also be modified to form a mullion post for use in patio doors and the like.

Abstract: In a structure for attaching a lower transverse frame member of a sash in which an elongated attachment transverse member is attached to a lower edge portion of an opening of a building body and a lower transverse frame member constituting a sash frame is attached to said attachment transverse member, the attachment transverse member has a hollow structure formed on the outdoor side portion thereof, and the hollow structure has a drain port opening to the outdoor side. Each of fixing members for fixing the lower transverse frame member to the attachment transverse member is so arranged that the front end thereof projects into the hollow structure.

Abstract: A pet door assembly for insertion within a hole formed in a wall having a pair of exterior frames and an inner frame. The exterior frame members mount to opposite sides of the wall and define an opening for allowing passage of a pet. The central inner frame is located between the pair of exterior frames and define an opening generally aligned with the openings in the exterior frames. Each of the exterior frames includes a rear surface having a plurality of fastener sleeves extending outwardly therefrom. At least one of the sleeves has a longitudinally extending slot formed therein. Additionally, the central frame has at least one fastener bracket formed along opposed edges of the inner frame. The bracket includes one or more fastener-receiving apertures having a key portion that is configured to seat within the slot formed within the fastener sleeve. The mating engagement of the fastener sleeve and the key prevents movement of one or both of the exterior frames relative to the inner frame.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a radius drip cap for sealing arcuate window frames when installed on an architectural window assembly previously installed on a building wall comprising uncoiling a strip of aluminum, cutting the strip into aluminum pieces, pressing each strip forming the strip with three stepped flanges including a pair of vertically extending upper and lower cap flanges separated by a horizontally extending cap flange linking the pair of vertically extending flanges together, slitting an uppermost of the vertical cap flanges at transverse intervals forming longitudinally spaced upwardly opening slits, and applying a closure to each of the slits on the upper cap flange to render the slits watertight on the uppermost vertical cap flange for precluding water leakage through the slits.

Abstract: For refrigeration units such as walk-in coolers and freezers, a shell, door frame and door panel assembly adapted to enclosed insulative panel constructions wherein the shell confines a selected standard and/or oversize door frame. The door frames are of composite plastic and steel construction including lightweight external plastic hardtracks forming top, sides and screed bottom, the purposes of the external construction being to confine frame elements which are formed of steel, such that by virtue of the separation of elements forming jamb frames and header frames, applied insulation to the overall assembly is rendered most effective. The standard and oversize door panel assemblies are adapted to encompass a precut retainer by means of inside and outside panels, the latter of which contains backup plates for hinges and for door closers and the like.

Abstract: A fire resistant frame structure for windows, doors, facades or glass roofs, includes a metallic structural element for connection to at least one other metallic structural element to form a frame. Secured to the outside and/or inside of the frame are slabs of adsorbent material which retain a high water content and exhibit heat absorbing and hydrophilic properties. The slabs of adsorbent material react or are activated at a certain temperature level to release their water content in order to cool the frame.

Abstract: A universal frame renders a double hung pocket replacement window suitable for window out--window in replacement and/or new construction installation, and likewise, renders a casement pocket replacement window suitable for window out--window in replacement and/or new construction installation, and likewise, renders a picture pocket replacement window suitable for window out--window in replacement and/or new construction installation, and likewise, renders a glider pocket replacement window suitable for window out--window in replacement and/or new construction installation, thereby giving rise to economies of scale in the manufacturing and distributing processes for a variety of windows.

Abstract: A method of finishing window cavities is described. This includes the step of flaring peripheral surfaces which define a window opening outwardly from an exterior wall toward an interior wall. Window cavities finished in accordance with the teachings of this method create a sensation of spaciousness of light.

Abstract: A plastic article such as a thermoplastic extruded door frame or laminated composite floor for railroad cars having at least one internal cavity wherein the cavity is filled with an intumescent. When exposed to fire, such an article retards or inhibits the break-through of fire into an adjoining compartment or room for a sufficient time to allow occupants thereof to evacuate the adjoining compartment or to extinguish the fire. The article has at least one internal cavity filled with an intumescent and meets the requirements of ASTM E 152. The plastics employed herein may be either thermoplastic or thermoset.

Abstract: A center mull for a double or multiple door assembly has a mull base and mull closure. The door assembly has a fixed inactive door and a movable active door. The mull base and mull closure are of non-wooden material. The mull base has a base end member and base sides angularly extending from opposite end edges of the base and member. The mull base is attached to the fixed door. The mull closure has a closure end member and closure sides angularly extending from opposite end edges of the closure end member. Couplings on the free ends of the base sides and closure sides attach the mull closure to the mull base.

Abstract: A window assembly for a locomotive is sealingly disposed in an opening within the sidewall of the locomotive and attached to the sidewall to allow limited relative movement of the window assembly with respect to the sidewall without disrupting the seal.

Abstract: A metal frame anchor, such as one used for securing a metal door or window frame to an adjacent wall structure, having a generally rectangular base, two prongs bent upward and then over the base in opposite directions to form clips which open in opposite directions, and the base having at least one set of angularly cut opposite corners. The slidably insertable metal frame anchor is typically disposed in a metal frame element such that the anchor's base is positioned on inside surfaces of the backbends with the two prongs bent upward and then over the base in opposite directions to form clips which open in the opposite directions and which are positioned on outside surfaces of the backbends to which the anchor is clipped.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door frame made of wood. The door frame comprises a pair of rails, a pair of stiles and connectors. At each of the connecting ends of the rails and stiles, hollows and holes are formed, into which a connector capable of disassembly is inserted and fixed, thereby joining and tightening the rails and stiles. The door frame can maintain its integrity and still provide for convenient repair and replacement of damaged portions by disassembly of the connector.

Abstract: A door frame made of synthetic material having an elongated, horizontally-oriented head and an elongated, horizontally-oriented sill, spaced apart from the head portion. The head and sill are preferably single, continuous members. The door frame also has at least two spaced apart, vertically-oriented jambs, each connected at one end to the head and at an opposite end to the sill. The jambs have a cavity disposed vertically therethrough. A rigid supporting member is then provided within selected jamb cavities. The rigid supporting members are preferably made of metal, such as aluminum, aluminum alloys and ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The jambs may further have more than one cavity disposed vertically therethrough, so that more than one supporting member is provided in a jamb.