Abstract: A structure for locking a display case door including a door handle, a pair of support members supporting the end portions of the handle, a lower support member of which has a through hole, and a locking piece extendably and retractably below the lower support member and having a through hole capable of facing the though hole of the lower support member so that an arm of a lock can be inserted through the both through holes. Since the locking piece can be positioned below and within the lower support member, it does not become any obstruction to the customers. A structure for treating dew drops dropped from a door of a display case including a tray for catching the dropped dew drops, a dew drops scattering inhibitor plate on the front portion of the tray, and a guide path on the rear portion of the tray and sloped down toward a machine room.

Abstract: A window assembly comprises frame and sash members that are each one-piece of integrally-molded plastic material. The frame and sash members are each molded by delivering molten plastic to respective mold cavities defined between outer and inner multiple-member rectangular sub-assemblies. Different size frames and sashes are formed by inserting/removing inner and outer extension members of appropriate length from the mold sub-assemblies.

Abstract: A loading dock shelter with hinge gap closure wherein reinforced side curtains seal corner/hinge areas, as a truck/trailer is backed into a loading dock, to thereby form a protective weather seal. Hinge gap closures having side curtains for right and left portions of the shelter are each adapted to set the curtains parallel to the door of the dock in the normal position, when the dock is not in use, thereby protecting the door from inclement weather, etc. When a trailer is moved into the dock, reverse mobility of the vehicle is such as to cause the side curtains to be deflected from normal inoperative position, to extend them along the side of the respective trailer swing doors, whereby a collapsible wedge on the extreme extension of each curtain encompasses the gas created by the truck and its swing door, in sealing contact, preparatory to and during loading and off-loading.

Abstract: This apparatus uses cladding to cover the inner surfaces of a door frame. The cladding also overlaps the door nose and its mounting screws. Two-sided adhesive tape on one edge of the cladding attaches the cladding to the door nose. The cladding has a perpendicular integral fin which extends into an opposed mating slit parallel to the door frame edge in the door frame inner surface. This combination aligns the cladding parallel to the door frame and holds theh cladding in place against tangential forces. An outwardly extending groove from the edge of the door frame opposite the door nose and parallel to the edge terminates in a keyway. The edge of the cladding opposite the nose has an perpendicular inset, which is sized to fit within the groove in the door frame. The inset terminates in an inwardly directed projecting key. The end of this key is pointed to engage the door frame keyway to hold that edge of the cladding securely in place.

Abstract: A vehicle sun roof has a frame part, such as a cover frame (3) for a cover (4) which can be opened and closed in relation to the roof covering (2). In the zone of the opening edge (2'), fastening devices (7), distributed on the circumference (perimeter) are necessary. The necessary holding forces between the roof covering and the frame are especially simple to mount and can be securely applied by a single installer. Complicated parts or mounting tools are not needed. The necessary holding forces are obtained through clamping devices, which consist, in each case, of at least one bolt (9) which can be rotated, pushed along or swung, and at least one blocking member (18) which can be gripped behind the bolt. The bolt is arranged on one, and the blocking member on the other of the parts to be joined together.

Abstract: A prefabricated door frame includes two vertical frame elements and a header element, each of channel shaped configuration with side flanges encompassing the wall at the edges of a wall opening. One of the vertical frame elements is secured by the aid of threaded fasteners passing through the jamb face of the frame element and into the rough frame member. Heads of the fasteners prevent movement of the frame element away from the rough frame member. After appropriate adjustment to plumb the frame element, cover plates are attached to the jamb face and overlie the screw heads thus to secure the frame element in its adjusted position. The header and other vertical frame element are positioned by the aid of registry clips inserted at the ends of the header element and the upper ends of the vertical frame elements.

Abstract: A deep groove or slot is provided at the joint between each stile and each rail to permit the accomodation, within the thickness of the element, of an appropriately shaped stiffener of suitable material such as stainless steel, aluminum alloy, galvanized sheet, brass, etc. In addition, both the stiles and the rails of each of the two elements of the window are provided on one of their surfaces with two deep grooves designed to accept suitable seals, while their outer surface is provided with steps, which match corresponding steps on the opposing element. The stiffener has an L-, C-, or Z-shaped cross section and forms essentially a right angle. After the stiffeners have been inserted in the stiles and the associated rails they thus disappear from view.The rails and the stiles can be of laminated construction, and after the individual layers have been bonded, they form either the grooves which house the stiffeners or the grooves which house the seals.

Abstract: A universal door jamb package of essentially three piece construction and suitable for operation with standard layout doors having knobs spaced approximately thirty-six inches from the bottom edge of the door. The three piece construction package for shipment to the builder comprises a hinge jamb leg with both ends thereof squared off and having symmetrically spaced hinges thereon on one side of a door stop strip. The packaged striker jamb leg is dadoed at both ends thereof and has a striker plate symmetrically spaced thereon on one side of a door stop strip. The package further includes a header jamb member which is squared off at end thereof and is dadoed at the other end thereof.

Abstract: A window and portal frame assembly for a building which comprises an elongate inner frame section and pane holding frame section with the portal frame and pane frame section slidingly connected to one another by an intermediate window slide mechanism. Both sections have rigid pronged projections and grooved decorative strips having their grooves cooperatively connected over the pronged projections. In both the frame sections the decorative strips act as a more efficient insulating barrier and in the pane holding frame one of the decorative strips forms one of two opposing abutment surfaces for holding the pane in place in the frame.

Abstract: A multi-pane insulated glass door assembly in which the forward pane of the glass unit extends outwardly a greater distance than the panes rearwardly thereof and is supported by an outer metal frame having a relatively narrow forwardly extending perimeter portion adjacent the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane so as to provide the door with a modernistic, substantially all glass front appearance. In one embodiment, the outer metal frame has a rear portion extending inwardly behind the forward glass pane and a moulding is interposed between the forwardly extending perimeter portion of the metal frame and the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane to provide a finished appearance. A dark ink is affixed to an inside peripheral face of the forward glass pane for masking the peripheral components of the door assembly from sight through the forward glass pane from the front side thereof.

Abstract: A window frame is made of a plastic material which is secured together by utilization of corner key pieces at each of the four corners joining the header and the sill with a pair of jambs. The corner key pieces may be initially stapled or screwed to the frame members to create a stable unit prior to the permanent securement of the various members by means of ultra-sound welding.

Abstract: A clad window assembly for a window having a sash insertable into the window from the exterior such as a casement window, an awning window or a picture window has nonwooden frames and sashes secured to each other. A plurality of first wood cladding members are secured to the frame inner surface and a plurality of second wood cladding members are secured to the sash. This establishes the appearance of a wooden window on the inner surface of the window. If desired, at least two of the first cladding members may have an elongated recess which may be employed to receive a screen. An elongated lip may project generally outwardly from the other side of wood cladding members. The second wood cladding members may be an elongated block used for securement of the window pane. The nonwooden frame and first wood cladding members may have different configurations on different portions of the window. Wood cladding mullion and muntin members may be employed. An associated method is provided.

Abstract: A frame for a window or door is formed of inner and outer frame sections that are connected together by a thermobreak strip. The outer frame section is formed of extruded aluminum strips. The inner frame section is formed of an exterior part made of extruded aluminum strips and an interior part which is formed of wood strips. The two parts are mechanically fastened together. The inner and outer frames are roughly of the same thickness so that the thermobreak is roughly centered within the frame wherein about three-quarters of the thickness of the frame members are formed of metal, with the thermobreak arranged therein and the interior, roughly one-quarter of the frame thickness, is formed of wood. Thus, the combined aluminum and wood frame, with the thermobreak provides a structurally stable and rigid frame with an attractive appearing wood interior.

Abstract: An apparatus for reinforcing a door jamb of the type having an inner bolt receiving face and a perpendicular outer face normally covered by a decorative molding. The apparatus comprises a first flat elongate metal plate adapted to be mounted flush with a portion of the inner bolt receiving face of a door jamb and including a hole defining a bolt receiving opening and a plurality of spaced apart openings adapted to receive mounting screws. A second elongate metal plate having an L-shaped cross-section and including a first side adapted to overlie the first metal plate and a second side including a second bolt receiving opening and a second plurality of spaced apart holes defining second mounting screw openings adapted to receive mounting screws. The second elongate metal plate is slidably inserted beneath a portion of the decorative molding and to lie in contacting abutting relation with a portion of the outer face of the door jamb.

Abstract: An opening/closing device of a door for a refrigerator or the like will open/close the door member at a desired side, namely, at the right side or at the left side, without requiring a movable operating handle. The device is simple in construction, has a high adiabatic efficiency, and can be easily incorporated in the door member. Therefore, no special mechanism is necessary in the door member and no structural change is required inside the door member.

Abstract: A sealable frame structure for a closable opening, such as a doorway, comprises a sub-frame (1) which is adapted to be built into an opening in a wall and a frame shroud (7) adapted to be fixed to the sub-frame. The sub-frame is U-shaped in cross-section and its web is provided with a series of holes (2) by means of which the sub-frame may be secured to the wall by anchor fixings. One limb (3) of the U-shaped frame is provided with a series of holes (4) for the reception of studs (8) welded on the frame shroud (7). A strip (9) of stainless steel or like material is secured to the other limb (5) of the subframe by means of bolts (10) and nuts (11) and the frame shroud (7) is secured to the strip (9) by screws (12) which engage in drilled and tapped holes (13) in a strip (14) of steel. An extruded strip (15) of silicone rubber having a protruding profile (16) is fitted over an edge of the strip (9) and forms a seal with the edge of a door closing the doorway.

Abstract: A jamb cladding and brick mold assembly for enclosing the exterior surfaces of a jamb surrounding an opening in a building such as a door, garage door or window and providing a maintenance free protective cover for the jamb as well as a decorative molding between the jamb and an exterior surface of a building. The assembly includes a jamb cladding member for enclosing the exposed exterior surfaces of the jamb, where the cladding member has a first end connected to the jamb. A brick mold member is positioned overlying the interface between the jamb and the exterior surface of the building and a first connecting member for connecting the brick mold member to the first end of the cladding member is included so that the brick mold member overlies and conceals the first connecting member and the interface between the cladding member and the brick mold member from the exterior thereof.

Abstract: A weather strip for attachment to a jamb for engagement of a flexible portion of the weather strip against a closure member for example a door comprises an attachment portion of rectangular shape for attachment to the jamb and a flexible portion of blade-shape or cylindrical shape for flexible engagement with the door. The attachment portion is formed of an exterior thin wall surrounding a hollow interior with the wall being co-extruded with the flexible portion. The resultant body is thus relatively flimsy and is rendered rigid by the addition of a stiffener element inserted into the hollow interior defined by the walls.

Abstract: A refrigerator door assembly having a door mounting cabinet frame which has a thermally efficient composite design comprising a non-metallic pultrusion-formed structural frame member and an outer metallic trim panel mountable on the structural frame member for providing the desired finished appearance, which may be made consistent with conventional commercial refrigerator and freezer door assemblies. The door mounting frame includes a mullion which also includes a pultrusion formed non-metallic structural element. A rigid plastic molding assembly encompasses the rear and sides of the structural frame members and define air insulating spaces about the frame members. The pultrusion formed frame members permit thermal insulated mounting of metallic accessories by ultrasonic welding methods.

Abstract: A multi-pane insulated glass door assembly in which the forward pane of the glass unit extends outwardly a greater distance than the panes rearwardly thereof and is supported by an outer metal frame having a relatively narrow forwardly extending perimeter portion adjacent the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane so as to provide the door with a modernistic, substantially all glass front appearance. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer metal frame has a rear portion extending inwardly behind the forward glass pane and a moulding is interposed between the forwardly extending perimeter portion of the metal frame and the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane to provide a finished appearance. A dark ink is affixed to an inside peripheral face of the forward glass pane for masking the peripheral components of the door assembly from sight through the forward glass pane from the front side thereof.

Abstract: A window and door trim which can be used with siding placed against the walls of a house. The trim includes elongated composite panels each comprising a receiving strip member and a facing strip member. The receiving member is formed with a folded hem having a receiving slot and has a flat portion securable to the front face of the window or door casing. The facing member is L-shaped. Its shorter leg is inserted in the receiving slot of the receiving member while its longer leg is adapted to enclose an end portion of the siding and be secured to the wall of the house. Corner trim arrangements and corner caps are also provided.

Abstract: Extruded frame elements include a pair of opposed parallel jambs, a sill, and a header. A selected pair of opposite frame elements each contain a longitudinal channel; and metal, beam-like reinforcing members within these channels. The other two frame elements may also have reinforcing members. The sill is stepless and has a generally uniform, inside-to-outside downward slope. An upward-projecting lip on the sill, and a downward-projecting lip on the lifting ledge of the lower rail, have engaging surfaces which limit the outward deflection of the lower rail under tornado (low pressure) conditions. A pair of wind load stop elements project into the window opening from the jambs, adjacent the outer surfaces of the stiles of the inner sash unit. The inner sash has a hurricane stop element on each of its stiles, projecting sideways, so as to engage the jambs and limit the inward deflection of the stiles under hurricane (high pressure) conditions.

Abstract: A combination door and door frame primarily designed for blast shelters wherein the hinged door, which in locked position is designed to withstand external overpressures resulting from detonation of either nuclear or conventional weapons, swings inwardly when opened, thus avoiding the objection of outwardly opening doors which can be blocked by rubble, debris, soil, etc. projected by the force of the explosion piling up against the door resulting in the occupants becoming entombed in the shelter.

Abstract: A strike plate support used in conjunction with a strike plate and a latch bolt or dead bolt. The strike plate for receiving the latch bolt or deadbolt is fastened to the strike plate support which has a portion that is fastened to the back surface of the door jamb. An improvement in door security strength is realized as the strike plate support will prevent breaking of the door jamb caused by sudden concentrated force exerted to the door by unwanted intruders. Optionally, the strike plate support in addition to being fixed to the door jamb can also be secured to the framing lumber for enhanced strength.

Abstract: A foldable nailing fin for a window assembly having hingedly attaching strips along adjoining edges for releasably folding two elongated strips, wherein the strips and means hingedly attaching the strips are made of polypropylene, and a flange member extending from a first strip over the hingedly attaching means toward a second strip has a tongue section on a distal end which forms a latch hook with a hook section on a second elongated strip.

Abstract: A multi-pane insulated glass door assembly in which the forward pane of the glass unit extends outwardly a greater than the panes rearwardly thereof and is supported by an outer metal frame having a relatively narrow forwardly extending perimeter portion adjacent the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane so as to provide the door with a modernistic, substantially all glass front appearance. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer metal frame has a rear portion extending inwardly behind the forward glass pane and a moulding is interposed between the forwardly extending perimeter portion of the metal frame and the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane to provide a finished appearance. A dark ink is affixed to an inside peripheral face of the forward glass pane for masking the peripheral components of the door assembly from sight through the forward glass pane from the front side thereof.

Abstract: An inspection cover arrangement with an inspection mounting and an inspection cover, the inspection mounting including frame sections of aluminum, and the inspection cover having cover sections of aluminum is disclosed. The frame sections are so-to-speak reinforced by steel backup retaining sections and overlapping steel corner angles. The cover sections are reinforced by steel backup sheet strips and overlapping steel corner angles, so that in case of exposure to flame action a steel skeleton remains in place for the inspection mounting as well as for the inspection cover, even if the aluminum sections melt down. Because of this the inspection cover arrangement is distinguished by high resistance to fire or by a long period during which it resists the action of fire.

Abstract: Windows, doors and the like are constructed from a composite frame structure combining both metal and plastic components. The frame structure includes a rigid, integral self-supporting metal frame enclosed by a similar rigid, integral self-supporting plastic frame. The resulting windows and doors have enhanced esthetic appeal while, at the same time, providing a weatherproof structure of enhanced strength.

Abstract: An insulative window assembly for use in portable shelter units such as mobile homes, motor homes and trailers. The assembly is attached to the inside wall of the portable shelter unit surrounding the existing window and window molding, but may be easily removed in warm seasons to regain access to the existing window. The frame of the insulating window assembly is of sufficient depth to allow room for the stem of the crank to which the crank handle is attached for opening and closing a jalousie window assembly. The frame of the insulating window assembly contains insulating, sag resisting chambers which contribute to the heat insulative properties of the insulating window. The frame also contains an inner flange and an outer flange which, when bolted to the inside wall of the portable shelter unit, lends stability to the unit and helps prevent the sag and broken seals that frequently result from the vibration and weather forces to which portable shelter units are particularly vulnerable.

Abstract: The specification discloses a relatively simple and inexpensive ventilated door light or window. The door light includes a one-piece outer frame which supports a fixed glass panel, a screen, and a sliding sash. the door light further includes an inner frame secured to the outer frame to mount the light in a door. Preferably, the inner frame includes two identical L-shaped pieces interlocked to define its rectangular shape.

Abstract: A prefinished window unit is provided of the type having a sash member with central glazing area, wherein one side of the sash member is designated as the exterior face and the opposite side is designated as the interior face, the central glazing area is bounded by in inner perimetric face, and the sash member is bounded by an outer perimetric face. Each rail of the sash member is formed as a completely prefinished, molded component, requiring no further processing except assembly. The sash members each are integral components having a cellulosic core; an outer coating of synthetic plastic material substantially covering the core from external exposure; and a metal cladding substantially entirely covering the exterior face of the sash member to protect the synthetic coating from ultraviolet degradation. The sash members include slots that receive the glazing strip and weather strip, the slots being defined at least partially by a channel-shaped contour of the metal cladding.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a fenestration for a building having a fenestration-securing opening cut therein. The fenestration includes a mounting frame assembly for fitting within the opening and a glazed sash carried in the mounting frame. The mounting frame and the sash each includes an extruded I-beam-like shaped core portion. The mounting frame core is constructed for securement to (a) an interior frame part, (b) exterior brick moulding or extrustion, (c) a sash weatherstripping and (d) a building flashing or seal. The sash core is an I-beam-like shaped extruded core having an interior member, exterior member, and glazing grasping portions. This construction permits the selective and flexible use of clear, finished, primed, unprimed, painted, stained, clad, etc., interior or exterior members and minimizes storage and inventory problems.

Abstract: A frame construction for a door opening comprises an elongated aluminum extrusion adapted to be secured to a wall defining the door opening. The aluminum extrusion includes first and second elongated spaced apart members each having an L-shaped profile and having first and second longitudinal free edges which form a channel configuration at least partly open-ended towards the door opening between the first free edges. The sides of the channel configuration are parallel to the plane of the door opening whereas the bottom walls thereof extend towards each other without joining one another. An insulating vinyl strip extends between the first free edges in order to close the open end of the channel configuration. The cavity thus defined is filled with an insulating structural filler material generally made of a rigid polyurethane foam.

Abstract: This peripheral member is for use in a frame holding one or more window panes and in a framework for attachment along the inside of a window opening in a building structure. It has a hollow rectangular main body and a narrower rectangular extension. The main body and the extension form a right-angled inside corner where their adjoining sides present intersecting longitudinal recesses. These sides of the main body and the extension have longitudinal grooves located away from the inside corner. The remaining faces of the main body and the extension are flat, including a face on the extension that is a co-planar continuation of a corresponding face on the main body.

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: This is a window assembly with one sliding window, one fixed window and a rectangular framework made up of extruded framework members with the same cross-sectional profile except for small segments that are removed in the framework members along which the sliding windows slide. Three of these framework members support the fixed window pane along three edges. The sliding window has extruded peripheral members along its edges which have the same cross-sectional profile as one another except where small segments are removed in two of them to slidably interfit with the two framework members along which the sliding window slides. An additional peripheral member of this cross-section is part of the framework and supports the fixed window along its remaining edge. Springs inside the two framework members along which the sliding windows slide urge the sliding window to an open position.

Abstract: A steel security door frame including a top frame member; a bottom frame member; a first side frame member; and a second side frame member. Each of the frame members include front and rear sections made up of diverse elements to form specific panel arrangements and trackways including a guideway for slidably receiving a movably glass panel and for allowing the movable glass panel to be moved between open and closed positions. Each of the front and rear sections are bent from sheet steel.

Abstract: A sturdy, low profile window having a window frame and at least one sash. The window frame includes a welded master frame and window frame inserts. The window frame inserts in cooperation with the master frame form the window frame. The sash of the low profile window includes a glazing, master sash, and sash inserts. The sash inserts in cooperation with the master sash form the sash and retain the glazing within the sash. The sash of the present invention is confined within the window frame to produce the low profile 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: A refrigerator door assembly having a door mounting frame with at least one mullion that includes a primary metallic structural frame member, a plastic insulating plate positioned adjacent a rear side of the primary structural frame member, a channel shaped frame member having forwardly directed legs engageable with the insulating plate, and fasteners interconnecting the first and channel shaped frame members with the insulating plate interposed therebetween. A magnetically attractable sealing plate is mounted forwardly on the mullion for defining a stop and sealing surface for the swinging ends of pivotably mounted doors. The mullion includes an insulating and sealing plate retaining assembly which supports the sealing plate in thermally isolated relation to the frame members and defines air insulating spaces adjacent the primary structural frame member.

Abstract: A thermal break door frame assembly includes a pair of frame members defining a groove. The groove includes a mouth opening in the area of the edge of a closed door. A unitary weatherstrip is adapted to engage the edge of the door and includes an integral thermal break tail projecting through the mouth into the groove between the frame members.

Abstract: Window frames formed from pultruded glass fibre reinforced resin material are shaped so that a movable portion of the frame includes a hollow profile, an opening in which is closed by a separate strip interlocking with the profile and carrying a weatherstripping blade. A corner member is defined by a pair of plate-like legs interconnected at right angles, each of which slides into a slot in the profile defined by shoulders on the side walls and a recess on the outer wall. The corner member is then screwed to the part through the recess on the outer wall.

Abstract: A water stop for a window having improved resistance to the ingress of water due to rain or other precipitation regardless of the opening arrangement of the window. The stop consists of a low vertical wall member which extends parallel to and behind the outer sliding window pane or panes and which rises vertically from the sill to form a water barrier to stop any water migration across the sill.

Abstract: A framing member of general U-shape includes spaced legs having inner generally parallel flanges each of which terminates in an inner penetrating edge. Each of the inner flanges and the joined leg portion defines an S-shape. Internal clamping members urge the inner flanges toward one another, causing the inner penetrating edges to penetrate into a protruding member so that the framing member encloses the protruding member with the penetrating edges hidden from view.

Abstract: A door jamp reinforcement plate includes an elongate support plate having an L-shaped cross section with a first side to overlap the inside of a door jamb and a second side to overlap the front of a door jamb, and a plurality of vertically arrayed punch-out tabs located along a length of the first side that may be selectively punched out to facilitate alignment with the striker or bolt of each door lock. The vertically arrayed punch-out tabs allow the door jamb reinforcement plate to be universally adaptable to any door frame with only simple adjustment with conventional home tools.

Abstract: A window frame made, for example, of a vinyl material is secured together by the utilization of corner key pieces at each of the four corners joining the header and the sill with a pair of side frames. After the frame pieces have been assembled they are permanently secured by the use of ultra-sound welding.

Abstract: A door security assembly comprises a generally U-shaped striker plate member for fitting transversely around one side edge of a door frame and having a first arm for facing into the door opening having an opening for receiving a door latch, and a second, parallel arm for fitting between the door frame and the surrounding doorway in the wall. The striker plate member is secured to the doorway in the wall by means of a securing device which extends transversely through the first arm, door frame and second arm into a stud member in the surrounding doorway. Additional reinforcement may be provided by a tie plate which is secured to an outer wall surface and extends between the door frame and second arm, the securing device extending through both the striker plate member and tie plate.

Abstract: A refrigerator door assembly having a door mounting frame with at least one mullion that includes a metallic structural frame member and a magnetically attractable sealing plate mounted forwardly on the mullion for defining a stop and sealing surface for the swinging ends of pivotably mounted doors. The mullion includes an insulating and sealing plate retaining assembly which supports the sealing plate in thermally isolated relation to the structural member and which defines an air insulating space completely about the structural frame member. The illustrated insulating and sealing plate retaining assembly includes a plastic channel shaped member having a front wall disposed in closely adjacent relation to a front side of the structural frame member and side walls extending in rearwardly directed fashion therefrom. A cover plate is releasably engagable with the rearwardly extending side walls for completely encapsulating the structural frame member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sunroof (1) for motor vehicles with a cover frame (3). This cover frame is formed by a first frame (5) and a second frame (6) and with a cover (4), which can be opened and closed. The cover frame (3) can be fixed in position by clamping of the roof skin (2) in the region of the opening edge (2') between the first and second frame at the vehicle top. The clamping mechanism allows the maintenance of the required clamping forces between the first and the second frame. Openings (8, 8', 8") can be distributed around the circumference of the first frame. The second frame carries levers (9) which can be slid through the openings of the first frame and can be tilted, in the mounted state, into a bolting position. The lever (9) can have a rest state at the first frame upon tilting in a bolting position and the lever (9) exerts the required clamping forces between the first and the second frame.

Abstract: Wood cladding for mounting on the inner surface of nonwooden windows having common interior cross sections in which the sash is mounted on the frame from the outside of the window is disclosed. The wood cladding includes at least two sections of wood shaped to conform to the interior surface of the window. Each wood section has a uniform cross section along its entire length and is attachable to either the frame or sash of the window without altering the length and width dimensions of the window or affecting the fit of the window. Cladding may also be applied to mullions. The cladding provides an unmarred, unblemished wood appearance on the inner surface of the window. Fastening devices such as screws or dowels are used to fasten the wood sections to the window without being visible on the frame or on the sash when the sash is closed.