Abstract: A wall mount, pet/child excluder installed within the wall (pocket) of a room, or the exterior of a wall, with an extendible gate which travels from a stored position out across a doorway. A standard, vertical wall stud is modified to accept the rear of the excluder unit. The unit is installed in the pocket and fixed to the interior studs. A front wall stud is modified to allow the excluder unit to extend out across the doorway. A second embodiment is an externally mounted excluder unit contained within its own pocket.

Abstract: A new vehicle window pet barrier for blocking an open window of a vehicle to prevent a pet in the vehicle from escaping through the open window. The inventive device includes an open frame defining a central opening. In a preferred embodiment, the open frame further comprises a plurality of elongate cross members extending across the central opening of the frame. A fan for blowing air is coupled to the open frame.

Abstract: A two section gate assembly restricts access through a wall opening. The two gate sections overlap as determined by the wall opening size. A vertical hinge rail in one gate section forms a hinge side, and a vertical latch rail in the other gate section forms a latch side. A concealed vertical edge of the hinge rail includes two horizontally spaced swing bolts that are adjusted to compensate for a hinge wall that is not perpendicular. The two swing bolts and two wall mounted hinge pin brackets are covered by decorative hinge covers. A concealed vertical edge of the latch rail includes two horizontally spaced latch tabs that are spring biased downward. Upon swinging the gate assembly to a closed position, the latch tabs encounter wall mounted latch receivers having an upward extending ramp, whereupon the latch tabs are forced to move upward against their spring bias. When the gate assembly is fully closed, the latch tabs drop vertically downward into latch recesses.

Abstract: A child and pet security gate is disclosed for use in larger passageways. The security gate includes multiple (at least three) telescopically sliding panels that extend to close the passageway and retract to minimum width. The extension and retractive relative sliding movement is progressive; thus, only one panel moves relative to another until it reaches its fully extended or retracted position. The security gate also includes mounting hardware that permits the gate to either hingeably pivot or to be removed for storage. A latching member securely closes the gate and is operable only by an adult.

Abstract: A horizontally extendable, two section gate assembly for use in restricting access through a wide opening that is defined by a pair of horizontally spaced and vertically extending walls. One end of the gate mounts hinges that are removably received within hinge brackets mounted on one wall. A swing stop allows the gate to swing in only one direction. The other end of the gate mounts a manual latch mating with a latch bracket mounted on the other wall. Two gate sections each include a horizontal upper support bar. Each upper support bar includes a horizontally extending open face slot that mates with the open face slot in the other support bar. Opposite ends of the two slots include a fixed position and extending slide block. Each slide block is fixed within one slot and is movable in the other slot, to provide low friction relative movement of the two gate sections, and to support the two gate sections in an extended position so that no gate sag is experienced.

Abstract: A safety gate for a doorframe, which is able to prevent small children from going into a restricted or dangerous area, has a lock that requires two different and independent steps to proceed the unlock process. Furthermore, after the lock is unlocked, the user still needs to lift the plate body before the pivotal movement of the plate body with respect to the first side bar is possible.

Abstract: An illuminated safety or security barrier is shown for preventing children and pets from gaining unauthorized access through passageways. The barrier may optionally be a gate allowing authorized passage. The barrier includes an electrically operated light disposed to illuminate the barrier directly, to project a visible signal away from the barrier, or both. The barrier includes an electrical system having a battery or plug and cord to supply power, controls, and conductors connecting the light, power source, and controls. Optionally, the controls include a programmable timer or a photocell or a motion sensor to inhibit operation of the light, and a manual switch which controls intensity of the light. The various controls may be combined if desired. Optionally, a remote controller is provided.

Abstract: A safety barrier comprising a support, a partition frame hingedly connected to the support, and a retractable membrane attached to one end of the partition frame. The partition frame and the support can be extended across an opening, such as a doorway, to securely position the barrier within the opening. The partition frame includes a first member hingedly connected to the support and a second member slidingly engaged to the first member. The retractable member may be deployed toward an opposite end of the partition frame to close off the opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing unauthorized entry into a structure through an opening containing an air conditioner. The present invention relates specifically to an apparatus and method preventing a window-unit air conditioner from being easily pushed into the structure and therefore allowing an intruder to enter through the newly opened window vacated by the window-unit air conditioner. Using clamps and a security bar, the security device of the present invention secures the window-unit air conditioner from being pushed into the building. The device of the present invention is a complete unit, and may be installed without screws.

Abstract: A frame assembly is adjustable to fit within a range of desired openings and includes juxtaposed first and second frame units detachably assembled together. An intervening media material is releasably sandwiched between the frame units. The media material defines a slotted perimeter flap that protrudes outwardly beyond at least one outside peripheral edge of the frame units to engage and to seal a space between a perimeter defining the desired opening and the frame assembly. The frame units are detachably engaged by a mounting assembly adapted to secure the frame units over the desired opening.

Abstract: A pivotably-mounted extendable gate for restricting access by infants or pets through an opening defined by a pair of opposed vertical surfaces or walls. The gate is pivotably mounted via hinges pivotably attached to the gate which are slidably received within sleeves of retaining brackets mounted to one of the walls. The gate is extendable and retractable via two separate and similar gate members which are slidably coupled together. A pair of vertically-spaced-apart receptacles mounted on the opposite walls receive upper and lower portions of one of the gate members to prevent pivotable movement of the gate when so received. A latch provided on the upper portion of the gate engages with the upper receptacle to prevent sliding movement of the gate.

Abstract: A fence gate having a first horizontal member, a second horizontal member in parallel relationship to the first horizontal member, a first vertical member affixed to the first and second horizontal members, and a second vertical member affixed to the first and second horizontal members in parallel relationship to the first vertical member. Each of the first and second horizontal members have an end extending outwardly of a side of the first vertical member opposite the second vertical member. Each of the first and second horizontal members have an opposite end extending outwardly of a side of the second vertical member opposite the first vertical member. These outwardly extending ends of the first and second horizontal members can be cut to size so that the fence gate can be properly affixed between fence posts of an existing fence structure.

Abstract: A flood or storm resistant barrier for a doorway or window opening. The barrier formed of a frame having two parts with one part in telescopic engagement with the other frame part. A manually operable jack in the form of four links pivotally connected to form a parallelogram linkage is inserted between the two frame parts. The jack being operable to move the frame parts relative to one another so as to vary the external dimension of the frame and thereby enable the frame to be secured in a doorway or window opening by expansion of the frame into engagement with opposed surfaces of the doorway or window opening. A waterproof barrier member is carried by the frame for blocking at least a portion of the doorway or window opening.

Abstract: A safety gate for use in obstructing doorways, passageways and similar openings to restrict the movement of children. The safety gate includes a panel that can be readily secured in and removed from the opening by extending and retracting a bumper mounted on an outer rail of the panel. The bumper is biased to the extended position in a first direction by a spring that is moved in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The gate can include a pair of extendable bumpers and a pair of springs that independently bias the bumpers to the extended position when moved in the transverse second direction relative to the bumpers. The spring can be a leaf spring having one end attached to a drive member, which can be moved in the first direction, and an opposite end that is slidably supported on a surface of the drive member.

Abstract: A window guard (10) is shown for mounting in or on a window to protect children and objects from falling out. The window guard (10) has a pair of mounting brackets (12), (14) for mounting to the window. End caps (36), (38) are interconnected to a first wire subassembly (32) and second wire subassembly (34) respectively. The end caps (36), (38) are removeably attached to the first and second mounting brackets (12),(14). The first wire subassembly (32) and second wire subassembly (34) are slideably interconnected allowing the window guard (10) to fit many different sized openings. At least one emergency release button (60) mounted on the first mounting bracket (12) and engaging the end cap (36) allows for disassembly of the window guard (10) in emergency exit situations.

Abstract: An improved security apparatus including a security grill having an extending left section and right section. The left section includes a left vertical support member, a plurality of tubular lateral support members extending rightwardly therefrom, and a plurality of vertical bars attached to and supported by the lateral support members. The right section comprises a right vertical support member, a plurality of tubular lateral support members extending leftwardly therefrom, and a plurality of vertical bars attached to and supported by the lateral support members. A plurality of intermediate extension members are each inserted into a corresponding pair of the left and right tubular lateral support members and are slidable therein to allow extension of said left security grill section with respect to the right section.

Abstract: A safety gate for restricting passage of a child through an access way such as a doorway or stairwell. The gate has two barrier panels in a parallel, overlapping arrangement that can be relatively adjusted to different combined widths to fit in different access ways. The gate is mounted on one side by contact pads or hinges, and can also be mounted pivotally on a telescoping pole vertically disposed on one side of the access way. The gate is frictionally secured or closed by extendable and retractable engagement feet adapted to forcibly engage the access way side wall. The engagement feet are controlled by an outwardly motivating extension mechanism connected via a reciprocating linkage with the engagement feet, which provides for reflexive engagement of both feet with approximately equal force, even in access ways having vertically uneven widths.

Abstract: An infant gate includes a pair of rails mounted along opposed lateral edges of a stair substantially parallel to each other, and a first gate section and a second gate section connected together so that the first and second gate sections may be selectively moved laterally relative to each other. A first support member has a pair of leg elements connected together at ends thereof at a right angle. One leg element is connected to the first gate section by a hinge member and the other leg element is connected to one of the rails. A second support member has a pair of leg elements connected together at ends thereof at a right angle. One leg element is connected to the second gate section by a hinge member and the other leg element connected to the other of the rails.

Abstract: A vinyl gate structure includes a frame which has spaced-apart upright members and top and bottom cross-piece members extending there between. Each upright member includes a cross-piece receiver for the cross-piece members. Vinyl cross-piece covers, or cross-piece members, are provided, and vinyl web members generally extend between the cross-piece covers to provide a web for the fence. A typical fence is held together with four fasteners, located in the corners thereof, which fasteners secure the upright members, the cross-piece members and the vinyl cross-piece covers, thereby forming a solitary unit.

Abstract: A fully adjustable gate device has a gate panel that may be a two-dimensional or three-dimensional cartoon character or animal to provide an attractive diversion for the confined child. The hinge member and latch member are attachable to the vertical surfaces of either side of a door opening by a C-shaped device, which provides secure fastening force, while not requiring marking with permanent holes or disfiguring the vertical surfaces. The gate panel may be telescoping to accommodate openings of various widths and the C-clamp hinge and latch may be adjustable to accommodate walls or other vertical surfaces having different depths or thicknesses. A compression-activated tong-shaped latch device is engaged and disengaged from the latch member by applying pressure and sliding the telescoping gate to the side, which permits the gate panel to swing freely in either direction.

Abstract: A safety gate for use in obstructing doorways, passageways and similar openings to restrict the movement of children and the like. The safety gate includes a panel that can be readily secured in and removed from the opening by extending and retracting one or more movable bumpers mounted on an outer rail of the panel. Each movable bumper is urged to the extended position in a horizontal direction by a spring that connects the bumper to a push rod which is mounted in the panel for horizontal movement in alignment with the bumper. Each push rod is connected to an actuator that is mounted in the panel for vertical movement between a lowered position and a raised position. Each movable bumper is independently urged to the extended position by its spring when its corresponding push rod is driven toward the bumper by lowering the actuator. The spring can be a compression spring having one end connected to the bumper and its opposite end connected to the push rod.

Abstract: An adjustable and removable safety gate including a wall mount frame having a pair of door jamb mounts secured to opposing door jambs of a door opening. The wall mount frame includes a telescoping bottom tube. The bottom tube includes a right portion and a left portion whereby the left portion is adjustably received within the right portion. The bottom tube extends between the pair of door jamb mounts. A gate portion is slidably and pivotally coupled with one of the door jamb mounts of the wall mount frame.

Abstract: A new Bathtub Safety Guard for preventing a child from accessing or contacting the spigot or water control knobs provided in a bathtub. The device includes a first gate section and a second gate section slidably attached to the first gate section, wherein the first and second gate sections each have an upper portion and a lower portion whereby the effective combined width of the first arid second gate sections can be varied such that the lower portions fit within the width of a bathtub. The upper portions of the first and second gate sections extend over the sides of the bathtub. The upper portion of the first gate section abuts an enclosure wall provided on the back side of the bathtub. A plurality of suction cups are provided on the edges of the first and second gate sections for releasably attaching the first and second gate sections to the bathtub and the enclosure wall.

Abstract: An adjustable gate is suitable for use with a fence and includes a pair of spaced apart vertical members, upper and lower first slip members, which are attached to the vertical member, upper and lower second slip members, which extend between the upper and lower first slip members, respectively, and which are slip-fit thereon and slidable relative thereto, allowing the gate width to be slidably adjustable to a predetermined distanced such that the gate substantially fills an opening in a fence. Upper and lower fixed-length members are mounted on the assembled upper and lower slip members for fixing the gate to a selected width. The upper and lower first slip members may be pivotally attached to the vertical members and a truss provided, which mass extends between the upper portion of one vertical member and the lower portion of the other vertical member to maintain the gate in a predetermined parallelographic orientation.

Abstract: A foldable fence for confining babies includes a plurality of first supporting means, second supporting means, folding means, multiple tubes and supporting rods. The tubes each further have a mid-section with an eccentric member enclosed therein, so that when using the mid-section to extend the length of the tube is completed, turning the tube will make the eccentric member abut a peripheral side wall of the tube and therefore the length of the tube is fixed. The second supporting means provides a clearance for a rivet to move back and forth, so that when the second means abuts against a surface, such as a wall, a resilient member will provide a resilient force to further stabilize the abutting to the wall. The folding means connected between two supporting rods provides a folding mechanism to the foldable fence constructed in accordance with the present invention, such that the foldable fence is folded together to minimize the size when the use of the fence is finished.

Abstract: A grille-type guard system, in particular a wrought iron grating assembly, includes a plurality of longitudinal bars in spaced-apart disposition, and a plurality of crossbars which are connected to the longitudinal bars at crossing points. The crossbars are formed at each crossing point with an arched section for receiving the longitudinal bars at least partially in a form-fitting manner, with the securement between the crossbars and the longitudinal bars being effected in each crossing point in non-detachable manner by a screw fastener that is received in aligned bores of the longitudinal bar and crossbar.

Abstract: An infant gate includes a pair of rails mounted along opposed lateral edges of a stair substantially parallel to each other, and a first gate section and a second gate section connected together so that the first and second gate sections may be selectively moved laterally relative to each other. A first support member has a pair of leg elements connected together at ends thereof at a right angle. One leg element is connected to the first gate section by a hinge member and the other leg element is connected to one of the rails. A second support member has a pair of leg elements connected together at ends thereof at a right angle. One leg element is connected to the second gate section by a hinge member and the other leg element connected to the other of the rails.

Abstract: A embeddable mounting device and method for permanently affixing a fixture to a concrete block wall. The embeddable mounting device comprises a first rectangular metal plate member; a second rectangular metal plate member having dimensions equal to the first metal plate; and a pair of vertical spacer members secured between the first inner surface and the second inner surface in a manner to create at least one reinforcing bar and cement receiving cavity between the first and second metal plate members, and in a manner to hold the first and second metal plate members in parallel relationship with each other such that when said first and second metal plate members simultaneously contact a planar surface the first and second metal plate members are both perpendicularly oriented to the planar surface. A method of installing a fixture utilizing the mounting device is also described.

Abstract: A security gate for positioning within an area way such as a doorway. The gate includes a support structure defined by a frame and a flexible panel supported by the frame. The frame includes horizontal members and vertical members detachable engaged with the horizontal members. One end of the horizontal members includes a lock assembly including a pivoting linkage defining a parallelogram structure for facilitating firm engagement of the horizontal members with opposing sides of the doorway.

Abstract: The invention encompasses a juvenile safety gate latch and housing which is handily mobile, its function being to render the existing gate secured, for intermittent passage of an adult through a gateway. It is especially useful for swinging such a gate from its open to closed position, and vice versa. It has specific utility for gates which are extendible and retractable. In their extended, closed position they compress against walls of a passageway for fixation against dislodging forces. The latch housing may be mounted upon a door stop or balustrade separately from the gate, but it is ideally portable with the gate from one passageway to another. It is characterized by its portability and versatile mounting without the use of any screws or other fixing devices. Once mounted it permits the adult to open and close the gate with one hand.

Abstract: A tilt type window support mechanism structure that is placed into the window frame of a conventional tilt type window. It fastens in the sidewalls of the frame and at the sill. It is capable of both extension and rotation about its connecting axis. These capabilities allow for optimum placement of the support frame under the tilted window, thus freeing the user from manually supporting the window in its desired position.

Abstract: An adjustable passageway gate that includes a thin generally rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped panel, a large, extendable, retractable, and generally rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped extension member, a pair of small, spaced-apart, extendable, retractable, and generally rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped extension members, an elongated and generally rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped cross member, and a bolt. The thin generally rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped panel is positionable in on one side of a wall. The large, extendable, retractable, and generally rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped extension member and the pair of small, spaced-apart, extendable, retractable, and generally rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped extension members are extendable to contact the wall when the passageway of the wall is wider than the thin generally rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped panel.

Abstract: A window security device wherein a window bar assembly is slidably mounted in a frame assembly secured to the interior surface of a wall in which the window is mounted. A releasable fastener is connected between the bar assembly and the frame assembly for holding the bar assembly in an operative position across the window and releasable to allow the bar assembly to slide downwardly to an inoperative position away from the window. When in the inoperative position, the bar assembly provides a ladder to facilitate exit through the window in case of an emergency. When in the operative position, the bar assembly extends over fasteners securing the frame assembly to the wall to prevent access to the fasteners.

Abstract: A guard rail structure includes first and second vertical tubes, two first support members each mounted on one distal end of the first vertical tube, and two second support members each mounted on one distal end of the second vertical tube. Two first fastener members are each mounted on an associated first support member and two second fastener members are each rotatably mounted on an associated second support member. Two first horizontal tubes each have a first distal end mounted in an associated first fastener member. Two second horizontal tubes each have a first distal end mounted in an associated second fastener member, and a second distal end slidably received in an associated first horizontal tube. Two eccentric members each include a plug securely mounted in the second distal end of an associated second horizontal tube and each include an eccentric shaft extending from the plug thereof.

Abstract: An adjustable, removable child window guard includes a first panel, a second panel and a bolt and slot arrangement for slidably connecting the first panel to the second panel. A locking mechanism requiring two-handed operation to permit the relative sliding movement of the first and second panels is provided for selectably permitting and inhibiting relative sliding movement of the first and second panels. The window guard includes two sets of teeth affixed to the first panel and two sets of tooth engagement means mounted on the second panel. L-shaped brackets are provided to permit non-intrusive mounting of the window guard in a window frame.

Abstract: A safety device for an automobile such as a car or a van, the safety device being a window insert designed to fit within the standard frame of a window and be retained within the frame by the upper edge of the window fitting within a groove configured on the lower edge of the window insert. The window insert may include orifices to allow air inflow and/or outflow so as to provide a continuous flow of fresh air into the vehicle. The safety device may be used to retain a child or a pet, and can be formed from a plastic, plexiglass or polycarbonate material. Alternatively, the window insert may be formed from a high impact or bullet-proof material.

Abstract: A pressure-fit barrier such as a gate has a first panel member coupled to a partially overlapping second panel member so that the panels are slidable laterally relative to each other, thus changing the overall width of the gate. A carriage member is slidably mounted on the second panel for lateral movement relative to the second panel and a displacing mechanism is coupled with the carriage member and the second panel and is selectively operable to laterally displace the carriage relative to the second panel. An engagement mechanism is connected to the carriage for selectively engaging with and non-engaging with the first panel. When the engaging mechanism is non-engaged lateral movement of the carriage member with respect to the second panel does not cause relative lateral movement between the first panel and the second panel, and when the engaging mechanism is engaged lateral movement of the carriage member causes corresponding relative lateral movement between the first panel and the second panel.

Abstract: A gate has a first panel member coupled to a partially overlapping second panel member so that the panels are slidable laterally relative to each other, thus changing the overall width of the gate. An over-center type toggle linkage has a pivot link and a handle link and is operable to laterally expand and contract the lateral distance between the ends. One end of the pivot link is pivotally connected to the first panel and the other end is connected to a medial portion of the handle link. One end of the handle link is pivotally connected to a sliding carriage that slides relative to the second panel and the carriage and handle link end are selectively engagable with the second panel by a releasable engagement mechanism. When the engagement mechanism is disengaged, the panels are free to slide laterally to change the width of the gate. When the engagement mechanism is engaged, operation of the toggle linkage expands or contracts the overall width of the gate.

Abstract: A skylight or roof opening protective device which comprises a pair of hinged protective frames which pivot outwardly from each other to define an "A" frame, when viewed at either end. Each frame is mounted on a base for temporary or permanent attachment to a skylight or the like.

Abstract: A window guard includes a pair of sliding panels, each of which has integrally formed horizontal and vertical flanges. The panels are interlocked to slide relative to each other in order to accommodate various window widths yet, at the same time, maintaining a high degree of rigidity against bending. The panels each include vent openings which admit air without weakening the apparatus.

Abstract: A window bar unit for securing a window and permitting selective opening of the unit for access to an associated window. The inventive device includes an upper grate assembly securable to a window and having a plurality of receiving tubes. A lower grate assembly includes a plurality of telescoping members which slidably extend into the receiving tubes such that the lower grate assembly can be telescopingly positioned within the upper grate assembly to provide access to the window.

Abstract: The invention is characterized by at least one bracket 20 which is rotatably attached to a child's safety gate 10. The bracket defines a pedestal anchor 30 which is fixed to the gate, a rotatable clamp 60 being rivet-spring connected thereto, whereby the clip having pads 68 thereon may be pressed against door jamb or passageway walls to secure the gate against displacement, irrespective of shaking forces which may be applied to the gate. The bracket 60 is compressibly mounted relative to the anchor 30 such that the pads thereof clamp the gate against a fixed surface such as wall or doorjamb, supplementing the gate buffers 12, whereby displacement of the gate is rendered impossible.

Abstract: A child safety window screen for preventing a child from falling through a window comprising, in combination an elongated top rail extended across a frame of an opened window; an elongated bottom rail offset from the top rail and extended cross a frame of an opened window; and a screen coupled between the top rail and bottom rail creating an extended configuration for shielding an opened window.

Abstract: A portable security grill apparatus which may be installed in window openings of buildings includes two rectangular grill sections longitudinally telescopically fastened to one another. Opposite longitudinal ends of the two grill sections have beams disposed perpendicularly to the axis of longitudinal telescoping movability of the two grill sections, the beams having flat outer surfaces adapted to abut a window edge at one end of the grill apparatus, and a window frame edge, at the other end of the apparatus. At least one toggle clamp connected between telescopically joined members of the two grill sections is capable of exerting a large outward extension force when in a closed, clamped position, thereby exerting compressive forces on the window and window frame sufficient to prevent the grill apparatus from being removed from the window opening.

Abstract: A safety gate that has a continuously adjustable width for insertion across a lateral opening such as a doorway. The gate has a generally U-shaped gate frame including two tubular frame members that are slidably connected in a telescoping relationship. A latch is operable to displace the telescoping portions by a pre-selected displacement relative to each other, so that part of the tubes are deflected and the gate frame applies an outward lateral force to the doorway opening sides to retain the gate across the opening. The gate includes a walk-through door with a door latch for latching the door closed and an indicator for indicating when it is not fully closed and latched. A force-distribution bar on at least one side of the gate distributes the force from that side of the gate so that it is applied at two points on that side of the doorway opening.

Abstract: A security gate apparatus for attachment across an opening defined by first and second vertical surfaces, including a first gate panel and a second gate panel slidingly connected to the first gate panel so as to permit horizontal extension and retraction of the gate apparatus to a desired horizontal dimension. A first vertical leg is pivotably attached to an outer vertical member of the first gate panel by a first link means and a second vertical leg is pivotably connected to an outer vertical member of the second gate panel by a second link means. The security gate apparatus also includes means for locking the first and second gate panels in the desired horizontal dimension and at least one contact pad on a surface of the first and second vertical legs opposite the outer vertical members of the first and second gate panels, respectively.

Abstract: A collapsible security grille is provided comprising two conventional face-to-face sets of rigid grille bars (2, 9) pivotally interconnected at their intersections, wherein all the pivotal connectors (4) are uniformly and non-adjustably spaced apart along their respective grille bars in one said sets, but are free, as far as the second set is concerned, to undergo small sliding displacements along the grille bars of that set. In this way the stresses that ordinarily lead to jamming, jerky action and noise are automatically compensated at the point and instant of their origin. It is preferred that the pivotal connectors around the periphery of the second set are likewise non-adjustably spaced apart, so that every such connector at a grille bar meeting point (6) (as distinct from a crossing point 8) is spaced from both of the two next adjacent crossing-point connectors (8).

Abstract: A safety barrier such as, for example, children or pets, is adapted to be removable secured between two opposed supports, with the barrier including a frame structure and an openable gate. The frame structure includes a rigid lower horizontally extending beam and, at one side thereof, a vertically extending pillar. The gate is hinged to one side of the pillar and, on the other side, to a grid. The frame structure is secured between supports by expanding securing means, with the gate having a locking device expandable against one of the supports.

Abstract: A security gate for children having a pair of gate sections that slide relative to each other to vary the effective width of the gate. The sections carry bumpers on their outer vertical side rails, and the bumpers on one side rail are extendable so that they force the bumpers to frictionally engage the sides of an opening to be closed by the gate. Independent of the bumpers brackets are provided on the vertical outer side rails and the sides of the opening to position the gate in the opening and resist the gate from being pushed out of the opening. The gate may be permanently mounted in the opening by hinges or may be removable from the opening.

Abstract: An assembly that includes security bars is mounted in the interior of a structure in registration with a window so that entrance into the structure is denied even when the window is open. Frame members are permanently secured to the structure adjacent the window to be protected, on opposite sides of the window. Complementally formed end piece members are slideably received within their associated frame members and are free to slide upwardly and downwardly with respect to the frame members. A first set of bars extends horizontally from the first end piece towards the second end piece and a second set of bars extends horizontally from the second end piece towards the first end piece. The respective free ends of the first and second sets of bars telescopically engage one another so that the assembly may be fitted to windows of differing widths.