Abstract: A movable thermal barrier for a two-story building having a glass wall facing in a southerly direction and comprising a thermally insulated horizontal stationary rail panel adjacent to the glass wall. A thermally insulated horizontal movable inner panel is positioned between the rail panel and the glass wall, and is movable from horizontal alignment with the rail panel to above the rail panel. A similar outer panel is positioned between the inner panel and the glass wall and is movable from horizontal alignment with the rail panel to below the rail panel. Panel mounting means supported from the building are adapted to movably support the inner and outer panels so that one may be moved above and the other below the rail panel to provide a translucent thermal barrier between the upper and lower portions of the glass wall and the inside of the building. The inner and outer panels are of similar weights so they balance each other.

Abstract: One or more side by side cylinders of light transmitting material are mounted for rotation about their axes within a building structure wall opening or the like. The cylinders each bear internally a narrow panel of thermal insulation material such as polystyrene which extends diametrically across the cylinder from one side to the other. The cylinders are mounted for rotation about their axes such that the thermal insulation panels may be aligned and in the plane of the opening to prevent both light and heat transmission from the exterior of the wall of the interior of the building structure. A half cylinder of slightly larger size may surround each cylinder, is fixedly mounted to the building wall to provide at least exteriorly a double glazed wall for increased protection against thermal loss, particularly when the cylinders are rotated such that the insulation panels are at some angle to the plane of the wall opening.

Abstract: Energy saving apparatus for use with a window, including a sheet of insulating material slidable in and out of a rigid envelope built into the wall.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting frame for supporting a storm glass assembly exterior of a prime assembly along the clearance edges of a wall opening in a finished building construction utilizes a pair of interdependent frame and support flange pieces. The support flange contains a reversible first surface for facing flush against the exterior portion of the wall and an orthogonal second surface having longitudinal engagement members for connecting with the frame piece. The frame piece has a first side facing the second surface of the flange formed with a plurality of connection elements for slidably attaching the frame piece to the flange and a second side facing into the opening with mounting groove means for supporting the storm glass assembly.

Abstract: The panel comprises a sheet of opaque insulating material having height and width dimensions greater than similar dimensions of the opening to be covered such that the panel can completely cover the opening and overlap the edges thereof. A covering material is connected to the sheet along a major surface and along its edges to provide structural rigidity and to enhance the appearance of the panel. Connectors are attached to the top and bottom edges of the sheet in order to connect the panel over the thermal opening. In one embodiment, the covering comprises a wood frame around the sheet and a wooden board attached to the frame. The connectors can comprise hook and eyelet connectors, snap fasteners or the like. Additionally, a fastener such as a hook and pile fastener can be attached around the periphery of the panel to promote an airtight seal. Storage elements for the panels are also disclosed.

Abstract: A window sash assembly which comprises an outer metal sash, an inner sash positioned and assembled indoors adjacent to said outer sash and a peripheral edge member positioned about the inner end of said inner sash to cover the adjacent open end of an indoor wall member, is disclosed. Said inner sash includes a main portion of adiabatic material which integrally includes said peripheral edge member at the inner end portion thereof to thereby form a sash main frame extending from said peripheral edge member to the indoor pieces of said outer sash. Metal upper and lower rail frames and metal left-hand and right-hand door boxing frames are positioned along about the inner periphery of said sash main frame. Said sash main frame is formed into a framework and said upper and lower rail frames and left-hand and right-hand door boxing frames are formed into a framework within said framework of the sash main frame.

Abstract: The assembly is for use with closures located in top and bottom tracks, wherein at least one of the closures is slidable in the tracks between an open and a closed position. The assembly includes an elongated rod member which is swingably attached to the top track and has up and down positions. The assembly is designed such that when the rod member is in the down position, it extends between the edge of the slidable closure and the side of the opening in which the closures are located. This prevents the slidable closure from being moved from the closed to the open position. The security latch assembly also includes a latching assembly which is attached to a wall adjacent to the closures. There is an extension member which is attached to the rod member and extends beyond the closures to the latching assembly. The extension member engages the latching assembly and holds the rod member in either the up or down position.

Abstract: An insulated pocket window having a sliding insulating panel for completely closing off a viewing window. The sliding insulating panel is hidden from view between two stationary insulated panels, in one position, and in a second position, the insulating panel is slid along an insulated track to completely close off the viewing portion of the pocket window. The insulating panel is covered with two opposing metal sheets to provide security against breaking in.

Abstract: This disclosure is an automated method of opening and closing thermal insulation shutters used in combination with glass windows, glass sliding doors, glass walls or solar panels and the like disposed, in large buildings such as green houses, high rise commercial buildings, super markets, auto show rooms Etc.

Abstract: A thermal Shutter Shield (R) device comprised of an outer periphery support frame which supports an outer glass area means and an inner glass area means in a parallel mode, the glass area means are normally called windows, glass sliding doors or glass walls including a glass peripheral frame and a glass panel installed therein, the device is further comprised of a Shutter Shield unit spaced between the glass areas, having one or more sets of horizontal and parallel extending tracks which are vertically spaced a distance at least equal to the height dimension of the glass area units, the tracks extend parallel to the plane of the glass area and beyond at least one side of the side edges of the glass area unit, a laminate insulative Shutter Shield is mounted in the track for movement between positions at the side of the glass area unit and in front thereof to block off the entirety of the glass area, the laminate insulative shield includes a frame movably supported on the track and has an imperforate surface la

Abstract: A storm unit for installation in an existing window system to provide for greater insulation and weather protection. The unit includes a pair of side rails for replacing the existing inside stops of the window. The rails have a pair of parallel, vertically-extended grooves formed therein into which are buckled deformable, transparent panels whereby the panels can be raised and lowered. The top and bottom edge of each panel has a horizontally-extended cap secured thereto. When the panels are closed against the window frame, the bottom cap of the upper panel is horizontally aligned with the upper cap of the lower panel. A weathertight seal is provided that is capable of sealing the region between the adjacent faces of the two aligned caps when the panels are placed in a closed position.

Abstract: A window access assembly sized to contact the inside surface around the periphery of an opening in a sidewall panel and to extend outward through the opening and make sealing contact with an outside structural window. A support member on the backside of the panel provides a pivot surface for rotating the assembly into position where the assembly is fastened to a structural member secured to the backside of the panel.

Abstract: A window mounting system including: a track member having a base for attachment to a window frame; a side wall extending transversely to the base; and a cover extending from the side wall parallel to the base having a curved shape facing the base, the distal end of the cover being spaced from the base to form an opening; and a slide member including a runner having a curved shape for nesting in the track member and slidingly engaging therewith, the width of the runner being greater than the width of the opening between the cover and base of the track member to allow for snap-insertion; a runner extension; and glazing support means fixed to the runner extension.

Abstract: An expandable window device usable as a storm window includes a track frame for supporting a pair of slidable window sashes. The edges of the track frame are received within U-shaped expander channels adjustable with respect to the track frame for engaging a window casing prior to installation of the window sashes in the track frame.

Abstract: In a double sash structure comprising a first sash facing to the outside and a second sash facing to the inside, a window frame of the first sash is formed of a metallic material and a window frame of the second sash, which is formed of a non-metallic material having a low heat conductivity, is disposed contiguously to the window frame of the first sash. By virtue of the low heat conductivity of the window frame of the second sash, lowering of the temperature in the room and formation of dew by condensation of moisture can be prevented. Accordingly, a double sash structure excellent in the heat-insulating property and having a beautiful appearance and an improved strength, which can be readily assembled, can be provided.

Abstract: A window shield formed of a penetration resistant material is positioned outside and adjacent a standard glass window of an automobile or other vehicle. The window and shield are congruent and extend downwardly into a door panel through a pair of parallel, cushioned supporting channels. The window and shield are independently operated by at least one electric motor for vertical movement between open and closed positions under control of an electric switch mounted inside the cabin of the vehicle. In the open position, the shield is retracted by the motor fully into the door panel; in the closed position, the shield is extended upwardly by the motor to enclose the access opening of the body. When closed, the upper and side edges of the window and shield are sealed to the body of the vehicle by a resilient gasket.

Abstract: A safety window comprising an inner window including three adjacent inner panels and an outer window including three adjacent outer panels. The outside panes can be washed conveniently and safely from the inside. The inner center panel opens in conjunction with the outer center panel to provide an opening through which an arm can pass for cleaning the outside panes. Sash sections act like bars to eliminate the possibility of falls from the window, and also to prevent entry by burglars or vandals--even when the window is open.For fresh air, the outer center panel opens in conjunction with an inner side panel to provide an opening through which air can pass. The resulting baffled arrangement of panels prevents direct wind drafts and also entry of rain. A screen, or filter, is interposed crosswise between opposing windows. Translucent glass panes may be utilized to adapt the invention for bathroom use.

Abstract: A ventilating, entry- and rainproof window which includes a fixed thermalpane window between a pair of louvers mounted to a common frame and a pair of thermalpane windows slidably mounted behind the louvers and the fixed window so that the louvers can be opened and closed for ventilation while at the same time barring access.

Abstract: A thermal shutter device with vertical travel for use in combination with a window unit comprising a window frame & glass panels mounted in the window frame which is installed in a building outer periphery walls such as a dwelling, this device which is a thermal insulation construction comprising at least two thermal shutters with vertical travel & means to seal said thermal shutter device to create a sealed chamber between shutter device & window construction, the shutters can be of laminate construction with rigid insulation mounted in vertical track allowing shutters to slide up & down on compressible insulation slide means, when in closed mode they will greatly reduce heat transfer or infiltration either direction through said window construction, therefore reducing energy used to heat or cool said building, therefore helping our countries energy conservation program.

Abstract: A dual window assembly comprises an interior window unit adapted to be mounted within an opening in a building wall and an exterior window unit adapted to be mounted on the exterior of the opening. First and Second frames of the units have respective first and second mounting flanges which are interconnected by means of connector plates.

Abstract: An integral window unit comprising a sill member, a header member and a pair of jamb members interconnected to form a generally rectangular window frame. The jamb members have first and second pairs of track means each pair of which slideably receives a prime window sash and third and fourth pairs of track means each pair of which slideably receives a storm window sash. The distance between the track members in the first pair is greater than the distance between the track members in the second pair which in turn is greater than the distance between the third pair which is greater than the distance between the fourth pair. At least one pair of track means is in overlapping relationship with the adjacent pair of track means. A thermal barrier is provided in the window frame between the second and third pair of track members to minimize heat loss therethrough and a fifth pair of track means is provided adjacent the thermal barrier for slideably receiving a screen member.

Abstract: A double-hung replacement window unit comprises an outer window and an inner window joined together with mortised joints by plastic thermo-break members on all four sides. The outer and inner windows have an identical construction and each comprises a balanced lower sash and a latched upper sash. The thickness of the window unit may thus limit to about three to five inches and is compatible with existing window openings in buildings particularly older dwelling buildings such that it may be easily used to replace an existing window unit without having to make major modifications to the window opening.

Abstract: A thermal window with insulating and noise reduction properties is provided with double glazing that has a large dead air space between the glazing. The top and bottom of the dead air space is divided into compartments which are shuttered by sliding glass panels that may be selectively positioned to allow a variety of air exchange conditions within the window unit.

Abstract: A solar panel device for use in combination with a window unit including a window frame and glass panels mounted in the window frame. The device is comprised of a shutter unit having one or more sets of horizontally and parallel extending tracks which are vertically spaced a distance at least equal to the height dimension of the window unit. The tracks extend parallel to the plane of the glass panel and beyond at least one of the side edges of the window unit. A laminate insulative shield is mounted in the track for movement between positions at the side of the window unit and in front thereof to block off the entirety of the glass panel. The laminate insulative shield includes a frame movably supported on the track and has an imperforate surface layer and an insulation material layer mounted side-by-side in the frame. The imperforate surface provides a rigidifying support for the rather fragile insulation material.

Abstract: A dual window assembly comprises an interior window unit adapted to be mounted within an opening in a building wall and an exterior window unit adapted to be mounted on the exterior of the opening. First and second frames of the units have respective first and second mounting flanges which are to be secured together by means of connector strips.

Abstract: A triple-sash double-hung storm window assembly which includes a flanged, multiple channeled extrusion of generally rectangular overall configuration. The primary window or first sash of the assembly is the conventional double-hung window built into the house, and the flange of the multi-channeled extrusion is secured to a framing element which surrounds the conventional window at its outer side. The extrusion defines two staggered or offset compound channels forming an intermediate sash and an outer sash. The compound channel which defines the outer sash is peripherally inset from the compound channel defining the intermediate sash so that window and screen elements mounted in the outer sash can be mounted and demounted from the interior of the house, first through the intermediate sash and then through the conventional double-hung window.

Abstract: A device for use in combination with a window unit including a window frame and glass panels mounted in the window frame. The device is comprised of a shutter unit having one or more sets of horizontally and parallel extending tracks which are vertically spaced a distance at least equal to the height dimension of the window unit. The tracks extend parallel to the plane of the glass panel and beyond at least one of the side edges of the window unit. A laminate insulative shield is mounted in the track for movement between positions at the side of the window unit and in front thereof to block off the entirety of the glass panel. The laminate insulative shield includes a frame movably supported on the track and has an imperforate surface layer and an insulation material layer mounted side-by-side in the frame. The imperforate surface provides a rigidifying support for the rather fragile insulation material.

Abstract: A double window construction and particularly an interior storm window construction wherein the framing or frame of the storm window is uniquely configured to provide both window support for the storm windows installed and also a smooth interior finish relative to the window opening being accommodated. The windows themselves are chamfered at their outer edges to provide for ease of installation in tracks or channels formed by resilient ribs. The sides of each rectangular storm window, as to the frame, are generally L-configured in transverse cross-section and include outwardly facing support ribs for providing support as well as space to receive a settable fluid substance such as silicone rubber, whereby to provide a secure support for the frame. The inner edges of the frame sides are preferably cut at the job site to abut directly the interior surface of the existing window frame.

Abstract: A window frame is presented which incorporates retention and locking means adapted to permit reversible installation in window frames.

Abstract: A multiple track window, preferably with extruded plastic framing and glazing sealing strips, is described. Glazing panels are releaseably held and slideable for opening within side framing channels which are formed by releaseably interlocking members which may be integrally hinged to one another. The glazing panels are also directly removeable from the channels formed. Sealing strips with tubular protrusions are attached to adjacent edges of the glazing panels and provide a seal at their central meeting. Such a sealing strip is also adapted for use as a sill sealing strip. Thus, a tightly sealable and efficient insulating window formed from improved elements in accordance with the disclosure is provided. The glazing panels of the window may be opened to adapt to climactic conditions or ventilation requirements, or may be removed for cleaning, maintenance or other reason.

Abstract: An energy conserving shutter assembly for the inside of a window for securely additionally closing a window opening in a building so as to insulate the window further and inhibit air leakage past it includes upper and lower track members and a sliding shutter slidable in and between said tracks to open and closed positions, in the closed position of which the shutter closes off said window and maintains an insulating dead air space about it. In preferred embodiments of the invention a pair of shutters is present and is employed cooperatively, sealing means are provided between the shutters, the track and a window frame to inhibit air leakage, the shutters, sealing means and tracks are of thermally non-conductive material(s) and draping members are fastened to and cover the shutters, providing additional insulation.

Abstract: A storm window type closure which is adapted to be installed adjacent the interior side of an existing primary window unit. The present invention incorporates a main frame and associated runner assembly of such a low profile that the designed movement of the primary window unit may be accomplished without undue obstruction thereby allowing convenient access to the same. Additionally the present invention provides a substantial dead air space between the primary window and the storm window thereby increasing both the acoustic and thermal insulation qualities of the same.The present invention relates to windows and more particularly to storm windows which are adapted to be installed adjacent a preexisting primary window unit.

Abstract: A combination casing and frame for use both as the window casing and as a storm window frame for a double-hung structural window and adapted to be mounted directly against the frame of the structural window includes unitary top, side, and sill members, each of the top and side members having a casing portion adapted to overlie a portion of the structural window frame, structure for slidably mounting sashes on the side members, latch-engaging structure provided in the side members, and latches movably mounted on opposite sides of the sill member in retractable engagement with the latch-engaging structure, for mounting the sill member on the side members and demounting the sill member.

Abstract: A storm window includes a frame having side jambs interconnected at their upper and lower ends by a head and sill, respectively. The frame receives an upper stationary window sash and a lower movable window sash. Sealing flanges extend inwardly from the side jambs and top rail along the entire length thereof. The flanges are coplanar one with the other. A midbrace is attached between the side jambs intermediate of the head and sill and includes a flange coplanar with the sealing flanges extending from the side jambs and head. The upper stationary sash window has a planar sealing surface around the periphery thereof for sealing engagement against the sealing flanges of the head, side jambs and midbrace. The lower movable window sash has a planar sealing surface around the periphery thereof for sealing engagement against the surface of the sealing flanges of the midbrace and side jambs opposite the surfaces of these members against which the upper stationary window sash seals.

Abstract: A storm window having a peripheral frame including an integral, angulated leg portion for extension, abutment and securement to the jamb of an interior window. The storm window of the present invention includes a window frame extrusion having a plurality of integrally formed slide tracts for receiving a window unit therein, and an inwardly facing flange portion extending therearound at a selected angle relative thereto. The angulated flange includes an outer planar flange portion in generally parallel spaced relationship with said slide track portions for direct securement to a window jamb of an existing window. This particular construction facilitates the flush securement and sealing of the storm window of the present invention to the existing window in a manner facilitating installation and reducing thermal conductivity between the adjacent window structures as well as air infiltration therebetween.

Abstract: A decorative building panel is disclosed for mounting on a wall surface. Particularly, a panel in the form of an imitation shutter. The panel is more rigid than present types of simulated shutters, also the panel may be shipped to the site in kit form and easily assembled in the field. The panel has a plurality of slats arranged side by side and at least two spaced apart straps extending across the slats. Connecting means are provided at each of the intersecting positions between the straps and the slats, the connecting means being integral with each of the straps for rigidly connecting the straps to the slats, and spacer means at each of the intersecting positions for spacing the panel from the wall surface.

Abstract: Window insulating apparatus consisting of a plurality of low thermal conductivity panels slidably carried in a conventional window frame.

Abstract: An enclosed fume hood having an access window with a vertically sliding sash is provided with an additional horizontally movable sash which closes off only a fraction of the open window space and thus reduces the volume of air required to be drawn through the window in order to maintain the requisite air velocity while still permitting complete access to the interior of the hood. Provision is also made to permit the horizontally movable sash to be easily removed, when necessary, to permit insertion into the hood of apparatus wider than the residual open window space.

Abstract: An exterior window unit is adapted to cover an opening in a building wall. A frame sill has a vertical mounting portion adapted to be mated with and secured to a fixed sill in the building wall. The frame sill has a plurality of rail portions extending along the length of the vertical mounting portion and spaced vertically along the height thereof. A plurality of sashes are mounted within the window frame in parallel closely spaced planes and have at their respective lower edges engaging means with which the rail portions engage for guiding the horizontal movement of the sashes therealong.

Abstract: A cover for an evaporative cooler has a substantially planar cover member selectively arrangeable for blocking access to the pad of the cooler and protecting the pad from the elements when the pad is not in use. A suitable holder retains the cover member on the cooler so as to cover an associated opening provided in the main frame of the cooler for receiving the cooler pad.

Abstract: Window insulating apparatus consisting of a plurality of low thermal conductivity panels slideably carried in a conventional window frame.

Abstract: An awning extends from a wall of a garage over the top of the doorway to the garage. A plurality of storm door sections are hingedly affixed to each other vertically and slidably mounted in guide tracks beneath the awning for positioning in a plane parallel to the wall of the garage. A plurality of screen sections are hingedly affixed to each other horizontally and slidably mounted in additional guide tracks beneath the awning for positioning in a plane parallel to the wall of the garage.

Abstract: An exterior window unit is adapted to cover an opening in a building wall. An adapter sill member has a vertical and a horizontal section adapted to be secured, respectively, to an exterior vertical and a horizontal top surface of a fixed sill in the building wall, the adapter sill member having a first engaging means extending along its lower edge. A frame sill of the unit has a mounting means having a vertical and a horizontal portion adapted to be secured, respectively, to the vertical and horizontal sections of the adapter sill member, the frame sill having a second mounting means having a second engaging means which engages the first engaging means.

Abstract: A window construction including a frame and inner and outer window structures is provided. The inner window structure is vertically shiftable in the frame a limited amount and may be swung horizontally inwardly toward an open position after being upwardly shifted in the frame from its lower position, the inner window structure and frame including coacting portions locking the inner window structure against swinging movement to the open position when the inner window structure is shifted downwardly relative to the window frame. The outer window structure includes upper and lower sections pivotally joined together along their adjacent marginal edge portions and the opposite ends of the upper and lower marginal portions of the upper and lower sections, respectively, includes outstanding guide pins slidably and rotably received in opposing vertical grooves formed in the opposite side upright portions of the window frame.

Abstract: An automobile sliding roof structure in which a transparent sliding roof panel is associated with an independently retractable opaque canopy panel and where the vertical gap between the roof panel and the roof frame is covered by a U-shaped shutter, moving with the roof panel, but not pivoting with the latter, and by a transverse stationary shutter at the rear of the opening, while skirt portions extending downwardly from the roof panel frame close the gaps between the two shutter elements and the roof panel.

Abstract: An exterior window unit for covering an opening in a building wall includes a frame sill which is slidable coupled with an elongated attachment plate member to be secured to a top surface of the fixed sill of a normally present window assembly in the building wall. To effect such coupling, the frame sill has a mounting fin having engaging means with a groove formed longitudinally therethrough. The attachment plate member has an engaging member which is complementary in cross-section to and received in the groove in the engaging means. The attachment plate member is thus positionable longitudinally relative to the mounting fin so as to be able to be interposed snugly between the side jambs of the normally present window assembly.

Abstract: An exterior window unit is adapted to cover an opening in a building wall. A frame sill of the unit has a mounting fin secured to a fixed sill in the building wall and having a first flange. An adapter sill plate is placed on and secured to the top surface of the fixed sill. The adapter sill plate has at its outer marginal edge a second flange which interfits with the first flange.

Abstract: The conversion unit is a simple frame structure applied inwardly of a window opening, such as in a residential basement equipped with metal casement windows. It comprises a pair of like triangular end members or panels bridged across inner upright edges thereof by a light-transmitting portion in which a pair of ornamentally decorated sliding panels are mounted, as in a pair of overlapped grooves in a frame part of the panel portion. The unit is applied with outer vertical edges thereof in abutted engagement with a wall carrying the casement window and with upper margins of the generally triangular open frame structure in upwardly flush engaging abutment with the room ceiling just above the casement window zone. the sliding panels are chosen of a decorative plastic, semi-rigid sheet, preferably somewhat flexible in nature, and also by preference provision is made for a removal of the unit from the casement area for full access to the castment window from its interior.