Abstract:
A method and device for buttressing a sliding door. The sliding door includes a door frame having a locking edge and a free edge. A supporting member is coupled to the free edge of the door frame. The supporting member includes a body portion and an end portion. The body portion of the supporting member is disposed in alignment with the free edge of the door frame and has at least one hole disposed therethrough for coupling the supporting member to the doorframe. The end portion of the supporting member is positioned to extend beyond the free edge of the door frame when in a deployed position.
Abstract:
A main support frame is formed from sections of a plastic extrusion and has opposite side portions with peripheral recesses receiving an inner sash unit and outer sash unit each having a frame formed from sections of a plastic extrusion and supporting an insulated glass unit. Hinges support the dual sash units for pivotal movement between open and closed positions, and gear connected telescopic link members connect the main frame to the sash frames for simultaneous movement. A lock system includes a handle on the inner sash unit for moving straps with studs on the sash frames through a connector mechanism mounted on the main frame for simultaneously locking and releasing both sash units and for releasing only the inner sash unit. A screen and/or mini- blind may be supported between the sash units, and the window system with dual sash units may be constructed in various forms.
Abstract:
New methods and self-clamping snap configurations are disclosed for improved production of hollow tube profiles made from polymeric resin reinforced with glass fibers. A continuous hollow profile is constructed from two or more non-hollow pultruded rails that are assembled together. Specifically, each rail may be formed with snap members that extend along the rail's entire length. The snap configuration is self-clamping to permit the rails to be adhesively bonded without the need for external clamps during assembly.
Abstract:
In a method and apparatus for increasing the opening size of a window, the apparatus including a window side frame having an aperture therethrough and a shim coupled to the window side frame, wherein a window pane unit may be moved to a fully open position without the locking mechanism impinging on a lower portion of the window upper sill as a result of the window pane unit being forced into a forward position by impingement upon the shim.
Abstract:
A method and device for buttressing a sliding door. The sliding door includes a door frame having a locking edge and a free edge. A supporting member is coupled to the free edge of the door frame. The supporting member includes a body portion and an end portion. The body portion of the supporting member is disposed in alignment with the free edge of the door frame and has at least one hole disposed therethrough for coupling the supporting member to the doorframe. The end portion of the supporting member is positioned to extend beyond the free edge of the door frame when in a deployed position.