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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8011145 | Segmented joint for masonry construction A joint device is installed between adjacent components during construction to provide a proper transition between the components. The joint device has a generally L-shaped configuration with a first leg of the device that may be mounted to the outer face of the inn... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7793472 | Mounting assembly for adjustably mounting frame parts onto wall or into wall opening, enabling positional adjustment of frame part in multiple directions Mounting assembly for adjustably mounting a frame part, such as for example a reveal part of a door frame or window frame or the like, onto a wall or onto a reveal wall of a wall opening. The mounting assembly comprises a holder element having attachment member on w... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7481028 | Mulling and sealing system for compound fenestration units A system is provided for coupling individual fenestration units together and sealing the gaps between them so as to form a sealed compound fenestration unit. The individual fenestration units include mating channels and tabs, or other connectors, that are attached t... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7392625 | Nail fin for window frame assembly A nail fin is adapted to be used with a fenestration frame assembly adapted to be fastened in a building support structure. The nail fin includes a substantially bendable metallic flange member having an anchor portion adapted to be retained in the frame assembly an... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7360809 | Kick-in resistant door reinforcing assembly A kick-in resistant door reinforcing assembly consisting of a doorway hook having a laterally outwardly extending doorway engaging face; a jamb hook having a laterally inwardly extending jamb engaging face; and at least a first hook interconnecting flexible band spa... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7269887 | Method of making applique for pillar area of vehicle A pillar applique for use at a pillar area (e.g., A-pillar area) of a vehicle. The pillar applique includes a substrate portion and a thermoplastic elastomer portion. Each of the substrate portion (21) and the thermoplastic elastomer portion (23) are f... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7266929 | Threshold and detachable sealing fin A threshold for installation atop a sub-sill of a building wall frame comprises a sill frame and a sealing fin including an upwardly extending upper panel substantially covering the entire forward edge of the sill frame. The sealing fin reduces moisture penetration ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7168209 | Roof wall coping system and method A coping system includes a cleat mountable on a wall, a splice plate mountable over the cleat and a coping cap mountable to the cleat that is held in place by a spring between the cleat and the coping cap. In general, both the cleat and the coping cap have approxima... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7140154 | Astragal boot for a double door set An astragal boot provides a substantially weatherproof seal at a lower end of a vertically elongated astragal installed on the free side edge or stile of a semi-active door in a double door entry set or the like. The astragal boot includes at least one and preferabl... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124543 | Window frame The window frame is entirely made of plastic and has a glazing frame to be mounted in an opening of a door and a panel frame for fitting on the glazing frame from an opposite side of the door. The frames are made of extruded plastic elements and sandwich a window fr... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7040062 | Dismantable protective window A reinforced window system for mounting within an opening in a wall, the window system comprising a frame fixable to the wall and a second frame, which is removably installable in the first frame. The first frame is provided with a plurality of fixing members distri... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036279 | Fully prefabricated steel armored blind The subject of the invention is directed toward a blind assembly having a pair of vertical elements. The vertical elements each have a top and bottom and a plurality of slots formed therein. An upper transverse element engages the tops of the vertical elements and a... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6973754 | Windowpane attaching structure and windowpane removing method A windowpane is supported in a gasket by a support member so that a space for allowing the windowpane to shift therein is ensured between an end surface of the windowpane and a surface in a channel of the gasket facing the end surface, the gasket having the channel ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6912817 | Restraint channel system for retaining impact panel The invention generally discloses a means for securing an impact resistant panel within a frame by utilizing a restraint channel system. One common type of impact resistant panel may be a piece of glass that has been covered substantially on one face with a window f... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6634146 | Installation positioning system and method A system and method for installing a construction component, such as a window unit, in proper position within a construction component opening, such as a framed opening, of a structure or building. The system employs a position securing means attached to ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6510661 | Back-up shear plate and shim for metal frame windows The plastic back-up shear plate is laterally disposed with a spring fit into the outwardly facing mouth of a metal window frame. The mouth is defined by the window frame. The shear plate has laterally disposed opposite outer edge portions which are interl... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6301844 | Glazed roofs A support for glazing panels for use in constructing pitched glazed roofs comprises a bracket securable to a glazing bar, a peg positionally adjustable relative to the bracket and securable thereby and a buffer mountable on the peg for abutment by a glazi... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6145256 | Thermal-insulation element in particular for window and door frames and the like A thermal-insulation element for window and door frames, which has a main body adapted to be operatively interposed between an inner half and an outer half of the framework of the door or window frame. There is an abutment portion projecting in a transver... | 11/14/2000 |
| 5822934 | Drain A window or door drain at the base of an extruded window or door sash or frame. A rectangular frame having a peripheral front flange defines a front drain opening for abutment against a wall of the sash or frame in which a flap having a planar rear surfac... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5768837 | Profile structure for glazing A sectional structure, comprising a galzier's strip section (1) with a first side brace flange (2) for bracing one side of the glass pane, and a casing section (3) comprising a second side brace flange (4) for bracing the other side of the glass pane, a b... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5761860 | Panel mounting structure A structure for mounting a panel in a panel mounting frame to form a door, window, or the like comprises bilateral vertical frame elements, an upper transverse frame element and a lower transverse frame element assembled to form a quadrangular panel mount... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5687519 | Method of combining components to form different types of windows suitable for various installation situations A universal frame renders a double hung pocket replacement window suitable for window out--window in replacement and/or new construction installation, and likewise, renders a casement pocket replacement window suitable for window out--window in replacemen... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5491940 | Method and apparatus for mounting window on angled sill The present invention provides a variable angle wedge that supports a replacement window and compensates for whatever sill angle exists on the previous window frame. A flange opposite the variable angle extends between a window engaging member and a sill ... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5210986 | Window unit nailing fin and corner lock A one-piece metal frame fin is locked to the wooden frame members of a window unit by exterior cladding. A notch in the frame members receives the inner portion of the nailing fin while the outer portion of the fin is recessed into the wood when the fin i... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5207040 | Interior insulating window An interior insulating window having a rigid frame extending about the perimeter of the window, the outer edge of said frame having foam strips mounted which provide a sealing edge. The aformentioned frame which may be composed of a variety of materials w... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5069013 | Casement window fastening system A fastening arrangement for securing a window within a sash has a clip, with an extended arm mounted upon the sash so as to engage a pocket within a receptacle anchored to and recessed within the frame, which clip arm nests within the said pocket so as to... | 12/03/1991 |
| 4999958 | Window assemblies A window assembly comprises a rigid first frame (1) defining an opening; and a glazed second frame (9) adapted to be fitted into and close off the opening in the first frame (1), the second frame (9) being of a plastics material and having a resilient par... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4864786 | Tolerance compensating clip A positioning system for securing a pane of glass to be adhesively attached to an automotive vehicle body is provided which employs a modified molding carrier for the glass pane which includes a rib for engaging positioning devices carried in a body flang... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4821472 | Hinged nailing fin for window installation An integrally formed plastic strip for use as a nailing fin for installing a window assembly in a building has a first stiff plastic member with nail holes through which the strip is attached to the supporting structure, a second narrower stiff plastic me... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4793106 | Window comprising a frame with a groove for an internal panel member A window main frame, particularly for installation in an inclined roof, is provided with a groove extending into the internal edge surface and adapted to receive the edge of an internal panel member and having a width that is substantially larger than the... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4635400 | Overhead door stop A door stop (12) for sealingly abutting a movable overhead door (11) in closed position, comprising channels (20) of resilient material having forward and rearward legs (16 and 17) with their free ends adapted for abutting a door jamb (10), said forward l... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4617770 | Nailerless roof edge, framing structure and building panel mounting assembly This disclosure relates to a roof edge assembly for use in forming a raised edge or gravel stop on a roof. The disclosure also relates to a framing structure useful for framing windows and doors; and to a mounting assembly for securing building panels, cu... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4614068 | Extruded door frame assembly An extruded door frame assembly comprising a pair of upright metal studs secured to the wall along opposite sides of the opening for the door a pair of extruded upright metal frame members or stiles secured to the metal studs, and an extruded metal cross-... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4527369 | Door frame clip A fastener is disclosed for attaching a channel shaped fastening strip to a door frame or the like. The fastener comprises a pair of oppositely facing loops which are insertable into the channel of the facing strip and, in doing so, the loops frictionally... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4495687 | Hollow metal door mortiser and method of using same A mortiser device and method for applying a mortise or offset in the edge of a hollow metal door where a dead bolt or other latch is to be installed. The method and device comprises a die block adapted to be positioned inside of the door edge at a point a... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4423575 | Device for frame profiles The present invention relates to a frame profile assembly for frame pieces or the like, wherein a first profile member is mounted to extend along an outer side of the frame piece and a second profile member is mounted to extend along an inwardly directed ... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4372094 | Process for simple, rapid and economical transformation of a window with a wooden or metal frame or a single pane frame into a window with a plurality of insulating panes The invention provides for manufacture at another site of a panel of insulating panes having an external, continuous, and self-supporting profile 1-1', without interruption along its periphery. Into it are cement-fitted two or more spaced panes 2, 3, by means ... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4344265 | Energy conserving building structural elements normally called window or door frames This invention relates to energy conserving structural elements, commonly called window or door frames with outer framing being adapted to be installed in building wall rough openings, said framing has a strip of compressible expandable thermal insulation... | 08/17/1982 |
| 4120550 | Mullion adjusting device In a domestic two door side by side refrigerator, means for adjusting the curvature of the mullion cover so as to provide thereon a good sealing surface of the doors. The means comprises a spring which biases the mullion cover in a first direction, and a ... | 10/17/1978 |
| 4074484 | Doorway framing A door is secured against being kicked in by a doorway construction which comprises a conventional wooden door frame side rail defining a door latch bolt hole in a recessed end portion of one of its major faces and a conventional wall including two-by-fou... | 02/21/1978 |
