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Document | Title | Date |
20080244999 | Frame, in Particular for Window, Door or Facade Elements - The invention concerns a frame for use in wall openings of rooms, in particular for doors, windows or other facade elements, comprising a profiled frame section | 10-09-2008 |
20080245000 | ACCESSORY FOR PROFILES FOR SLIDING WINDOWS OR DOORS - An accessory for profiles used for making frames for sliding windows or doors comprising, amongst other things, a fixed frame formed by two crosspieces and two stiles; the profile forming the first lower crosspiece comprises two sliding tracks, parallel with one another, presented by a lower base body, and heat insulation elements; this profile having an element for connecting and joining two halves of the profile, transversally separate relative to the length of the tracks and together forming the whole of the lower crosspiece; this connecting and joining element also has heat insulation properties. | 10-09-2008 |
20080263971 | L-Bead: A leak prevention system for stucco surfaces - A stop bead for mounting along a frame or jamb of a window or door of a building to separate the frame or jamb from plaster or stucco material during application of the plaster or stucco material to the building comprises a first side end portion and a second side end portion, the first side portion having a leading edge for engaging the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, a base panel having a front face, a stop bead wall formed on the base panel and extending outwardly above the front face of the base panel, the stop bead wall having an engaging surface for engaging plaster or stucco and a frame/jamb facing surface that faces the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, and a spacing member formed on the stop bead and extending outwardly away from the frame/jamb facing surface of the stop bead wall for spacing the stop bead wall a predetermined distance from the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, the spacing member forming the leading edge of the first side portion of the stop bead and forming gap between the stop bead wall and the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb for receiving caulk for sealing between the stop bead and the frame or jamb. In a preferred embodiment, the spacing member is flexible to permit movement of the spacing member responsive to movement to weather induced movement of the jamb after the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the jamb. | 10-30-2008 |
20080282626 | Window Sill - A window sill includes a metal form having inner and outer surfaces and a shape defining an inner space. The window sill also includes a fill piece positioned in the inner space so that an upper surface of the fill piece is adjacent to and forms a seal with the inner surface of the metal form. The window sill further includes a window assembly for holding a pane of glass. The window sill is positioned on and forms a seal with the outer surface of the metal form. | 11-20-2008 |
20090000224 | Pultruded door frame - A fiber-reinforced pultruded polymeric door frame has side and header jamb assemblies which are essentially devoid of wood and other materials which are susceptible to being damaged by the affects of weather. Such jamb assembly generally includes a pultruded jamb which has a rearwardly- and/or downwardly opening cavity. Inserts are received in the jamb cavities and extend downwardly and/or rearwardly from the pultruded jambs. The inserts can receive nails or screws, whereby the door frame can be mounted to building framing members at the doorway rough opening. | 01-01-2009 |
20090077909 | Method And Apparatus For Repairing A Jamb Of A Door Or Window - A method and apparatus are provided for repairing the jamb of a door, window, or the like, without removal or replacement of the jamb, through use of an elongated U-shaped channel adapted to slide over a portion of the jamb and be secured in place on the jamb. The channel includes slots therein for receipt of a latching mechanism where required. | 03-26-2009 |
20090113825 | ANTI-EFFRACTION SAFETY SYSTEM FOR DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES - An anti-effraction safety system for a door or window frame comprising a fixed frame and a mobile frame, in which the mobile frame comprises at least one sectional element with a longitudinal groove with two undercut portions set on opposite sides of a longitudinal central opening and in which at least one transmission rod slidably engages said groove and can be displaced in a longitudinal direction by means of a control handle. Fixed to the transmission rod is at least one closing element co-operating with a complementary detent fixed to the fixed frame. The transmission rod has two through openings both open on respective longitudinal edges of the rod. The closing element comprises two separate complementary parts fixed to one another, in which each of said separate parts engages a respective through opening of the transmission rod and has a respective tenon that slidably engages in a longitudinal direction a respective undercut portion of the groove. | 05-07-2009 |
20090133343 | Formed-In-Place Wall Structure and Associated Methods - A system and method for forming wall structures onsite without the need for prefabricated wall elements are provided. The wall structures can be constructed with the use of only a framing crew, without the need for other types of construction specialists. Further, the wall structures can be assembled very quickly. The wall structure includes a wood frame, with styrofoam interior, and concrete blown onto the outer surface thereof. | 05-28-2009 |
20090145061 | SNAP-FIT ELEVATOR HOISTWAY ENTRANCE - An elevator hoistway entrance ( | 06-11-2009 |
20090145062 | Door Assembly and Method of Making Same (Stainless Steel Sliding Door) - The present invention is directed to a door panel preferably for a sliding door assembly. The door panel includes an inner frame and a sheet stock substantially covering the inner frame. The inner frame includes a geometry that cooperates with a geometry of a door accessory for operable connection of the door accessory directly to the inner frame | 06-11-2009 |
20090165405 | COMPOSITE CAPPED STILE, DOOR AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a capped stile for an entry door having an interior backer element and an exterior cap element secured thereto. The exterior cap element is formed from a moisture resistant, foamed polymer composite and has a specific gravity of about 0.9 or less. A door having the disclosed capped stile, and a method of forming a door, are also disclosed. | 07-02-2009 |
20090199495 | WEATHERSTRIP FOR DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A window frame for use in a window assembly with a sash, the sash having a top rail, a bottom rail, and a first and a second stile extending therebetween. The window frame includes a head member, a sill member, and a jamb extending between the head member and the sill member. The jamb defines a first slot that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the jamb and is adapted to receive a first weatherstrip. The first slot is disposed adjacent a corner of the first stile and angled with respect to a front surface and a side surface of the first stile. | 08-13-2009 |
20090211183 | Strengthened extruded aluminum door frame structures - A door frame employs jambs or jamb assemblies which are essentially devoid of materials which are susceptible of being damaged by the affects of weather. Side jambs, optionally supplemented by inserts, extend from an underlying floor/substrate to the header, and can be fabricated from e.g. common-profile extruded aluminum moldings. The inner panel of such molding, which faces across the doorway opening, can be reinforced, from a relatively lesser thickness portion thereof, by a relatively greater thickness portion of such inner panel. The jambs can have rear cavities which receive inserts which can receive nails and/or screws. The inserts can be held in the cavities by protuberances and cooperating recesses which collectively balance front-to-rear loading forces. The rear cavity and the insert are configured such that loads interacting between the cavity side panels and the insert are generally balanced, front-to-rear, by protuberances and recesses on the respective side panels and insert. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211184 | Fins and kerfs in extruded aluminum door frames and frame elements - A door frame employs extruded aluminum jamb moldings, including extruded jambs, or jamb cover moldings in combination with jamb substrates. The extruded aluminum molding includes a mounting fin kerf. The kerf is generally boot-shaped, having an inwardly-disposed foot portion and an opening having an ankle-shaped cross-section. The mounting fin can be generally rigid, such as an extruded aluminum fin or a generally rigid polymeric fin. The kerf, in combination with the mounting fin, which has a bulbous rigid base, facilitates locking the fin in an erect orientation at about 75 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to the jamb body or the jamb substrate. The kerf/fin combination further provides improved ease of release of the fin from the erect orientation and facilitates rotating/retracting the fin into contact with the jamb body or jamb substrate. | 08-27-2009 |
20090249716 | IMPACT RESISTANT DOOR SKIN, DOOR INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN IMPACT RESISTANT DOOR SKIN FROM A PRE-FORMED DOOR SKIN - An impact resistant door skin, a door including the same, and a method of manufacturing an impact resistant door skin from a pre-formed door skin are provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least one preformed door skin and applying adhesive to a rear side of the at least one preformed door skin. A fiberglass mesh mat is pressed onto the rear side of the at least one preformed door skin. Then, chopped glass fibers coated with adhesive are sprayed onto the rear side of the at least one preformed door skin using a chopper gun to form a layer of chopped glass fibers on the fiberglass mesh mat. The performed door skin may be a molded door skin having at least one recessed panel formed therein. | 10-08-2009 |
20090277106 | Window frame with hidden nailing channel - A mantel for attachment to a wall, comprising a substantially flat elongated base having a back face to confront the wall and an opposite front face. The elongated channel is recessed in the base whereby the front side of the ornamental feature projects from the base. The ornamental feature has a back side insertable in the elongated channel. The channel has a bottom through which attachment hardware can be driven to attach the frame element to the wall before the ornamental feature is inserted in the channel. | 11-12-2009 |
20090301005 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURE FOR WINDOW SASH, DOOR FRAME, AND THE LIKE | 12-10-2009 |
20100083595 | SYSTEM FOR FABRICATING AN APERTURE IN A STRUCTURE - Frames can be fashioned from metal bent at right angles to accommodate standard window or door. For example, an 8¾″ flat strip metal, having at least three right angle breaks, forms a buck. Alternatively, a slip-over buck has a first pair of walls substantially parallel to one another which are used to affix the buck to the structure. A second pair of walls substantially parallel to the first two walls rises above the first pair of walls. The second pair of walls is joined at the tops with a perpendicular wall. This perpendicular wall is used as the frame mount. The window or door is attached to the buck as per the manufacturer's specifications. The buck provides the builder with the ability to frame an exact margin for a window or door, improves finishing interior and exterior facades, and provides a better seal against water infiltration and drafts. | 04-08-2010 |
20100107524 | SEALING SPLINE CONNECTOR - A door frame system including a spline. Each door frame section includes a brickmould and a jamb each having a groove on at least one side and the door frame sections are joined together by the spline. The spline includes a polymeric material having a shape such so as to form a moisture-resistant seal along the length of the joint. The spline is concealed from view when the brickmould and a jamb are connected together to form a frame including a uniform reveal. | 05-06-2010 |
20100115862 | REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NON-STANDARD DOORS AND JAMBS - A door security system serves to substantially improve the reliability of the entire door assembly with sidelights. The system may comprise five or six components. Several doorjamb stanchion shields may be mounted around a door jamb stanchion on the side of the door jamb corresponding to the door slab free swinging edge. Similarly several door jamb stanchion shields may also be mounted on a doorjamb stanchion on the hinge side of the door jamb. The shields include sleeves that wraps on three sides around the door jamb stanchion to reinforce and stabilize the door system. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122502 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTABLE REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENT OF NON-STANDARD DOORS AND JAMBS - A door security system serves to substantially improve the reliability of the entire door assemblies with non-standard doorjamb thicknesses. The system may comprise up to four or more components. An adjustable doorjamb shield may be mounted around a doorjamb on the side of the doorjamb corresponding to the door slab free swinging edge. Another adjustable doorjamb shield may also be mounted on a doorjamb on the hinge side of the door jamb. The adjustable shields comprise attachable sleeves that wrap on three sides around the door jamb to reinforce and stabilize the door system. | 05-20-2010 |
20100139187 | Steel Door and Jamb Fabrication - A steel door system is disclosed. The steel door system includes a steel door, a steel door jamb, and a steel window frame. Each component of the steel door system is made with minimal materials and joints. The minimal materials and joints greatly reduce the risk of failure of the final steel door system. The steel door is made of steel door stiles and rails that are each formed of a single piece of sheet metal. The steel door jamb is made of three pieces of sheet metal, and the steel window frame is made of three pieces of sheet metal. These components are coupled together to create the finalized steel door system. | 06-10-2010 |
20100154329 | WINDOW ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SEALANT BLOCKS - A window assembly that includes a window frame is described. The window frame includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a plurality of frame members joined together at joints to form the frame, and a plurality of sealant blocks, with one sealant block positioned at each of the joints. Each sealant block includes an inner surface, an outer surface, an upper surface and a lower surface. The sealant block also includes a set-back ledge in the inner surface extending the length of the sealant block adjacent one of the upper surface or the lower surface. The set-back ledge is defined by a recessed portion of the inner surface and a recessed portion of the upper surface or a recessed portion of the lower surface. The sealant block further includes a plurality of filler holes extending through the sealant block from the outer surface to the recessed portion of the inner surface. | 06-24-2010 |
20100229479 | Section for a Window, Door or Facade Element Comprsing an Electric Cable - The invention relates to a frame section ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100251642 | FRAME CASING KIT - There is a frame casing kit configured to couple to a door frame, including a plurality of casing strips; wherein each of the casing strips are non-ductile. Each of the plurality of casing strips includes ends shaped to couple together to form a complete covering of a rectangular frame. The frame casing includes a clip orthogonally coupled to a side panel, and coupled to a step orthogonally, and also coupled to a face. The clip is configured to couple about a door jamb behind a weather stripping, and the face is configured to cover an exterior portion of a door frame. The frame casing kit further includes an adhesive, such that when the fluid adhesive is applied to an interior surface of a casing strip, to couple to a frame by the adhesive. The frame casing kit further includes an accessory face selectably coupleable to the face. | 10-07-2010 |
20100269431 | REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOOR AND JAMBS - A door security system serves to substantially improve the reliability of the entire door assembly. The system comprises components generally having an L-shaped cross section. One of the components may be mounted around a vertical jamb member on the side of the door jamb corresponding to the door slab free swinging edge. Similarly one or more components may also be mounted on a vertical jamb member on the hinge side of the door jamb. The components include sleeves that wraps on two sides around the vertical jamb member to reinforce and stabilize the door system. | 10-28-2010 |
20100307077 | SUPPORT FRAME FOR SLIDING DOOR - A support frame for a sliding door comprising upper and lower support members, and a side panel attachable so as to extend between said upper and lower support members, wherein the side panel comprises two panel portions that slide relative to each other and overlap to enable the distance between the upper and lower support members to be altered during installation of the support frame. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307078 | REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOORS AND JAMBS - A door security system serves to substantially improve the reliability of the entire door assembly. The system comprises components generally having an L-shaped cross section. One or more components may be mounted on a vertical jamb member on the hinge side of the door jamb. The components include sleeves that wrap on two sides around the vertical jamb member to reinforce and stabilize the door system. | 12-09-2010 |
20100325980 | Door assembly, wall construction, and system for detecting force applied to a door - A door assembly includes a door adapted to be supported for movement from one of an open position and a closed position to the other of the open and closed positions without moving in a first direction in which earth gravitational force acts upon the door. A sensor is positioned on the door for sensing presence of a force other than earth gravitational force acting on the door in the first direction, and providing signaling indicative of that presence. | 12-30-2010 |
20110041431 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS AND DOORS IN TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION - A timber frame panel ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110138713 | INSULATED ATTIC DOOR - The present application relates to an attic door assembly. The attic door assembly includes a jamb having an interior surface. The jamb is installed adjacent to a pull-down attic door. The attic door assembly also includes a rabbet disposed along a perimeter of the interior surface of the jamb and a door hingedly coupled to the jamb. The door includes a frame, a panel coupled to a first side of the frame, and a foam board coupled to a second side of the frame opposite the panel. The foam board, the panel, and the frame in combination define an interior space. An insulating material is disposed within the interior space. Finally, a flexible sealant is applied to the interior surface. The flexible sealant is operable to seal an interface of the rabbet, the jamb, and the door. | 06-16-2011 |
20110154753 | Building Closure With Enhanced Moisture Barrier Properties - A building closure for mounting within an opening in a building wall structure includes a frame for mounting within the wall structure opening and at least one closure unit for mounting within the frame. The frame has at least one interior chamber extending entirely around the frame and a nailing flange for securement to the building wall structure such that at least a portion of the frame is disposed within the building wall opening. There is a cavity between at least one exterior surface of the frame and the inner periphery of the building wall opening, with the cavity extending along at least a top portion of the frame. A barrier extends along at least the top portion of the frame to retard passage of moisture from the cavity to the building interior. At least one moisture weep opening is disposed in the top portion of the frame from the cavity to the interior chamber of the frame such that moisture in the cavity flows through the weep opening into the chamber, within the chamber around the frame and then out of a drain opening in a bottom portion of the frame. | 06-30-2011 |
20110167741 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RETROFITTING GLASS OR INSULATED GLASS UNITS OF EXISTING CURTAIN WALL SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED THERMAL PERFORMANCE - A glass retrofitting system with an adaptor is configured to mount a glass member to a wall or window frame. The glass member may be an upgraded insulated glass unit to replace an existing glass in a wall or window frame. The adaptor may include a mating portion (or an anchor member) which fits into an existing glazing pocket of the existing window or wall frame. The width of the existing glazing pocket may not be wide enough to accommodate the upgraded insulated glass unit. Thus, the adaptor may form a new glazing pocket suitable to hold the upgraded insulated glass unit, and the insulated glass unit may be mounted or installed into the new glazing pocket formed by the adaptor. The adaptor may be formed of low thermal conductivity material, or of a single piece or a plurality of pieces. | 07-14-2011 |
20110209424 | SELF ADHERING WINDOW FLASHING TAPE WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DRAINAGE PLANE - The disclosure provides a self adhesive, flexible tape for flashing exterior wall openings. The tape is a composite comprising a barrier layer having an exterior surface and an interior surface and an adhesive layer overlying the interior surface. The barrier layer exterior surface is patterned to provide a gravity drainage path in both the tape machine direction (MD) and tape cross machine direction (CD). | 09-01-2011 |
20110219711 | DOORWAY FOR A WIND TURBINE TOWER - A doorway for a tower of a wind turbine is disclosed. The doorway may generally comprise a doorway frame having a substantially rectangular shape and including an inner face and an outer face. An opening may be defined between the inner and outer faces and may be configured to provide access to an interior of the tower. Additionally, at least one of the inner face and the outer face may define a substantially planar surface along at least a portion of its width. | 09-15-2011 |
20120031020 | FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR A FENESTRATION - A window frame assembly for a window opening in which the assembly comprises a casing facing that covers the casing with a J-channel secured to the casing facing and defining an outwardly facing channel to receive bordering edges of siding material, and a casing molding having one longitudinal edge continuous with the casing facing and a second longitudinal edge outwardly and non-planar with the one longitudinal edge and engaging the J-channel. The casing molding of a color contrasting with either or both of the J-channel and casing facing. | 02-09-2012 |
20120031021 | Jamb and frame combination for doors and windows - A jamb and frame combination for doors and windows having an elongated L-shaped cross section member adapted to fit snugly against two abutting side portions of a window or door casing, and including a tongue portion along one distal side portion and extending the length thereof, and at least one removable fastener adapted to pass through the L-shaped cross section member in an area adjacent to the tongue portion and into the window or door casing to thereby hold the L-shaped cross section member snugly thereto. An elongated trim member including a groove portion extending the length thereof and adapted to interlock with the tongue portion of the L-shaped cross section member, such that when the L-shaped cross section member is installed upon a window or door casing, the trim member groove portion can be pushed upon the L-shaped cross section member tongue portion and frictionally held in place and covering the at least one removable fastener. | 02-09-2012 |
20120042589 | DOOR FRAME STRUCTURE - A door frame structure, which includes a plurality of door frame units and locking elements. Each door frame unit has a main body and a door stop, where the door stop is at a surface of the main body. A notch is formed between the main body and the door stop to accommodate a buffer strip. The door frame unit can further include a plurality of set pieces for anchoring to the wall with different thicknesses. The door frame structure of the instant disclosure saves construction labor, improves visual appearance, increases structural stability and adaptability, and reduces door hitting noise. | 02-23-2012 |
20120042590 | Door-Stop Device - A door-stop device for a door hingedly set in a doorframe and equipped with a door handle assembly rotatable between a first, untensioned position and a second, tensioned position, including: (a) an obstruction assembly; (b) an extension arm having a first and second ends, the first end connected to the obstruction assembly, and (c) a securing mechanism, connected to the second end of the extension arm, and including a collar adapted, in a relaxed position, to partially encompass a rotatable portion of the door handle assembly, the collar associated with first and second tabs having first and second openings, the openings adapted to receive a closure member therethrough, wherein, when the securing mechanism is secured to the door handle assembly, and the door is set within the doorframe, the obstruction assembly is adapted to rotate in direct relation to a rotation of the door handle assembly between the first and second positions; the extension arm and the obstruction assembly are adapted whereby, when the door is closed, and the door handle assembly is disposed in the untensioned position, the obstruction assembly is urged against the doorjamb; the extension arm and the obstruction assembly are adapted whereby, when the door handle assembly is disposed in the tensioned position, the obstruction assembly is clear of the doorframe; and the extension arm and the obstruction assembly are adapted whereby, when the door is open with respect to the doorframe, and the door handle assembly is disposed in the untensioned position, a portion of the obstruction assembly is interposed between the door and the doorframe to inhibit the door from closing against the doorframe. | 02-23-2012 |
20120060437 | Building Structure - A building structure. A plurality of vertically upright wall panels enclose a defined space. The wall panels are linked together to form a stable structure. A plurality of roof panels cover the enclosed space and are affixed to the wall panels. | 03-15-2012 |
20120085045 | DOOR FRAME SECURITY PIECES AND SYSTEM - The present invention is in a first part is a door security system including an elongate J-frame to attach to a door-frame having a recessed groove defined within a first vertical piece. The J-frame snugly nestles within, and extends entirely along the groove. An elongate vertical member attaches to a door first vertical surface to entirely cover same and traverse at least the door thickness. The vertical member mates with the J-frame, to prevent unwanted force entry. In a second part, the invention includes an elongate U-frame to attach to a door having a recessed groove defined within a second vertical surface. The U-frame snugly nestles within and extends entirely along the recessed groove. An elongate T-frame attaches to, and extends axially entirely along, a second vertical door-frame piece. The T-frame mates with the U-frame to prevent the door from being removed from its frame. | 04-12-2012 |
20120102856 | JALOUSIE WINDOW WITH DAYLIGHTING AND SHADING SHELF - A window assembly defines a transom opening above a movably deployable reflective shelf that is positionable to reflect sunlight into the building through the transom, and also can be closed over the transom for protection and/or privacy. The reflective shelf may be associated with a mechanically operated a jalousie window. A plurality of shading shelves may be located on the window below the reflecting shelf and similarly operable to open and close. | 05-03-2012 |
20120102857 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DOOR FRAME, WELDING ARRANGEMENT AND STRUCTURE OF A DOOR FRAME - Manufacturing method, welding arrangement and door frame structure for a door frame ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120117898 | TOWER PART FOR A WIND TURBINE, AN APERTURE COVER SYSTEM, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TOWER PART AND USES HEREOF - The invention relates to a tower part for a wind turbine including at least one wall segment and at least one aperture segment including at least one aperture. The wall segment and the aperture segment are connected and the aperture segment is of a substantially uniform thickness and is thicker than the thickness of the wall segment. The invention further related to an aperture cover system for covering at least one aperture in a tower part for a wind turbine including cover plates and attachments for attaching the system to the tower part, wherein the attachments do not affect the fatigue limit of the tower part. Finally, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing a wind turbine tower part and uses thereof. | 05-17-2012 |
20120131867 | FLEXIBLE CLAMP FRAME AND INSTALLATION METHOD FOR WINDOW - A clamp frame is disclosed for securing a window frame in a building structure opening by hand without using fasteners. The clamp frame comprises a unitary extruded plastic member that defines a cross section having an integrally formed connection element that mates with a complementarily shaped portion of a window frame to connect the clamp frame and the window frame without fasteners along the length of the clamp frame. The cross section includes a clamp element having at least a leg and a lever. The leg and lever are each connected to the connection element by a living hinge and are movable relative to the connection element between an open position and an overlapping locked position, which results in a clamp load holding together the clamp frame and window frame without the use of fasteners. One end of the leg of the clamp element is constantly urged against the building structure by the lever when the clamp element is in the locked position. The clamp frame may be preassembled by hand onto the window frame before shipping to customers. | 05-31-2012 |
20120131868 | ALTERNATIVE LOCKING DEVICE - The locking device includes two plates, one plate being fixable to a frame of a window or a door and the other plate being removably enagageable with the first plate. Each plate is provided with at least one aperture and one projection, the aperture of each plate being positioned such that it can receive the projection of the other plate when the plates are brought into engagement with one another. The two plates may be held in engagement using any suitable, removable locking means. | 05-31-2012 |
20120137605 | JAMB ASSEMBLY FOR DOOR - Disclosed is a jamb assembly for a door having a novel structure, capable of representing a wooden feel and reinforcing the strength for a specific region by improving the structure of the jamb assembly coupled with an opening of a wall surface for the installation of the door. The jamb assembly is installed along an inner peripheral surface of an opening of a wall surface for installation of a door and constituting a door frame. The jamb assembly includes an outer skin section constituting an outer portion of the jamb assembly and having a surface molded with various patterns such as a wooden pattern, and a body core section surrounded by the outer skin section, constituting an inner frame portion of the jamb assembly, and fixedly coupled with the opening of the wall surface for the installation of the door. | 06-07-2012 |
20120137606 | JAMB ASSEMBLY FOR FINISHING A PENETRATION IN AN INSULATED CONCRETE FORM STRUCTURE DURING CONSTRUCTION - Jamb connectors for finishing a penetration in concrete or masonry construction, the jamb connectors coupling a first jamb with a second jamb that is adjacent to the first jamb and having a first portion with two segments lying substantially in a same plane and positioned at a predetermined angle from each other, each first portion segment being configured for coupling with an associated surface portion of an associated one of the first and second jambs, and a second portion having two segments that are each coupled to corresponding segments of the first portion, each second portion lying at an angle equal to the predetermined angle from the other second portion and second portion being configured for positioning about the intermediate portions of one of the first and second jambs. | 06-07-2012 |
20120159879 | MOLDED FIBERGLASS SIDELITE ASSEMBLY - The present relates to a sidelite assembly having first and second panels and a window. Each of the panels has an inner edge extending outwardly from a major planar portion and surrounding an opening. The inner edge includes a first portion having a ridge extending outwardly from a distal end thereof and a second portion having a channel extending inwardly from the distal end. An outer edge extends outwardly from the major planar portion and adjacent a periphery thereof, and includes a first portion having a ridge extending outwardly from a distal end thereof and a second portion having a channel extending inwardly from the distal end. The ridges of the first panel are aligned with and received in the channels of the second panel. The window is disposed within the opening. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167496 | METHOD OF INSTALLING A WINDOW ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A NUMBER OF NEIGHBORING WINDOWS, AND SUCH A WINDOW ARRANGEMENT - In the method of installing a window arrangement comprising a number of neighbouring windows, a support structure including an upstand is first provided. Each window is provided with a plurality of predefined connection points, and windows are placed next to each other. One window is connected with the other and neighbouring window at said pre-defined connection points. | 07-05-2012 |
20120186172 | CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS - A building block for constructing a wall comprises a main body. The main body has an insulating core with concrete inner and outer shell members. The inner and outer shell members respectively cover inner and outer lateral surfaces of the insulating core. A vertical throughbore in the main body receives a vertical structural member. Top and bottom surfaces of the main body have complementary shapes for mating engagement when blocks are assembled one on top of the other. A female connector at a first end of the main body defines a retaining cavity. A male connector at a second end of the main body has a captive portion of shape complementary to the retaining cavity of the female connector, and blocks engagement in vertical and longitudinal directions when the blocks are assembled end to end. A construction system is also provided. | 07-26-2012 |
20120204503 | FLOOD PROOF DOOR - A flood proof door assembly includes a door supported by hinges in a door jamb frame. A door flange frame is attached to the periphery of the door and includes a gasket that presses on the door jamb frame when the door is closed thereby forming a seal. | 08-16-2012 |
20120255247 | ENERGY ABSORBING ELEMENT FOR WALL OPENINGS AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - Provided is an energy absorber for use in an opening of a wall of a building, the opening defined by a perimeter surface, the wall supporting a closure substantially filling the opening, the closure having respective edges which are substantially parallel to the perimeter surface of the opening. The energy absorber having a planar wall connecting portion, a planar closure connecting portion and a plastically deformable deforming surface therebetween. The connecting portions being substantially parallel to one another and, the deforming surface adapted to absorb, by plastic deformation, a force applied to the closure. | 10-11-2012 |
20120317902 | MODULAR WALL SYSTEM - A modular wall system for a building structure that includes a plurality of pre-fabricated wall sections that are attachable to each other to form the foundation for the building structure. Each wall section forms the entire length of a wall of the foundation. The wall sections include a plurality of steel studs having a track attached thereto at the top and bottom, at least one structural insulated panel attached to the studs, and at least one waterproofing sheet attached to the outer surface of the structural insulated panels to allow the wall sections to be used below-grade. | 12-20-2012 |
20120324809 | INSULATED ROOF WINDOW - A roof window frame comprising at least four elongate frame members joined about their ends forming a quadrangular shaped frame defining a central aperture. Each frame member has a main aperture facing surface and a main roof facing surface, the two main surfaces facing in opposite directions with the thickness of the frame member being defined between these main surfaces. The frame members have a reduced thickness base member and an integral insulation member carried on the main roof facing surface of the reduced thickness base member so that the overall size and shape of the reduced thickness base member and the integral insulation member is the same as an unaltered frame member for the same specification of roof window. | 12-27-2012 |
20120324810 | MODIFIED GLAZING ASSEMBLY FOR ROUGH OPENINGS - A modified flexible sealing membrane is provided for sealing the gap between the frame of an industrial window and the rough opening in which the window is received (“building gap”). The membrane is formed from a flexible sheet defining an integral projection for receipt in an adaptor connected to the window frame. On one side of this projection, the flexible sheet defines an outer membrane portion which is wide enough to seal the building gap. On the other side of this projection, the flexible sheet defines an inner membrane portion which is wide enough to seal the gap that is often found between the different structural members which combine to form the window frame (“frame gap”). | 12-27-2012 |
20130008104 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR MAKING TRANSPIRABLE WALLS AND FLOORS - The present invention relates to a building construction ( | 01-10-2013 |
20130014456 | COMPOSITE HUTCH DOOR - A door as provided includes a one piece molded outer frame, a transparent panel, and a one piece molded inner frame, the inner and outer frames being coupled via a clip component and clip receiving component with the transparent panel secured therebetween. | 01-17-2013 |
20130104472 | STRUCTURAL INFILL WALL PANEL MODULE | 05-02-2013 |
20130111833 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR SECURING A DOOR OPENING OR OTHER OPENING OF A BUILDING STRUCTURE - An assembly and method for securely enclosing a door opening defined by a building structure comprising: a frame disposed about the opening engaging one side of the structure; a door or other panel substantially covering the opening, the panel being pivotally secured to the frame and pivotable between an open position and a closed position; an installation bar engageable with the frame to secure the frame to the structure such that the frame and the panel are disposed substantially on one side of the structure and the frame engages the one side of the structure, and the installation bar is disposed substantially on an other side of the structure and engages the other side of the structure, the length of the installation bar exceeding a dimension of the opening; and locking means for selectively locking the panel to the frame in the closed position and for unlocking the door. | 05-09-2013 |
20130133276 | Building Closure with Enhanced Moisture Barrier Properties - A building closure for mounting within an opening in a building wall structure includes a frame for mounting within the wall structure opening and at least one closure unit for mounting within the frame. The frame has at least one interior chamber extending entirely around the frame and a nailing flange for securement to the building wall structure such that at least a portion of the frame is disposed within the building wall opening. There is a cavity between at least one exterior surface of the frame and the inner periphery of the building wall opening, with the cavity extending along at least a top portion of the frame. A barrier extends along at least the top portion of the frame to retard passage of moisture from the cavity to the building interior. At least one moisture weep opening is disposed in the top portion of the frame from the cavity to the interior chamber of the frame such that moisture in the cavity flows through the weep opening into the chamber, within the chamber around the frame and then out of a drain opening in a bottom portion of the frame. | 05-30-2013 |
20130145704 | WINDOW INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD TO INSTALL WINDOWS - A device is provided to improve the installation of a window frame within a window opening comprising a clip, a track, a base plate, and an elevator attachment. The device of the invention and the method of utilizing the device improve the efficiency and effectiveness of current installation methods by providing rapid installation of a frame that is centered and true and additionally vertically adjustable via an elevator attachment. | 06-13-2013 |
20130192151 | Embedded Mesh In Precast Walls - Systems and methods for securely attaching a screen or mesh to a pre-stressed or precast concrete wall panel are provided. A screen or mesh is embedded in a concrete form when the concrete form is poured. Portions of the concrete form can be stripped and the wall panel can be easily removed from the form without binding on the form itself and without requiring removal of the portion of the form which creates the window opening. | 08-01-2013 |
20130239498 | BUILDING SYSTEM - A building which has as a wall of its envelope, a wall of a size of at least 2.4 m high, and at least 4 m wide; wherein the wall has a frame or a substructure having studs at least some of which are spaced by a modular distance, battens supported from and fixed to said frame or substructure, such battens fixed both on and between studs, a first mesh (“inner mesh”) attached to such battens, a second (“outer”) mesh supported at least in part by a plaster matrix, and the plaster matrix applied as more than one layer, the plaster matrix penetrating the first mesh, interposing both meshes, attaching to the second mesh and covering the second mesh; wherein the wall has at least one opening selected from a group consisting of door and window openings; and wherein at least part of the periphery of each opening, within the matrix, has been further reinforced by one or more of (a) one or more of at least one mesh and/or lattice-work at each corner, (b) one or more of at least one mesh and/or lattice-work at each vertical side, and/or one or more mesh between adjacent openings. | 09-19-2013 |
20130305636 | Wall Entry Tunnel for a Pet Door - A wall entry tunnel for use with a pet door. The wall entry tunnel extends through a structural feature and forms an enclosed passageway connecting the interior and exterior frames of a pet door. The length of the wall entry tunnel adjusts to fit structural features of various thicknesses. The wall entry tunnel includes modular components that facilitate compact packaging and are readily assembled to construct the enclosed passageway with a perimeter sized to match the size of the pet door opening. | 11-21-2013 |
20140041325 | DWELLING ASSEMBLY - A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly. | 02-13-2014 |
20140083030 | Method of Installing a Window Arrangement Comprising a Number of Neighbouring Windows, and Such a Window Arrangement - In the method of installing a window arrangement comprising a number of neighbouring windows, a support structure including an upstand is first provided. Each window is provided with a plurality of predefined connection points, and windows are placed next to each other. One window is connected with the other and neighbouring window at said predefined connection points. | 03-27-2014 |
20140102017 | DOOR JAMB MEMBER, DOOR JAMB ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING SAME AND KIT THEREFOR - A door jamb assembly comprises a plurality of longitudinal door jamb portions. Each door jamb portion comprises a longitudinal door jamb member comprising a longitudinal rounded channel and a plurality of longitudinal internal cavities, and a longitudinal frame member comprising a rounded longitudinal edge matingly engaging the rounded channel of the door jamb member. The door jamb assembly also comprises a plurality of corner keys forming generally right-angled joints between adjacent door jamb portions. | 04-17-2014 |
20140190097 | NINETY DEGREE WIND LOCK WITH BREAK-AWAY CAPABILITY AND DOOR PANEL AND DOOR ASSEMBLY UTILIZING THE SAME - A wind lock for an overhead roll-up door, the wind lock having a first edge which is substantially straight and capable of extending substantially perpendicular vertically from a face of a door panel to which the wind lock attaches to, the wind lock including a second edge having an angled-beveled face, wherein the second edge extends at an angle from the first edge laterally across the face of an attached door panel is beveled with the face of the door panel so as to extend vertically from the face at an angle. | 07-10-2014 |
20140190098 | ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURING A PANEL CLOSURE - A closure includes a panel closing against a frame. A set of abutment surfaces for supporting the panel against applied forces is completed by a displaceable abutment block which selectively assumes an engaged state disposed between an abutment surface of the panel and an abutment surface of a strike jamb. The geometry of engagement is such that forces acting on the abutment block opposing opening of the panel are primarily compressive forces. Certain implementations additionally, or alternatively, employ abutment blocks for locking along the lintel or the threshold of the opening. | 07-10-2014 |
20140260008 | JAMB INSTALLATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Provided herein are devices for installing jamb assemblies and like structures within a rough opening. In certain embodiments, the installation device comprises a guide portion attached to a jamb assembly and a spacer portion operatively connected to the guide portion and configured to selectively move relative to the guide portion to provide adjustment of the jamb assembly relative to the rough opening. | 09-18-2014 |
20140366469 | EXTERIOR MOUNTED WINDOW TREATMENT SYSTEM AND WINDOW ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME - A window assembly includes a window frame and an exterior window treatment system mounted to the window frame. The exterior window treatment system has a treatment storage housing configured to receive an exterior window treatment movable between a stored position within the treatment storage housing and a deployed position extending from the treatment storage housing. The window system also includes at least one guide for guiding the window treatment between the stored position and the deployed position. The window assembly includes at least one interface frame coupled with each of the treatment storage housing and the at least one guide for engaging the window treatment system to the window frame. | 12-18-2014 |
20140373464 | MOVABLE CHANNEL REINFORCEMENT APPARATUS FOR WINDOW ASSEMBLIES - Channel reinforcements configured to move between open and closed location along with a window sash are described herein. The channel reinforcements may provide reinforcement to window jambs proximate the latch bolts that extend into jamb channels in the window jambs. The channel reinforcements may be coupled or uncoupled to the balances located in the window jambs. | 12-25-2014 |
20150052835 | DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH PIVOTABLE LOCKING EXTENSION - An improved door assembly includes a door frame having a door jamb and a door having a fixed portion including a hinged side and a locking side where the hinged side of the door is hinged to the door frame. At least one of the hinged side and the locking side of the door has at least one pivotable door portion configured to pivotably move between a retracted position inside the door and an extended position that extends inside at least one complementary shaped channel within the door jamb of the door frame to interlock the door and the door frame. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059267 | PREFABRICATED WALL PANELS - A prefabricated wall panel includes molds for casting reinforced concrete (RC) elements. The prefabricated wall panel includes foam boards, foam glass panels fixed to the foam boards, fabric mesh fixed to the foam glass panels, wire mesh fixed to the fabric mesh, and an exterior wall finish fixed to the wire mesh. Spaces defined by the foam boards and the foam glass panels form the molds for casting RC columns and beams. | 03-05-2015 |
20150300000 | TRIM CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Implementations of the present invention provide systems, methods, and apparatus for securing trim to interior and/or exterior walls and wall portions. In particular, at least one implementation includes a system for connecting and securing trim elements without additional adjustments and/or fitting thereof. Moreover, the system for connecting and securing trim elements can improve accuracy and increase the speed of assembly, thereby reducing time and expense associated with installing trim to a building. | 10-22-2015 |
20160024837 | INSULATED OVERHEAD DOOR - An article of manufacture for use as an insulated overhead door that is designed to roll open and closed in tracks, with a sheet of thermoplasitc material that acts as the outer door membrane and barrier to entry, a sheet of insulating material that acts as a base insulating barrier adhered to the thermoplastic membrane. | 01-28-2016 |
20160069121 | One-piece framing device for a window-type opening, method for the installation thereof and production method thereof - The framing device includes an upper lintel ( | 03-10-2016 |
20160076246 | CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS HAVING EMBEDDED INTERNAL SUPPORT STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE ENHANCED STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT FOR, AND IMPROVED EASE IN CONSTRUCTION OF, WALLS COMPRISING SAME - A construction component provides structural reinforcement of structures built therewith, by embedding an internal support structure within a substrate component such as a cast concrete block during fabrication of the construction component. The embedded internal support structure can include interface plates that are structurally coupled to the internal support structure and are made accessible outside of the substrate to permit the internal support structures of the individual construction components to be mechanically tied together in constructing a structure therewith. The internal support structure can be triangular, and can be coupled together using threaded bolts, rivets or welds. The substrate block is formed with vertical channels to provide access to the interface plates of components being coupled during construction. Wall structures may be constructed through standard, non-standard and specialty components of the invention to create an integrated internal reinforcement lattice that permeates the wall structure, and that can be coupled to a foundation to create structures having superior lateral reinforcement. | 03-17-2016 |
20160083954 | COMPOSITE CAST-IN-SITU OUTER WALL AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A composite cast-in-situ outer wall and a construction method thereof are provided, wherein the composite cast-in-situ outer wall comprises a concrete wall and a composite plate, wherein a hole for windows is defined in the middle of the concrete wall, and the composite plate is arranged below the hole for windows; the composite plate is embedded into the concrete wall and is fixedly connected to the concrete wall. According to the present application, the concrete pouring can be implemented along with a connected wall body, and thus a one-time integral pouring is achieved; meanwhile, the evenness of the wall surface is ensured, and thus the construction efficiency and construction quality are improved. | 03-24-2016 |
20160097233 | Door Frame Member and Garage Door Kit - A door frame member made from Celuka PVC is provided for use as the jambs and upper transverse member of a garage door frame. The door frame member has a first structural element and a second decorative facing element which are attached by means of fusion welding. | 04-07-2016 |
20160097234 | COMPOSITE CAPPED STILE, DOOR AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a capped stile for an entry door having an interior backer element and an exterior cap element secured thereto. The exterior cap element is formed from a moisture resistant, foamed polymer composite and has a specific gravity of about 0.9 or less. A door having the disclosed capped stile, and a method of forming a door, are also disclosed. | 04-07-2016 |
20160102493 | WIND TURBINE AND WIND TURBINE TOWER - A wind turbine comprising a tower with an access door is provided. The access door has a door lock and, on its outer side, a baffle plate which extends substantially over the entire surface of the door and has a recess. A doorknob is provided in the region of the recess. An outer side of the baffle plate at least partially projects outwards beyond the door lock. | 04-14-2016 |
20160123067 | CEMENT CASING FOR A DEVICE - A cement casing for the arrangement in a depression of a floor is made from at least partial metal material, including a base plate. From the direction of the base plate, the cement casing further includes walls extending at the respective border areas of the base plate essentially vertically to the base plate in the same direction. The walls are connected to the base plate. The walls opposite the connection to the base plate have a height plane, which essentially delimits the height of the cement casing. The cement casing further includes at least one element configured for the reception of a floor door closer, as well as a further element for the arrangement of a cover plate for covering the cement casing. | 05-05-2016 |
20160153185 | A CORNER BRACKET, A BRACKET SYSTEM, USE OF SUCH A CORNER BRACKET, A WINDOW MOUNTING COLLAR AND A WINDOW MOUNTING SYSTEM | 06-02-2016 |
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