Disclosed is a strike assembly comprising a strike plate, a back plate and a thermal bar. The thermal bar can be situated between the strike plate and the back plate. The thermal bar can have a resistivity greater than the resistivity of the strike plate.
Also disclosed is a strike assembly comprising a strike plate and a thermal bar. The strike plate can define a circular hole and can comprise a protruding sleeve extending from the strike plate. The strike plate can define an elongated slot. The thermal bar can define a first elongated slot and a second elongated slot. The circular hole of the strike plate can be axially in-line with the first elongated slot of the thermal bar. The protruding sleeve of the strike plate can be situated in the second elongated slot of the thermal bar.
An insulated fenestration system includes a frame, a pane assembly assembled with the frame, the pane assembly including a first pane, and a muntin bar attached to the first pane. The muntin bar defines an angled end abutting and matching an angle of the sloped front surface. The frame extends around a perimeter of the first pane so as to include a top portion, a bottom portion, a left portion, and a right portion. A vertical muntin bar can extend between and to the top portion and the bottom portion and is spaced apart from the left portion and the right portion. A horizontal muntin bar can extend between and to the left portion and the right portion and is spaced apart from the top portion and the bottom portion. The muntin bar subdivides the first pane into a plurality of simulated lites.
A method of assembling a portal can include obtaining a stile, wherein the stile can include a first stile and a second stile; arranging a thermal strut and insulative bar between the first stile and the second stile, wherein the insulative bar can define a lock groove; arranging a lock assembly within the lock groove, wherein the lock assembly can include a fastening plate rotatably coupled to the lock assembly; and coupling the lock assembly to the stile by rotating the fastening plate and, thereafter, engaging fasteners to provide friction between the fastening plate and the insulative bar.
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
An insulated fenestration system includes a frame comprising a first bracket, the first bracket defining a sealing slot; a pane assembly assembled with the frame, the pane assembly comprising a first pane; a bracket gap defined between the first bracket and the first pane; and a first seal engaging the sealing slot, the first seal extending across the bracket gap and abutting the first pane.
A method of assembling a portal can include obtaining a stile, wherein the stile can include a first stile and a second stile; arranging a thermal strut and insulative bar between the first stile and the second stile, wherein the insulative bar can define a lock groove; arranging a lock assembly within the lock groove, wherein the lock assembly can include a fastening plate rotatably coupled to the lock assembly; and coupling the lock assembly to the stile by rotating the fastening plate and, thereafter, engaging fasteners to provide friction between the fastening plate and the insulative bar.
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
Glass for building; Glass panels for building construction purposes; Window glass for building; Panes of glass for doors; Glass panes for windows and doors
A sliding door assembly includes an upper track assembly; a lower track assembly; a sliding door laterally slidable along each of the upper track assembly and the lower track assembly, the sliding door comprising a door body, an upper locking pin, and a lower locking pin, the sliding door configurable in a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration; and an actuator operatively connected to each of the upper locking pin and the lower locking pin; wherein, in the locked configuration, the actuator simultaneously engages the upper locking pin with the upper track assembly and the lower locking pin with the lower track assembly to prohibit the sliding door from opening, and in the unlocked configuration, the actuator simultaneously retracts the upper locking pin from the upper track assembly and the lower locking pin from the lower track assembly to allow the sliding door to open.
E05D 15/58 - Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements with both swinging and sliding movements
E05D 15/06 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
E05D 15/36 - Suspension arrangements for wings moving along slide-ways so arranged that one guide member of the wing moves in a direction substantially perpendicular to the movement of another guide member
E06B 3/50 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movementArrangements of movable wings in openingsFeatures of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with more than one kind of movement
Example aspects of a simulated steel fenestration system, an insulated fenestration system, and a method for insulating a fenestration system are disclosed. The simulated steel fenestration system can comprise a frame, a pane assembly assembled with the frame, and a muntin bar, wherein at least one of the frame and the muntin bar comprise a non-steel material configured to resemble steel.
A lift rail and sill assembly for a window frame assembly includes a lift rail defining a lower rail end and an upper rail end, the lift rail further defining a seal retaining channel, the lift rail movable between an open position and a closed position; a seal received in the seal retaining channel of the lift rail; and a sill defining a lower sill end and an upper sill end, the sill comprising a sill ledge arranged at the lower sill end and a sill flange extending from the sill ledge to the upper sill end; wherein a gap is defined between the sill ledge and the lower rail end of the lift rail in the closed position to allow fluid to flow between the sill ledge and the lower rail end, and wherein the seal engages the sill flange in the closed position.
A portal can include at least one rail and at least one stile, each end of each rail connected to an end of each stile such that the portal defines a frame, wherein at least one stile can include a first stile and a second stile; a thermal strut arranged between the first stile and the second stile, the thermal strut being of an insulating material; and an insulative bar arranged between the first stile and the second stile, the insulative bar being of an insulating material.
E06B 3/263 - Frames with special provision for insulation
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
A sliding door assembly includes a track assembly comprising an inner track component, and outer track component, and a central track component, the inner track component and the central track component defining an inner track, the outer track component and the central track component defining an outer track; a pivot assembly engaged with and movable along the inner track; a sliding door pivotably mounted to the pivot assembly; and a locking pin coupled to the sliding door and movable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, wherein, in the extended configuration, the locking pin is engaged with and movable along the outer track.
E05D 15/06 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
E05D 15/58 - Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements with both swinging and sliding movements
E06B 3/50 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movementArrangements of movable wings in openingsFeatures of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with more than one kind of movement
A sliding door assembly includes a track assembly defining a track surface and a slot; and a sliding door comprising a door body, a hinge rod, and a locking pin, each of the hinge rod and the locking pin extending from the door body and through the slot; wherein the sliding door is laterally slidable along the track assembly between a first position and a second position, and wherein each of the hinge rod and the locking pin slide laterally within the slot as the door slides between the first position and the second position.
E05D 15/36 - Suspension arrangements for wings moving along slide-ways so arranged that one guide member of the wing moves in a direction substantially perpendicular to the movement of another guide member
E05D 15/58 - Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements with both swinging and sliding movements
E06B 3/50 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movementArrangements of movable wings in openingsFeatures of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with more than one kind of movement
A sliding door system includes an upper track; a lower track; a first sliding door comprising a first upper locking pin, a first lower locking assembly, and a first pivot assembly, the first pivot assembly engaging the upper track and the lower track, the first upper locking pin removably engaging the upper track, and the first lower locking assembly removably engaging the lower track; and a second sliding door comprising a second upper locking pin, a second lower locking assembly, and a second pivot assembly, the second pivot assembly engaging the upper track and the lower track, the second upper locking pin removably engaging the upper track, and the second lower locking assembly removably engaging the lower track.
E05D 15/36 - Suspension arrangements for wings moving along slide-ways so arranged that one guide member of the wing moves in a direction substantially perpendicular to the movement of another guide member
E06B 3/50 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movementArrangements of movable wings in openingsFeatures of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with more than one kind of movement
A sash includes a stile, the stile defining a first flange and a second flange, a locking slot defined extending through the first flange; and a sash guide, the sash guide defining a first guide leg and a second guide leg, the first guide leg defining a locking tab, the locking tab extending through the locking slot.
E05F 1/00 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane
E06B 7/22 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of elastic edgings, e.g. elastic rubber tubesSealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of resilient edgings, e.g. felt or plush strips, resilient metal strips
Example aspects of a fenestration-lowering device and a method for using a fenestration-lowering device are disclosed. The fenestration-lowering device can include a frame; a support platform configured to move relative to the frame; and a hydraulic lowering mechanism configured to move the support platform. The method for using the fenestration-lowering device can include providing a hydraulic lowering mechanism for moving a support platform of the fenestration-lowering device from a raised orientation to a lowered orientation; setting a fenestration product on the support platform in the raised orientation; activating the hydraulic lowering mechanism to move the support platform from the raised orientation to the lowered orientation; and removing the fenestration product from the support platform.
Example aspects of a sliding door assembly and a method for using a sliding door system are disclosed. The sliding door assembly can comprise a track assembly comprising a track assembly comprising a first track and a second track; a pivot assembly comprising a pivot carriage and a pivot mechanism engaging the pivot carriage, the pivot carriage configured to move along the first track; a locking carriage configured to move along the second track; and a sliding door comprising a door body and a locking pin, the locking pin removably engaging the locking carriage, and the door body configured to pivot at the pivot assembly relative to the track assembly.
E05D 15/06 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
E06B 3/50 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movementArrangements of movable wings in openingsFeatures of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with more than one kind of movement
E05D 15/58 - Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements with both swinging and sliding movements
Example aspects of a sliding door assembly, a sliding door system, and a method for using a sliding door system are disclosed. The sliding door assembly can comprise a track assembly defining a track surface and a slot; and a sliding door comprising a door body and a locking pin, the door body defining a left side and a right side opposite the left side, the locking pin proximate the right side, the locking pin removably engaging the slot, and the door body configured to pivot relative to the track assembly proximate the left side.
E05D 15/36 - Suspension arrangements for wings moving along slide-ways so arranged that one guide member of the wing moves in a direction substantially perpendicular to the movement of another guide member
E06B 3/50 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movementArrangements of movable wings in openingsFeatures of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with more than one kind of movement
A sash includes a stile, the stile defining a first flange and a second flange, a locking slot defined extending through the first flange; and a sash guide, the sash guide defining a first guide leg and a second guide leg, the first guide leg defining a locking tab, the locking tab extending through the locking slot.
E06B 3/00 - Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing openingsLayout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windowsFeatures of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane
E06B 7/22 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of elastic edgings, e.g. elastic rubber tubesSealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of resilient edgings, e.g. felt or plush strips, resilient metal strips
A window security device includes a pull handle, the pull handle defining a tongue slot extending through the pull handle from a top paddle surface to a bottom paddle surface; and a locking bar slidably attached to the pull handle, a locking bar body of the locking bar positioned adjacent to the bottom paddle surface, a tongue of the locking bar extending through the tongue slot.
E05C 3/14 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the latch
E05B 65/08 - Locks for special use for sliding wings
E06B 5/11 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor for protection against air-raid or other war-like actionDoors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor for other protective purposes against burglary
E05C 7/00 - Fastening devices specially adapted for two wings
E05C 19/06 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings in which the securing part is formed or carried by a spring and moves only by distortion of the spring, e.g. snaps
A window frame assembly includes a frame; a setting block including a block body secured to the frame; and a block lip extending outwards from the block body; a glazing bead secured to the frame and the setting block, a bead rib of the glazing bead positioned between the block lip and the frame, the glazing bead and the frame defining a glazing channel; and a lite defining a first edge, the first edge of the lite inserted into the glazing channel.
Embodiments can provide an impact-resistant fenestration comprising an offset dual-pane insulated glass unit, comprising a small pane; a large pane, wherein the large pane has a greater surface area than the small pane; a layer of impact-resistant film attached to either the large pane or the small pane; wherein the small pane and the large pane are secured together using an insulated glass spacer to create an airspace between the small pane and large pane; and wherein the small pane is centrally secured on the large pane to create an overhang section; a tiered frame comprising an overhang mount and a tiered mount; and a glass stop; wherein the offset dual-pane insulated glass unit is mounted into the tiered frame such that the overhang section of the offset dual-pane insulated glass unit is secured to the overhang mount of the tiered frame using a layer of overhang adhesive, the small pane of the offset dual-pane insulated glass unit is secured to the standard mount of the tiered frame using a layer of standard adhesive, and the glass stop attaches to the overhang section and the tiered frame.
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 5/10 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor for protection against air-raid or other war-like actionDoors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor for other protective purposes
