A frame and flexible sheet system for an opening includes a top lineal track body with a top weather-stripping lineal, a bottom lineal track body, and an assembly component with articulating frame segment pair, swinging frame segment, and bottom weather-stripping lineals. The system further comprises an engagement and rolling component for the first top corner of the articulating frame segment pair, an engagement and pivoting component for the second top corner, and a bottom lineal track insert anchoring the bottom corner. The articulating frame segment pair is configured to hang from the top lineal track body. This system provides a versatile and efficient solution for enclosing and securing openings to spaces.
E05D 15/26 - Suspension arrangements for wings for folding wings
E05C 1/00 - Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly
E05C 3/04 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively without latching action with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the bolt
E06B 3/48 - Wings connected at their edges, e.g. foldable wings
E06B 7/23 - Plastic, sponge rubber, or like strips or tubes
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CONFIGURABLE MULTI-TRACK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHEETING AN OPENING IN A BUILDING
Disclosed herein are examples of a configurable multi-track sheet system for enclosing an opening in a building, such as a porch, gazebo, balcony, window, or other opening to the outdoors. Said examples include a lineal track member having a length and a depth, and defining a main track and an auxiliary track each running parallel to the length and perpendicular to the depth, and defining a first side track opposite a second side track each running parallel to the length and perpendicular to the depth. A removable lineal sheet retention member configured to be engaged, at least in part, by the lineal track member, via male-female type engagement. A first removable lineal cap member being attachable to the lineal track member, via male-female type engagement, wherein the first removable lineal cap member comprises two legs for attaching to the lineal track member.
Disclosed is a multiple component frame and screen system and method which may include lineal components with a hollow body, each lineal component capable of friction locking through the hollow body. The system may further include corner components, each corner component capable of friction locking with the lineal components. The system may further include splice components, each splice component capable of friction locking with the lineal components. The system may further include cross-bar components, each cross bar component capable of friction locking with the lineal components. A multiple component frame and screen may include a screen that interlocks in a screen lock channel of the lineal components, the corner components, the splice components, and the cross-bar components. Further, configuration methods are disclosed wherein the system is configured through the connector components, lineal components, and screen components.
E06B 9/52 - Devices affording protection against insects, e.g. fly screensMesh windows for other purposes
E06B 1/04 - Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
E06B 3/99 - Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings for continuous frame members crossing each other without interruption
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshineSimilar screens for privacy or appearance
A structural polymeric composite includes a stiffening layer. The composite is made in a continuous extrusion process in which the stiffening layer is pulled through a cross-head die as a polymer is extruded over it. The layer includes a film or textile carrier, a filler of carbon fibers, fiberglass, organic fibers or minerals forming a mat. A binder may be dispersed over the mat and a second carrier applied. The mat is subjected to heat and pressure to soften the carriers and binder so they penetrate into the interstices of the filler and binds mechanically with them and the carriers and binder bind chemically with each other to form the stiffening layer. A polymer is then extruded over the stiffening layer, which may be used flat, provided with holes or punches for composite action with the polymer, formed into a profile, or segmented to provide spaced-apart stiffening layers.
B29C 43/28 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of indefinite length incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 48/15 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. extrusion moulding around inserts
B29C 48/34 - Cross-head annular extrusion nozzles, i.e. for simultaneously receiving moulding material and the preform to be coated
B29C 48/21 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers the layers being joined at their surfaces
B29C 48/154 - Coating solid articles, i.e. non-hollow articles
B29C 55/06 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets uniaxial, e.g. oblique parallel with the direction of feed
B29C 48/156 - Coating two or more articles simultaneously
B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
B29K 105/12 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of short lengths, e.g. chopped filaments, staple fibres or bristles
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
A structural polymeric composite includes a stiffening layer. The composite is made in a continuous extrusion process in which the stiffening layer is pulled through a cross-head die as a polymer is extruded over it. The layer includes a film or textile carrier, a filler of carbon fibers, fiberglass, organic fibers or minerals forming a mat. A binder may be dispersed over the mat and a second carrier applied. The mat is subjected to heat and pressure to soften the carriers and binder so they penetrate into the interstices of the filler and binds mechanically with them and the carriers and binder bind chemically with each other to form the stiffening layer. A polymer is then extruded over the stiffening layer, which may be used flat, provided with holes or punches for composite action with the polymer, formed into a profile, or segmented to provide spaced-apart stiffening layers.
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/28 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of indefinite length incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B29C 48/15 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. extrusion moulding around inserts
B29C 48/21 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers the layers being joined at their surfaces
B29C 48/34 - Cross-head annular extrusion nozzles, i.e. for simultaneously receiving moulding material and the preform to be coated
B29C 55/06 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets uniaxial, e.g. oblique parallel with the direction of feed
B29C 55/18 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets by squeezing between surfaces, e.g. rollers
B29C 48/154 - Coating solid articles, i.e. non-hollow articles
B29C 48/305 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets
B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
B29K 105/12 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of short lengths, e.g. chopped filaments, staple fibres or bristles
A structural polymeric composite includes a stiffening layer. The composite is made in a continuous extrusion process in which the stiffening layer is pulled through a cross-head die as a polymer is extruded over it. The layer includes a film or textile carrier, a filler of carbon fibers, fiberglass, organic fibers or minerals forming a mat. A binder may be dispersed over the mat and a second carrier applied. The mat is subjected to heat and pressure to soften the carriers and binder so they penetrate into the interstices of the filler and binds mechanically with them and the carriers and binder bind chemically with each other to form the stiffening layer. A polymer is then extruded over the stiffening layer, which may be used flat, provided with holes or punches for composite action with the polymer, formed into a profile, or segmented to provide spaced-apart stiffening layers.
B29C 43/28 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of indefinite length incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 47/02 - incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. extrusion moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B29C 47/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor (extrusion blow-moulding B29C 49/04)
B29C 55/18 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets by squeezing between surfaces, e.g. rollers
B29K 105/12 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of short lengths, e.g. chopped filaments, staple fibres or bristles
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
A structural polymeric composite includes a stiffening layer. The composite is made in a continuous extrusion process in which the stiffening layer is pulled through a cross-head die as a polymer is extruded over it. The layer includes a film or textile carrier, a filler of carbon fibers, fiberglass, organic fibers or minerals forming a mat. A binder may be dispersed over the mat and a second carrier applied. The mat is subjected to heat and pressure to soften the carriers and binder so they penetrate into the interstices of the filler and binds mechanically with them and the carriers and binder bind chemically with each other to form the stiffening layer. A polymer is then extruded over the stiffening layer, which may be used flat, provided with holes or punches for composite action with the polymer, formed into a profile, or segmented to provide spaced-apart stiffening layers.
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
A screen door made of foamed polymer with heat welded joins between rails and stiles and a flat spline groove. The rails and stiles are extruded with the flat spline groove. Prior to joining the rails and stiles, a thin notch is made to remove the smooth skin of the extruded stiles before being joined to the cut ends of the rails. The heat welded joint between the notched stile and cut end of the rail is ten times stronger than conventional polymer door joints. A flat spline is used to insert the marginal portion of the screen into the flat spline groove, which is wider in the interior than at its entrance and resists the pull from normal forces on the screen much more effectively than a round spline in a rectangular groove.
E05D 13/00 - Accessories for sliding or lifting wings, e.g. pulleys, safety catches
E06B 9/52 - Devices affording protection against insects, e.g. fly screensMesh windows for other purposes
E06B 5/00 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor
E06B 7/02 - Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows for providing ventilation, e.g. through double windowsArrangement of ventilation roses
A lineal retainer kit for facilitating the covering of openings defined by porch framing with mesh screening and a second material. The primary components of the kit are a lineal retainer, two splines for the two opposing grooves in the lineal retainers, a cap, and fasteners to hold the lineal retainers to the framing, and possibly also including mesh screening material. The lineal retainers use opposing grooves and splines to hold two different coverings, such as mesh screening and plastic film or a fabric, at the same time. In particular, the kit enables homeowners or contractors to tailor the environment of a porch to better meet the homeowner's needs by providing an easy way to add shade, privacy, ultraviolet light protection, or a different aspect of the porch decor.
A safety barrier is formed of framing, including a guard rail that defines the infill below the rail without the use of pickets. The infill is covered with mesh screen, which may be made of nylon which has greater tensile strength than conventional fiberglass. The mesh screen is held to the framing by an extruded base. The base has a central channel between two flat spline grooves. Flat splines hold mesh screen in their respective grooves more securely than conventional friction-based channel splines. A metal plate is positioned in the central channel to enables screws that secure the base to be tightened to hold it to the framing better. The elimination of pickets in the infill leaves the view unobstructed and allows other treatments of that portion of a deck or porch that are more aesthetically pleasing without compromising safety.
E04H 17/08 - Anchoring means therefor, e.g. specially-shaped parts entering the groundStruts or the like
E04H 17/16 - Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts using prefabricated panel-like elements, e.g. wired frames
E01F 13/02 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades free-standing
A retainer strip assembly for securing screening and screen covering and the like to a framing member comprises a base strip, cover strip and cap strip fastened to the framing member, the cap strip covering the base strip and holding in place the screening and screen covering, and the cover strip contained within the base strip for avoiding the tearing or fraying of screen covers when the cap strip is placed on or removed from the base strip while installing or removing screen covers.
A system for framing a porch using concealed fasteners and concealed or partially-concealed framing elements on support posts. The framing elements have a small cross section, generally shaped like the letter C with a slot on one side and a spline groove in one of the opposing corners. The framing elements are attached to a support post by screwing plural, spaced-apart buttons into the posts and then snapping the button heads into the slot of the framing elements. The framing elements may be applied to the surface of the posts or, because of their small size, may be put into grooves formed in the sides or corners of the posts and concealed on one or more sides by trim boards.
An enclosure, such as a column for supporting a roof, is defined by plural, adjacent, beveled segments, including two outermost segments, folded and joined. An adhesive is used on the beveled edges to help hold the shape of the enclosure. In addition, the edges of the outermost segments are configured to interlock so that, with manual force and no tools, the outermost segments can be snapped together, thereby holding the enclosure while the adhesive cures. The configurations on the outermost edges are preferably made of interlocking projections and recesses, at least one of which projections is displaced slightly when the outermost segments are joined. The segments may be formed by milling a single panel while applying tape to the joints between segments to hold them in adjacent relationship. The tape may then be removed after the enclosure is formed. The preferred material for the enclosure is foamed plastic.
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