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US2970397A
US2970397A US12602A US1260260A US2970397A US 2970397 A US2970397 A US 2970397A US 12602 A US12602 A US 12602A US 1260260 A US1260260 A US 1260260A US 2970397 A US2970397 A US 2970397A
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
    • A47G1/06—Picture frames
    • A47G1/0605—Picture frames made from extruded or moulded profiles, e.g. of plastic or metal
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/04—Wing frames not characterised by the manner of movement
    • E06B3/06—Single frames
    • E06B3/08—Constructions depending on the use of specified materials
    • E06B3/12—Constructions depending on the use of specified materials of metal
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/54—Fixing of glass panes or like plates
    • E06B3/58—Fixing of glass panes or like plates by means of borders, cleats, or the like
    • E06B3/60—Fixing of glass panes or like plates by means of borders, cleats, or the like of clamping cleats of metal
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/54—Fixing of glass panes or like plates
    • E06B3/58—Fixing of glass panes or like plates by means of borders, cleats, or the like
    • E06B3/585—Fixing of glass panes or like plates by means of borders, cleats, or the like adjustable, e.g. for accommodating panes of various thickness, or with provisions for altering the clamping force on the pane
    • E06B3/5857—Fixing of glass panes or like plates by means of borders, cleats, or the like adjustable, e.g. for accommodating panes of various thickness, or with provisions for altering the clamping force on the pane the fixing being adjustable, e.g. in one of several possible positions

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  • a frame comprising a channel member having a web, an outer flange extending from a surface of the web, a plurality of pairs of anchoring flanges extending from the surface, and an adjustable inner flange having a base selectively engageable with the pairs of anchoring flanges to, adapt the frame to panels of different thicknesses.
  • the outer flange is preferably integral with the web and the anchoring flanges are likewise preferably integral therewith.
  • the anchoring flanges of each pair are preferably mutually inclined and preferably diverge towards the surface.
  • the base of the adjustable inner flange preferably comprises a pair of legs engageable with the flanges and these legs are preferably mutually inclined at substantially the angles of inclination of the anchoring flange so as to assure maintenance of the parts in their relative positions once the assembly has been completed.
  • the base preferably resiliently engages the anchoring flanges so as to prevent relative movement of the assembled parts and compensate for manufacturing tolerances.
  • the base preferably has a width slightly exceeding the distance between the anchoring flanges of each pair so that when the assembly has been effected, the base will be under sufficient stress to assure porper association of the parts.
  • Fig. l is a front elevation of a sign incorporating the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is a sectional elevation taken along line 22 of Fig. 1 on an enlarged scale;
  • Fig. 3 is a fragmentary sectional elevation on a further enlarged scale depicting the flanges in one relative spacing
  • Fig. 4' is a fragmentary sectional elevation similar to that of Fig.3 showing another relative arrangement of the flanges;
  • Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional elevation similar to those of Figs. 3 and 4 showing a further relative arrangement of the flanges.
  • Fig. 1 comprises a transparent 2,970,397 Patented Feb. 7, I951 ice 2 nates in outer flanges 22 extending from the upper surface 18 of the web 16 .and these flanges are shown as integral with the web. Also projecting from the upper surface 18 of the web 16, there are a plurality of pairs of anchoring flanges 24, 26 and 28, the flanges constituting a pair being similarly designated. As will be evident from Fig. 2, the flanges constituting each pair are mutually inclined, diverging towards the upper surface 18 of the web 16.
  • An adjustable inner flange 30 is provided with a relatively flexible resilient base 32 having a pair of legs 34 and 36 which are mutually inclined at an angle substantially equal to the angle of inclination of the anchoring flanges so that when the legs are introduced between a pair of anchoring flanges constituting a pair, they will complement the surfaces of the anchoring flanges to maintain a good fit so as to avoid undesired relative movement of the parts and prevent damage or noise due to vibration.
  • the distance between the legs 34 and 36 of the base 32 carried by the adjustable inner flange 30 is initially somewhat greater than the spacing between the flanges constituting a pair so that it is necessary to flex the base slightly as it is introduced between the flanges of one of the pairs.
  • the adjustable flange will always'malntain a snug engagement with the anchoring flanges provided on the web 16.
  • the channel construction adapts itself to double faced signs or comparable panels of other types.
  • the intermediate flanges 38 are provided for reinforcement and for the attachment of accessories frequently used in or translucent panel 12 mounted in a frame composed V the illumination of signs.
  • the base 32 of the adjustable inner flange 30 is slightly bowed to facilitate deflection of the legs 34 and 36 towards one another when they are introduced between the anchoring flanges constituting a pan.
  • the legs 34 and 36 of the base 32 are introduced between a pair of anchoring flanges 24.
  • the adjustable flange 30 assumes its intermediate position wherein the legs 34 and 36 of its base 32 are received between a pair of anchoring flanges 26 to support a sign face or panel 42 of intermediate thickness.
  • the adjustable flange 30 has been adjusted to its remote position relative to the outer flange 22,- the legs 34 and 36 occupying a position between the remote pair of anchoring flanges 28 to accommodate a relatively thick sign face or panel 44.
  • the web 16 and the flanges integral with it are preferably formed 1.
  • a frame having interconnected opposed peripheral elements, each of said elements comprising a channel I member .having a web, an outer flange extendingfrom a surface of said web, a plurality of pairs of anchoring was! flanges extending from said surface, and an adjustable inner flange having a base selectively engageable with said pairs of anchoring flangesto adapt sa.d frame to panels of different thicknesses.
  • a frame as set forth in claim l wherein said base has a Width slightly exceeding the distance between the anchoring flanges of each pair.
  • a frame havng interconnected opposed peripheral elements, each of said elements comprising a first member having a Web and an outer flange extending from a surface of said web, a plurality of anchoring flanges extending from said surface defining a plurality of pairs of convergent bearing surfaces, and an adjustable inner flange having a base engageable with said pairs of bearing surfaces selectively to adapt said frame to panels of different thicknesses.
  • a frame molding comprising a first member having a web and an outer flange extending from a surface of said web, a plurality of anchoring flanges extending from said surface defining a plurality of pairs of convergent bearing surfaces, and an adjustable inner flange having a base engageable with said pairs of bearing surfaces selectively to adapt said frame molding to panels of different thicknesses.

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Feb. 7, 19 1 M. ROSEMAN 2,970,397
FRAME Filed March 3, 1960 1N VENTOR MILTON ROSEMAN I ATTORNEY Un S at Pa n FRAME Milton Roseman, Baltimore, Md., assiguor to Lok-Tite Industries, Inc, Baltimore, Md., a corporation of Maryland Filed Mar. 3, 1960, Ser. No. 12,602 17 Claims. Cl. 40 -156) objects of the present invention to provide a frame comprising a channel member having a web, an outer flange extending from a surface of the web, a plurality of pairs of anchoring flanges extending from the surface, and an adjustable inner flange having a base selectively engageable with the pairs of anchoring flanges to, adapt the frame to panels of different thicknesses. The outer flange is preferably integral with the web and the anchoring flanges are likewise preferably integral therewith. The anchoring flanges of each pair are preferably mutually inclined and preferably diverge towards the surface. The base of the adjustable inner flange preferably comprises a pair of legs engageable with the flanges and these legs are preferably mutually inclined at substantially the angles of inclination of the anchoring flange so as to assure maintenance of the parts in their relative positions once the assembly has been completed. The base preferably resiliently engages the anchoring flanges so as to prevent relative movement of the assembled parts and compensate for manufacturing tolerances. The base preferably has a width slightly exceeding the distance between the anchoring flanges of each pair so that when the assembly has been effected, the base will be under sufficient stress to assure porper association of the parts. I
A more complete understanding of the invention will follow a description of the accompanying drawings where- Fig. l is a front elevation of a sign incorporating the present invention; I V
Fig. 2 is a sectional elevation taken along line 22 of Fig. 1 on an enlarged scale;
Fig. 3 is a fragmentary sectional elevation on a further enlarged scale depicting the flanges in one relative spacing;
Fig. 4'is a fragmentary sectional elevation similar to that of Fig.3 showing another relative arrangement of the flanges; and
Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional elevation similar to those of Figs. 3 and 4 showing a further relative arrangement of the flanges.
The sign depicted in Fig. 1 comprises a transparent 2,970,397 Patented Feb. 7, I951 ice 2 nates in outer flanges 22 extending from the upper surface 18 of the web 16 .and these flanges are shown as integral with the web. Also projecting from the upper surface 18 of the web 16, there are a plurality of pairs of anchoring flanges 24, 26 and 28, the flanges constituting a pair being similarly designated. As will be evident from Fig. 2, the flanges constituting each pair are mutually inclined, diverging towards the upper surface 18 of the web 16.
An adjustable inner flange 30 is provided with a relatively flexible resilient base 32 having a pair of legs 34 and 36 which are mutually inclined at an angle substantially equal to the angle of inclination of the anchoring flanges so that when the legs are introduced between a pair of anchoring flanges constituting a pair, they will complement the surfaces of the anchoring flanges to maintain a good fit so as to avoid undesired relative movement of the parts and prevent damage or noise due to vibration. The distance between the legs 34 and 36 of the base 32 carried by the adjustable inner flange 30 is initially somewhat greater than the spacing between the flanges constituting a pair so that it is necessary to flex the base slightly as it is introduced between the flanges of one of the pairs. In this way, due to the resiliency of the base 32, the adjustable flange will always'malntain a snug engagement with the anchoring flanges provided on the web 16. As will be evident from the showing of Fig 2, the channel construction adapts itself to double faced signs or comparable panels of other types. 'The intermediate flanges 38 are provided for reinforcement and for the attachment of accessories frequently used in or translucent panel 12 mounted in a frame composed V the illumination of signs.'
It will be noted that the base 32 of the adjustable inner flange 30 is slightly bowed to facilitate deflection of the legs 34 and 36 towards one another when they are introduced between the anchoring flanges constituting a pan.
In Fig. 3 the adjustable flange 30 assumes its most,
proximate position with respect to the outer flange 22 to support a relatively thin sign face or panel 40. In this case, the legs 34 and 36 of the base 32 are introduced between a pair of anchoring flanges 24.
In Fig. '4 the adjustable flange 30 assumes its intermediate position wherein the legs 34 and 36 of its base 32 are received between a pair of anchoring flanges 26 to support a sign face or panel 42 of intermediate thickness.
In Fig. 5, the adjustable flange 30 has been adjusted to its remote position relative to the outer flange 22,- the legs 34 and 36 occupying a position between the remote pair of anchoring flanges 28 to accommodate a relatively thick sign face or panel 44.
It will be clear that an arrangement of this type could be used in the construction of windows or frames for supporting a wide variety of panels where the thicknesses are such as to require multiple adjustments. The web 16 and the flanges integral with it are preferably formed 1. A frame having interconnected opposed peripheral elements, each of said elements comprising a channel I member .having a web, an outer flange extendingfrom a surface of said web, a plurality of pairs of anchoring was! flanges extending from said surface, and an adjustable inner flange having a base selectively engageable with said pairs of anchoring flangesto adapt sa.d frame to panels of different thicknesses.
2. A frame as set forth in claim 1 wherein said outer iange is integral with said web.
3. A frame as set forth in claim 1 wherein said anchoring flange-s are integral with said web.
4. A frame as set forth in claim 1 wherein the anchoring flanges of each pair are mutually inclined.
5. A frame as set forth in claim 1 wherein the anchorg flanges of each pair diverge towards said surface.
6. A frame as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base comprises a pair of legs engageable with said flanges.
7. A frame as set forth in claim 1 wherein the anchoring flanges of each pair are mutually inclined and said base comprises a pair of legs which are mutually inclined at substantally the angles of inclination of said anchoring flanges.
8. A frame as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base resiliently engages said anchoring flanges.
9. A frame as set forth in claim lwherein said base has a Width slightly exceeding the distance between the anchoring flanges of each pair.
10. A frame havng interconnected opposed peripheral elements, each of said elements comprising a first member having a Web and an outer flange extending from a surface of said web, a plurality of anchoring flanges extending from said surface defining a plurality of pairs of convergent bearing surfaces, and an adjustable inner flange having a base engageable with said pairs of bearing surfaces selectively to adapt said frame to panels of different thicknesses.
11. A frame as set forth in claim 10 wherein said mercies? f base provides mutually inclined surfaces engaging said bearing surfaces respectively.
12. A frame as set forth in claim 10 wherein said base provides mutually inclined surfaces whose maximum distance apart exceeds the minimum distance between the bearing surfaces of each of said pairs.
13. A frame as set forth in claim 10 wherein said base provides surfaces which are mutually inclined at substantially the angles of inclination of the bearing surfaces of each said pair respectively.
14. A frame as set forth in claim 10 wherein said outer flange and anchoring flanges are integral with said web.
15. A frame molding comprising a first member having a web and an outer flange extending from a surface of said web, a plurality of anchoring flanges extending from said surface defining a plurality of pairs of convergent bearing surfaces, and an adjustable inner flange having a base engageable with said pairs of bearing surfaces selectively to adapt said frame molding to panels of different thicknesses.
16. A frame molding as set forth in claim 15 wherein safd base provides mutually inclined surfaces engaging said bearing surfaces respectively.
17. A frame molding as set forth in claim 15 wherein said outer flange and anchoring flanges are integral with said web.
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US3310923A (en) * 1966-02-04 1967-03-28 Reynolds Metals Co Snap lock constructions
US3324598A (en) * 1965-03-10 1967-06-13 Tinfow Lionel Door bottom weather strip
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US3340638A (en) * 1965-12-14 1967-09-12 Bergh Bros Co Display frame
US3391481A (en) * 1965-01-29 1968-07-09 Heath & Company Inc W Structure for signs, decorative panels and the like and preformed interfitting elements for forming the structure
US3956839A (en) * 1972-08-31 1976-05-18 Tsukasa Yoshida Frame and a device for securing display panels in said frame
US4014119A (en) * 1975-05-28 1977-03-29 Karl Heinz Teufel Variable frame for the reception of naturally stiff display articles
US4177590A (en) * 1978-09-11 1979-12-11 Intercraft Industries Corporation Picture frame assembly
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US4432163A (en) * 1982-03-17 1984-02-21 Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation Adjustable mounting system for patio doors and the like
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US2625080A (en) * 1950-08-03 1953-01-13 Carey Philip Mfg Co Mounting clip for mirrors and the like
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US2985977A (en) * 1960-12-30 1961-05-30 Lok Tite Ind Inc Frame structure
US3177533A (en) * 1962-05-21 1965-04-13 Lawrence E Davis Door construction
US3334463A (en) * 1964-01-06 1967-08-08 American Metal Climax Inc Framing member and panel stop for accommodating panels of various thicknesses
US3391481A (en) * 1965-01-29 1968-07-09 Heath & Company Inc W Structure for signs, decorative panels and the like and preformed interfitting elements for forming the structure
US3324598A (en) * 1965-03-10 1967-06-13 Tinfow Lionel Door bottom weather strip
US3340638A (en) * 1965-12-14 1967-09-12 Bergh Bros Co Display frame
US3310923A (en) * 1966-02-04 1967-03-28 Reynolds Metals Co Snap lock constructions
US3956839A (en) * 1972-08-31 1976-05-18 Tsukasa Yoshida Frame and a device for securing display panels in said frame
US4014119A (en) * 1975-05-28 1977-03-29 Karl Heinz Teufel Variable frame for the reception of naturally stiff display articles
US4177590A (en) * 1978-09-11 1979-12-11 Intercraft Industries Corporation Picture frame assembly
EP0011198A2 (en) * 1978-11-11 1980-05-28 Hermann Silbernagel Border for sign-boards
EP0011198A3 (en) * 1978-11-11 1980-09-03 Hermann Silbernagel Border for sign-boards
US4432163A (en) * 1982-03-17 1984-02-21 Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation Adjustable mounting system for patio doors and the like
US4628648A (en) * 1984-12-19 1986-12-16 American Welding & Manufacturing Co. Framing structure
US11680440B2 (en) 2019-01-22 2023-06-20 Pella Corporation Fenestration frame with glazing stop

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