A weatherstrip carrier of a replaceable weatherstrip system for a fenestration unit includes a weatherstrip support configured to hold a weatherstrip. The weatherstrip carrier also includes a coupling member that is attached to the weatherstrip support. The coupling member is configured to removably attach to the fenestration unit. The coupling member includes a spine, a first projection, and a second projection. The first and second projections project from the spine in a common direction. The coupling member is resiliently flexible for movement between a neutral position and a flexed position. The first and second projections are biased toward each other when the weatherstrip carrier is in the flexed position. The second projection is configured to be removably received within the fenestration unit, with the weatherstrip carrier in the flexed position, and with the first and second projections cooperatively compressing against the fenestration unit to retain the weatherstrip carrier thereon.

A threshold ramp adapted to be positioned adjacent to a threshold of a doorway and includes connecting plates; pivot mechanisms connecting the connecting plates; a plurality of ramp sections transversally connected between the connecting plates, U-shaped channels connecting adjacent ramp sections; a locking clamp located at a distal end of each one of the U-shaped channels; a prong located on each one of the U-shaped channels, each one of the prongs engages with the corresponding locking clamp of the U-shaped channel; and cables connecting the connecting plates. Each one of the pluralities of ramp sections rotate independently from each other, in regard to the first and the third connecting plates; and the first and the second pivot mechanisms move the first and the third connecting plates from an undeployed position to a deployed position, extending the ramp sections across the threshold when in the deployed position.

The patent consists of a flap which can be employed for covering the cavity corresponding to the lower profile of a sliding window when the sash opens. Said system subsequently allowing automatic withdrawal of said flap in a side-by-side position and not interfering with the sliding of said door during closing: said automatic withdrawal thus taking place in correspondence with the sliding in the opposite direction of the same door. This double synchronized movement with opening and closing of said sliding door favors the crossing of the threshold by users but above all by wheelchairs, trolleys, pushchairs and similar. The system object of the patent proposal is based on a mechanism controlled directly by the sliding of said sliding door which allows the automatic movement of said flap from a first horizontal position covering the frame track to a second lateral position next to the sliding door and vice versa.

The patent consists of a flap which can be employed for covering the cavity corresponding to the lower profile of a sliding window when the sash opens. Said system subsequently allowing automatic withdrawal of said flap in a side-by-side position and not interfering with the sliding of said door during closing: said automatic withdrawal thus taking place in correspondence with the sliding in the opposite direction of the same door. This double synchronized movement with opening and closing of said sliding door favors the crossing of the threshold by users but above all by wheelchairs, trolleys, pushchairs and similar. The system object of the patent proposal is based on a mechanism controlled directly by the sliding of said sliding door which allows the automatic movement of said flap from a first horizontal position covering the frame track to a second lateral position next to the sliding door and vice versa.

A frame assembly, for use in window and door applications configured to retain a panel, comprising a frame with a cover assembly and a support assembly having a track assembly, and a sill assembly and a header assembly both interconnected to a securing surface. The cover assembly is interconnected to the support assembly. The sill assembly comprises a roller member disposed in supporting relation to the track assembly, and the header assembly is disposed in supporting relation to the support assembly so that the frame is movable relative to both the header assembly and the sill assembly. At least a portion of the frame comprises a predetermined thickness and a predetermined width. The predetermined thickness is substantially less than the predetermined width so that both cooperatively and concurrently enhance viewing through the panel and the frame's stability.

A frame assembly, for use in window and door applications configured to retain a panel, comprising a frame with a cover assembly and a support assembly having a track assembly, and a sill assembly and a header assembly both interconnected to a securing surface. The cover assembly is interconnected to the support assembly. The sill assembly comprises a roller member disposed in supporting relation to the track assembly, and the header assembly is disposed in supporting relation to the support assembly so that the frame is movable relative to both the header assembly and the sill assembly. At least a portion of the frame comprises a predetermined thickness and a predetermined width. The predetermined thickness is substantially less than the predetermined width so that both cooperatively and concurrently enhance viewing through the panel and the frame's stability.

A sill arrangement for a fenestration frame includes a sill with a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber, and a fourth chamber. The sill includes a first internal wall that separates the first chamber from the second chamber. The sill arrangement also includes a corner key with a first port defining a first passage between the first and second chambers and a second passage between the second and third chambers of the sill. Moreover, a second port is included on the sill-facing surface that defines a third passage between the third and fourth chambers for allowing fluid to flow from the third chamber to the fourth chamber. The corner key further includes a drain in communication with the fourth chamber.

A sill arrangement for a fenestration frame includes a sill with a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber, and a fourth chamber. The sill includes a first internal wall that separates the first chamber from the second chamber. The sill arrangement also includes a corner key with a first port defining a first passage between the first and second chambers and a second passage between the second and third chambers of the sill. Moreover, a second port is included on the sill-facing surface that defines a third passage between the third and fourth chambers for allowing fluid to flow from the third chamber to the fourth chamber. The corner key further includes a drain in communication with the fourth chamber.

A threshold assembly has an interior side, an exterior side opposite the interior side, a top side, and a bottom side opposite the top side and includes a substrate and a sill deck. The sill deck is attached to the substrate and includes a deck cover and a sill track. The deck cover may be positioned over a portion of the substrate. The deck cover extends towards the exterior side of the threshold assembly. The sill track has an attachment wall, an exterior wall, and a bottom wall, the attachment wall is positioned on an exterior side of the substrate. The exterior wall is positioned on an exterior side of the attachment wall and defines the exterior side of the threshold assembly. The attachment wall and the exterior wall define a channel therebetween with the channel being open upward and closed on the bottom by the bottom wall.

A threshold assembly has an interior side, an exterior side opposite the interior side, a top side, and a bottom side opposite the top side and includes a substrate and a sill deck. The sill deck is attached to the substrate and includes a deck cover and a sill track. The deck cover may be positioned over a portion of the substrate. The deck cover extends towards the exterior side of the threshold assembly. The sill track has an attachment wall, an exterior wall, and a bottom wall, the attachment wall is positioned on an exterior side of the substrate. The exterior wall is positioned on an exterior side of the attachment wall and defines the exterior side of the threshold assembly. The attachment wall and the exterior wall define a channel therebetween with the channel being open upward and closed on the bottom by the bottom wall.