A holding wedge includes a first side and a second side opposite from the first side. The first side and the second side each extend along a length of the holding wedge. The holding wedge also includes a top side that extends between the first side and the second side. The top side of the holding wedge defines a holding channel that extends along at least a portion of the length of the holding wedge.

A holding wedge includes a first side and a second side opposite from the first side. The first side and the second side each extend along a length of the holding wedge. The holding wedge also includes a top side that extends between the first side and the second side. The top side of the holding wedge defines a holding channel that extends along at least a portion of the length of the holding wedge.

A kit for maintaining the compression of a glazing leg gasket extending around the entire perimeter of a receptor frame. Once the glazing unit is installed within the receptor frame, the kit includes at least one sill anchor block disposed atop the sill of the receptor for engagement with the glazing frame and at least one head retention clip operable to apply a force to the glazing frame and against the receptor frame. The at least one head retention clip is adjustable to vary the compressive force applied to the glazing leg gasket.

A kit for maintaining the compression of a glazing leg gasket extending around the entire perimeter of a receptor frame. Once the glazing unit is installed within the receptor frame, the kit includes at least one sill anchor block disposed atop the sill of the receptor for engagement with the glazing frame and at least one head retention clip operable to apply a force to the glazing frame and against the receptor frame. The at least one head retention clip is adjustable to vary the compressive force applied to the glazing leg gasket.

A shutter assembly comprising a shutter door, an inner frame and an outer frame, wherein the shutter door defines an aperture and includes two or more rotatable vanes, wherein the vanes have a first orientation in which they completely obscure the aperture and a second orientation in which they partially obscure the aperture; the shutter door is hingedly coupled to the inner frame; and the inner frame is secured to the outer frame.

A shutter assembly comprising a shutter door, an inner frame and an outer frame, wherein the shutter door defines an aperture and includes two or more rotatable vanes, wherein the vanes have a first orientation in which they completely obscure the aperture and a second orientation in which they partially obscure the aperture; the shutter door is hingedly coupled to the inner frame; and the inner frame is secured to the outer frame.

A curtain wall having a frame construction with a plurality of glass elements and optionally panels arranged at a distance from each other in a heat flow direction, wherein a multifunctional glass element is arranged on a room side behind a main heat-insulating plane of the curtain wall, wherein the position of the multifunctional glass element can be modified in a vertical direction and/or a horizontal direction and the multifunctional glass element has at least two of the functions selected from the following list: (A) anti-glare protection in a form of modifiable or switchable layers, (B) heating capacity at least in section, (C) a configuration with integrated LEDs as room lighting, (D) a configuration as an information system, particularly as a screen, at least in sections, (E) a configuration with at least one integrated camera, and (F) a configuration with at least one integrated loudspeaker.

An insulated glass unit having: an outer lite, an inner lite, and a shock absorbing spacer bar disposed between perimeter portions of the inner and outer lite, forming a cavity, the spacer bar having: an inner housing with a plurality of desiccant ports disposed between an internal desiccant chamber and the cavity; a desiccant encased within the desiccant chamber; a flexible outer housing in which the inner housing is nested; and a perimeter guard disposed on the outer surface of the spacer bar, said perimeter guard being configured to attach the spacer bar to each lite. The spacer bar is configured to be highly crush resistant, thus preventing the either lite from being dislodged during a forced entry attempt. The desiccant ports expose the desiccant to the cavity for humidity maintenance within said cavity. An additional lite and spacer bar may be implemented to form a three lite IGU.

An insulated glass unit having: an outer lite, an inner lite, and a shock absorbing spacer bar disposed between perimeter portions of the inner and outer lite, forming a cavity, the spacer bar having: an inner housing with a plurality of desiccant ports disposed between an internal desiccant chamber and the cavity; a desiccant encased within the desiccant chamber; a flexible outer housing in which the inner housing is nested; and a perimeter guard disposed on the outer surface of the spacer bar, said perimeter guard being configured to attach the spacer bar to each lite. The spacer bar is configured to be highly crush resistant, thus preventing the either lite from being dislodged during a forced entry attempt. The desiccant ports expose the desiccant to the cavity for humidity maintenance within said cavity. An additional lite and spacer bar may be implemented to form a three lite IGU.

A method is provided for reducing dynamic forces on doors and windows and barriers and their supports. At least one impact receiver 10 is provided to receive the dynamic forces from its source. At least one impact reducer 20 is provided to transfer the dynamic forces from the impact receiver 10 to the supports while undergoing elastic deformation. Elastic deformation of the impact reducer 20 elongates the duration of the dynamic force, and reduces the dynamic forces on the doors and windows and barriers and their supports.