Sandra Lee Rohrer

US Patent:

20090049755, Feb 26, 2009

Filed:

Aug 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/842942

Inventors:

Sandra Lee Rohrer - Mesa AZ, US

International Classification:

E06B 1/04

US Classification:

49504

Abstract:

A structural steel stepped closure frame is disclosed having a closure stop that is spaced apart from the closure jamb and discontinuously joined thereto, forming gaps between the closure jamb and the closure stop. The gaps and joinery are obscured from frontal view by a stop face positioned forward of the closure stop, creating a partially hidden closure stop. The partially hidden closure stop may extend entirely around the closure for windows or lids, or less than entirely for doors or gates. The gaps receive legs of a weather stripping that has a flange extending over the closure stop. The partially hidden closure stop, along with the jamb, extensions, and facings, are sized, shaped, and arranged to create a stepped appearance.