Patent ID: 6550193
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
A split frame hollow opening assembly for being positioned in a predetermined size opening and comprising:(a) a support frame, comprising:. (i) first and second vertical side frame members for being positioned on respective first and second vertical sides of the opening, each of said first and second vertical side frame members including at least one vertically-spaced adjustable fastener for mounting the first and second side frame members to first and second opposed, vertically-extending walls defining the opening plumb to the vertical; (ii) said first frame member including at least one hinge pad for carrying a structure covering the opening thereon; (iii) first and second outwardly-extending elongate tongues carried respectively by said first and second vertical side frame members; (iv) a plurality of spaced-apart first tongue fastener elements carried by said respective side frame members adjacent said first and second tongues; and (v) a laterally-extending top frame member connecting the first and second vertically-extending side frame members perpendicular thereto; and (b) a trim frame, comprising: (i) first and second vertical side trim members for being mounted on and carried by respective first and second vertical side frame members; (ii) first and second elongate, vertically-extending tongue receivers carried on said first and second trim members for being mated to and adjustably-receiving the respective first and second tongues; (iii) a plurality of spaced-apart trim frame fastener elements carried by respective side trim members for complementary connection with the frame member fastener elements carried by the side frame members for adjustably connecting together the trim frame and the support frame to form a square and plumb split frame hollow metal opening assembly.