Patent ID: 7000355
Filing Date: 2006-02-21
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A mullion arrangement for mounting within a door frame defined by a pair of generally horizontal and laterally spaced side frame members and a generally horizontal top frame member extending transversely between the side frame members, said arrangement comprising: a top fitting secured to a top frame member, said top fitting mounting thereon a power receptacle associated with a power source; a bottom fitting secured to a generally horizontal support surface, said bottom fitting being spaced downwardly from a top frame member; a mullion removably positioned within an opening defined by a door frame and having top and bottom end portions respectively engaged with said top and bottom fittings, said mullion defining a cavity therein; and a power cable disposed within said cavity and being connected to an electrical component mounted on said mullion, said power cable including a connector configured to mate with said power receptacle to provide electrical power to said component, said top fitting being configured to permit mounting thereof in substantially flush relation with a lower surface of a top frame member to allow unobstructed access to said power receptacle during installation of said mullion within a door frame.