Patent ID: 8082708
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. An improved two part glazing cleat for securing a window light in an aperture in a synthetic door constructed of a door frame, exterior skins and a foam core comprises: a flat plate part having downwardly directed flanges at its opposite ends to form a U-shaped structure so its flanges are operable to engage the exterior faces of the skins of a door when installed in an aperture therein, said plate having an offset upwardly directed rim operable to engage one face of a window light and slots in the plate part remote from the upwardly directed rim, said plate part also having at least one downwardly extending tang adjacent to said rim operable to sandwich one of said skins between it and one of said flanges; and a second Z-shaped part having spaced apart tangs operable to fit into such slots in said flat plate and sandwich said other skin between said tangs and said other flange of said flat plate part, said Z-shaped part having an upwardly projecting tab operable to engage the other face of a window light when nested with said flat plate part, said Z-shaped part also having a downwardly directed lip operable to engage an exterior skin of said door to stabilize said second part whereby a window light secured by a plurality of such cleats in such aperture will be securely retained in such aperture.