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Abstract
An exterior door incorporates at least one moving glass insert or sash slidable in first and second spaced apart tracks. An end of the insert is coupled to an end of a spring biased rolled screen. As the insert moves from the roll, the screen is extracted therefrom providing a continuously variable screened region in the door. The insert can be positioned using a counterbalance or spaced apart latchable locations in the door.
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- This application is a utility application claiming the benefit of the earlier filing date of provisional application Serial No. 60/310,557 filed Aug. 7, 2001.
- The invention pertains to doors. More particularly, the invention pertains to doors having at least one slidable glass pane or panel with an extendable screen attached thereto.
- Storm doors which incorporate panes of glass and screens are known. Some forms of such doors include screens which are fixedly mounted to the frame of the door with sliding glass inserts. With these doors, the inserts usually can be locked into a plurality of vertical positions with spring loaded latches to expose varying degrees of screen. When the inserts are moved to their fully close position, such as during storms or in cold weather, a person looking at the door, must look through at least one pane of glass and the screen.
- In other forms of doors, glass inserts or screen inserts are installed on the doors' frame depending on the season. In warmer weather the glass insert is removed and a screen insert is used in the frame. In cooler weather, the screen is removed and a glass insert is attached to the frame. With such doors, an individual looking at the door looks through either a pane of glass or a screen but not both.
- One known door configuration provides a fixed screen with a counterbalanced insert. In this configuration, the insert is not latched at a selected position on its track. The counterbalance makes it possible to position the insert at any desired position o the track. However, when the insert is in its closed position, a person viewing the door must look through both the glass insert and the screen.
- Patio door configurations are known which include sliding glass doors which can be opened or closed to provide access to a patio or a porch. Spring biased screen modules are known which can be attached to the patio door frame. These modules include horizontally retractable screens which can be extended across a patio door opening to exclude insects or other flying pests.
- While the known doors are generally suitable for their intended purpose, they all suffer from one or more deficiencies in performance, convenience and ease of use. There continues to be a need for multi-season doors which provide convenient and easy to use screened openings during warmer drier weather while at the same time making it possible to easily close the screened area with a glass pane during cooler or wetter weather. Preferably such doors could be manufactured, at least in part, using techniques for manufacturing existing doors so as to benefit from the economies of scale that such manufacturing capabilities provide. Additionally, it would be preferable if such doors were easy to maintain and designed to be forgiving in the event that the screen is in need of replacement.
- Numerous other advantages and features of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of the invention and the embodiments thereof, from the claims and from the accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1A is a front elevational view of a door in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 1B is a top plan view of the door of FIG. 1A;
- FIG. 1C is a side view of the door of FIG. 1A;
- FIG. 2A is a rear elevational view of the door of FIG. 1A;
- FIG. 2B is a rear elevational view of an alternate door in accordance with the invention;
- FIG. 3A is an exploded view of the door of FIG. 1A;
- FIG. 3B is a rear isometric view of the door of FIG. 1A;
- FIG. 4A is an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of the door of FIG. 1A;
- FIG. 4B is a rear isometric view of the door of FIG. 4A;
- FIGS. 5A and B are side sectional views taken along
plane 5A-5A of the door of FIG. 1A; - FIG. 5C is a sectional view taken along
plane 5C-5C of the door of FIG. 1A; - FIG. 5D is an enlargement of a portion of the section of FIG. 5C;
- FIG. 5E is a sectional view taken along
plane 5E-5E of FIG. 5A; - FIG. 5F is an enlarged partial view of a portion of the door of FIG. 1A illustrating details thereof;
- FIG. 5G is an enlarged partial view illustrating details of an alternate embodiment of the door of FIG. 1A;
- FIGS. 6A, 6B and6C taken together are isometric views illustrating a process of engaging an extendable screen cloth with the jambs of the door of FIG. 1A;
- FIGS.7A-7C illustrate details of a replaceable screen module usable in the door of FIG. 1A;
- FIG. 8 is a rear isometric view of the door of FIG. 1A illustrating aspects of removing and replacing the screen module;
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged region of a portion of FIG. 8 illustrating additional details thereof;
- FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of another door which embodies the invention;
- FIG. 10A is a side section of the door of FIG. 10 taken along plane10A-10A;
- FIG. 11 illustrates an end sectional view of a plurality of alternate mechanisms for coupling a retractable screen to a movable door insert; and
- FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view of another door in accordance with the present invention.
- While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there are shown in the drawing and will be described herein in detail specific embodiments thereof with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated.
- In one embodiment of the invention, an exterior door incorporates a replaceable screen module which includes an integral, spring biased, retractable screen which is coupled to a movable glass insert in the door. As the insert is moved from the screen, the screen is withdrawn from its retracted position and extends along the frame of the door screening the otherwise open region from which the glass insert has moved. As the window sash or insert moves in the opposite direction toward the screen module, the screen is retracted into the module reducing the ventilation region available in the door.
- FIGS.1A-1C illustrate various views of a
door 10 which embodies the present invention. Thedoor 10 includes aheader 12 a, twodoor jambs 12 b, c and asill 12 d. Themembers 12 a . . . d define a door frame with an interior region which in thedoor 10 includes a kick plate generally indicated at 14 a, a lower pane orglass insert 14 b, and an upper pane orglass insert 14 c. Mullions 18 a, b on the exterior side of the frame joinjambs 12 b, c. - In the
door 10, the pane or insert 14 b is fixedly mounted between thejambs 12 b, c and above thekick plate 14 a. The pane or insert 14 c is mounted in tracks, discussed in more detail subsequently, for vertical motion generally indirections 16 a, b relatively to insert 14 b. - When the
insert 14 c is positioned at its uppermost location adjacent toheader 12 a, thedoor 10 is fully closed with two glass panes as one would use it in cool or wet weather. The pane or insert 14 c can be moved, vertically, indirection 16 b, away fromheader 12 a thereby opening the upper portion ofdoor 10 for ventilation. - A
screen module 20, best seen in FIG. 7A can be coupled to thejambs 12 b, c,header 12 a orsill 12 d.Module 20 carries a retracted screen which has a free end which carries anattachment member 22 which is coupled to an upper end ofinsert 14 c. As theinsert 14 c is moved in thedirection 16 b, screen fabric or material 22-1 from themodule 20 is extracted therefrom filling any gap or space between an upper end ofinsert 14 c andheader 12 a. -
Door 10 can thus, as described above, be converted from a storm door with two glass panes to a screen door simply by moving pane or insert 14 c vertically downwardly. Where insert 14 c is moved vertically downwardly tokick plate 14 a, the extracted screen fills the entire area previously closed bypane 14 c. - When the
insert 14 c is raised,direction 16 a, the screen material 22-1 retracts intomodule 20 for storage. As discussed below,module 20 is removable for maintenance or replacement. - It will be understood that alternate configurations to the
door 10 come within the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, thescreen module 20 can be mounted at or near the base 12 d to provide an openable lower screened region. Alternately, instead of screening material, sheet plastic could be used in themodule 20. - Members12 a-12 d of the frame for the
door 10 can be formed of metal, such as extruded aluminum, extruded or molded plastic, or partly or completely of a wood product.Inserts 14 b, c need not include glass but could in fact be closed with translucent or transparent plastic material without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. - FIG. 2A is a rear elevational view of the
door 10 illustrating the location ofscreen module 20 adjacent toheader 12 a.Screen module 20 is enclosed by aremovable cover 24 which can be removed for purposes of maintenance and for replacing themodule 20. - FIG. 2B illustrates an alternate embodiment, a wood core door10-1 which incorporates
screen module 20. The wood core door 10-1 can be formed with a wood-products core covered with either metal, such as aluminum, or cured resin such as vinyl. It will be understood that thescreen module 20 is coupled to a sash or insert, comparable to theinsert 14 c, which moves vertically in tracks, as would be understood by those of skill, in the frame for the door 10-1. - FIGS. 3A and 3B are an exploded view of the
door 10 and a rear isometric view thereof. - As illustrated in FIG. 3A,
module 20 incorporates a spring orretractor assembly 26 which is carried in a hollow screen roll orcylinder 28. Thecylinder 28 rotates aboutretractor assembly 26 and pivot cap 28-1. - The
module 20 is attached to the door so as to permit rotary motion thereof by brackets 30-1 and 30-2, best seen in FIGS. 7A-C. Screen roll 28 carries the coiled screen fabric 22-1 with attachedconnection member 22, best seen in FIG. 7B. - The
spring assembly 26 exerts a substantially constant retracting force on the spring fabric on theroll 28 as theinsert 14 c is moved vertically indirections 16 a, b. The screen material 22-1 is thus constantly under tension. - The
insert 14 c indoor 10, is counterbalanced by counterbalancingmechanisms 36 a, b carried by theinsert 12 a. The counterbalancingmechanisms 36 a, b move with theinsert 14 a in thejambs 12 b, c and are invisible to the user. Types of counterbalances include block and tackle balance, spiral balance and coil spring balance. - The
counterbalances 36 a, b make it possible to smoothly move theinsert 14 c in thedirection 16 a, b. Theinsert 14 c can be positioned anywhere along its range of travel and will remain there until moved due to the forces exerted by thecounterbalance mechanisms 36 a, b. - FIGS. 4A, B illustrate an alternate embodiment, a door10-2, which embodies the present invention. Those elements of door 10-2 which correspond to previously discussed elements of the
door 10 have been assigned the same identification numerals. As an alternate to thecounterbalance mechanisms 36 a, b, the door 10-2 incorporates spring biased fingeroperable latches 38 a, b which are carried by theinsert 14 c′. The latches extend laterally outwardly into slots in thejambs 12 b′, c′ to lock theinsert 14 c′ into a plurality of spaced apart vertical positions. - In the door10-2, the
insert 14 c′ can be moved vertically to a locking position, the movement will retract the screen 22-1 off of theroll 28 and filling the area of the door frame from which theinsert 14 c′ has been moved. The mechanical latches 38 a, b will lock theinsert 14 c′ at the desired degree of openness in the frame of the door 10-2 desired. - In yet another embodiment, insert14 c can frictionally engage tracks in jambs 23 b, c. The frictional forces will support
insert 14 c at any one of a variety of positions. In this embodiment, no counterbalances or latches are needed. - FIGS. 5A and 5B are sectional views taken along
plane 5A-5A of FIG. 1A. The views of FIGS. 5A, B illustrate the relationship of various structural elements of thedoor 10 as theinsert 14 c moves from a fully closed position, FIG. 5A, to a partially open position, FIG. 5B. FIG. 5B illustrates the extended screen fabric 22-1. - FIG. 5C, a section taken along
plane 5C-5C of FIG. 1A illustrates the insert tracks 52 b, 52 c which run axially along each of thejambs 12 b, c. Theinsert 14 c moves axially in and is retained within those tracks. - As illustrated in FIG. 5B, the
insert 14 c which is coupled to the screen fabric 22-1 moves axially intracks 52 b, c betweeninsert 14 b andmullion 18 a. The screenend retaining member 22 is slidably received in a retainingfeature 50 located at an upper end of theinsert 14 c. - Edges of the screen fabric22-1 are confined in axial tracks 54-1, -2. These can be formed in
jambs 12 b, c. - FIG. 5D illustrates the
counterbalance mechanism 36 a, b which is carried by theinsert 14 c. Hence, insert 14 c can be located at any vertical position on its range of travel as defined by thetracks jambs 12 b, c. When so positioned, the screen fabric 22-1, will be extended from themodule 20 to theconnector feature 50 to close the opening in the frame of thedoor 10 left by moving theinsert 14 c to a position closer to thekick plate 14 a. - FIG. 5D also illustrates the screen material22-1, illustrated in phantom, extended, as in FIG. 5B, extending between first and second
weather stripping elements Weather stripping element 54 a extends axially along therespective jamb 12 b, c on each side of thedoor 10. The weather stripping 54 a can be any form of weather stripping as would be known to those of skill in the art. - The weather stripping54 b is different and unlike the weather stripping 54 a. The weather stripping 54 b is also positioned in an axially oriented slot which runs along the
jambs 12 b, c. - Weather stripping54 b is commercially available from Reddiplex Group PLC, Worchestershire, England under the trade name “MESHLOCK” and is formed with a mounting section 56-1 which slidably engages the respective slot in the
jamb 12 b, c. The mounting section 56-1 carries a deflectable planar element 56-2 which extends from the mounting section 56-1 toward the weather stripping 54 a at a predetermined angle in a range of 15-75° relative to the plane of the screen. - The weather stripping54 a acts to press the edge of the screen material 221 toward the MESHLOCK-type weather stripping 54 b, see FIG. 5F. This interaction provides a screen edge retention function. The fibers of the MESHLOCK weather stripping 54 b resist screen material 22-1 being pulled from between weather stripping 54 a, b, and the tracks 54-1, -2.
- It will be understood that other commercially available forms of weather stripping can be used instead of the MESHLOCK brand without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
- It will be understood that while the
MESHLOCK weather strip 54 b has been illustrated in FIGS. 5D and 5F as exhibiting an acute angle between the mounting section 56-1 and the screen retaining section 56-2, other variations of MESHLOCK weather stripping could be used. Alternately as in FIG. 5C, the members 56-1′, -2′ could be oriented at 90° to one another. In this embodiment, the track in which the mounting section 56-1′ would be located would be oriented at an appropriate angle, best seen in FIG. 5G, relative to therespective jamb 12 b, c to provide the desired interaction of pressing the screen material 22-1 between the weather stripping 54 a, 54 b′. - FIGS. 6A, B and C taken together illustrate screen fabric or cloth22-1 slidably engaging track 54-1, similarly 54-2, located in each of the
jambs 12 b, c and which extend axially along the jamb. Theend attachment feature 22 also slidably engages the track or slot 54-1, -2 on each of thejambs 12 b, c. - Though the screen cloth or material22-1 may be forced out of the respective tracks 54-1, -2 in each of jambs by a laterally directed force, the
screen attachment member 22 will continue to remain in each of the tracks. This is facilitated by the shape of theattachment member 22 which includes an end region 23 which extends into the respective slot 54-1, -2. - In this instance, assuming that the screen cloth22-1 has been forced from the respective track 54-1, the
upper insert 14 c can be moved to its fully closed position adjacent toheader 12 a to retract the screen onto thescreen roll 28. In this circumstance, theattachment feature 22 is properly aligned to re-enter the tracks 54-1. As theinsert 14 c is moved away from theheader 12 a, it will pull theattachment member 22 with it. The ends 23 of theattachment member 22 will enter the respective slots 54-1 pulling the screen cloth 22-1 with them and retracking the screen. Alternately, theattachment member 22 can exhibit a retracted condition, adjacent to thescreen module 20 while continuing to remain in the tracks 54-1. - Thus, as described above, if a force is exerted against the screen material22-1 to pull it out of the side tracks 54-1 in each jamb, it is only necessary to reclose the
insert 14 c to rewind the screen material 22-1 into a proper configuration so that it will be immediately re-extendable into the slots or tracks 54-1. - FIGS. 7A, 7B and7C illustrate additional details of the
screen module 20. Themodule 20 is supported adjacent to theheader 12 a by brackets 30-1, -2.Module 20 can be removably attached to the header, the sill or the jambs. Themodule 20 is removable from the brackets 30-1, -2 for maintenance and/or replacement once thecover 24 has been removed from the respective door. - FIG. 8 illustrates additional details of removing and replacing the
module 20. The connectingmember 22 can be slid from the retainingfeature 50 of theinsert 14 c as illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9. When so-slid from the retainingfeature 50, theentire module 20 can be replaced. Replacement involves attaching the connecting member of the new module to theattachment feature 50 by reversing the process illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9. Thescreen roll 28 and screen fabric 22-1 can then be reattached brackets such as brackets 30-1, -2 in the header of the respective door. Thecover 24 can be replaced. Moving theinsert 14 c vertically toward and away from the header will cause the screen fabric 22-1 of the replacement module to retract and extend as expected. - FIGS. 10, 10A and10B illustrate a
door 60 which has aheader 62 a, jambs 62 b, c and asill 62 d. Thedoor 60 includesinsert 64 a which is movable vertically toward theheader 62 a and away therefrom toward thesill 62 d. Theinsert 64 a can be supported by counterbalances, latches or frictional forces as discussed above relative to thedoor 10. - The
door 60 carries ascreen module 66, best illustrated in FIG. 10A. A free end of the screen of thescreen module 66 is coupled to an upper end ofinsert 64 a as discussed above. - A
lower panel 64 b of thedoor 60 is hollow and contains a space into which theinsert 64 a can be stored as it is moved downwardly toward thesill 62 d. In this configuration, where theinsert 64 a is partly open, a portion of the screen 66 a extends from thescreen module 66 and fills the open space between jambs 62 b,c andheader 62 a. The remainder of the space between the jambs 62 b, c is filled by a portion of theinsert 64 a and thepanel 64 b. Thus, thedoor 60 provides convenient out of sight storage for theinsert 64 a. - FIG. 11 illustrates a plurality of alternate coupling members50-1 . . . 50-6 that could be carried on the movable insert or pane, such as the
insert 14 c, and couplable to a free end of the screen fabric 22-1. As illustrated in FIG. 11, in each instance, the free end of the screen 22-1 would include a coupling element, such as 22-2 . . . 22-7 which would slidably engage the respective coupling member 501 . . . 50-6. - It will be understood that other arrangements can be used to attach a free end of the screen member22-1 to a moving insert or pane. Alternates or include a spline which would trap the free end of the screen fabric 22-1 in contact with the movable inserts such as 14 c clamps or adhesives. Other variations come within the spirit and scope of the invention.
- FIG. 12 illustrates a
door 80 which incorporates ascreen module 82, of the type discussed previously, which can be attached to door 84 as an after the fact accessory or add-on. Themodule screen 82 can be attached to thedoor 84 byfasteners 86 in the vicinity of the header 84-1 of the door. - The screen fabric82-1 can be pulled from the
module 82 to close an opening in the door created by movinginsert 86 downwardly away from themodule 82. A free end 82-2 of the screen material 82-1 is attached to the sash orinsert 86. Attachment can be effected by any of the previously discussed methods including using a spline, adhesive, providing attachment clips which slidably engage a portion of the sash of theinsert 86. Other attachment vehicles can be used to connect the free end 82-2 to an upper end of the insert orsash 86 without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. - As the sash or insert86 is moved toward the
screen module 82, the fabric 82-1 rollably retracts into themodule 82 as a result of the internal spring mechanism, discussed above, in connection withdoor 10. The screen material 82-1, also as discussed above, is under a constant pulling force due to the spring biasing mechanism of themodule 82 which continually attempts to retract the fabric 82-1 into themodule 82. Thus, as the sash or insert 86 moves toward themodule 82, the screen material 82-1 is immediately rolled into themodule 82 for out of the way storage. - It will also be understood that a resin or plastic sheet could be used as an alternate to screen fabric82-1 without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, the
screen module 82 provides a mechanism for adding to any existing door, after installation, a retractable screen feature such that existing screen panels or inserts in the door can be removed. This improves convenience and visibility in that with the sash or insert 86 closed, the screen fabric 82-1 is completely retracted and an individual looking at the door looks directly through the glass inserts or sashes without having to look through a screen. - From the foregoing, it will be observed that numerous variations and modifications may be effected without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is to be understood that no limitation with respect to the specific apparatus illustrated herein is intended or should be inferred. It is, of course, intended to cover by the appended claims all such modifications as fall within the scope of the claims.
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1. A door comprising:
a header, first and second jambs and a sill assembled to define an interior region;
an insert configured for movement in the region;
an elongated fabric module, coupled to one of the header, the sill or the jambs wherein the module carries a retracting fabric with a free end with the insert movable toward and away from the module, and wherein the end of the fabric is coupled to the insert with the fabric being pulled from the module as the insert moves away from the module.
2. A door as in claim 1 with at least one track in each jamb wherein the insert moves in the tracks with the fabric rollably retracting into the module as the insert moves toward the module and rollably extending from the module as the insert moves away from the module.
3. A door as in claim 1 wherein the jambs each include a fabric edge receiving track.
4. A door as in claim 1 wherein the module includes a module roller retracting spring.
5. A door as in claim 4 wherein the retracting spring imposes a continuous retracting force on the fabric.
6. A door as in claim 4 wherein at least one jamb includes a fabric edge-guide assembly.
7. A door as in claim 6 wherein the edge-guide assembly includes at least one section of weather-stripping.
8. A door as in claim 6 wherein an elongated member attached to the free end in combination with the edge-guide assembly feeds an edge of the fabric into the fabric edge-guide as the insert moves from a position closest to the module to a position displaced from the module.
9. A door as in claim 6 wherein each jamb includes a respective fabric edge-guide assembly.
10. A door as in claim 9 wherein an elongated member attached to the free end in combination with the edge-guide assemblies feeds the edges of the fabric into the fabric edge-guides as the insert moves from a position closest to the module to a position displaced from the module.
11. A door as in claim 10 wherein, responsive to an applied laterally oriented force, the edges of the fabric are released from the respective edge-guide while the fabric continues to be subject to a retracting force.
12. A door as in claim 11 wherein as the insert moves to a position adjacent to the module, the fabric retracts with the edges aligned for engagement with the edge-guide assemblies.
13. A door as in claim 12 wherein as the insert moves from the module, the edges engage respective edge-guide assemblies.
14. A door as in claim 13 wherein the elongated member slidably disengages the insert.
15. A door as in claim 13 wherein the module is releasibly coupled to one of the header, the sill or the jambs.
16. A door as in claim 15 wherein the elongated member comprises a resin body.
17. A door as in claim 1 which incorporates one of a counterbalance mechanism for the insert, a latch for the insert, or frictional engagement between the insert and the tracks.
18. A door as in claim 17 wherein the counterbalance mechanism comprises one of a block and tackle balance, a spiral balance, or a coil spring balance.
19. A door as in claim 17 wherein the latch comprises first and second interlockable features with one feature carried by the insert and another feature carried by a respective jamb with the insert lockable to the respective jamb by engagement of the features.
20. A door as in claim 17 wherein the header, jambs and sill comprise one of metal, wood product or resin.
21. A door as in claim 20 wherein the wood product is covered, at least in part, with metal or cured resin.
22. A door as in claim 1 which includes an elongated member, attached to the free end of the fabric, removably coupled to the insert with the fabric being pulled from the module as the insert moves away from the module.
23. A door as in claim 22 wherein the insert carries a hollow coupling element which slidably receives the elongated member coupled to the fabric.
24. A door as in claim 12 wherein the fabric comprises one of a screen, or, a plastic sheet.
25. A screen module comprising:
an elongated cylinder;
a retracting device carried by the cylinder for applying a continuous retracting force;
a fabric coiled about the cylinder wherein the fabric has a free end with the fabric removable from the cylinder while subject to the retracting force.
26. A module as in claim 25 wherein the cylinder is hollow with the retracting device carried therein.
27. A module as in claim 25 wherein the free end of the fabric carries an elongated door engagement feature.
28. A module as in claim 27 wherein the door engagement feature comprises one of a metal element or a cured resin element.
29. A module as in claim 27 wherein the door engagement feature comprises one of a cylindrical cross section, a square cross section, a rectangular cross section, a triangular cross section or an L shaped cross section.
30. A door comprising:
first and second spaced apart jambs wherein each jamb carries an axially oriented insert track, an adjacent axially oriented fabric track, and an axially oriented fabric edge retainer; and
a spring biased roll of sheet material rotatably carried at one end of the jambs wherein the sheet material is removable from the roll and extends axially along at least part of the jambs with edges of the sheet material located in respective fabric tracks engaged with respective edge retainers.
31. A door as in claim 30 which includes an insert slidably movable in the insert tracks toward and away from respective ends of the jambs wherein the insert is coupled to the sheet material.
32. A door as in claim 30 wherein the edge retainers each include at least one elongated weather stripping element wherein an edge region of the sheet material slidably engages the weather stripping element.
33. A door as in claim 32 wherein the edge retainers each include a second elongated, different weather stripping element spaced from the one weather stripping element wherein an edge region of the sheet material extends laterally between the weather stripping elements.
34. A door as in claim 31 which includes one of a counterbalance, a latch or friction between the insert and the respective jambs, for slidably supporting the insert at each of a plurality of axially displaced locations along the jambs.
35. A door as in claim 33 which includes one of a counterbalance, a latch or friction between the insert and the respective jambs, for slidably supporting the insert at each of a plurality of axially displaced locations along the jambs.
36. A door as in claim 30 wherein a free end of the sheet material is attached to a sash slidably mounted between the jambs.
37. A door as in claim 36 wherein the free end of the sheet material carries a coupling element which engages a coupling feature of the sash.
38. A door as in claim 36 wherein the edge retainers each include first and second different strips of weather stripping with one strip having first and second planar sections attached to one another at a selected angle.
39. A door as in claim 38 configured with a portion of the one strip exhibiting an angle in a range of fifteen to seventy-five degrees relative to the extended sheet material.
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