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US 10,273,746 B1Granted
Fire rated door
OwnerWilliam F. O'Keeffeinventor
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Abstract
A fire rated door utilizing a pair of frame members each having cases forming opposing open chambers. The open chambers are filled with fire resistant material and include structural plates that do not contact the cases. Holders attach to the cases support a fire resistant glazing unit. The fire rated door may be clad around the pair of frame members.
Claims10
A fire rated door apparatus having a vision panel, comprising:
- one frame member, said one frame member comprising a first housing, said first housing including a segment and first and second legs angularly connected to said segment, said segment and said first and second legs of said first housing forming a first open chamber, and a second housing, said second housing including a segment and first and second legs connected to said segment, said segment and said first and second legs of said second housing forming a second open chamber;
- one plate lying across said first and second open chambers without contacting said first and second housings;
- a first fastener for fixing said first housing to said one plate and a second fastener for fixing said second housing to said one plate;
- a fire resistant filler unit positioned in said first and second open chambers, said fire resistant filler unit lying adjacent said one plate, said fire resistant filler unit providing a passageway;
- one holder, said one holder providing a recess, the vision panel at least partially occupying said recess of said one holder;
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- said first and second fasteners connecting said one holder to said first and second housings.
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