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A fenestration apparatus such as a door or window includes a unitary frame having first and second walls defining a cavity that opens toward the inboard wall of the frame. The first wall includes ridges defining a trough for receiving a bead of sealant. The second wall includes a shelf and a ramp be

A fenestration apparatus such as a door or window includes a unitary frame having first and second walls defining a cavity that opens toward the inboard wall of the frame. The first wall includes ridges defining a trough for receiving a bead of sealant. The second wall includes a shelf and a ramp between the shelf and the cavity opening. During assembly, the edge of the pane engages the ramp and follows the contour thereof toward a seated position on the shelf and toward a seated position against the ridges and sealant bead. This avoids the squeezing out of any sealant onto exposed portions of the pane.

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[ Having thus described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the following is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent:] [1.] A fenestration apparatus for use with a pane comprising:an outboard wall;an inboard wall coupled with said outboard wall and spaced therefrom;

[ Having thus described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the following is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent:] [1.] A fenestration apparatus for use with a pane comprising:an outboard wall;an inboard wall coupled with said outboard wall and spaced therefrom; andstructure including a first wall and a second wall spaced from said first wall and defining a cavity therebetween having an opening in said inboard wall, said cavity being configured for receiving a pane therein through said opening, said outboard wall, inboard wall and structure cooperatively defining an integral fenestration member,said first wall including a pane-engaging surface, said second wall includinga shelf spaced from said surface and configured for engaging and holding a pane therebetween, anda ramp between said shelf and said opening providing a gradually narrowing of said cavity from said opening toward said shelf.