Patents Assigned to Larson Manufacturing Company
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Patent number: 11952814Abstract: A door assembly for selectively interlocking opposing doors each pivotably mounted at a hinge side thereof to a door frame so as to both open and close in the same direction includes a door handle assembly mounted to one door at a latch side thereof opposite the hinge side and carrying a first plurality of magnets, and another door handle assembly mounted to the other door at a latch side thereof opposite the hinge side and carrying a second plurality of magnets. The door handle assemblies are arranged relative to each other with the first and second pluralities of magnets aligned such each aligned pair of the first and second pluralities of magnets have opposite magnetic polarities, and the aligned first and second pluralities of magnets magnetically couple to each other as the door handle assemblies are brought into contact with each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Ayako Takase, Robert Hutton, IV, Patrick Scott Grossman, Lynn K. Van Sickle, Tommy Leon Knight, Dylan S. Schlenvogt, Brian Lafrence
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Patent number: 11952833Abstract: Building systems including a frame with a horizontal member from which first and second vertical bars downwardly extend and a panel attached to the frame. The building systems include at least one of an integrated fastener cover that is moveable to a closed position that covers a portion of a fastener, a gusset assembly with a junction cover positioned at a corner junction between two adjacent portions of a panel, and hinge assemblies that reduce the sagging of a panel, such as a door.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Sara Wermers, Alan M. Dixon, Matthew Gingery, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden, Todd N. Stratmoen, Michael W. Kondratuk
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Patent number: 11905740Abstract: A deadbolt assembly for securing co-mounted doors together and activating at least one deadbolt may include at least a first retention component and a first actuator interface mounted to or defined by a first coupling assembly of a key-side assembly operatively mounted to one of the co-mounted doors, and at least a second retention component and a second actuator interface mounted to or defined by a second coupling assembly of a lever-side assembly operatively mounted to the other of the co-mounted doors, at least one of the key-side assembly and the lever-side assembly including a deadbolt assembly having a deadbolt configured to be responsive to actuation thereof to extend a deadbolt therefrom, wherein actuation of the deadbolt assembly also causes the first and second retention components to secure the first and second coupling assemblies to one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Kondratuk, Alan M. Dixon, Kole Kramer, Sara Wermers, Todd N. Stratmoen, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden
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Patent number: 11891851Abstract: A door system including a primary door molding attachable to a primary door frame, the primary door molding including a first vertical member and a first hinge member extending from the first vertical member. One of a horizontal member from which the first vertical member downwardly extends and the first vertical member includes a first rotatably engageable element, and the first hinge member includes a second rotatably engageable element vertically spaced from the first rotatably engageable element.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: LARSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLCInventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Jammey A. Rawden
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Patent number: 11542733Abstract: A door assembly for selectively interlocking opposing doors each pivotably mounted at a hinge side thereof to a door frame so as to both open and close in the same direction includes a door handle assembly mounted to one door at a latch side thereof opposite the hinge side and carrying a first plurality of magnets, and another door handle assembly mounted to the other door at a latch side thereof opposite the hinge side and carrying a second plurality of magnets. The door handle assemblies are arranged relative to each other with the first and second pluralities of magnets aligned such each aligned pair of the first and second pluralities of magnets have opposite magnetic polarities, and the aligned first and second pluralities of magnets magnetically couple to each other as the door handle assemblies are brought into contact with each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Ayako Takase, Robert Hutton, IV, Patrick Scott Grossman, Lynn K. Van Sickle, Tommy Leon Knight, Dylan S. Schlenvogt, Brian Lafrence
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Patent number: 11441349Abstract: Ready-to-install door systems comprising, prior to installation, a door, a hinge-side z-bar, a drip cap, and a latch-side z-bar, all connected. In addition, the system may comprise door closer hardware attached to the door and either the drip cap or the hinge-side z-bar; an installation notch; or screw holders. Screw holders are also provided. Methods of installing the present door systems are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Alan M. Dixon, Lucas M. Hemmen, Michael W. Kondratuk, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jammey A. Rawden
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Patent number: 11105146Abstract: Building systems including a frame with a horizontal member from which first and second vertical bars downwardly extend and a panel attached to the frame. The building systems include at least one of an integrated fastener cover that is moveable to a closed position that covers a portion of a fastener, a gusset assembly with a junction cover positioned at a corner junction between two adjacent portions of a panel, and hinge assemblies that reduce the sagging of a panel, such as a door.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Sara Wermers, Alan M. Dixon, Matthew Gingery, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden, Henry W. Hitt, Michael W. Kondratuk
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Patent number: 11105134Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a hydraulic door closer, and more specifically is directed to a hydraulic storm or screen door closer that has a fluid overflow chamber providing fluid volume and pressure control for both expanded and contracted fluid at different temperatures. The disclosed hydraulic door closer comprises a fluid overflow chamber adapted to hold sufficient fluid to maintain required operating fluid or oil levels at different temperatures, and to ensure proper closer performance under both extreme high and low temperature conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventor: Michael W. Kondratuk
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Patent number: 11105135Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a hydraulic door closer, and more specifically is directed to a hydraulic storm or screen door closer that has a fluid overflow chamber providing fluid volume and pressure control for both expanded and contracted fluid at different temperatures. The disclosed hydraulic door closer comprises a fluid overflow chamber adapted to hold sufficient fluid to maintain required operating fluid or oil levels at different temperatures, and to ensure proper closer performance under both extreme high and low temperature conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventor: Michael W. Kondratuk
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Patent number: 11035169Abstract: Building systems including a frame with a horizontal member from which first and second vertical bars downwardly extend and a panel attached to the frame. The building systems include at least one of an integrated fastener cover that is moveable to a closed position that covers a portion of a fastener, a gusset assembly with a junction cover positioned at a corner junction between two adjacent portions of a panel, and hinge assemblies that reduce the sagging of a panel, such as a door.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Sara Wermers, Alan M. Dixon, Matthew Gingery, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden, Michael W. Kondratuk
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Patent number: 11008795Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a concealed or hidden door closer that is installed in a rail of a door assembly. In some embodiments, the door frame and door closer components are configured to allow the door assembly to be readily installed as either a left or a right hand hinged door.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Allen E. Lee, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jordan A. Richter, Todd N. Stratmoen, Bryan P. Zacher
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Patent number: 10995534Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a concealed or hidden door closer that is installed in a drip cap of a door assembly. In some embodiments, the door frame and door closer components are configured to allow the door assembly to be readily installed as either a left or a right hand hinged door.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Allen E. Lee, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jordan A. Richter, Todd N. Stratmoen, Bryan P. Zacher
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Patent number: 10947779Abstract: A flexible-panel door is mountable to a door frame. Opposite ends of a top rail are slidably engaged with end caps respectively affixed to ends of first and second side rails, and opposite ends of a bottom rail are likewise slidably engaged with end caps respectively affixed to opposite ends of the first and second side rails. With the first side rail secured to or in contact with the first side of the door frame, the second side rail is moved into contact with the second side of the door frame such that the top and bottom rails slide relative to at least one of their respective end caps such that each combination extends across the width of the door frame. A flexible panel carried by one of the first and second side rails is extendable toward the other of the first and second side rails.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Patrick Hummel, Sorin Ciobanu, Raymond Edward Hartnett
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Patent number: 10808438Abstract: A door assembly for selectively interlocking opposing doors each pivotably mounted at a hinge side thereof to a door frame so as to both open and close in the same direction includes a door handle assembly mounted to one door at a latch side thereof opposite the hinge side and carrying a first plurality of magnets, and another door handle assembly mounted to the other door at a latch side thereof opposite the hinge side and carrying a second plurality of magnets. The door handle assemblies are arranged relative to each other with the first and second pluralities of magnets aligned such each aligned pair of the first and second pluralities of magnets have opposite magnetic polarities, and the aligned first and second pluralities of magnets magnetically couple to each other as the door handle assemblies are brought into contact with each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: LARSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.Inventors: Ayako Takase, Robert Hutton, IV, Patrick Scott Grossman, Lynn K. Van Sickle, Tommy Leon Knight, Dylan S. Schlenvogt, Brian Lafrence
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Patent number: 10801242Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a concealed or hidden door closer that is installed in a drip cap of a door assembly. In some embodiments, the door frame and door closer components are configured to allow the door assembly to be readily installed as either a left or a right hand hinged door.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Allen E. Lee, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jordan A. Richter, Todd N. Stratmoen, Bryan P. Zacher
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Patent number: 10801241Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a concealed or hidden door closer that is installed in a rail of a door assembly. In some embodiments, the door frame and door closer components are configured to allow the door assembly to be readily installed as either a left or a right hand hinged door.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Allen E. Lee, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jordan A. Richter, Todd N. Stratmoen, Bryan P. Zacher
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Patent number: 10774570Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a concealed or hidden door closer that is installed in a rail of a door assembly. In some embodiments, the door frame and door closer components are configured to allow the door assembly to be readily installed as either a left or a right hand hinged door.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Allen E. Lee, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jordan A. Richter, Todd N. Stratmoen, Bryan P. Zacher
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Patent number: 10612293Abstract: A secondary window system installable within a primary window frame that includes a top horizontal member, a bottom horizontal member spaced from the top horizontal member, and first and second side members, the secondary window system including a top channel member attachable to and extending along at least a portion of the top horizontal member of the primary window frame, a secondary window frame comprising a header, a sill spaced from the header, first and second side jambs spaced from each other and extending from the header to the sill, and a secondary window opening defined by the secondary window frame, a top channel retainer engageable with the header of the secondary window frame, and at least one hanger engageable with the top channel member and the top channel retainer, wherein the secondary window frame is rotatably moveable relative to the primary window frame about the at least one hanger.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: LARSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.Inventors: Kelly D. Nordgaard, Andres Abraham
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Patent number: D910876Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventor: Chante' Christensen
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Patent number: D911554Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventor: Chante' Christensen