Patents Assigned to Weiland Sliding Doors & Windows, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20120159853
    Abstract: An internally powered sliding panel has a power source and drive train contained internally within the stiles and rails of a frame. A driven wheel is rotatably mounted on the frame and connected to the power source via the drive train. The panel may further include a lift system including a second power source, a lift mechanism, and a lift drive which are contained internally within the stiles and rails of the frame. The power sources, drive train, lift mechanism, and lift drive may be contained completely inside the stiles and rails of the frame. The movement of the panel along a fixed path, and the raising and lowering of the panel, may be regulated by a control system. The control system includes a microcontroller and sensor used to determine the position of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: WEILAND SLIDING DOORS & WINDOWS, INC.,
    Inventors: Brad Mickelson, Susan Weiland
  • Patent number: 7007343
    Abstract: In-floor, adjustable, track assembly for sliding panels with a build-in weep system, including a track, extending upward from a base, for engaging the undercarriage of a vertically-oriented panel, and supporting rectilinear motion therealong, an upright splash guard, parallel to and spaced slightly apart from one side of the upright track and forming, with the track, a channel therebetween with the base, for directing moisture from the bottom of the panel into the channel, at least one collection pan mounted under the channel and accessible through an aperture to collect moisture from the channel, and a hose for drawing off the moisture from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Weiland Sliding Doors & Windows, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Weiland, Robert A. Ulibarri