Patents by Inventor Edmund A. Leopold
Edmund A. Leopold has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20110300993Abstract: A method of increasing strength, flexibility, and coordination that may establish a person's baseline strength, flexibility, and coordination, while identifying any deficiencies to establish an exercise regimen to address those deficiencies. The method may also include a systematic and consistent warm-up step that will ensure the proper building of strength, flexibility, and coordination while minimizing any potential injury. Lastly, the method may be capable of accurately measuring the progress of the person's training regimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Kevin Holle, Edmund Leopold
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Patent number: 5678377Abstract: Spacer frame assembly for an insulating glass unit comprising a plurality of spacer frame elements connected to form a generally planar polygonal frame. Each frame element defines an impervious outer peripheral wall and first and second lateral walls, integral with the outer wall, extending inwardly from opposite outer wall sides parallel to the frame plane. The outer wall and lateral walls extend substantially continuously about the frame polygon and are joined adjacent their ends by connecting structure. The connecting structure comprises a connecting tongue continuous with and projecting from an end of one frame element. The other frame element end has a tongue receiving structure and the element ends are telescopically joined. Muntin bars are secured to the frame elements by latching structures which assure quick muntin bar assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 1994Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: Glass Equipment Development, Inc.Inventor: Edmund A. Leopold
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Patent number: 5601677Abstract: A method for making a glazed unit having three sheets. The unit includes a pair of outer glass sheets secured to outer legs of a spacer having a generally U-shaped cross section. On the base of the spacer between the outer legs is provided a layer of pliable material having a generally U-shaped cross section and having a desiccant therein. A third or intermediate glass sheet has its edge portion in the groove formed by the layer of pliable material. Movement of the third sheet toward an outer glass sheet is limited by the cooperation of the layer of the pliable material and portion of the outer legs of the spacer at the corners of the unit bent inwardly to move the layer of pliable material at the corner toward the unit during fabrication of the unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.Inventor: Edmund A. Leopold
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Patent number: 5564631Abstract: A nozzle for depositing the shaped layer of the pliable material includes a platform having a shaping tip. The shaping tip has converging sides at one end and generally parallel sides at the other end. The portion of the tip at the first end has a lower elevation than the portion of the tip at the second end. Holes for moving the pliable material are provided in the platform on each side of the tip and in tips intermediate its ends. The different elevation and converging end minimizes if not eliminates tailing.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1994Date of Patent: October 15, 1996Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.Inventor: Edmund A. Leopold
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Patent number: 5531047Abstract: A glazed unit having three sheets includes a pair of outer glass sheets secured to outer legs of a spacer having a generally U-shaped cross section. On the base of the spacer between the outer legs is provided a layer of pliable material having a generally U-shaped cross section and having a desiccant therein. A third or intermediate glass sheet has its edge portion in the groove formed by the layer of pliable material. Movement of the third sheet toward an outer glass sheet is limited by the cooperation of the layer of the pliable material and portion of the outer legs of the spacer at the corners of the unit bent inwardly to move the layer of pliable material at the corner toward the unit during fabrication of the unit. A method is also disclosed for making the triple glazed unit and for filling the compartments between the sheets with an insulating gas e.g. Argon.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1993Date of Patent: July 2, 1996Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.Inventors: Edmund A. Leopold, Paul J. Kovacik
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Patent number: 5361476Abstract: A method of making a spacer frame assembly including the steps of providing a supply of thin, flexible relatively narrow sheet metal ribbon stock, feeding the ribbon stock endwise to a first forming station, stamping the ribbon stock to form spacer frame corner structures at the first forming station by defining zones of weakness at frame corner locations spaced along the stock, stopping the movement of stock through the first forming station while stamping, feeding the stock to a second forming station, and roll forming the stock at the second forming station to define a rigid linearly extending frame element having opposite side walls and a base wall, the corner structures disposed at least in part in the opposite channel side walls.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1994Date of Patent: November 8, 1994Assignee: Glass Equipment Development, Inc.Inventor: Edmund A. Leopold
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Patent number: 5313761Abstract: Spacer frame assembly for an insulating glass unit comprising a plurality of spacer frame elements connected to form a generally planar polygonal frame. Each frame element defines an impervious outer peripheral wall and first and second lateral walls, integral with the outer wall, extending inwardly from opposite outer wall sides parallel to the frame plane. The outer wall and lateral walls extend substantially continuously about the frame polygon and are joined adjacent their ends by connecting structure. The connecting structure comprises a connecting tongue continuous with and projecting from an end of one frame element. The other frame element end has a tongue receiving structure and the element ends are telescopically joined. Muntin bars are secured to the frame elements by latching structures which assure quick muntin bar assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1992Date of Patent: May 24, 1994Assignee: Glass Equipment Development, Inc.Inventor: Edmund A. Leopold
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Patent number: 5295292Abstract: A method of making a spacer frame assembly including the steps of providing a supply of thin, flexible relatively narrow sheet metal ribbon stock, feeding the ribbon stock endwise to a first forming station, stamping the ribbon stock to form spacer frame corner structures at the first forming station by defining zones of weakness at frame corner locations spaced along the stock, stopping the movement of stock through the first forming station while stamping, feeding the stock to a second forming station, and roll forming the stock at the second forming station to define a rigid linearly extending frame element having opposite side walls and a base wall, the corner structures disposed at least in part in the opposite channel side walls.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1992Date of Patent: March 22, 1994Assignee: Glass Equipment Development, Inc.Inventor: Edmund A. Leopold
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Patent number: 5105591Abstract: A spacer frame assembly for an insulating glass panel is disclosed which is constructed by arranging a plurality of spacer frame segments end to end in substantial alignment, with adjacent frame ends being connected together, and supplying sealant to the aligned spacer frame segments substantially continuously along opposite sides. The adjacent frame segments are then pivoted about axes extending transversely to the opposite sides to form a generally planar polygonal frame configuration and the free ends of the frame are joined. A connector for adjacent ends of the spacer frame segments is disclosed which includes first and second body portions secured to first and second frame segments, respectively, and hinge structure connecting the body portions for enabling movement of one frame segment relative to the other. The connector body portions are secured relative to each other by connecting structure with the first frame segment in a predetermined angular position with respect to the second frame segment.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1986Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: Glass Equipment Development, Inc.Inventor: Edmund A. Leopold
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Patent number: 4628582Abstract: A spacer frame assembly for an insulating glass panel is disclosed which is constructed by arranging a plurality of spacer frame segments end to end in substantial alignment, with adjacent frame ends being connected together, and supplying sealant to the aligned spacer frame segments substantially continuously along opposite sides. The adjacent frame segments are then pivoted about axes extending transversely to the opposite sides to form a generally planar polygonal frame configuration and the free ends of the frame are joined.A connector for adjacent ends of the spacer frame segments is disclosed which includes first and second body portions secured to first and second frame segments, respectively, and hinge structure connecting the body portions for enabling movement of one frame segment relative to the other. The connector body portions are secured relative to each other by connecting structure with the first frame segment in a predetermined angular position with respect to the second frame segment.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1985Date of Patent: December 16, 1986Assignee: Glass Equipment Development, Inc.Inventor: Edmund A. Leopold
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Patent number: 4546723Abstract: Partially assembled spacer frames formed by a plurality of joined spacer frame segments are advanced past a sealant applying station defined by first and second sealant extrusion nozzles positioned for applying sealant to opposite spacer frame segment sides and a third sealant extrusion nozzle positioned for applying sealant to the exterior spacer frame side. Extrusion nozzle controllers render the nozzles operative to apply sealant to the spacer frame segments in response to control signals. A spacer frame detection system produces signals indicating the presence of the spacer frame at the sealant application station. A signal processor coupled to the detection system and to the nozzle controller produces control signals for intermittently operating the third extrusion nozzle in response to the presence of the leading end of the spacer frame segments at said station, and the approach of the junctures of subsequent spacer frame segment ends and the trailing frame end.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1984Date of Patent: October 15, 1985Assignee: Glass Equipment Development, Inc.Inventors: Edmund A. Leopold, Glen D. McKeown
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Patent number: 4530195Abstract: A spacer frame assembly for an insulating glass panel is disclosed which is constructed by arranging a plurality of spacer frame segments end to end in substantial alignment, with adjacent frame ends being connected together, and supplying sealant to the aligned spacer frame segments substantially continuously along opposite sides. The adjacent frame segments are then pivoted about axes extending transversely to the opposite sides to form a generally planar polygonal frame configuration and the free ends of the frame are joined.A connector for adjacent ends of the spacer frame segments is disclosed which includes first and second body portions secured to first and second frame segments, respectively, and hinge structure connecting the body portions for enabling movement of one frame segment relative to the other. The connector body portions are secured relative to each other by connecting structure with the first frame segment in a predetermined angular position with respect to the second frame segment.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1981Date of Patent: July 23, 1985Assignee: Glass Equipment Development, Inc.Inventor: Edmund A. Leopold