Patents by Inventor Eugene F. Hickson

Eugene F. Hickson 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).

  • Sliding center-pivoted window
    Patent number: 5140769
    Abstract: A window having at least one slidable sash which is capable of being pivoted about a central axis. It may include among its features a selectively movable weather-stripping between stiles, a latch between non-rotating and rotating portions of the sash to prevent rotation, double weather-stripping between sash and frame members to optimize integrity of the window against air and water infiltration, and cooperation between the rails and head and still members to prevent the rails from being separated from the frame where the rotatable portion of the sash is in an open, rotated position for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Renneson Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene F. Hickson, Maurice E. Sterner
  • Vertically slidable window unit
    Patent number: 5119591
    Abstract: An improved vertically slidable pivotal window unit having a spring loaded jamb latch assembly which provides a mechanically positive latching and release mechanism in going from the vertically displaceable to horizontally pivotal sash opening and closing modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: Product Design & Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice E. Sterner, Jr., Eugene F. Hickson