Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Nossaman

Kenneth E. Nossaman 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).

  • Patent number: 8376019
    Abstract: A window assembly having a window frame and at least one primary sash mounted in the window frame. The primary sash has a plurality of sash members forming a primary sash perimeter and a first glazing panel mounted in the primary sash perimeter. At least one secondary sash is pivotally attached directly to the primary sash perimeter along an interior surface thereof so that the secondary sash is rotatably movable between a closed position and an open position relative to the primary sash. The secondary sash has a plurality of secondary sash members forming a secondary sash structure and a second glazing panel mounted in the secondary sash perimeter. An air chamber is located between the primary sash and the secondary sash that is substantially closed to the interior of the building structure. At least one accessory channel is locating along at least one side of the secondary sash members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Marlo G. Van Klompenburg, Kenneth E. Nossaman, Kraig A. Downs, Gabriel P. Gromotka, Bruce A. Hagemeyer, Gary E. Tagtow, Daniel W. Parrish, Scot C. Miller, Andy Breuer, Ranjith Rajendran, Bruce Sievers, Jeffrey Scott Belloma, Mearl J. Minter
  • Patent number: 8316596
    Abstract: An IG unit includes a perimeter structure having a port, a first pane supported by the perimeter structure, a second pane supported by the perimeter structure opposite the first pane with an interior space defined between the first and second panes that is sealed and connected to the port, and a membrane valve assembly adapted to act as a self-sealing access to the port. The membrane valve assembly optionally includes a first sealant layer, a second membrane layer, and a third sealant layer, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Howard C. Anderson, Andy Schirz, Kenneth E. Nossaman
  • Publication number: 20110061319
    Abstract: An IG unit includes a perimeter structure having a port, a first pane supported by the perimeter structure, a second pane supported by the perimeter structure opposite the first pane with an interior space defined between the first and second panes that is sealed and connected to the port, and a membrane valve assembly adapted to act as a self-sealing access to the port. The membrane valve assembly optionally includes a first sealant layer, a second membrane layer, and a third sealant layer, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: PELLA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Howard C. Anderson, Andy Schirz, Kenneth E. Nossaman
  • Patent number: 7765741
    Abstract: A window or door assembly having a secondary sash hinged to a prime sash and movable between a closed position and an open position toward an interior region. The prime sash is coupled to a frame. A compressible member biases the secondary sash toward the open position. A latch assembly is provided including a plurality of retractable latching elements each biased to an extended position to retain the secondary sash in the closed position. The latch assembly includes a sliding operator accessible from the interior region and slidable along an edge of the secondary sash to sequentially displace the retractable latching elements to a retracted position sufficient for the compressible member to move the secondary sash toward the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Gary L. Miller, Kenneth E. Nossaman, Marlo G. Van Klompenburg, Scot C. Miller