Patents by Inventor Patrick L. Mlenek

Patrick L. Mlenek 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: 6659155
    Abstract: A swinging screen door and associated frame are provided for coupling to a doorway of a structure such as a house. Hinges are provided which pivotably connect the doors to the frame in a fashion allowing the doors to pivot inward through the doorway and outward away from the doorway. The hinge includes a knuckle joint between the frame and a bottom of each door. A knuckle and recess of the knuckle joint are provided with a complemental form to cause the knuckle joint to bias the door toward a closed position. A ramp and wing combination in the knuckle joint cause the door to be elevated when moved away from the closed position so that the door can more easily clear obstacles on the floor adjacent the doorway. A recoil joint axially aligned with the knuckle joint holds a top of the door relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Freedom Door Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Mlenek, Patrick L. Mlenek, Duane C. Balch, Denis R. Niemeyer
  • Patent number: 4838332
    Abstract: A pivotally mounted secondary door, such as a screen door, for sliding doors, such as sliding glass "patio" doors. The secondary door swings inwardly and outwardly and preferably is provided with an automatic return. A system of seals is provided for preventing insects and such from entering around the edges of the secondary door and along the sides of the assembly. The assembly can be adjusted to accommodate sliding door frames of different internal vertical dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Inventor: Patrick L. Mlenek