Patents by Inventor Richard W. Hetherington

Richard W. Hetherington 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).

  • LIFT HANDLE SYSTEM FOR FENESTRATION PRODUCTS AND THE LIKE
    Publication number: 20100154326
    Abstract: Lifting systems and processes for building systems, including fenestration devices such as door and window units. One such system includes a fenestration device having a nailing fin and a lift handle attached to the nailing fin. The handle includes a channel disposed proximate a flange of the lift handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: JELD-WEN, inc
    Inventors: Richard W. Hetherington, Daniel G. Marston
  • Corner key with pathway
    Patent number: 7614188
    Abstract: Products and processes for forming structural assemblies for building systems, such as window and door assemblies, are described. One such product includes an apparatus comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A first leg and a second leg are disposed between the first and second ends. A first receiving groove is disposed in the first leg and forms a first pathway. A second receiving groove is disposed in the second leg and forms a second pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Jeld-Wen, inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Hetherington, Kevin A. Campbell
  • Lift handle for products having a nailing fin
    Patent number: 7003917
    Abstract: A lift handle for building systems such as door assemblies and window assemblies. The handle comprising a flange and a channel disposed proximate the flange. The flange comprises a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is adapted to be coupled with the frame of the door or window assembly and the channel is adapted to be coupled with a nailing fin of the frame for moving the frame via the nailing fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: JELD-WEN, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Hetherington, Daniel G. Marston