Patents by Inventor Ronald M. Helton

Ronald M. Helton 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).

  • FLOOD PROOF DOOR
    Publication number: 20170022750
    Abstract: A flood proof door includes a sealing flange around at least a portion of the perimeter of the door. The flood door includes laterally extending flanges. A plurality of hinges are mounted on the flange to secure the door to a door jamb. Seals are positioned on the flanges to provide a flood proof seal around the periphery of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: FloodSafe USA LP
    Inventor: Ronald M. Helton
  • Combined flood proof door and window
    Patent number: 9341018
    Abstract: A flood proof door and window unit includes a sealing flange around at least a portion of the perimeter of the door. A flood proof window is positioned within a cut out formed in the door. The window assembly is water tight so that the unit may be used in applications where it is desirable to provide a transparent window in a flood proof door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald M. Helton
  • Combined Flood Proof Door and Window
    Publication number: 20140366455
    Abstract: A flood proof door and window unit includes a sealing flange around at least a portion of the perimeter of the door. A flood proof window is positioned within a cut out formed in the door. The window assembly is water tight so that the unit may be used in applications where it is desirable to provide a transparent window in a flood proof door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Ronald M. Helton
  • Flood proof door
    Patent number: 8782975
    Abstract: A flood proof door assembly includes a door supported by hinges in a door jamb frame. A door flange frame is attached to the periphery of the door and includes a gasket that presses on the door jamb frame when the door is closed thereby forming a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Ronald M. Helton
  • Flood proof window
    Patent number: 8650817
    Abstract: A flood proof window includes a glazing and a window frame having a glazing backstop. Dual sided tape is positioned between the glazing and the glazing backstop. The window is further provided with a glazing sealant for the glazing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Ronald M. Helton
  • FLOOD PROOF WINDOW
    Publication number: 20120204495
    Abstract: A flood proof window includes a glazing and a window frame having a glazing backstop. Dual sided tape is positioned between the glazing and the glazing backstop. The window is further provided with a glazing sealant for the glazing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald M. Helton
  • FLOOD PROOF DOOR
    Publication number: 20120204503
    Abstract: A flood proof door assembly includes a door supported by hinges in a door jamb frame. A door flange frame is attached to the periphery of the door and includes a gasket that presses on the door jamb frame when the door is closed thereby forming a seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald M. Helton
  • System for flood proofing residential and light commercial buildings
    Patent number: 8166719
    Abstract: Flood proofing of buildings built on a slab is provided. Water having a depth less than a selected distance H above the slab is excluded from the building by windows, doors and panels that are sealed to prevent water entry. The panels may be applied over a variety of existing veneer materials or may be used in new construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald M. Helton
  • System forFlood Proofing Residential and Light Commercial Buildings
    Publication number: 20100263305
    Abstract: Flood proofing of buildings built on a slab is provided. Water having a depth less than a selected distance H above the slab is excluded from the building by windows, doors and panels that are sealed to prevent water entry. The panels may be applied over a variety of existing veneer materials or may be used in new construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald M. Helton