Patents by Inventor Sherri M. Serino

Sherri M. Serino 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).

  • Polymer covered advanced polymer/wood composite structural member
    Patent number: 6357197
    Abstract: A composite structural member of the invention comprises a linear member having a first end and a second end attached to each end of the linear member as an end piece or end cap structure. Covering the composite member is a thermoplastic envelope preferably adherently bonded to the composite member. The end caps or end pieces are preferably thermoplastic materials typically thermoplastic composites comprising a thermoplastic resin and a fiber. Such a member is environmentally stable, resists moisture absorption, forms strong mitered joints and can be used in the assembly of fenestration products for commercial and residential real estate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Sherri M. Serino, Anthony L. Garofalo, Maurice N. Goeser, Michael J. Deaner