For Size-adjustment Patents (Class 52/217)
  • Patent number: 11746586
    Abstract: A connecting device configured to connect two construction materials arranged at a distance therebetween, that is, a door frame, a base member, and a reinforcing member of a wall includes a connecting member including a locking portion capable of being locked with a locking target member arranged at one construction material along a thickness direction perpendicular to a direction of the distance and a coupling portion configured to be moved in the thickness direction and coupled to the other construction material by a drill screw as a coupling fitting are arranged at an end on a side of the one construction material and an end on a side of the other construction material. When the coupling portion is not coupled to the other construction material, the locking portion is movable in the thickness direction with respect to the locking target member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: BUNKA SHUTTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shigeo Yamagami, Masanori Kobayashi, Takayuki Maeda
  • Patent number: 11746585
    Abstract: A first end portion of a connecting part of a connecting member reaches a locked member arranged such that the thickness direction of one of two construction materials is an axial direction N, and a second end portion of the connecting part reaches the other one of the two construction materials. The second end portion is formed to have a torsion angle ? as an inclination angle to the axial direction N. When the second end portion is coupled with the other construction material by a coupling fitting, the torsion angle ? reduces or disappears, a torsion angle to the axial direction N is generated in the first end portion, the first end portion locks on the locked member, and the connecting member connects the two construction materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: BUNKA SHUTTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masanori Kobayashi, Shigeo Yamagami, Katsuhiko Murakami
  • Patent number: 11499365
    Abstract: A kit for a frame assembly is disclosed. The kit comprises a first frame member, a second frame member, and a first and second counterpart of a corner connector. The first and second counterparts are co-operatively configured for connecting to obtain the corner connector. The first counterpart, the second counterpart, the first frame member, and the second frame member are co-operatively configured for assembly to define the frame assembly. The first frame member is coupled to the second frame member via the obtained corner connector. The corner connector is connected to the first frame member along a first side of the first frame member and is also connected along a second side of the first frame member, and the corner connector is connected to the second frame member along a first side of the second frame member and is also connected along a second side of the second frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Vision Extrusions Group Limited
    Inventor: Don Feil
  • Patent number: 10253505
    Abstract: A system for mounting wall panels to a wall includes wall panels, each including a main wall panel section, and four bent end sections extending from edges of the main wall panel section; a plurality of main fastening extrusions, each including a base secured to the wall, two spaced apart post walls extending from the base section, and two bent end securing walls extending from the base on opposite sides of each post wall, with a spacing between each post wall and an adjacent bent end securing wall being equal to the wall thickness of one bent end section; and a recess at a first surface of each bent end section which faces a second surface of a respective bent end securing wall, and a projection at the second surface of each bent end securing wall which is adapted to be received in a respective recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Henry H. Bilge
  • Patent number: 9745787
    Abstract: Improvements to movable closure systems which aid installability and reliability of said systems can include wheels running along the top and bottom of individual slidable elements, the wheels oriented horizontally and disposed within a track configured for receiving the horizontal wheels. The horizontal wheels reduce the vertical profile of the track-engaging portions of the slidable elements, enabling more of the slidable element to be used for glass or other aesthetically-preferable transparent materials. A track leveling system enables installers to more easily deploy and properly tune the system between floors and casings which are not perfectly flush. A compression jamb permits closure of the system via slidable elements pressing into the jamb to deflect it in order to better seal the closure comprised of the individual slidable elements. A durable hinge mechanism permits the sliding elements to rotate in order to stack the sliding elements at one end of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventor: Adam Conley
  • Patent number: 9273511
    Abstract: A shower door assembly with linkage control comprising a stationary frame, a movable frame and an adjustment assembly disposed between the stationary frame and the movable frame. The adjustment assembly comprises at least two adjustment devices and locking devices for locking each of the adjustment devices. Each of the locking devices comprises a locking element and a guiding device along which the locking element can slide. An actuating arm is provided to release and lock adjustment devices all at once. Therefore, it is unnecessary to adjust each of the adjustment devices separately, facilitating the operation of adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: IDEAL SANITARY WARE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wuxiang Wei
  • Patent number: 9027295
    Abstract: A demountable modular wall system including a series of individual wall panels that can be positioned adjacent to each other. The demountable wall system includes a doorway defined by a pair of spaced vertical posts and a horizontal header. In one embodiment, a sliding glass door is movable along a sliding door track mounted to the horizontal header. A lower trim assembly mounted to the bottom end of the sliding glass door adjusts the overall height of the door. The doorway can also include a pivoting glass door. The pivoting glass door includes a bottom pivot assembly having a bottom clamp adjustably positioned along a bottom end of the pivoting glass door. The adjustable bottom clamp can be moved along the bottom end of the pivoting glass door and receives a pivot pin supported on the floor. A top pivot assembly includes a movable plunger that defines a portion of the pivot axis for the pivoting glass door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kopish, Michael Salzman, Nathan A. Quintal, Timothy J. LaFleur, James M. Durand
  • Patent number: 9016011
    Abstract: An internally aligned insulating concrete form window and door buck that self aligns into the insulated concrete wall forms and it allows for the changing of the face and edge materials when desired, and the use of solid insulating materials with internal alignment elements that fit into the cavity of the insulated concrete formed wall which bonds to the concrete. The internally aligned insulating window and door buck generally includes an insulated window and door buck made as a single insulating element or with multiple components with a configuration that allows for the use of various type of materials on the face and edges of the buck, and have the ability to align to the inside of an insulated concrete formed walls so as no external bracing or strapping or support is needed to keep the buck aligned with the wall forms during concrete placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Gorilla Buck Inc.
    Inventor: Cooper Edward Stewart
  • Patent number: 9010704
    Abstract: The invention includes an alignment device and system having a guide member, a support member and a connector which engages the guide member and the support member. The guide member may be a relatively flat piece attachable to and edge of a frame. In one aspect the guide member includes a perimeter slot. The support member may have a first portion generally perpendicular with a second portion and the first portion may be attached to an object (or integral with an object such as a window or door casing) which is to be aligned with a frame. The second portion may have a connector portion or threaded hole for receiving a connector. The connector may also engage the slot of the guide member. The device allows for desired alignment of an object within a frame by transferring rotational movement to linear movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Sirek, Colton Sirek
  • Patent number: 8966823
    Abstract: A threshold with a sill deck, a removable sill extender and a seal. The sill extender slides into a press-fit engagement with the sill deck such that the seal provides a press-fit connection between the sill deck and the sill extender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Endura Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Brent Van Camp
  • Patent number: 8955271
    Abstract: A modular wall assembly includes a frame assembly that includes at least one vertical frame member and at least one horizontal frame member, wherein the frame assembly is configured to define a door opening, a door member slidably operable between a closed position, wherein the door member is at least partially located within the door opening, and an open position, wherein the door member is at least partially removed from with the door opening to allow ingress and egress through the door opening, and a support assembly that includes a sliding support member that slidably supports the door member between the open and closed positions, and at least one mounting arrangement coupling the sliding support member, wherein the at least one mounting arrangement allows vertical adjustment of the sliding support member with respect to the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Ralf Keller, Ryan Geister, Helmut Petrat, Theodore M. Haan, Andreas Borchhardt
  • Patent number: 8850762
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable door assembly for use in a modular wall assembly includes a door opening defined by first and second door jamb assemblies which are adapted to receive vertical slider members in a channel disposed along a length of the door jamb assemblies. The slider members are vertically adjustable within the channels and include hinge mechanism such that either door jamb assembly can support a door member therefrom. Another aspect of the invention includes a vertically adjustable header assembly providing an aesthetically pleasing uniform appearance between the door assembly and the modular wall assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin C. Knauf, Karl J. Mead, Beverly Jo Sugarbaker, Jamie L. Payne
  • Patent number: 8813437
    Abstract: The integral shim-pack (50) includes a wedge-shaped male shim (52) having a pull tang (68) extending from a thin end (56) of the male shim (52) and into a tang groove (82) and through a tang passage (90) between a bridge (88) and a tang groove (82) of a wedge-shaped female shim (72) to extend beyond a thick end (74) of the female shim (72). Pulling the adjustment pull tang (68) away from the thick end (74) of the female shim (72) moves a thick end (54) of the male shim (52) toward the thick end (74) of the female shim (72) to increase a distance between a base surface (58) of the male shim and a base surface (78) of the female shim (72).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Charles J. Spofford
  • Patent number: 8806819
    Abstract: In one instance, the disclosure is a removable wall opening frame comprising a mounting element and trim element. The mounting element contains a slit receiver and the trim element contains raised slits. The slit receiver of the mounting element and the raised slits of the trim element are configured to lockedly engage the mounting element and the trim element. When engaged, the slit receiver is not visible or accessible. The trim element can be disengaged from the mounting element by inserting a key into a hole in the mounting element. When disengaged, the frame can be removed from the wall opening. Neither the mounting element, trim element, nor wall opening are damaged by removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventors: Logan R Teilborg, Charles A Teilborg
  • Patent number: 8782974
    Abstract: A split jamb for a door, window or vent comprising a support frame and a trim frame brought together and mounted using at least one bracket of the invention. The bracket comprises two connecting L-shaped pieces, one of which receives a hinge or a latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas Lee Potts
  • Publication number: 20140075863
    Abstract: A pocket door frame includes a slat having a first end and a second end. The slat is adjustable in length. The pocket door frame includes a spine member attached to the first end of the slat and a jamb member attached to the second opposite end of the slat. A method is provided for installing a pocket door frame. The method includes adjusting the length of a slat having a first end attached to a spine member and a second end attached to a jamb member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD
    Inventor: Mark LARONDE
  • Publication number: 20140053480
    Abstract: A jamb system for attachment to a wall comprises a jamb member and a support. The support member is of variable width and has a first member and a second member. The first member is affixed directly to the jamb member. The second member is positioned between a portion of the first member and the jamb member, and the second member is lockingly engaged with the first member. The second member is directly adjacent to the jamb member, and the support member is affixable to the wall. The support member may comprise a one or more wing members for affixing the support member to the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Mark SILK, Steve MCELWEE, Jeff PEEBLES
  • Patent number: 8640339
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of a brick molding system for window frames and door frames includes providing a frame member which is used to form a frame to accommodate a variety of styles of window or doors in accordance with customer requirements. The frame member has a female brick molding attachment receptacle. A plurality of brick molding variations is provided, all of which have a male coupling engageable with the female brick molding receptacle. An order is received from a customer for a selected style of frame with a selected style of brick molding. Lengths of the frame member are secured together to form the selected style of frame and in the process of forming the frame the male coupling of the selected style of brick molding is inserted into the female brick molding receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: All Weather Windows Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Jean-Marie Gilles, Thuy Vu
  • Patent number: 8621785
    Abstract: A method of assembling a z-bar extension member to a z-bar that negates the need for trimming the z-bar. The apparatus includes an exterior z-bar member having an exterior barrel portion and an interior z-bar member having an interior barrel portion. The interior barrel portion is slidably or snappingly engaged within the exterior barrel portion. Mating structures may be included on the cooperating components to maintain a positional relationship therebetween during assembly. A guard assembly that mounts to the edge of a door or on the end of a door expander to cover the gap between the z-bar and the casing is also disclosed that may be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to the z-bar extension member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Kibbel, Kelly Nordgaard
  • Patent number: 8468758
    Abstract: A support frame for a sliding door comprising upper and lower support members, and a side panel attachable so as to extend between said upper and lower support members, wherein the side panel comprises two panel portions that slide relative to each other and overlap to enable the distance between the upper and lower support members to be altered during installation of the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Royde & Tucker Limited
    Inventors: Steve Jenkins, Nick Gadsby
  • Patent number: 8458969
    Abstract: A stay-in-place buck for defining an opening in a cast concrete structure has a plurality of frame members arrangeable in an abutting relationship. Each of the frame members has a panel extending transversely between outer opposed panels of a stay-in-place form-work. Flanges extend from opposed edges of the frame member panel for abutment against outer surfaces of the outer opposed panels. Each flange has opposed mitered end edges for abutment against adjacent mitered end edges of flanges of adjacent frame members. The buck also includes fastener-receivers connectable to the panels of the frame members to form one or more fastener-receiving frames extending at least partially about a perimeter of the buck. Each fastener-receiver has mitered edge portions for abutment against adjacent mitered edge portions of adjacent fastener-receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: CFS Concrete Forming Systems Inc.
    Inventors: George David Richardson, Semion Krivulin, Jaret Breckenridge
  • Patent number: 8443554
    Abstract: A variable size sill pan can be adapted to various widths, lengths, and heights of framed door or window openings. The sill pan assembly includes an extruded base which is typically inclined, window or door supports which can be extruded as part of the base unit, and molded corner elements. Grooves are provided on the front flange of the sill pan base to permit the front flange to be cut to a desired length. Grooves are provided on the rear sill pan wall permit the rear sill pan wall to be cut to a desired length. Grooves or markings are provided on a base and on end cap sections to permit the pieces to the cut to a desired width. An assembled sill pan is formed by attaching the adjusted pieces together, or by snapping and gluing the adjusted pieces together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Mishko Teodorovich
  • Patent number: 8443556
    Abstract: A stackable shim system. A first shim includes a receiving feature, an attachment feature, and a main portion having a first thickness. A second shim also includes a receiving feature, an attachment feature, and a main portion having a second thickness. The receiving feature of each shim is configured to engage with the attachment feature of the other shim such that either shim can be removably attached to the other to create a stacked shim having a main portion having a thickness that is the sum of the first and second thicknesses. The shims may be conveniently used for taking up space and/or accommodating for irregularities in construction materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: ARXX Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Hiscock, Sheldon Warman
  • Patent number: 8256171
    Abstract: An expandable frame for a storm door mounted onto the header and door jamb in an entrance, a frame kit, and method of installation. The expandable frame includes an expandable header assembly, an expandable lock-side assembly and a hinge-side piece. The header assembly includes a frame mount and a header stop mounted onto the underside of the header, the hinge-side piece is mounted vertically against the door jamb on one side of the entry, and the lock-side assembly includes a lock-side stop and a frame mount mounted vertically onto the door jamb opposite the hinge section. A user can adjust the position of the header assembly and lock-side assembly to accommodate a door having smaller dimensions than the height and width of the entrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Noubar Yeremian
  • Patent number: 8201368
    Abstract: A blind frame for a window or door, the blind frame including a channel defined by the blind frame, the channel extending at least partially around the periphery of the blind frame and defining a space between the frame and an adjacent wall, the space being adapted and configured to receive an amount of concrete so as to affix the frame to the wall. The blind frame may include an accessory compartment including a housing defining an external surface adapted and configured to support an amount of concrete and embed said housing in said wall opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Alluwinner Ltd
    Inventors: Roman Nirel, Levi Dabuoush
  • Patent number: 8069622
    Abstract: Jamb connectors for finishing a penetration in concrete or masonry construction, the jamb connectors coupling a first jamb with a second jamb that is adjacent to the first jamb and having a first portion with two segments lying substantially in a same plane and positioned at a predetermined angle from each other, each first portion segment being configured for coupling with an associated surface portion of an associated one of the first and second jambs, and a second portion having two segments that are each coupled to corresponding segments of the first portion, each second portion lying at an angle equal to the predetermined angle from the other second portion and second portion being configured for positioning about the intermediate portions of one of the first and second jambs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: All-Terior Systems LLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey Claude Mees, Timothy A. Ellecbracht
  • Patent number: 8020351
    Abstract: A structural frame typically comprised of steel metallic material that is utilized in retrofitting a small basement window in an older residence with an egress window is described that comprises pieces of linear L-channel that has been formed into a rectangular frame. The thickness of the channel is relatively thin permitting an installer to retrofit the smaller window with a larger one that is only marginally less wide without having to cut an opening within the foundation wall that is wider than the original window's steel buck. Excepting the bottom side of the original window's buck, it can be left in place during retrofit. Accordingly, a substantial portion of the foundation wall's load carrying capacity around the window opening is maintained during retrofit eliminating the need for additional reinforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Theodore G Stephens
  • Publication number: 20110138718
    Abstract: An expandable frame for a storm door mounted onto the header and door jamb in an entrance, a frame kit, and method of installation. The expandable frame includes an expandable header assembly, an expandable lock-side assembly and a hinge-side piece. The header assembly includes a frame mount and a header stop mounted onto the underside of the header, the hinge-side piece is mounted vertically against the door jamb on one side of the entry, and the lock-side assembly includes a lock-side stop and a frame mount mounted vertically onto the door jamb opposite the hinge section. A user can adjust the position of the header assembly and lock-side assembly to accommodate a door having smaller dimensions than the height and width of the entrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: Noubar Yeremian
  • Patent number: 7913465
    Abstract: An expandable frame for a storm door mounted onto the header and door jamb in an entrance, a frame kit, and method of installation. The expandable frame includes an expandable header assembly, an expandable lock-side assembly and a hinge-side piece. The header assembly includes a frame mount and a header stop mounted onto the underside of the header, the hinge-side piece is mounted vertically against the door jamb on one side of the entry, and the lock-side assembly includes a lock-side stop and a frame mount mounted vertically onto the door jamb opposite the hinge section. A user can adjust the position of the header assembly and lock-side assembly to accommodate a door having smaller dimensions than the height and width of the entrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventor: Noubar Yeremian
  • Patent number: 7845125
    Abstract: A profile for making frames for sliding windows or doors comprising, amongst other things, at least one fixed frame formed by two crosspieces and two stiles; a profile, forming at least a first lower crosspiece, comprises two sliding tracks, parallel with one another, and made from a lower base body; the profile forming the lower crosspiece is divided, transversally, into two halves substantially equal and associated, at respective ends, with a matching element for connecting and joining the halves; the connecting and joining element therefore forming the central portion of the lower crosspiece and having heat insulation properties; the present invention also relates to a method for making the profile and a sliding window or door obtained with the profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: GSG International S.p.A.
    Inventor: Marco Lambertini
  • Publication number: 20100293876
    Abstract: This invention provides a type of door frame totally different from those in current use and characterized in the novel design and construction thereof by having an interior space for redimensioning it to any measurement within the range for cutting between the vertical inner jamb and the vertical outer moving jamb, by making a single cut and reassembling the outer moving jamb in order to obtain a new measurement for the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Jose Genaro Contreras de la Pena
  • Publication number: 20100269434
    Abstract: This invention concerns a door frame with the option of having several dimensions in a single door, these measurements being set and defined by the inner jambs. This invention provides a type of door frame totally different from those currently on the market, due to a design and novel interior construction and wherein the principal characteristic is that it has a series of inner jambs which can resize this door frame to several measurements, achieving manufacture thereof at a low cost and supplying the range of measurements required in the market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Jose Genaro Contreras de la Pena
  • Publication number: 20100212239
    Abstract: An adjustable modular doorframe includes a first jaw member secured on a first (or inner) side surface of a wall, and a second jaw member telescopically engageable with the first jaw member to accommodate the wall thickness and then secured to a second side (or outer) surface of the wall, thereby forming a doorframe for adjustably optionally meeting the variable thickness of the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Guo-Chi Wang
  • Publication number: 20100115864
    Abstract: An adjustable frame assembly for a door, window or other opening in a building utilizes sets of first and second brackets to secure a frame component along a side of the opening in a manner which allows for easy adjustment in the width and depth of the mounted members. The first bracket is formed with a first flange portion extending outside the opening and a second flange portion projecting inside the opening, while the second bracket extends from the frame component. The second flange portion of the first bracket is adjustably secured to the frame component through the second bracket, potential with an interposed, varying width accommodating spacer member, such that the first frame component is secured to the wall stud through the first and second brackets with a distance between a facer portion of the first frame component and the first flange portion being adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: DE LA FONTAINE INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: Robert de La Fontaine, Michel Dionne, Stephane Jeanson
  • Patent number: 7624548
    Abstract: A temporary closure with a solid pane of for example glass framed in a quadrangular frame that includes four side members forming at least a part of each their side of the frame sides; eight corner members each telescopically connected to a side member and in pairs forming the four corners of the frame; four longitudinal mountings fastened on each their side member and each arranged to displaceably receive an area of the pane, and a fastener for fixing the pane in a wanted position in the frame. The frame includes at least one corner plate fastened on each of the corners of the frame and having sides that are longer than the extent of the adjacent mounting in the transverse direction. The temporary closure can be mounted and demounted quickly and easily, and its size can be changed to adapt to an opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventors: Søren Hansen, Lasse Fomsgaard Ramskov
  • Patent number: 7600355
    Abstract: A unitary molded corner piece, shaped as a right angle V, has a grooved base with slide openings on adjacent sides of the base for receiving and joining together a pair of orthogonally oriented J channel pieces in an assembly. Right angles of the unitary corner piece are spaced apart and defined by spaced vertical walls shaped as an inner and outer angle. Such angles are joined together at the top of the vertical walls by a closed loop. Two orthogonal oriented J channels slide into the corner base while a J channel vertical wall and a J channel top piece slide within the space defined between the vertical walls of the right angle V of the corner piece. A loose free end of the J channel fits within the adjoining loop of the corner piece. Reinforcing ribs in a J channel receiving pocket both frictionally hold a J channel inserted into said corner piece and guide water as a trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: Robert D. Klein
  • Publication number: 20090241610
    Abstract: A wing including an infill of fixed extent and an outer frame including at least two outer frame member comprises at least one of which includes a pair of associated outer frame portions connected by a telescopic joint comprising a linear joint, said outer frame members connected at a corner joint defined in part by an included angle that may be changed, said the infill bounded by an inner frame having an outwardly disposed peripheral channel supported in relation to the outer frame that at least in part occupies the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: JORGENSON-WATTS PTY LTD
    Inventors: John Russell Watts, David Greenbury, Brendan George
  • Patent number: 7546718
    Abstract: An extensible beam (1) comprising: a first, elongate element (10), a second element (50) adapted to move relative to the first elongate element in order to vary the amount of overlap between the first and second elements and thereby vary the length of the beam. Wherein the first element includes first (18) and second (20) support portions and the second element includes first (52) and second (54) spaced apart strut members for engagement with the first and second support portions respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Salvatore Vasta
  • Patent number: 7537819
    Abstract: A single piece, plastic shim simplifies the process of shimming a fixture (such as a door) within a frame. The operation of the shim requires only that one piece of the shim be pulled so that the shim folds in on itself, filling the space between the frame and the fixture. Only a small portion of the shim extends beyond the frame, and needs to be cut. This arrangement avoids stress to the shim and the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Dinesol Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Hendricks
  • Patent number: 7533503
    Abstract: A knockdown doorframe includes: a pair or jambs respectively secured to a right and a left vertical side wall of a doorway, each jamb having an adjustable covering plate adjustably shielding a side portion of the jamb with the wall; and a lintel horizontally secured to a top portion of each jamb adjacent to a horizontal top wall of the doorway and having an adjustable horizontal covering plate adjustably shielding an upper portion of the lintel and the horizontal top wall, whereby upon a sliding or telescopic movement of each covering plate in each jamb or in the lintel, the covering plate may adjustably well shield the jamb or lintel with the wall having variable wall thickness for security and ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Guo-Chi Wang
  • Patent number: 7526897
    Abstract: A finishing member for masonry walls allows for simple installation and accurate placement of caulking around windows and doors in cavity wall construction. This invention accommodates a wide variety of window or door frame profiles, particularly those having an outwardly directed channel such as so called J-channel frames, for the detailing and finishing work required for proper installation of a window or door into a masonry veneer or cavity wall construction without requiring a highly skilled and labor intensive installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: PACC Systems I.P., LLC
    Inventor: P. Michael Collins
  • Publication number: 20090077912
    Abstract: An expandable frame for a storm door mounted onto the header and door jamb in an entrance, a frame kit, and method of installation. The expandable frame includes an expandable header assembly, an expandable lock-side assembly and a hinge-side piece. The header assembly includes a frame mount and a header stop mounted onto the underside of the header, the hinge-side piece is mounted vertically against the door jamb on one side of the entry, and the lock-side assembly includes a lock-side stop and a frame mount mounted vertically onto the door jamb opposite the hinge section. A user can adjust the position of the header assembly and lock-side assembly to accommodate a door having smaller dimensions than the height and width of the entrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Noubar Yeremian
  • Publication number: 20090025320
    Abstract: An adjustable door frame system includes at least one vertical frame member having a movable vertical subjamb assembly capable of outward movement relative the vertical frame member. The adjustable door frame system also contains a horizontal frame member having a movable horizontal subjamb assembly capable of outward movement relative the horizontal frame member. The door frame system also contains a plurality of adjusting mechanisms coupling the vertical subjamb assembly and horizontal subjamb assembly to the frame members. Each adjusting mechanism includes a hex nut connected to its subjamb assembly with a hex nut clip, and a hollow set screw and guide tube. Rotation of the hollow set screw causes the hex nut to move axially along the guide tube thereby causing the hex nut clip and its connected subjamb assembly to be adjusted outwardly with respect to the door frame system, thereby filling a gap between its frame member and the wall section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Therm-All, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Wagner, Joan Smigel
  • Patent number: 7340866
    Abstract: A wall adapter system (10) having a wall adapter (12) is disclosed. The wall adapter (12) permits a mullion (16) to be secured to a wall (14) through the wall adapter (12) without the need for trimming or caulking. The wall adapter (12) has a front portion (26) with a mullion snap interlock (56) and first and second side portions (28, 30) with snap cover trim interlocks (68). The mullion (16) is snap fit on the front portion at the interlock (56) while cover trim (70) are snap fit on the side portions (28, 30) at the snap cover trim interlocks (68). The front portion (26) can be formed into parts, a main portion (104) and an adjustment portion (106) which allows the wall adapter to be mounted to a range of wall thicknesses. The wall adapter (12) can be used with a block header (150).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventor: Donald R. Smith
  • Patent number: 7162841
    Abstract: A spring clip having integral, self-penetrating attachment tangs and an orientation tab can be manually installed in a window opening formed by a foam core sandwiched by a pair of OSBs. A first planar surface has a second planar surface attached along one lateral edge thereof and oriented at an angle in the range between 60° and 85°. This spring finger deflects out of the way permitting the window's insertion, snapping back to engage a vertically extending flange on the window to retain it in the opening. A modified spring clip for use with solid wood headers and sills utilized with multi-unit windows is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventor: Charles D. Kownacki
  • Patent number: 7086204
    Abstract: A closure (10) for a building which is inhibitive to explosive effects and with which an opening in a building can be closed off comprises a filling (3) as well as frame elements (1, 2) which enclose the same substantially in a circular fashion. Said frame elements (1, 2) are connected in a non-positive way by means of fastening elements with parts (6) of the building which are adjacent to the opening. In order to achieve a secure connection which withstands high loads between the closure (10) and the part (6) of the building made of building materials of low strength, it is proposed rectangular brackets (4) are fastened to the frame elements (1) on at least two opposite sides of the closure (10). At least one tensile leg (7) each of the brackets (4) extends close to the reveal (L) of the opening. At least one supporting leg (8) each of the brackets (4) extends at a distance from the visible side (9) of the part (6) of the building adjacent to the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Sälzer Sicherheitstechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Heinrich Sälzer
  • Patent number: 7051480
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for eliminating ice formation at roof edging comprising a mesh casing and salt-based fill material. The apparatus may be placed into a typical gutter assembly adjacent a roof edge. The casing is flexible and biodegradable and comprises a salt-retaining surface, a matter-engaging surface, and a plurality of mesh apertures. The mesh apertures each comprise a maximal aperture dimension. The fill material comprises a plurality of salt pellets, each pellet comprising a minimal pellet dimension. The minimal pellet dimension is greater in magnitude than the maximal aperture dimension and thus the fill material is retained by the salt-retaining surface. A portion of the fill material dissolves in water when water contacts the fill material thus forming a flowable solution. The solution inherently has a depressed freezing point for preventing ice formation. Thus, the water-based solution flowing from the apparatus functions to eliminate ice at roof edging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: William D. Dennis
  • Patent number: 7043883
    Abstract: Disclosed is a door jamb having a pair of tubular side jambs and a tubular head jamb, the side jambs and the head jamb each have an outer low maintenance element, an inner structural element, and an intermediate element for receiving a portion of each of the outer and inner elements to secure such outer and inner elements together in selected positions to provide a desired depth of the door jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventors: Carl A. Cederberg, Cory R. Cederberg, Cully T. Cederberg
  • Patent number: 6938380
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cost saving way of solving a difficult problem in the structure and installation and leveling of an elevator sill. This invention provides ease of installing from the hallway without the use of a moving elevator platform. The structure consists of a sill, a cradle for the sill and a pair of end brackets for supporting the cradle. The pair of spaced L-shaped end brackets are provided for attachment to the hall floor. A vertically adjustable sill cradle is supported at its end portions by the brackets and a horizontally and vertically adjustable sill is mounted on the sill cradle. The elevator door sill cradle is adjustable vertically by means of fasteners that are moveable in vertical slots in the end brackets and is horizontally adjustable on the cradle by means of fasteners that are moveable in horizontal slots provided in the cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventors: Harold S. Friedman, Richard B. Michalik, George Karazim, Jeffrey Friedman
  • Patent number: RE40041
    Abstract: A window frame construction particularly useful in a manufactured housing unit to provide a structure for receiving and supporting at least one window and to provide coverage of ends of siding applied to the exterior of the housing unit. The window frame includes a window body member to generally circumscribe an opening in the housing unit, with a J-rail return member integrally formed therewith to provide a flange member for attachment of the window frame to the housing unit and to cover and secure ends of the siding in a slot formed between the flange member and the return member of the J-rail return. The return member has sufficient width to cover the siding ends even when the siding contracts during lowered temperatures. The window frame, in the preferred form, is constructed from extruded vinyl, and it is used principally for vinyl siding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventor: Leland D. Sayers