Patents Assigned to Amesbury Group, Inc.
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Publication number: 20160369525Abstract: A lock includes a deadbolt assembly having a deadbolt and a deadbolt actuator. The lock also includes a latch assembly discrete from the deadbolt assembly. The latch assembly includes a shoot bolt and a shoot bolt actuator. A blocking element may block actuation of the shoot bolt from an unlocked position to a locked position when the deadbolt is in a retracted position. Alternatively or additionally, the blocking element may block actuation of the shoot bolt from a locked position to an unlocked position when the deadbolt is in an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Gary E. Tagtow, Tracy Lammers, Allen Rickenbaugh, Eric J. Adamson, Austin Hemmingsen, Dan Raap
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Publication number: 20160356059Abstract: A system for locking a position of an operable sash in a window frame has a motor, a rotating element connected to the motor, and a sweep cam. The sweep cam is configured to rotatably engage a keeper disposed on a sash disposed opposite the operable sash. A spur gear operatively connects the rotating element to the sweep cam.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventor: Gary Newman
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Patent number: 9428937Abstract: A lock includes a deadbolt assembly having a deadbolt and a deadbolt actuator. The lock also includes a latch assembly discrete from the deadbolt assembly. The latch assembly includes a shoot bolt and a shoot bolt actuator. A blocking element may block actuation of the shoot bolt from an unlocked position to a locked position when the deadbolt is in a retracted position. Alternatively or additionally, the blocking element may block actuation of the shoot bolt from a locked position to an unlocked position when the deadbolt is in an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Gary E. Tagtow, Tracy Lammers, Allen Rickenbaugh, Eric J. Adamson, Austin Hemmingsen, Dan Raap
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Publication number: 20160237738Abstract: A weatherseal has a stiffener and a foam profile. A first portion of the foam profile is connected to the stiffener. A second portion of the foam profile is joined to the first portion at a hinge. The first and second foam profile portions have inner surfaces facing substantially towards each other and outer surfaces facing substantially away from each other. The foam profile defines at least one continuous elongate lumen. A portion of the foam profile has a resin coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Peter Mertinooke, John Huntress
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Publication number: 20160237737Abstract: A pile weatherstrip has an elongate base portion. The base portion amplitude is greater than the base portion width. A pile extends from a central portion of the elongate base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Peter Mertinooke, Mike May, Gary Sleeman
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Publication number: 20160201369Abstract: A hinge has a first section with a first leaf and a first barrel secured to the first leaf. The first barrel has a substantially round inner cross-section. A second section has a second leaf and a second barrel secured to the second leaf. The second barrel has a substantially rectangular inner cross-section. A hinge pin has a first round portion and a substantially rectangular portion defining a threaded opening therethrough. The first round portion is disposed in the first barrel and the substantially rectangular portion is disposed in the second barrel. Adjustment of an adjustment screw disposed in the threaded opening adjusts a position of the substantially rectangular portion within the second barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventor: Douglas John Criddle
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Patent number: 9358716Abstract: Methods for manufacturing fabric-reinforced weatherstrip include incorporating a fabric application step into a process for making coated substrates. In one embodiment, a strip of the fabric from a roll of material may be applied directly onto a coating after it has been applied in a coat die to a foam profile, while the coating is still in the molten state. Alternatively, a fabric application plate may be attached to an upstream side of coating die with a fabric feed channel cut into the plate. The fabric follows the channel to contact and mate with the foam profile. The fabric applicator plate may be configured so as to exert pressure on only the part of the product where the fabric is being applied. Ultrasonic welding techniques may also be employed.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: AMESBURY GROUP, INC.Inventors: John E. Huntress, Peter Mertinooke
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Publication number: 20150361701Abstract: A window balance may include a shoe body with an elongate portion and an enlarged portion. The elongate portion may include at least one carrier section for supporting a coil spring and an enlarged portion may include a locking element and a cam in communication with the locking element. The width of the enlarged portion may be greater than the width of the elongate portion. The spring may rest in the carrier section and may be secured to a window jamb with a fastener or a mounting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: AMESBURY GROUP, INC.Inventors: Travis Steen, Chad Swier, Dan Raap, Gary Newman, Bruce Hagemeyer
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Patent number: 9133656Abstract: A window balance may include a shoe body with an elongate portion and an enlarged portion. The elongate portion may include at least one carrier section for supporting a coil spring and an enlarged portion may include a locking element and a cam in communication with the locking element. The width of the enlarged portion may be greater than the width of the elongate portion. The spring may rest in the carrier section and may be secured to a window jamb with a fastener or a mounting element.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: AMESBURY GROUP, INC.Inventors: Travis Steen, Chad Swier, Dan Raap, Gary R. Newman, Bruce Hagemeyer
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Publication number: 20150252595Abstract: A lock system has an elongate channel, a drive bar disposed within the housing, a locking element adapted to be actuated by the drive bar from a retracted position to an extended position; and a linkage connected to the drive bar. The linkage is adapted to be actuated from a first position to a second position by selective contact with a deadbolt disposed external to the elongate channel. Moving the linkage from the first position to the second position actuates the locking element from the retracted position to the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hagemeyer, Gary E. Tagtow, Dan Raap
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Publication number: 20150113880Abstract: A method of operating a window having a sash and a window opening limit device includes moving the sash from a closed position to a limited position. When in the limited position, the window opening limit device is in a projected position, and the sash is engaged with the window opening limit device. Moving the window opening limit device to a retracted position disengages the sash and the window opening limit device. The sash may then be moved from the limited position to an open range. When the sash is returned to the closed position, the window opening limit device automatically returns to the projected position, and the sash is disengaged with the window opening limit device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2015Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventor: Steve Piltingsrud
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Patent number: 8950119Abstract: A method of operating a window having a sash and a window opening limit device includes moving the sash from a closed position to a limited position. When in the limited position, the window opening limit device is in a projected position, and the sash is engaged with the window opening limit device. Moving the window opening limit device to a retracted position disengages the sash and the window opening limit device. The sash may then be moved from the limited position to an open range. When the sash is returned to the closed position, the window opening limit device automatically returns to the projected position, and the sash is disengaged with the window opening limit device.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventor: Steve Piltingsrud
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Patent number: 8939474Abstract: A lock includes a housing and a slide mechanism adapted to translate in the housing along a locking axis. The lock includes one or more locking elements connected to the slide mechanism. The locking elements translate along the locking axis with the slide mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hagemeyer, Dan Raap, Gary E. Tagtow, Matt Coplan, Zaiding Shen
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Publication number: 20140159387Abstract: A high security locking system can be used in a conventional pivot door adapted for use with a latch and deadbolt lock combination. The high security system can be a multi-point lock, received in a recess formed in a locking edge side of a door stile, cooperating with a linkage or other mechanism in a conventional deadbolt/location. The lock can be actuated with a keyed cylinder and thumb turn combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hagemeyer, Dan Raap, Gary E. Tagtow, Tracy Lammers, Allen Rickenbaugh
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Publication number: 20140125068Abstract: A remote lock assembly includes a housing and a bolt adapted for sliding linear movement within the housing between an extended position and a retracted position. A latch disposed within the housing is adapted to releasably hold the bolt in the retracted position. A trigger disengages the latch from the bolt when contacting the latch. The trigger is biased into a position extending out from the housing. A spring biases the bolt into the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hagemeyer, Dan Raap, Gary E. Tagtow
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Patent number: 8628126Abstract: A high security locking system can be used in a conventional pivot door adapted for use with a latch and deadbolt lock combination. The high security system can be a multi-point lock, received in a recess formed in a locking edge side of a door stile, cooperating with a linkage or other mechanism in a conventional deadbolt/location. The lock can be actuated with a keyed cylinder and thumb turn combination.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hagemeyer, Dan Raap, Gary E. Tagtow, Tracy Lammers, Allen Rickenbaugh
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Publication number: 20130334829Abstract: A lock actuation assembly includes an escutcheon and a handle having a first end pivotably connected to the escutcheon at an interface. A link arm is pivotably mounted in the escutcheon and also comprises a first end. A projection is engaged with the first end of the handle and the first end of the link arm. A cam located in the escutcheon is rotatably engaged with a second end of the link arm. The cam includes a tailpiece adapted for engagement with a locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hagemeyer, Dan Raap, Gary E. Tagtow, Tim Eggebraaten
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Publication number: 20130200636Abstract: A lock assembly includes an escutcheon and a handle pivotably connected to the escutcheon at an interface. The handle includes a projection for engaging a clutch of a slide. A cam is pivotably engaged with the slide and includes a tailpiece adapted for engagement with a locking mechanism. Lifting or lowering the handle actuates the lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventor: Amesbury Group, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130198997Abstract: A casement window hinge system includes a track having a base and a return extending from the base. A shoe slidably is engaged with the return and a reinforcing insert or support at least partially surrounds the shoe. A sash arm is pivotably engaged with the insert, while a support arm is pivotably engaged at a first end with the sash arm, and pivotably engaged at a second end with the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: AMESBURY GROUP, INC.Inventor: AMESBURY GROUP, INC.
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Publication number: 20130140833Abstract: A high security locking system can be used in a conventional pivot door adapted for use with a latch and deadbolt lock combination. The high security system can be a multi-point lock, received in a recess formed in a locking edge side of a door stile, cooperating with a linkage or other mechanism in a conventional deadbolt/location. The lock can be actuated with a keyed cylinder and thumb turn combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2013Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventor: Amesbury Group, Inc.