Patents Assigned to C. R. Laurence Co., Inc.
  • Publication number: 20230407679
    Abstract: A push pad exit device comprising a horizontal push bar actuator mechanically linked to a vertical door handle assembly for use on the interior side of entrance doors where a means of emergency egress is desired, is presented. The operating mechanisms of the push bar actuator and vertical door handle assembly are concealed presenting a smooth uncluttered appearance. The push pad exit device further including an improved roller latch bolt. The improved roller latch bolt allows for a roller to make contact with a ramp surface of a corresponding strike plate on a sweep side of the plate and allows for the roller support to make contact with the strike plate on a latch side of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mirjana Komadina, Gary Sprague
  • Publication number: 20230374825
    Abstract: A push pad exit device comprising a horizontal push bar actuator mechanically linked to a vertical door handle assembly, for use on the interior side of entrance doors where a means of emergency egress is desired, is presented. The operating mechanisms of the push bar actuator and vertical door handle assembly are concealed presenting a smooth uncluttered appearance. In one mode of operation, the push pad actuator may be moved inwards towards the door face causing the door to unlatch. The push pad exit device may also be equipped with a “dogging feature” which locks the push bar actuator in the unlatched position. In this mode of operation the door is unlatched and the push pad actuator may be used as a fixed door handle. The push pad exit device may also be equipped with a keyed lock on an external face of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Patent number: 11821238
    Abstract: A push pad exit device comprising a horizontal push bar actuator mechanically linked to a vertical door handle assembly, for use on the interior side of entrance doors where a means of emergency egress is desired, is presented. The operating mechanisms of the push bar actuator and vertical door handle assembly are concealed presenting a smooth uncluttered appearance. In one mode of operation, the push pad actuator may be moved inwards towards the door face causing the door to unlatch. The push pad exit device may also be equipped with a “dogging feature” which locks the push bar actuator in the unlatched position. In this mode of operation the door is unlatched and the push pad actuator may be used as a fixed door handle. The push pad exit device may also be equipped with a keyed lock on an external face of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Publication number: 20230349193
    Abstract: An improved base shoe for use with panel installation and removal systems. The improved base shoe includes dovetail grooves for use with a safety-seal and a weather seal, wherein the safety-seal and weather seal must be installed prior to installing a glass panel. The improved base shoe features a recess for use with taper plates having a continuous projection along an upper surface. The base shoe and taper plates are configured so as to provide a prying surface between the projection on the taper plates and a wall of the base shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Publication number: 20230235617
    Abstract: An improved door rail system for holding a panel, such as a glass panel, is presented. The door rail system includes a core rail and clamping rails having a wedging geometry so that when the clamping rails are actuated with respect to the core rail, clamping force is applied to the glass panel to secure the panel within the core rail. The improved door rail system accommodates panels of varying thickness, features the use of modular side covers and incorporates a door to door jamb adjustment device allowing for angular adjustments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Naoufel Mourchid
  • Patent number: 11692370
    Abstract: An improved base shoe for use with panel installation removal systems. The improved base shoe includes dovetail grooves for use with a safety-seal and a weather seal, wherein the safety-seal and weather seal must be installed prior to installing a glass panel. The improved base shoe features a recess for use with taper plates having a continuous projection along an upper surface. The base shoe and taper plates are configured so as to provide a prying surface between the projection on the taper plates and a wall of the base shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Publication number: 20230107513
    Abstract: An improved roller latch bolt that asymmetrically locates the roller within a roller support is presented. The improved design allows for a roller to make contact with a ramp surface of a corresponding strike plate on a sweep side of the plate and allows for the roller support to make contact with the strike plate on a latch side of the plate. The improved roller latch bolt maintains the smooth operation of roller latch bolts while also providing the increased door security and other benefits of non-roller latch bolts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: C. R. Laurence Co, Inc.
    Inventor: Mirjana Komadina
  • Patent number: 11613923
    Abstract: An improved door rail system for holding a panel, such as a glass panel, is presented. The door rail system includes a core rail and clamping rails having a wedging geometry so that when the clamping rails are actuated with respect to the core rail, clamping force is applied to the glass panel to secure the panel within the core rail. The improved door rail system accommodates panels of varying thickness, features the use of modular side covers and incorporates a door to door jamb adjustment device allowing for angular adjustments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Naoufel Mourchid
  • Publication number: 20220018177
    Abstract: An improved door rail system for holding a panel, such as a glass panel, is presented. The door rail system includes a core rail and clamping rails having a wedging geometry so that when the clamping rails are actuated with respect to the core rail, clamping force is applied to the glass panel to secure the panel within the core rail. The improved door rail system accommodates panels of varying thickness, features the use of modular side covers and incorporates a door to door jamb adjustment device allowing for angular adjustments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Naoufel Mourchid
  • Publication number: 20210388642
    Abstract: A push pad exit device comprising a horizontal push bar actuator mechanically linked to a vertical door handle assembly, for use on the interior side of entrance doors where a means of emergency egress is desired is presented. The operating mechanisms of the push bar actuator and vertical door handle assembly are concealed presenting a smooth uncluttered appearance. In one mode of operation, the push pad actuator may be moved inwards towards the door face causing the door to unlatch. The push pad exit device may also be equipped with a “dogging feature” which locks the push bar actuator in the unlatched position. In this mode of operation the door is unlatched and the push pad actuator may be used as a fixed door handle. The push pad exit device may also be equipped with a keyed lock on an external face of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Patent number: 11118378
    Abstract: A push pad exit device comprising a horizontal push bar actuator mechanically linked to a vertical door handle assembly, for use on the interior side of entrance doors where a means of emergency egress is desired, is presented. The operating mechanisms of the push bar actuator and vertical door handle assembly are concealed presenting a smooth uncluttered appearance. In one mode of operation, the push pad actuator may be moved inwards towards the door face causing the door to unlatch. The push pad exit device may also be equipped with a “dogging feature” which locks the push bar actuator in the unlatched position. In this mode of operation the door is unlatched and the push pad actuator may be used as a fixed door handle. The push pad exit device may also be equipped with a keyed lock on an external face of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: C. R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Publication number: 20210180359
    Abstract: An improved base shoe for use with panel installation removal systems. The improved base shoe includes dovetail grooves for use with a safety-seal and a weather seal, wherein the safety-seal and weather seal must be installed prior to installing a glass panel. The improved base shoe features a recess for use with taper plates having a continuous projection along an upper surface. The base shoe and taper plates are configured so as to provide a prying surface between the projection on the taper plates and a wall of the base shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Patent number: 10934743
    Abstract: An improved base shoe for use with panel installation and removal systems. The improved base shoe includes dovetail grooves for use with a safety-seal, weather seal, wherein the safety-seal, weather seal must be installed prior to installing a glass panel. The improved base shoe features a recess for use with taper plates having a continuous projection along an upper surface. The base shoe and taper plates are configured so as to provide a prying surface between the projection on the taper plates and a wall of the base shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Patent number: 10871026
    Abstract: An improved door rail system for holding a panel, such as a glass panel, is presented. The door rail system includes a core rail and clamping rails having a wedging geometry so that when the clamping rails are actuated with respect to the core rail, clamping force is applied to the glass panel to secure the panel within the core rail. The improved door rail system accommodates panels of varying thickness, features the use of modular side covers and incorporates a door to door jamb adjustment device allowing for angular adjustments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Naoufel Mourchid
  • Publication number: 20200362566
    Abstract: A fascia mounted railing system that uses brackets that secure posts to a slab while also providing base support for a infill panels without the use of a base rail. The system does this by using a bracket to secure the posts and a second bracket that fits within the bottom of the post. This bracket has end flanges that extend outwardly from the post to support an infill panel. The infill panels can have a base treatment to conceal the face of the slab, if desired, for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. In addition, the system has the capacity for a top railing that can be attached to the back of the posts as a grab rail, or attached to the top of the posts (with a bracket) for a top rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Tracy C. Hansen
  • Patent number: 10767372
    Abstract: A fascia mounted railing system that uses brackets that secure the posts to the slab while also providing base support for the infill panels without the use of a base rail. It does this by using a bracket to secure the posts and a second bracket that fits within the bottom of the post. This bracket has end flanges that extend outwardly from the post to support an infill panel. The infill panels can have a base treatment to conceal the face of the slab, if desired, for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. In addition, the system has the capacity for a top railing that can be attached to the back of the posts as a grab rail, or attached to the top of the posts (with a bracket) for a top rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Tracy C. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20200256107
    Abstract: A shower door and hinge assembly comprising a glass shower door, a sloping sill, a sill angle adapter, upper and lower horizontal door frame rails, and upper and lower shower door hinges where the lower hinge is a gravity style hinge featuring a self-closing action, is presented. The hinges of the present invention shower door and hinge assembly attach only to horizontal edge surfaces of the glass door. The hinges do not attach to any vertical surface of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Patent number: 10704309
    Abstract: A shower door and hinge assembly comprising a glass shower door, a sloping sill, a sill angle adapter, upper and lower horizontal door frame rails, and upper and lower shower door hinges where the lower hinge is a gravity style hinge featuring a self-closing action, is presented. The hinges of the present invention shower door and hinge assembly attach only to horizontal edge surfaces of the glass door. The hinges do not attach to any vertical surface of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Publication number: 20190271183
    Abstract: A shower door and hinge assembly comprising a glass shower door, a sloping sill, a sill angle adapter, upper and lower horizontal door frame rails, and upper and lower shower door hinges where the lower hinge is a gravity style hinge featuring a self-closing action, is presented. The hinges of the present invention shower door and hinge assembly attach only to horizontal edge surfaces of the glass door. The hinges do not attach to any vertical surface of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Patent number: D863934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague