Patents Assigned to C. R. Laurence Co., Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250101773
    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: December 5, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: C. R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Patent number: 12241298
    Abstract: A hinge system for use with frameless glass shower doors is presented. The hinge system is self-closing or self-centering and includes angular adjustability in two planes to aid in door alignment. The door hinge system further includes drop-in pivot pins which aid in shower door installation and also includes adapter plates that allow for installation to glass walls and further includes adapter plates that allow door panels equipped with the hinge system to be installed as fixed panels at various angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Marco Gaebel
  • Publication number: 20250038685
    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: October 16, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Patent number: 12196006
    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 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Publication number: 20240392607
    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: August 1, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mirjana Komadina, Gary Sprague
  • Patent number: 12146337
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Gary Sprague
  • Publication number: 20240368936
    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: July 18, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Naoufel Mourchid
  • Patent number: 12054970
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventors: Mirjana Komadina, Gary Sprague
  • Patent number: 12044062
    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: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: C.R. LAURENCE CO., INC.
    Inventor: Naoufel Mourchid
  • 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