Patents Assigned to Cornell Iron Works, Inc.
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Publication number: 20120240352Abstract: The present invention provides at least one anti-sway trolley assembly used in conjunction with either a single sided partition set or sandwiched between first and second partition side in a double sided partition set. The anti-sway trolley assembly comprises a floating rod affixed at a first end to a trolley. Affixed at a rod second end is a floor contact member which provides frictional resistance to lateral displacement of the door. Each anti-sway trolley assembly rides in a chain guide and is affixed to a partition hinge rod. In this manner, a floor channel is not required to achieve resistance to lateral displacement forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Cornell Iron Works, Inc.Inventors: Joseph D. Kondash, Joseph L. Balay
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Patent number: 8127494Abstract: A self adjusting chain adjustment trolley comprising a stabilizer bar trolley assembly affixed to a chain tensioner assembly for translationally engaging a track, the stabilizer bar trolley assembly having a chain second end attachment point for engaging a chain second end; a sliding door attachment point affixed to the chain tensioner assembly for engaging a sliding door; and a track engagement assembly affixed to the chain tensioner assembly for translationally engaging the track. The chain tensioner assembly comprises a movable chain first end attachment point for engaging a chain first end and a force applicator attached thereto, such that the force applicator applies a predetermined amount of force to the movable chain first end attachment point to create a predetermined tension on the chain.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Cornell Iron Works, Inc.Inventors: Joseph D. Kondash, Joseph L. Balay
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Publication number: 20100299871Abstract: The present invention provides at least one anti-sway trolley assembly used in conjunction with either a single sided partition set or sandwiched between first and second partition side in a double sided partition set. The anti-sway trolley assembly comprises a floating rod affixed at a first end to a trolley. Affixed at a rod second end is a floor contact member which provides frictional resistance to lateral displacement of the door. Each anti-sway trolley assembly rides in a chain guide and is affixed to a partition hinge rod. In this manner, a floor channel is not required to achieve resistance to lateral displacement forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Cornell Iron Works, Inc.Inventors: Joseph D. Kondash, Joseph L. Balay
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Publication number: 20100056311Abstract: A self adjusting chain adjustment trolley comprising a stabilizer bar trolley assembly affixed to a chain tensioner assembly for translationally engaging a track, the stabilizer bar trolley assembly having a chain second end attachment point for engaging a chain second end; a sliding door attachment point affixed to the chain tensioner assembly for engaging a sliding door; and a track engagement assembly affixed to the chain tensioner assembly for translationally engaging the track. The chain tensioner assembly comprises a movable chain first end attachment point for engaging a chain first end and a force applicator attached thereto, such that the force applicator applies a predetermined amount of force to the movable chain first end attachment point to create a predetermined tension on the chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: CORNELL IRON WORKS, INC.Inventors: Joseph D. Kondash, Joseph L. Balay
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Patent number: 6189593Abstract: The present invention is a security closure for a rolling security gate having a plurality of parallel rods. The security closure generally includes a first hollow conduit, a second hollow conduit, and a curved connector piece connecting the first hollow conduit to the second hollow conduit.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Cornell Iron Works, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Katchur, Jack Walsh
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Patent number: 5896907Abstract: A rolling fire door includes a door hold-open/release system that includes an electromagnet which is energized by a controller when the door is in the open position. The energized electromagnet magnetically attracts a bottom bar of the rolling door to secure the door in the open position. A key control station connected to the controller enables the electromagnet to be energized when the door is in the open position and enables the controller to deenergize the electromagnet so that the weight of the door causes the door to close. The key control station also includes a test switch which enables the controller to deenergize the electromagnet after a delay interval. The controller also deenergizes the electromagnet after a delay interval in response to activation of an alarm or in response to a thermal switch sensing a temperature in excess of a set point temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: Cornell Iron Works, Inc.Inventors: James E. Dever, Richard M. A. Rodgers
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Patent number: 4386645Abstract: A closure includes a plurality of vertical panels suspended from an overhead support and successively joined to one another by interlocking, alternate outer and inner pivot elements attached to the panel lateral edges. When the closure is collapsed the panels are folded about the pivot elements into a stacked, parallel diposition. Improved articulation between the panels is achieved by means of unique outer and inner pivot element components including respectively, a curved groove and a curved arm, both describing an arc of approximately 270.degree.. Female elements on the base of each pivot element cooperate with mating male elements joined to each panel lateral edge to allow ready assembly therebetween, with the panels themselves comprising either metal and/or a plastic composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1981Date of Patent: June 7, 1983Assignee: Cornell Iron Works, Inc.Inventors: James E. Dever, John A. Stascavage, William W. Rawls
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Patent number: 4120340Abstract: A closure includes a rolling grille of the glazed type. A plurality of rods are pivotally retained in parallel, spaced-apart relationship by a plurality of strings of link assemblies. Each link assembly is formed by two identical link elements journaled upon adjacent rods in back to back relationship. A panel is disposed between each pair of adjacent rods and has its ends secured to attaching means integral with each link element. Ready fabrication and subsequent smooth quiet operation is assured by forming the link elements of a synthetic resin composition such as nylon plastic.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1977Date of Patent: October 17, 1978Assignee: Cornell Iron Works, Inc.Inventors: John A. Stascavage, William W. Rawls, Alexander Buchholz
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Patent number: 3955840Abstract: A release mechanism for doors includes a pair of pivotally mounted cams one of which is displaceable to engage and retain a tensioned door sash element while the other cam locks and holds the first cam in said engagement until influenced by either the absence or presence of electrical power to a solenoid connected to the second one of said cams to cause displacement of the second cam and thus permit displacement of the first cam and release of the tensioned door sash element.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1974Date of Patent: May 11, 1976Assignee: Cornell Iron Works, Inc.Inventors: William W. Rawls, Alex Buchholz, John P. Walsh