Patents Assigned to Oldcastle Glass Engineered Products, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7818931
    Abstract: A curtain wall mounting system for cantilevered support of at least one structure. The system includes an anchor plate adapted to integrally mount with a web section of a curtain wall. The curtain wall web section includes either a hollow tongue web extending outwardly of the curtain wall vertical mullion or an integrally formed flange region extending outwardly of the curtain wall vertical mullion. The anchor plate has at least one generally planer body portion with a first set of mating apertures adapted for alignment with the first set of fastening apertures of the web. The first set of apertures are oriented generally perpendicular to the tension forces transmitted by the anchor plate. The anchor plate also includes a second set of apertures adapted for securing of structures outwardly from the curtain wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Oldcastle Glass Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A. Grunewald, James P. Clark, William T. Morrison
  • Patent number: 7818934
    Abstract: A mullion sealing bridge and method for use in a curtain wall system. In one aspect, the bridge is placed at an intersection horizontal and vertical mullions to divert fluid along the curtain wall system. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Oldcastle Glass Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg A. Hall, Fred A. Grunewald, James P. Clark
  • Patent number: 7631471
    Abstract: Disclosed is a moisture collection bridge and method for use in a curtain wall system. In one aspect, the moisture collection bridge is placed at an intersection of a vertical mullion and one or more horizontal members. The moisture collection bridge is formed to collect fluid in a recess and divert the fluid out of the curtain wall system through an outlet. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Oldcastle Glass Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Grunewald, James P. Clark