Patents Assigned to Preferred Engineering
  • Patent number: 7303235
    Abstract: A chair that can be mounted to a bleacher comprises a dual-pivot structure to enable movement of a seat between an up position, wherein the seat compactly fits within the bleacher envelope, and a down position, wherein the seat is substantially aligned with the bleacher and located at a suitable seating height. The chair includes single-piece, injection molded bleacher bases, which are composed of a “no-break”, fade-resistant plastic and include strategically positioned strengthening ribs. Additional embodiments of the chair comprise a clip-on bleacher base for removably mounting the chair to the bleacher and riser bases and floor bases that can be affixed to a riser portion and a floor portion, respectively, of a step structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Preferred Engineering
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Fongers
  • Patent number: 6712404
    Abstract: A handle for a movable closure, such as a screen having at least one edge frame preferably for retaining a screen cloth, said closure being movable into a slot-like recess disposed in a structure against which the closure engages. The handle comprising a first inside flexible member and a second outside flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Preferred Engineering Products Ltd.
    Inventors: Sean Davies, Sinnathamby Kupenthirarajan
  • Patent number: 6446696
    Abstract: A retractable screen is located within a frame portion of a window. The screen accumulates on and pays out from a spring biased roller located in said frame portion. The screen is fully retractable and for the most part hidden for viewing, egress or cleaning purposes, and is available as desired when moved to the operable position. The screening material utilized includes “T” shaped members for easy installation in compatible grooves provided with the handle and the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Preferred Engineering Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: John Robert Davies, Sean Davies, Sinnathamby Kupenthirarajan
  • Publication number: 20010027621
    Abstract: This invention relates to a retractable screen system for a closure assembly and improvements thereof which allows the secure sliding and subsequent retraction of the screen from a operative position to a retracted position. The invention is preferably embodied in a window assembly but finds application also in large pivoting windows and patio doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Applicant: Preferred Engineering Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: John Robert Davies, Sean Davies, Sinnathamby Kupenthirarajan
  • Patent number: 5946857
    Abstract: A closure assembly includes a track and a slidable and pivotable closure member. The closure member is engaged with the track proximate first and second pivots adjacent the pivotable end of the member, the first and second pivots being interconnected by a multiple segment shaft (for example at least two portions) (for example telescoping) which provides for accurate installation, retention, removal, adjustment and alignment of the first and second pivots in a substantially parallel line for pivotally supporting the closure member so that it may be safely and securely pivoted away from the closure assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Preferred Engineering Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bob Davies, Sean Davies, Shaul Goldenberg, Sinnathamby Kupenthirarajan
  • Patent number: 5687506
    Abstract: A closure assembly is provided including a track and a slidable and pivotable closure member. The closure member is engaged with the track proximate first and second pivots adjacent the pivotable end of the member, the first and second pivots being interconnected by a multiple segment shaft (for example at least two portions) (for example telescoping) which provides for accurate installation, retention, removal, adjustment and alignment of the first and second pivots in a substantially parallel line for pivotally supporting the closure member so that it may be safely and securely pivoted away from the closure assembly. Improvements to the abovementioned structure are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: 420820Ontario Limited, c.o.b. Preferred Engineering Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Davies, Sean Davies, Shaul Goldenberg, Sinnathamby Kupenthirarajan