Abstract: A construction product such as a window or door includes a multi-functional thermal break. The thermal break serves to contact and support elements of the frame of the construction product. The thermal break also provides one or more additional structural functions for the construction product.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 16, 2007
Publication date:
November 20, 2008
Applicant:
THREE RIVERS ALUMINUM COMPANY D/B/A TRACO
Inventors:
Ronald M. Lenox, Mahmoud Manteghi, Heath Lewis
Abstract: A construction product such as a window or door includes a multi-functional thermal break. The thermal break serves to contact and support elements of the sash of the construction product. The thermal break also provides one or more additional structural functions for the construction product.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 16, 2007
Publication date:
November 20, 2008
Applicant:
THREE RIVERS ALUMINUM COMPANY D/B/A TRACO
Inventors:
Ronald M. Lenox, Mahmoud Manteghi, Heath Lewis
Abstract: The invention comprises a thermal breaking system that can be used in the manufacture of windows, doors, and other building components. The thermal break system comprises first and second portions. Interposed between said portions is a thermal break. The thermal break and the portions define a longitudinal channel in which a thermal barrier is integrally formed. The thermal break can comprise a longitudinal flange to increase its adhesion to the thermal barrier. Further the thermal break can comprise four side walls that define a hollow center or void.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 30, 2003
Date of Patent:
August 29, 2006
Assignee:
TRACO
Inventors:
Martin J. Chevian, Mike Manteghi, Joshua W. Early, James E. Hulings
Abstract: A billet lubrication apparatus which lubricates an end of a metal billet prior to insertion of the billet into an extrusion press by providing for timed, relative rotary coaxial contact between the billet and a solid lubrication medium during transfer of the billet into the extrusion press.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 22, 1985
Date of Patent:
December 30, 1986
Assignee:
TRACO
Inventors:
James E. Hulings, Robert P. Randall, Robert H. Maynard, James Weiss
Abstract: A tilting window sash having a lock pin intermediate the ends of the vertical stiles which supports perpendicular loads to prevent inward bowing of the sash and which automatically releases upon normal lifting and/or tilting of the sash.