Patents Assigned to VKR Holding A/S
  • Wireless communication for automation
    Patent number: 9065672
    Abstract: A method of communicating to a group of slaves is provided and includes storing in a slave at least one group identifier and at least one originator identifier, communicating an instruction, a group identifier and an originator identifier to the slaves, accepting the communicated instruction by the slaves, when the group identifier and the originator identifier in the communication match the group identifier and the originator identifier stored in the slave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: VKR HOLDING A/S
    Inventor: Martin Sandal Nielsen
  • SKYLIGHT WITH SUNLIGHT PIVOT
    Publication number: 20150167305
    Abstract: A skylight with a sunlight pivot is provided. The skylight includes an external cover, a light channel, and a sunlight pivot disposed between the cover and the light channel. The sunlight pivot may include a periphery, a plurality of struts, and first and second prisms connected to at least two of these struts. The first and second prisms may define a void between them. The first prism has a cross-section configured to redirect light incident upon the exterior of the pivot to increase the amount of light passing into the light channel. The second prism is configured with a cross-section configured to redirect light incident upon the exterior of the pivot to decrease the amount of light passing through the periphery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: VKR HOLDING A/S
    Inventors: STEVE ROY KASTNER, CHARLES JOSEPH RIMSKY
  • Window having a sash and improved connection to the hinge
    Patent number: 9051775
    Abstract: The window for a building structure has a window frame (3), a sash (2) and a pane (1) including at least one sheet of glass or other glazing material. The sash (2) is moveable relative to the frame (3) by means of a hinge connection including a set of frame hinge parts (32) and a set of sash hinge parts (22). The sash (2) carrying the pane (1) includes at least a first element (4) surrounding the pane (1) and formed as a moulded border element which at least partially encases an edge of the pane (1). The first element (4) has at least one functional face to which the set of sash hinge parts (22) of the hinge connection is adapted to be connected. The sash (2) may include further elements (5, 6, 7, 8) for insulating, covering and/or aesthetical purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Lars Kristensen, Kristian Ørnsvig Nielsen, Peter Sønderkær
  • PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL PACK
    Publication number: 20150121944
    Abstract: A phase change material (PCM) pack (1) for an air conditioning system comprises phase change material sealed between a first thermally conductive layer (2) forming a first outer surface of the PCM pack and a second thermally conductive layer (2) forming a second outer surface of the PCM pack. At least the first or second outer surface of the PCM pack takes the form of a substantially planar surface having defined therein a plurality of depressions (4) deviating from the planar surface towards the interior of the PCM pack in a direction perpendicular to the planar surface. The depressions improve heat transfer between the pack and an airflow passing over the surface of the PCM pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: VKR HOLDING A/S
    Inventors: Zsolt Bako-Biro, Mathew Holloway
  • Lighting arrangement comprising elongate light emitting members
    Patent number: 9022596
    Abstract: A lighting arrangement is provided on each corner of the housing of a ventilation arrangement. Each lighting arrangement comprises a profiled rod of acrylic material with a plurality of LED's shining downwardly into an upper end of the rod, with light being reflected outwardly, and particularly by bubbles within the rod. A reflective plate is provided at a lower end of the rod to reflect light back up the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Nicholas John Hopper, Anthony Francis Cull
  • Pane module for use in a window
    Patent number: 9016010
    Abstract: The pane module is adapted to be installed in a window frame and comprises a pane element and a border element (91). The pane element includes at least two sheet elements (92, 94), such as sheets of glass, separated by one or more spacer members (93). The border element (91) is made by molding and surrounds the pane element, at least partially encasing the edge of at least one sheet element. In order to provide the pane module with a number of functionalities traditionally performed by the frame, the pane module comprises at least one functional face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Peter Sønderkær, Kristian Ørnsvig Nielsen, Lars Kristensen
  • Pane module for use in a window
    Patent number: 9016009
    Abstract: The pane module is adapted to be installed in a window frame and comprises a pane element and a border element (91). The pane element includes at least two sheet elements (92, 94), such as sheets of glass, separated by one or more spacer members (93). The border element (91) is made by molding and surrounds the pane element, at least partially encasing the edge of at least one sheet element. In order to provide the pane module with a number of functionalities traditionally performed by the frame, the pane module comprises at least one functional face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Peter Sønderkær, Kristian Ørnsvig Nielsen, Lars Kristensen
  • FRAME STRUCTURE FOR A WINDOW AND A METHOD FOR MAKING A FRAME STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20150096257
    Abstract: The invention relates to a frame structure, such as a window sash or a frame for a window or door, comprising a core made from at least one core member made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) with a density of 80-200 kg/m3 and a shell of polyurethane (PUR) encasing the core. The core may include a plurality of core members, some of which may be made from a different material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: VKR HOLDING A/S
    Inventors: Ruben Sinnathamby, Michael Melsen, Kristian Ørnsvig Nielsen
  • System comprising at least a master unit and a plurality of slave units
    Patent number: 8996643
    Abstract: System having at least one master unit and a plurality of slave units, the master unit and the slave unit including means for performing communication via radio frequency channels. The at least one master unit includes means for transmitting control signals to the slave units, the slave units each being provided with a unique address and each being associated with a controllable device. The at least one master unit includes means for configuring the slave units addressable by the master unit in a number of sectors, and the master unit has further means for allocating predefined identifications to the slave units. Further, the master unit has display means, by means of which the predefined identifications may be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Ulrik Vagn Ebbe, Henrik Raun Byberg, Jeppe Vestergaard, Preben Kjærsgaard, Thomas Christiansen
  • Pane module for use in a window
    Patent number: 8943769
    Abstract: The pane module is adapted to be installed in a window frame and comprises a pane element and a border element (91). The pane element includes at least two sheet elements (92, 94), such as sheets of glass, separated by one or more spacer members (93). The border element (91) is made by moulding and surrounds the pane element, at least partially encasing the edge of at least one sheet element. In order to provide the pane module with a number of functionalities traditionally performed by the frame, the pane module comprises at least one functional face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Peter Sønderkær, Kristian Ørnsvig Nielsen, Lars Kristensen
  • MODULAR SMOKE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH SERIAL CONTROL POINTS
    Publication number: 20140379140
    Abstract: A smoke ventilation system (1) comprising a system controller (2) connected to window actuators (3) of different building areas, and control points (5) associated with the window actuators (3) of different building areas, the system controller (2) as comprises a power supply module powering the window actuators (3) and the control points (5), wherein the control points (5) are connected to the system controller (2) by means of a common serial bus comprising power supply and communication lines (6) for communicating serial control signals to activate the associated window actuators (3) of a 1 building area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventor: Jesper Darum
  • ROOF WINDOW WITH A COVERING FASTENING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140366452
    Abstract: A roof window (1) comprising a frame (2) with a top member (5), a bottom member (6) and two side members (7, 8) defining a frame plane, and a sash (3) having a top member (9), a bottom member (10) and two side members (11, 12) defining a sash plane, the sash (3) being connected to the frame (2) by a pivot hinge (200) provided between the side members (7, 11; 8, 12) of the frame (2) and sash (3), respectively, the roof window (1) further comprising a covering (217, 201) and at least one fastening device (208, 209) for fastening the covering (217, 201) to the roof window (1). The at least one fastening device comprises a male (208) and a female (209) part arranged one on the covering (217, 201) and the other on the roof window (1) and adapted for mutual snap locking engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: VKR HOLDING A/S
    Inventors: Martin Schwartz Viig, Atzen Bent
  • Vapour barrier collar
    Patent number: 8900684
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vapour barrier collar (1) comprising a number of sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5) including side sheet elements (2, 3), which extend substantially along a longitudinal axis (L), and top (4) and bottom (5) sheet elements, respectively, which extend substantially along a lateral axis (A), which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L). Each sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5) has two end edges (6) adjacent to a first edge (7) of the sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5). The sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5) are mutually joined together in joints (8) extending along the end edges (6), and mounting means (9) are provided along the first edges (7) of the sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5). The mounting means (9) extend uninterruptedly along the entire length of the first edge (7) of each sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventor: Anders Køhl Bülow
  • Deck-sealing surround for skylights and windows
    Patent number: 8881473
    Abstract: A surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a curb-abutting surface and a roof abutting surface. The curb-abutting surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting side of the roof abutting surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be comprised of any suitable impermeable material, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Wylie Wayne Quarles, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Brent Moeller
  • WINDOW COMPRISING A BORDERED PANE MODULE
    Publication number: 20140305052
    Abstract: The pane module is composed by a border element (2) moulded around the pane element (1) encasing it on the edge and interior faces. The frame may be of a rectangular configuration, but it is to be understood that more complex configurations may be necessary for achieving a water proof connection to the structure in which the window is mounted or to a surrounding window frame. A fitting (42) is embedded in the border element (2) during its manufacture and is subsequently or simultaneously connected to the frame (3). When using a wooden or extruded frame the fitting may be driven into the finished frame member and when using a moulded frame the fitting may be embedded therein during moulding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: VKR Holdings A/S
    Inventors: Peter SØNDERKÆR, Kristian Ørnsvig NIELSEN, Lars KRISTENSEN
  • PANE MODULE FOR USE IN A WINDOW
    Publication number: 20140305054
    Abstract: The pane module is adapted to be installed in a window frame and comprises a pane element and a border element (91). The pane element includes at least two sheet elements (92, 94), such as sheets of glass, separated by one or more spacer members (93). The border element (91) is made by moulding and surrounds the pane element, at least partially encasing the edge of at least one sheet element. In order to provide the pane module with a number of functionalities traditionally performed by the frame, the pane module comprises at least one functional face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Peter SØNDERKÆR, Kristian Ørnsvig NIELSEN, Lars KRISTENSEN
  • Remote control
    Patent number: D728489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Carsten Eriksen, Lone Ejbæk Meyer
  • Flashing component for a self-flashed skylight
    Patent number: D729946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: VKR HOLDING A/S
    Inventors: Max LaForrest Sargent, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Steve Roy Kastner, Jeffery Joseph Ronan
  • Frame structure for windows
    Patent number: D732696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Jacob Christian Lund, Michael Nygaard
  • Accessory element for window system
    Patent number: D735364
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Brent Møller, Claes Lindgren