Patents Assigned to VKR Holding A/S
  • 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
  • PANE MODULE FOR USE IN A WINDOW
    Publication number: 20140305053
    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
  • BUILDING VENTILATION SYSTEM CONNECTION DETECTION
    Publication number: 20140287673
    Abstract: A building ventilation system (1) comprising a central unit (2) and at least one electrical operating unit (3) for adjusting a movable member of a ventilation device, the central control unit (2) is connected to the at least one electrical operating unit (3) by two power supply wires (4) and configured to provide an operating voltage for operation of the at least one electrical operating unit (3) via the two power supply wires (4), wherein the power supply lines (4) are connected to an end module (5) and the central control unit (2) further is configured to provide a test voltage being lower than the operating voltage , wherein the end module (5) is configured to temporarily vary its load impedance with a predetermined pattern, and the central control unit (2) is configured to detect the temporarily varying load impedance of the end module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: VKR HOLDING A/S
    Inventor: Jesper Darum
  • FRAME FOR A WINDOW AND A METHOD FOR MAKING A FRAME
    Publication number: 20140259942
    Abstract: A frame for a window intended to serve either as a stationary frame or as a sash frame according to the invention comprises an insulating abutment list on aside surface of at least one of the top, bottom or side members intended to face a side surface of another frame of the window. The insulating abutment list is made from a material having a thermal conductivity of less than 0.08 W/(m·K), preferably less than 0.04 W/(m·K). Preferred materials for the insulating abutment list are expanded polystyrene (EPS) or extruded polystyrene (XPS). In a window with such a frame, an insulating abutment list on the sash frame preferably extends from a hinge part to the bottom member of the sash frame and an insulating abutment list on the stationary frame preferably extends from a hinge part to the top member of the stationary frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: VKR HOLDING A/S
    Inventor: Iver Koed
  • LIGHT TUBE KIT FOR SKYLIGHT
    Publication number: 20140268863
    Abstract: A light tube kit for skylight with a light tunnel and a spring clip. The light tunnel may be configured from a sheet member rolled upon itself such that two opposite edges overlap, such overlapped edges secured with the spring clip engaged through slots proximate to the overlapped edges. The spring clip has first and second hooks that are engaged through such slots and a handle disposed between the hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Charles Joseph Rimsky, Jeffrey Joseph Ronan, Alan John Ruhoff
  • Window system having flexible means for mounting
    Patent number: 8833011
    Abstract: The window system has a substantially rectangular frame structure having four corner sections (1b) and being adapted to be installed in a roof structure and a bracket arrangement comprising a set of bracket units (6b), each bracket unit including a base element (10b) mounted at each corner section of the frame structure. Each bracket unit furthermore comprises at least one supplemental element (20b,40b) adapted to be detachably connected to said base element. One supplemental element comprises a leg element (20b) adapted to be detachably connected to the base element, preferably rotatably and detachably connected with the base element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Claes Lindgren, Jacob Christian Lund, Niels Adelholm Larsen
  • Screening arrangement comprising means for mounting side rails and method of mounting such a screening arrangement
    Patent number: 8833426
    Abstract: A screening arrangement (1) has a top element (4) including a cover and two side rails (8, 9). The top element (4) is provided with a top rail (440) forming the front side of the top element and being connected to the cover of the top element (4). Side rails (8, 9) are adapted to be joined to the mitred ends of the top rail (440) by means a set of angular brackets cooperating with reception means in the back side of the top rail (440) and in the back side of the respective side rail (8, 9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Henning Ebbesen, Peder Solsø Thomsen
  • PACKAGING FOR A WINDOW AND A METHOD FOR PACKING
    Publication number: 20140238879
    Abstract: A packaging for a window comprising a folded sheet member and at least one fastener or bonder for interconnecting different sections of the sheet member for the formation of a box, where two lid sections are each connected to a side section of the sheet member. The sum of the widths of the lid sections is substantially equal to the width of a receiving section intended for carrying the window and the lid sections have different widths. The width of each lid section corresponds to at least ¼ of the width of the receiving section. Preferably, the packaging comprises an indication that it should be opened at the joint between the two lid sections and one of the lid sections preferably has a standard width regardless of the size of the packaging, preferably approximately 40 cm. A packed window and a method for packing a window is also part of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: VKR HOLDING A/S
    Inventor: Christian Taulov Jørgensen
  • ROOF WINDOW WITH AN INSULATING ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20140230349
    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) carrying a pane (4), the window (1) further comprising in connection with said bottom sash member (10) a bottom sash covering (319), wherein the roof window (1) furthermore comprises an insulating element (303) and preferably also a bottom sash gasket 310 adapted for insulating of the transition between the bottom sash member (10) and the bottom sash covering (319).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: VKR HOLDINGS A/S
    Inventor: Sten Rasmussen
  • Skylight sunlight redirector
    Patent number: 8797652
    Abstract: A skylight sunlight redirector is provided with ridges, grooves, and/or prisms that control light transmitted through the redirector as incident sunlight angle changes throughout the day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventor: Bruce David Mosher
  • Method for attachment of an object to a thin-walled profile, such as a fibre glass reinforced profile made by pultrusion, and such a profile
    Patent number: 8789323
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attachment of an object to a thin-walled profile with a number of walls by means of one or more threaded fastening members. Each fastening member is driven into an open-ended space between two walls of the profile, where the opening faces an outer surface of the profile, and the space has a width corresponding substantially to the minor diameter of the thread. Fastening members can be screws or bolts, a retaining member can be applied to prevent the two walls from moving away from each other and a filler or glue may be provided in the space before the introduction of the fastening member. The profile can be made from a plastic matrix reinforced with fiber glass and made by pultrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventor: Johnny Christian Nygaard Rasmussen
  • Phase change material pack
    Patent number: 8790540
    Abstract: A transportable PCM (phase change material) module comprises a number of PCM packs; a housing for thermally insulting said number of PCM packs from a module's surrounding medium; spaces separating said packs and forming one or more channels for the flow of a fluid; said housing incorporating a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; whereby, in use, fluid flows through said channels from said inlet to said outlet. A PCM (phase change material) pack comprises a laminate of a first conducting panel and a second conducting panel enclosing a portion formed primarily of PCM; wherein said portion of PCM incorporates thermal conductors. A PCM (phase change material pack) comprises an envelope of relatively highly thermally conductive material enclosing a portion formed primarily of PCM; wherein said PCM portion incorporates a conductive compound mixed into said PCM which comprises carbon black particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Mathew Holloway, Karina Torlei, Daniel Becerra, William Linsey Penfold
  • Push-pull chain actuator with reduced chain vibrations
    Patent number: 8763482
    Abstract: A push-pull chain actuator (1) comprises a housing with a chain exit/entry opening (4) and a sprocket (2) arranged to engage a push-pull chain (3). The sprocket (2) causes the polygon effect. The actuator comprises a first chain guide part (10a) for guiding said push-pull chain (3) around the sprocket (2) and a second chain guide part (10b) for guiding said push-pull chain (3) at the correct angle between the chain exit/entry opening (4) and the sprocket (2). The second chain guide part (10b) is shaped as a meandering path to counteract the polygon effect. Alternatively, the second chain guide part (10b) can be shaped and dimensioned to reduce chain oscillations caused by the rollers (8c) engaging or disengaging the chain exit/entry opening (4) at the end of the second chain guide part (10b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Ole Fejer, Jens Jørren Sørensen
  • Window comprising a bordered pane module
    Patent number: 8720135
    Abstract: The pane module is composed by a border element (2) molded 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 molded frame the fitting may be embedded therein during molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Peter Sønderkær, Kristian Ørnsvig Nielsen, Lars Kristensen
  • Method of installing a window arrangement comprising a number of neighboring windows, and such a window arrangement
    Patent number: 8720134
    Abstract: In the method of installing a window arrangement comprising a number of neighboring windows, a support structure including an upstand is first provided. Each window is provided with a plurality of predefined connection points, and windows are placed next to each other. One window is connected with the other and neighboring window at said predefined connection points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Claes Lindgren, Jacob Christian Lund, Niels Adelholm Larsen, Johnny Christian Nygaard Rasmussen, Jacob Lysemose, Brent Møller
  • Flashing member with a compensation member, a kit including such a flashing member and a method for mounting a flashing for a roof window
    Patent number: 8701373
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flashing member for use with a roof window mounted on an upstand, said flashing member having at least one insulating member and a compensation member on the inner side. The compensation member, which allows use of one flashing member for different angles of the window, is preferably compressible, expandable or provided with removal indications, such as cutting lines, for allowing an easy removable of a part thereof as well as elastic. A kit including at least one such flashing member may include corner flashing members, gable flashing members, a ridge flashing members and/or supplementary insulating members. The invention further relates to a method for mounting a flashing for a roof window mounted on an upstand, where one or more connector brackets are attached to the window and where the/each flashing member is attached to the window frame via at least one connector bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Claes Lindgren, Niels Adelholm Larsen, Johnny Christian Nygaard Rasmussen, Jacob Lysemose, Brent Møller
  • System and method for controlling at least one device
    Patent number: 8698608
    Abstract: System and method for controlling at least one device (2, 3) such as for example an operator for a door, a gate, a window, blinds, shutters, a curtain, an awning or a light source. The system includes at least one controllable unit (10, 14) associated with the at least one device and a plurality of nodes (12, 16, 19, 20, 22) for transmitting control signals to the at least one controllable unit (10, 14). At least one of the plurality of nodes (12, 16, 19, 20, 22) for transmitting control signals are configured for transmitting a command originator, the command originator including an identification of a predetermined type of the node (12, 16, 19, 20, 22), from which the signal originates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holdings A/S
    Inventors: Martin Sandal Nielsen, Bjarne Ravndal Andreasen
  • Window
    Patent number: D706453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Paul Kalkhoven, Stephan Verkuijlen, Brent Møller
  • Window
    Patent number: D711551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Paul Kalkhoven, Stephan Verkuijlen, Brent Møller
  • Accessory element for window system
    Patent number: D714470
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Brent Møller, Claes Lindgren