Patents Examined by Aimee E. McTigre
  • Patent number: 5675948
    Abstract: A ventilator for a glass block window is provided that has a high insulation value, is simplified in construction, and is easily repaired. The ventilator includes a unitary frame arranged to be accommodated in the glass block window and a sash for selectively closing and opening the central opening of the frame. The sash includes a unitary sash frame, an insulated glass window assembly inserted into the sash frame through an open front side of the sash frame, and spring clips which releasably retain the window assembly within the sash frame. The frame, the sash frame, and the spring clips are each vinyl extrusions. The ventilator also includes a bubble seal at an interface between the frame and the sash frame when the sash is closing the central opening of the frame. The seal is integral with the sash frame and preferably is coextruded with the extrusions of the sash frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Thermo-Vent Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve Boesch
  • Patent number: 5622023
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for automatically delivering and applying hot asphalt in a liquid state for easy spreading to a roof surface and an apparatus for performing this process. The method involves heating the asphalt to a liquid state and maintaining the temperature while pumping the hot asphalt from ground level to roof level to a hand held spray jet applicator which also rolls the asphalt smooth. The method employs temperature regulation and circulation of the asphalt to maintain the hot liquid state for easy application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventor: Louis T. Crispino