Patents by Inventor Alan R. Gerber

Alan R. Gerber has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6406213
    Abstract: A one-piece window connector assembly, or clip, is disclosed. The window clip is inserted into adjacent window spacers to permanently connect the spacers that form a window frame and space multiple panes of glass. The window clip includes a central base having first and second side rails that contribute to the overall rigidity of the window clip as the window clip is inserted into the window spacers. These-rails include locking barbs that enable the clip to permanently lock the window spacers together. The window clip is characterized by each rail extending from the central base through a reverse bend such that internal and external flaps are formed in the rails to increase the rigidity of the rails and assist in more efficient insertion of the window clip into the window spacers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Quanex Corporation
    Inventors: Francis J. Dohman, Alan R. Gerber, Steven R. Simonson, Larry J. Flynn