Patents by Inventor Benjamin P. Hummel
Benjamin P. Hummel 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).
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Publication number: 20100132301Abstract: A door/doorglass assembly including a door, a doorglass and a cap. The door defines a doorglass opening and a slot aligned with the opening. The slot extends through the top edge of the door. The doorglass can be slid into the door through the slot and into alignment with the doorglass opening. The cap is secured in the top edge of the door to enclose the doorglass within the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: ODL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Richard L. Horner, Benjamin P. Hummel, Dale A. Gort
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Publication number: 20090044467Abstract: A window assembly including a permanent frame portion, a removable frame portion, and a glazing panel sandwiched between. The frame portions are easily installed and include integral releasable connectors accessible using a thin tool inserted into a groove between the two frame portions. The removable frame portion can be removed from the permanent frame portion using a thin tool. With the removable frame portion removed, the insulated glass panel may be easily replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: ODL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Andrew R. Krochmal, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Patent number: 7475715Abstract: A follower for a window accessory within an insulated glass assembly. The follower includes a body having first and second sides adapted to face first and second spaced glazing panels. The follower further includes at least one magnet within each of the two sides, so that the follower will couple with a magnetic operator placed on either of the glazing panels. The follower yet further includes wheels having a diameter larger than the width of the body to rotatably support the follower against either of the glazing panels.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: ODL, IncorporatedInventors: James B. Gardner, Joshua R. Cornish, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Publication number: 20080283200Abstract: An insulated glass (IG) internal blind assembly including a clutch for providing directional friction when raising and lowering the blind. The clutch is directionally activated, the gravitational pull of the blinds or lowering the blinds activates the clutch causing it to lock and add friction to the system. The clutch may be placed essentially anywhere along the cord path where the path changes direction. Various clutch and cord configurations may be used to achieve a desired amount of directional friction. The directional friction prevents the window covering from falling under its own weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: ODL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Benjamin P. Hummel, Allen C. Ouzts, Joshua R. Cornish
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Patent number: 7448174Abstract: A window assembly including a permanent frame portion, a removable frame portion, and a glazing panel sandwiched between. The frame portions are easily installed and include integral releasable connectors accessible using a thin tool inserted into a groove between the two frame portions. The removable frame portion can be removed from the permanent frame portion using a thin tool. With the removable frame portion removed, the insulated glass panel may be easily replaced.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: ODL, IncorporatedInventors: Andrew R. Krochmal, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Publication number: 20080035279Abstract: A follower for a window accessory within an insulated glass assembly. The follower includes a body having first and second sides adapted to face first and second spaced glazing panels. The follower further includes at least one magnet within each of the two sides, so that the follower will couple with a magnetic operator placed on either of the glazing panels. The follower yet further includes wheels having a diameter larger than the width of the body to rotatably support the follower against either of the glazing panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: ODL, INCORPORATEDInventors: James B. Gardner, Joshua R. Cornish, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Patent number: 6925767Abstract: A window frame including a pair of frame halves having integral fasteners for interconnecting the frame halves. The fasteners include mating barbed connectors that interfit with one another to permanently intersecure the frame halves. The fasteners further include integral cooperating alignment pins and receivers for aligning the fasteners and hence the frame halves. The alignment pins and receivers are laterally offset from the fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: ODL, IncorporatedInventors: Andrew R. Krochmal, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Patent number: 6817401Abstract: A retrofit blind assembly for a doorlight. The assembly includes a frame, a transparent panel, and a blind snap-fitted to the frame. The blind actuator includes gears and a toothed belt for positive, non-slip actuation. A pair of blind guides are mounted on the opposite sides of the frame to receive and guide the opposite ends of the blind. The mounting system includes a pair of brackets that can be secured between the doorlight and the door and upon which the assembly can be hung. The mounting system also includes a pair of movable catches on the lower portion of the frame snap that can be locked behind the doorlight to secure the lower end of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: ODL, IncorporatedInventors: Luann Y. Sun, Mike S. Eveland, Benjamin P. Hummel, Kapil K. Mehra, Andrew R. Krochmal, Michele M. Dorcic-Lechenet, Keith Patrick Early, Liang Xiao Chang
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Publication number: 20040068942Abstract: A window frame including a pair of frame halves having integral fasteners for interconnecting the frame halves. The fasteners include integral cooperating alignment pins and receivers for aligning the fasteners and hence the frame halves.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Andrew R. Krochmal, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Publication number: 20040069417Abstract: A retrofit blind assembly for a doorlight. The assembly includes a frame, a transparent panel, and a blind snap-fitted to the frame. The blind actuator includes gears and a toothed belt for positive, non-slip actuation. A pair of blind guides are mounted on the opposite sides of the frame to receive and guide the opposite ends of the blind. The mounting system includes a pair of brackets that can be secured between the doorlight and the door and upon which the assembly can be hung. The mounting system also includes a pair of movable catches on the lower portion of the frame snap that can be locked behind the doorlight to secure the lower end of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Luann Y. Sun, Mike S. Eveland, Benjamin P. Hummel, Kapil K. Mehra, Andrew R. Krochmal, Michele M. Dorcic-Lechenet, Keith Patrick Early, Liang Xiao Chang
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Patent number: 6629555Abstract: A retractable screen door for drawing a flexible screen panel across an opening, including a flexible screen wound around a spring biased take-up shaft, and guide rails for guiding the screen as it is moved across the opening. A unique latch mechanism is disclosed, said latch mechanism being located in the guide rails. Further, the screen may include an adjustable gear assembly for changing the tension on the spring. The retractable screen is optionally designed to have the appearance of a common door casing.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: ODL, IncorporatedInventors: David A. DeBlock, Keith Early, Michael S. Eveland, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Patent number: 6601633Abstract: An insulated glass window with an integral blind assembly. At least one of the glass spacer corner keys includes an integral pulley for cords associated with the blind. An operator on an exterior surface of the glass includes a leg slidably retained between the frame and the glass to maintain the operator in contact with the window and the blind mechanism enclosed therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: ODL, IncorporatedInventors: Luann Y. Sun, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Publication number: 20030079844Abstract: A retractable screen door for drawing a flexible screen panel across an opening, including a flexible screen wound around a spring biased take-up shaft, and guide rails for guiding the screen as it is moved across the opening. A unique latch mechanism is disclosed, said latch mechanism being located in the guide rails. Further, the screen may include an adjustable gear assembly for changing the tension on the spring. The retractable screen is optionally designed to have the appearance of a common door casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: David A. DeBlolck, Keith Early, Michael S. Eveland, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Publication number: 20030066614Abstract: An insulated glass window with an integral blind assembly. At least one of the glass spacer corner keys includes an integral pulley for cords associated with the blind. An operator on an exterior surface of the glass includes a leg slidably retained between the frame and the glass to maintain the operator in contact with the window and the blind mechanism enclosed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Luann Y. Sun, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Patent number: D455634Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2000Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: ODL, IncorporatedInventors: Benjamin P. Hummel, David A. DeBlock
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Patent number: D457372Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: ODL, IncorporatedInventors: Luann Y. Sun, Benjamin P. Hummel
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Patent number: D635689Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: ODL, IncorporatedInventors: Joel Graham Van Faasen, Benjamin P. Hummel