Patents by Inventor Chad Badger

Chad Badger 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: 9976338
    Abstract: The present invention involves an entry door having a window glass situated in a door slab and a space between the window glass and the door slab. A plugless locking system is configured to fit in the space between the window glass and the door slab. The plugless locking system has a first plugless lock is configured to receive an external trim and is configured to mate with a second plugless lock. The second plugless lock is configured to receive an interior trim. The combination of the mated first and second plugless lock fit within the space between the window glass and door slab and secure interior and exterior trim to the entry door. Also disclosed is a method for using the plugless locking system in an entry door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: PROVIA PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Chad Badger
  • Publication number: 20170122025
    Abstract: The present invention involves an entry door having a window glass situated in a door slab and a space between the window glass and the door slab. A plugless locking system is configured to fit in the space between the window glass and the door slab. The plugless locking system has a first plugless lock is configured to receive an external trim and is configured to mate with a second plugless lock. The second plugless lock is configured to receive an interior trim. The combination of the mated first and second plugless lock fit within the space between the window glass and door slab and secure interior and exterior trim to the entry door. Also disclosed is a method for using the plugless locking system in an entry door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Chad Badger
  • Patent number: 9562389
    Abstract: The present invention involves an entry door having a window glass situated in a door slab and a space between the window glass and the door slab. A plugless locking system is configured to fit in the space between the window glass and the door slab. The plugless locking system has a first plugless lock is configured to receive an external trim and is configured to mate with a second plugless lock. The second plugless lock is configured to receive an interior trim. The combination of the mated first and second plugless lock fit within the space between the window glass and door slab and secure interior and exterior trim to the entry door. Also disclosed is a method for using the plugless locking system in an entry door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: PROVIA PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Chad Badger
  • Publication number: 20150247355
    Abstract: The present invention involves an entry door having a window glass situated in a door slab and a space between the window glass and the door slab. A plugless locking system is configured to fit in the space between the window glass and the door slab. The plugless locking system has a first plugless lock is configured to receive an external trim and is configured to mate with a second plugless lock. The second plugless lock is configured to receive an interior trim. The combination of the mated first and second plugless lock fit within the space between the window glass and door slab and secure interior and exterior trim to the entry door. Also disclosed is a method for using the plugless locking system in an entry door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventor: Chad Badger
  • Patent number: 8820032
    Abstract: An entry door is shown and described. The entry door may include a first skin, a second skin, and at least one stile formed from a plurality of interconnected members attached together. The entry door may also include at least one rail formed from a plurality of interconnected members attached together, where the at least one rail and stile are positioned between and secured with the first and second skins forming a cavity between the first and second skins, and an insulative material positioned between the first and second skins generally filling the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: ProVia Door, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Badger, Scott Widmer, Bill Mullet
  • Publication number: 20140130448
    Abstract: An entry door is shown and described. The entry door may include a first skin, a second skin, and at least one stile formed from a plurality of interconnected members attached together. The entry door may also include at least one rail formed from a plurality of interconnected members attached together, where the at least one rail and stile are positioned between and secured with the first and second skins forming a cavity between the first and second skins, and an insulative material positioned between the first and second skins generally filling the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: PROVIA DOOR, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Badger, Scott Widmer, Bill Mullet
  • Patent number: 8333049
    Abstract: This invention relates to a door assembly comprising a pair of door skins which are mechanically secured together to define a top and bottom opening. The top and bottom openings receive an end cap therein to complete the door. The end cap of the present invention is comprised of two separate pieces, namely a locking clip and a beam, whereby the locking clip is slidably engaged with the beam to form the end cap. This allows a manufacturer to form the locking clip with a first material and the beam with a second material, depending on the specific requirements of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Provia Door, Inc.
    Inventor: Chad Badger
  • Patent number: 8316620
    Abstract: An interlocking door includes a first skin with at least one protrusion and at least one mounting slot and a second skin with at least one protrusion. An end cap is slidingly engaged with the first skin and secured with an adhesive. The first and second skins are secured to one another upon sliding engagement of the first skin at least one mounting slot and the second skin at least one protrusion. The skins are fixedly secured with an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Provia Door, Inc.
    Inventors: Mihai Cotlet, Christopher Nolt, Chad Badger
  • Publication number: 20110061308
    Abstract: This invention relates to a door assembly comprising a pair of door skins which are mechanically secured together to define a top and bottom opening. The top and bottom openings receive an end cap therein to complete the door. The end cap of the present invention is comprised of two separate pieces, namely a locking clip and a beam, whereby the locking clip is slidably engaged with the beam to form the end cap. This allows a manufacturer to form the locking clip with a first material and the beam with a second material, depending on the specific requirements of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: PROVIA DOOR, INC.
    Inventor: Chad Badger
  • Publication number: 20100000157
    Abstract: An interlocking door includes a first skin with at least one protrusion and at least one mounting slot and a second skin with at least one protrusion. An end cap is slidingly engaged with the first skin and secured with an adhesive. The first and second skins are secured to one another upon sliding engagement of the first skin at least one mounting slot and the second skin at least one protrusion. The skins are fixedly secured with an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: PROVIA DOOR, INC.
    Inventors: Mihai Cotlet, Christopher Nolt, Chad Badger