Patents by Inventor Charles E. Schiedegger
Charles E. Schiedegger 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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Patent number: 8225570Abstract: A modular louvered shutter includes first and second stiles and a center section assembled using a tongue and groove joint. The center section is a solid piece having a plurality of rails and louvers cut into the center section.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Tapco InternationalInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Richard Logan, Jeffrey Jaycox, Jeff E. Schiedegger
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Patent number: 8056290Abstract: The invention includes an end cover (32) for disposition over an end of a mantel (20). The end cover (32) presents a front corner (38) extending between an upper wall (34) and a lower wall (36) and is symmetrical rearwardly to a pair of side edges (42) from the front corner (38) whereby the end cover (32) may be disposed over either end of the mantel (20). The upper wall (34) of the end cover (32) extends between the front walls (44) and the side edges (42) and the lower wall (36) extends between the front walls (44) and the side edges (42). The upper wall (34) and the lower wall (36) each has the shape of a square with equal sides. The front walls (44) define interior surfaces complementary to the irregular pattern of the decorative face (24) of the mantel (20) and the end cover (32) overlies the mantel (20) the thickness of each front wall (44).Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Publication number: 20110000145Abstract: The invention includes an end cover (32) for disposition over an end of a mantel (20). The end cover (32) presents a front corner (38) extending between an upper wall (34) and a lower wall (36) and is symmetrical rearwardly to a pair of side edges (42) from the front corner (38) whereby the end cover (32) may be disposed over either end of the mantel (20). The upper wall (34) of the end cover (32) extends between the front walls (44) and the side edges (42) and the lower wall (36) extends between the front walls (44) and the side edges (42). The upper wall (34) and the lower wall (36) each has the shape of a square with equal sides. The front walls (44) define interior surfaces complementary to the irregular pattern of the decorative face (24) of the mantel (20) and the end cover (32) overlies the mantel (20) the thickness of each front wall (44).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Publication number: 20100325983Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Patent number: 7748179Abstract: The invention includes an end cover (32) for disposition over an end of a mantel (20). The end cover (32) presents a front corner (38) extending between an upper wall (34) and a lower wall (36) and is symmetrical rearwardly to a pair of side edges (42) from the front corner (38) whereby the end cover (32) may be disposed over either end of the mantel (20). The upper wall (34) of the end cover (32) extends between the front walls (44) and the side edges (42) and the lower wall (36) extends between the front walls (44) and the side edges (42). The upper wall (34) and the lower wall (36) each has the shape of a square with equal sides. The front walls (44) define interior surfaces complementary to the irregular pattern of the decorative face (24) of the mantel (20) and the end cover (32) overlies the mantel (20) the thickness of each front wall (44).Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Patent number: 7743564Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Publication number: 20100154340Abstract: A modular louvered shutter includes first and second stiles and a center section assembled using a tongue and groove joint. The center section is a solid piece have a plurality of rails and louvers cut into the center section.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONALInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Richard Logan, Jeffrey Jaycox, Jeff E. Schiedegger
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Patent number: 7669380Abstract: A shutter assembly mounts adjacent an opening of a building. The shutter assembly includes a right stile and a left stile disposed in a spaced and parallel opposing relationship with one another and each having a U-shaped cross section presenting a base and side walls. The side walls extend from the base to spaced distal edges to define a channel open at each end of the respective stiles. A top rail and a bottom rail extend in a spaced and parallel opposing relationship between the bases of the stiles. The top rail is disposed in one of the open ends of each of the stiles and the bottom rail is disposed in the other open ends of each of the stiles. Each of the rails define a glue manifold for distributing an adhesive onto the rails and into the channels for securing the rails to the stiles.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: TAPCO International CorporationInventors: Richard J. Logan, Jeff E. Schiedegger, Nathan Greenway, Charles E. Schiedegger
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Patent number: 7650918Abstract: A modular louvered shutter includes first and second stiles and a center section assembled using a tongue and groove joint. The center section is a solid piece have a plurality of rails and louvers cut into the center section.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Richard Logan, Jeffrey Jaycox, Jeff E. Schiedegger
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Patent number: 7392628Abstract: A shutter assembly mounts to a building and includes a right stile and a left stile disposed in spaced opposing relationship with one another. A first bar is mounted to the right stile and presents at least one recess facing outwardly away from the right stile for receiving a decorative member. A second bar opposing the first bar is mounted to the left stile and presents at least one recess facing and opposing the recess of the first bar for receiving the decorative member. The first and second bars each have at least one biasing device extending into the respective recesses of the first and second bars and engage the decorative member for biasing the decorative member outwardly away from the respective stiles to prevent movement of the decorative member relative to the stiles.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Richard J. Logan, Nathan Greenway, Clyde G. Allen, Charles E. Schiedegger
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Patent number: 7296383Abstract: A decorative shutter assembly includes a plurality of slats or boards arranged in a row presenting a decorative surface with side flanges projecting rearwardly. At least one cross member overlays each of the slats and presents a decorative cross surface with side cross flanges projecting rearwardly. Each cross slat includes at least one mating member affixed behind the cross slat decorative surface having a mating wall affixed to each of the decorative surfaces for affixing the plurality batten slats to the cross slat.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Tapco InternationalInventors: Charles E Schiedegger, Dean Dennis
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Patent number: 7228663Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Tapco InternationalInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Patent number: 7024830Abstract: A plastic window assembly is adapted to be mounted in an opening defined by a structure. The plastic window assembly is oval-shaped with a decorative plastic window muntin. A plastic frame supports parallel window panes. The window muntin is disposed between the parallel window panes. Flat surfaces of the window muntin have a first edge and a second edge and include a ridge disposed along each of the edges. Marring of the window panes is prevented because the ridge provides for line contact between the window muntin and the window panes. The window muntin may also be integrally molded to a plastic pane disposed between the parallel panes of glass. The plastic pane includes a surface texture that simulates frosted glass. The plastic window assembly includes a plurality of liner panels that extend through the opening from an interior of the structure. The window assembly includes a flange having aperture throughwhich fasteners are inserted to secure the window assembly to the structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Charles E Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, John R. Tesluk
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Patent number: 6968656Abstract: A decorative shutter assembly includes a plurality of slats or boards arranged in a row presenting a decorative surface with side flanges projecting rearwardly. At least one cross member overlays each of the slats and presents a decorative cross surface with side cross flanges projecting rearwardly. Each cross slat includes at least one mating member affixed behind the cross slat decorative surface having a mating wall affixed to each of the decorative surfaces for affixing the plurality batten slats to the cross slat.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Dean Dennis
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Publication number: 20040187398Abstract: A modular louvered shutter includes first and second stiles and a center section assembled using a tongue and groove joint. The center section is a solid piece have a plurality of rails and louvers cut into the center section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: Tapco InternationalInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Richard Logan, Jeffrey Jaycox, Jeff E. Schiedegger
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Publication number: 20040182040Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: Tapco InternationalInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Publication number: 20040148879Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Publication number: 20040093823Abstract: A corner block assembly comprises a corner block and a mortar joint. The corner block has at least two faces arranged in a predefined angular relationship and joined along adjacent edges thereof. Each face has a top flange extending rearwardly from a top edge and at an edge opposite from the joined edge an arm extending rearwardly therefrom. The mortar joint is affixed to the top flanges of the corner block and has at least two legs arranged in a like predefined angular relationship. Each leg has a rear attachment flange for abutting one of the intersecting walls and a front cap spaced from the attachment flange wherein a bottom edge of the front cap abuts at the top of the corner block.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, J. Richard Logan, Aundrea Nurenberg, Clyde G. Allen
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Patent number: 6725614Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
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Patent number: RE38881Abstract: A plastic building wall mounting bracket assembly comprises a one-piece mounting bracket with a back wall and an integral continuous peripheral wall extending axially therefrom, a flange member having an outside flange and an integral flange wall extending axially therefrom to be received by the mounting bracket so that only the flange member is visible from outside the building.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1996Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Tapco International CorporationInventors: Norman L. Chubb, Richard J. MacLeod, Charles E. Schiedegger