Patents by Inventor Christian Aage Lundsgaard

Christian Aage Lundsgaard 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: 8881473
    Abstract: A surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a curb-abutting surface and a roof abutting surface. The curb-abutting surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting side of the roof abutting surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be comprised of any suitable impermeable material, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Wylie Wayne Quarles, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Brent Moeller
  • Patent number: 8191317
    Abstract: Provided herein is a curb-mounted skylight having a rigid plastic curb frame, a mechanism for firmly securing the curb frame to an opening in a building, a transparent or translucent covering element, and a mechanism for retaining the covering element on the frame. The curb frame includes a fixed base frame (having an interior frame and a counter-flashing element) and a moveable sash frame (having an accessory shelf and a sash). The base frame and the sash frame may be connected to one another by a first hinge member integral with the counter-flashing element and a cooperative and complementary-shaped second hinge member attached to the sash. The hinge members form a watertight seal and may be disengaged to permit the sash to be removed from the skylight assembly during installation, if so desired. Because the frame and hinge components are made of plastic, the skylight assembly is relatively lightweight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, James Eric Brinton
  • Publication number: 20120011787
    Abstract: A surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a curb-abutting surface and a roof abutting surface. The curb-abutting surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting side of the roof abutting surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be comprised of any suitable impermeable material, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Wylie Wayne Quarles, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Brent Moeller
  • Patent number: 8020350
    Abstract: A seamless surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a vertically extending surface and a downwardly sloping surface. The vertically extending surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The downwardly sloping surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The roof-abutting side of the downwardly sloping surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be any suitable air and water barrier, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer. A method of installing a skylight having the seamless surround is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Wylie Wayne Quarles, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Brent Moeller
  • Patent number: 7882664
    Abstract: Provided herein is a unitary U-shaped cladding component that surrounds three sides of a deck-mounted skylight frame. In one embodiment, the frame includes a pair of longitudinal members, each of which has a locking mechanism (such as a bendable tab or rotatable latch) on its exterior side near one end. The locking mechanism engages a corresponding lock-receiving slot of the side panels of the cladding component. In another embodiment, the cladding component includes a locking mechanism (such as a bendable tab) on the exterior surface of each end. The locking mechanisms engage corresponding apertures in a head flashing member. Skylight including these cladding components are also provided, as are methods of installing such cladding components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Charles Joseph Rimsky
  • Publication number: 20100018138
    Abstract: Provided herein is a curb-mounted skylight having a rigid plastic curb frame, a mechanism for firmly securing the curb frame to an opening in a building, a transparent or translucent covering element, and a mechanism for retaining the covering element on the frame. The curb frame includes a fixed base frame (having an interior frame and a counter-flashing element) and a moveable sash frame (having an accessory shelf and a sash). The base frame and the sash frame may be connected to one another by a first hinge member integral with the counter-flashing element and a cooperative and complementary-shaped second hinge member attached to the sash. The hinge members form a watertight seal and may be disengaged to permit the sash to be removed from the skylight assembly during installation, if so desired. Because the frame and hinge components are made of plastic, the skylight assembly is relatively lightweight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, James Eric Brinton
  • Publication number: 20100011682
    Abstract: A seamless surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a vertically extending surface and a downwardly sloping surface. The vertically extending surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The downwardly sloping surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The roof-abutting side of the downwardly sloping surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be any suitable air and water barrier, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer. A method of installing a skylight having the seamless surround is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Wylie Wayne Quarles, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Brent Moeller
  • Publication number: 20100011683
    Abstract: Provided herein is a unitary U-shaped cladding component that surrounds three sides of a deck-mounted skylight frame. In one embodiment, the frame includes a pair of longitudinal members, each of which has a locking mechanism (such as a bendable tab or rotatable latch) on its exterior side near one end. The locking mechanism engages a corresponding lock-receiving slot of the side panels of the cladding component. In another embodiment, the cladding component includes a locking mechanism (such as a bendable tab) on the exterior surface of each end. The locking mechanisms engage corresponding apertures in a head flashing member. Skylight including these cladding components are also provided, as are methods of installing such cladding components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Christian Aage LUNDSGAARD, Charles Joseph Rimsky
  • Patent number: 7624547
    Abstract: Provided herein is an accessory kit for a curb-mounted skylight, including accessory frame members, corner keys, brackets, and an accessory. The frame members, which may have mitered ends, are sized to the dimensions of the skylight opening and are configured to interlock with a corner key element to form an accessory frame. The corner keys are configured to join the frame members at their respective mitered ends and include at least one detent for interlocking with a portion of the accessory frame member. Brackets are also provided for holding an accessory within the accessory frame, and an accessory (for example, blinds or a shade) having end portions complementary to the brackets is also included herein. The accessory kit may further comprise a flexible gasket. The kit may be shipped in an unassembled form and be assembled on-site without the need for tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: James Eric Brinton, Charles Joseph Rimsky, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Per Jacobsen
  • Patent number: D573268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, James Eric Brinton