Patents by Inventor David D. Plummer
David D. Plummer 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: 11417308Abstract: Embodiments include systems with active sound canceling properties, fenestration units with active sound canceling properties, retrofit units with active sound canceling properties and related methods. In an embodiment a system can include a sound cancellation device include a sensing element to detect vibration of a transparent pane and/or a sound input device configured to detect sound incident on the transparent pane, as well as a vibration generator configured to vibrate the transparent pane and a sound cancellation control module. The sound cancellation control module can evaluate the detected vibration of the transparent pane at two or more discrete frequency bands. The sound cancellation control module can cause the vibration generator to vibrate the transparent pane causing destructive interference with sound waves at the two or more discrete frequency bands. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: David D. Plummer, Todd Robert Duberstein, Kevin T. Ferenc
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Patent number: 11335312Abstract: Embodiments include fenestration units with active sound canceling properties, retrofit units with active sound canceling properties and related methods. In an embodiment a fenestration unit with active sound canceling properties can include an glazing unit including an exterior transparent pane, an interior transparent pane, and an internal space disposed between the exterior and interior transparent panes. The fenestration unit can include an active noise cancellation system including an exterior module including a sound input device and a signal emitter. An interior module can include a signal receiver to receive the signal from the signal emitter, and a vibration generator configured to vibrate the interior transparent pane. A sound cancellation control module can control the vibration generator to vibrate the interior transparent pane and generate pressure waves causing destructive interference with a portion of the sound waves received by the sound input device.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: David D. Plummer, Kevin T. Ferenc
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Patent number: 11268308Abstract: Fenestration lock assemblies, fenestration units including the lock assemblies, and methods of operating the lock assemblies. The lock assemblies offer a lock assembly construction that is capable of being assembled, installed, and used in a purely manual mode (i.e., in the absence of any driving unit such as, e.g., a motor, solenoid, etc.) or that may be assembled, installed, and used with a driving unit such that the lock assembly can be operated manually or in a driven mode, with the manual and driven modes of operation being unaffected by each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Chad Wernlund, David D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20210264890Abstract: Embodiments include systems with active sound canceling properties, fenestration units with active sound canceling properties, retrofit units with active sound canceling properties and related methods. In an embodiment a system can include a sound cancellation device include a sensing element to detect vibration of a transparent pane and/or a sound input device configured to detect sound incident on the transparent pane, as well as a vibration generator configured to vibrate the transparent pane and a sound cancellation control module. The sound cancellation control module can evaluate the detected vibration of the transparent pane at two or more discrete frequency bands. The sound cancellation control module can cause the vibration generator to vibrate the transparent pane causing destructive interference with sound waves at the two or more discrete frequency bands. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: David D. Plummer, Todd Robert Duberstein, Kevin T. Ferenc
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Patent number: 10916234Abstract: Embodiments include systems with active sound canceling properties, fenestration units with active sound canceling properties, retrofit units with active sound canceling properties and related methods. In an embodiment a system can include a sound cancellation device include a sensing element to detect vibration of a transparent pane and/or a sound input device configured to detect sound incident on the transparent pane, as well as a vibration generator configured to vibrate the transparent pane and a sound cancellation control module. The sound cancellation control module can evaluate the detected vibration of the transparent pane at two or more discrete frequency bands. The sound cancellation control module can cause the vibration generator to vibrate the transparent pane causing destructive interference with sound waves at the two or more discrete frequency bands. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: David D. Plummer, Todd Robert Duberstein, Kevin T. Ferenc
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Patent number: 10801256Abstract: Glazing units including a cartridge cavity outside of a seal that is located between the first and second panes to form a closed interior volume within the glazing unit are described herein, along with sashes, panels, window assemblies, and/or doors that may incorporate the glazing units. A control unit provided in a cartridge housing located in the cartridge cavity may be operably connected to one or more connected devices to provide any number of a variety of functions such as, e.g., sound control/production, optical effects, thermal effects, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATIONInventor: David D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20190341017Abstract: Embodiments include systems with active sound canceling properties, fenestration units with active sound canceling properties, retrofit units with active sound canceling properties and related methods. In an embodiment a system can include a sound cancellation device include a sensing element to detect vibration of a transparent pane and/or a sound input device configured to detect sound incident on the transparent pane, as well as a vibration generator configured to vibrate the transparent pane and a sound cancellation control module. The sound cancellation control module can evaluate the detected vibration of the transparent pane at two or more discrete frequency bands. The sound cancellation control module can cause the vibration generator to vibrate the transparent pane causing destructive interference with sound waves at the two or more discrete frequency bands. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: David D. Plummer, Todd Robert Duberstein, Kevin T. Ferenc
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Publication number: 20180347261Abstract: Glazing units including a cartridge cavity outside of a seal that is located between the first and second panes to form a closed interior volume within the glazing unit are described herein, along with sashes, panels, window assemblies, and/or doors that may incorporate the glazing units. A control unit provided in a cartridge housing located in the cartridge cavity may be operably connected to one or more connected devices to provide any number of a variety of functions such as, e.g., sound control/production, optical effects, thermal effects, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventor: David D. Plummer
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Patent number: 10145168Abstract: Glazing units including a cartridge cavity outside of a seal that is located between the first and second panes to form a closed interior volume within the glazing unit are described herein, along with sashes, panels, window assemblies, and/or doors that may incorporate the glazing units. A control unit provided in a cartridge housing located in the cartridge cavity may be operably connected to one or more connected devices to provide any number of a variety of functions such as, e.g., sound control/production, optical effects, thermal effects, etc.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATIONInventor: David D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20180337630Abstract: Embodiments include insulating glazing units with a photovoltaic cell structure disposed within and related methods. In some embodiments, the insulating glazing unit can include a first transparent pane and a second transparent pane. The insulating glazing unit can further include an internal space disposed between the first and second transparent panes and a spacer unit disposed between the first and second transparent panes. The spacer unit can be disposed adjacent to the perimeter of the first transparent pane and the second transparent pane. The spacer unit can have an inward surface facing the internal space. A photovoltaic cell structure can be disposed between the first and second transparent panes. The photovoltaic cell structure can be disposed over at least a portion of the inward surface of the spacer unit. The photovoltaic cell structure can include a photovoltaically active surface facing the internal space. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: David D. Plummer, Chad Wernlund, Jacob Lutz
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Publication number: 20180238097Abstract: Windows including one or both of a powered sash driving apparatus and a window balance apparatus and further including a sash connector block and latch bolt assembly are described herein, along with methods of assembling and/or operating the windows.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: David D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20180130455Abstract: Embodiments include fenestration units with active sound canceling properties, retrofit units with active sound canceling properties and related methods. In an embodiment a fenestration unit with active sound canceling properties can include an glazing unit including an exterior transparent pane, an interior transparent pane, and an internal space disposed between the exterior and interior transparent panes. The fenestration unit can include an active noise cancellation system including an exterior module including a sound input device and a signal emitter. An interior module can include a signal receiver to receive the signal from the signal emitter, and a vibration generator configured to vibrate the interior transparent pane. A sound cancellation control module can control the vibration generator to vibrate the interior transparent pane and generate pressure waves causing destructive interference with a portion of the sound waves received by the sound input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: David D. Plummer, Kevin T. Ferenc
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Publication number: 20160376831Abstract: Glazing units including a cartridge cavity outside of a seal that is located between the first and second panes to form a closed interior volume within the glazing unit are described herein, along with sashes, panels, window assemblies, and/or doors that may incorporate the glazing units. A control unit provided in a cartridge housing located in the cartridge cavity may be operably connected to one or more connected devices to provide any number of a variety of functions such as, e.g., sound control/production, optical effects, thermal effects, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: David D. Plummer
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Patent number: 9382745Abstract: Windows including one or both of a powered sash driving apparatus and a window balance apparatus and further including a sash connector block and latch bolt assembly are described herein, along with methods of assembling and/or operating the windows.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventor: David D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20150152676Abstract: Windows including one or both of a powered sash driving apparatus and a window balance apparatus and further including a sash connector block and latch bolt assembly are described herein, along with methods of assembling and/or operating the windows.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventor: David D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20140259931Abstract: Glazing units including a cartridge cavity outside of a seal that is located between the first and second panes to form a closed interior volume within the glazing unit are described herein, along with sashes, panels, window assemblies, and/or doors that may incorporate the glazing units. A control unit provided in a cartridge housing located in the cartridge cavity may be operably connected to one or more connected devices to provide any number of a variety of functions such as, e.g., sound control/production, optical effects, thermal effects, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Andersen CorporationInventor: David D. Plummer
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Patent number: 7080676Abstract: A fenestration unit including screen coil apparatus is provided by the invention. The fenestration unit includes a frame defining an opening. A sash- is slideably received by the opening of the frame. The fenestration unit includes a screen coil assembly attached to the sash. The screen coil assembly includes a screen having first and second edges, and a roll core, wherein the screen is capable of being coiled and uncoiled on the roll core. The fenestration unit further includes an edge support having first and second support members having at least a portion located between the frame and the sash, the first and second support members for fastening to the screen first and second edges.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2001Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Matthew D. Abelson, Peter K. Bates, David P. Chastain, Zivthan A. Dubrovsky, Bruce P. Macrae, Wayne T. Brezovar, Timothy J. Kelley, David D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20010014250Abstract: A hollow profile insert or key can be used to form structural joints. In forming the joint, the insert or key is inserted into open ends of two or more hollow members, where the members are hollow at least in the joint forming area. An adhesive is then applied to the interface between the insert or key and each hollow member. The insert is engineered with channels and recessed adhesive accumulation areas or adhesive pans such that the adhesive accumulates only at a location at the recessed area, in a bonding location with the member, providing significant structural integrity to the joint. The insert can be configured to include either an external hinge pin insert aperture that is configured to accept a hinge pin or a support wheel support wheel aperture and a support wheel located therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2001Publication date: August 16, 2001Applicant: Andersen CorporationInventors: David D. Plummer, Geoffrey G. Bradt
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Patent number: D394115Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1996Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Todd W. Bruchu, David D. Plummer
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Patent number: D394714Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1996Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventor: David D. Plummer