Patents by Inventor David Furgerson

David Furgerson 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).

  • Building closure with enhanced moisture barrier properties
    Patent number: 8667749
    Abstract: A building closure for mounting within an opening in a building wall structure includes a frame for mounting within the wall structure opening and at least one closure unit for mounting within the frame. The frame has at least one interior chamber extending entirely around the frame and a nailing flange for securement to the building wall structure such that at least a portion of the frame is disposed within the building wall opening. There is a cavity between at least one exterior surface of the frame and the inner periphery of the building wall opening, with the cavity extending along at least a top portion of the frame. A barrier extends along at least the top portion of the frame to retard passage of moisture from the cavity to the building interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: David Furgerson, Julian Giggs, Nirav D. Parikh
  • Fixed frame window or door system
    Patent number: 8584410
    Abstract: A window or door system includes a frame adapted to be received within a window or door opening. A window or door unit is disposed on the frame, and a retainer is received by interference fit on either the frame or the window or door unit. The retainer has a portion that extends to engage the other of the frame and window or door unit, and to hold the window or door unit on the frame. The frame can be rectangular, for example, and the retainer may be linear extending along at least one edge of the frame. The frame can include an outwardly opening slot, and the retainer may be received by snap fit in the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: David Furgerson, Julian Giggs, James Potthast, Geraint Krumpe, Wayne Philip Baker
  • Building Closure with Enhanced Moisture Barrier Properties
    Publication number: 20130133276
    Abstract: A building closure for mounting within an opening in a building wall structure includes a frame for mounting within the wall structure opening and at least one closure unit for mounting within the frame. The frame has at least one interior chamber extending entirely around the frame and a nailing flange for securement to the building wall structure such that at least a portion of the frame is disposed within the building wall opening. There is a cavity between at least one exterior surface of the frame and the inner periphery of the building wall opening, with the cavity extending along at least a top portion of the frame. A barrier extends along at least the top portion of the frame to retard passage of moisture from the cavity to the building interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: David Furgerson, Julian Giggs, Nirav D. Parikh
  • Building closure with enhanced moisture barrier properties
    Patent number: 8387320
    Abstract: A building closure for mounting within an opening in a building wall structure includes a frame for mounting within the wall structure opening and at least one closure unit for mounting within the frame. The frame has at least one interior chamber extending entirely around the frame and a nailing flange for securement to the building wall structure such that at least a portion of the frame is disposed within the building wall opening. There is a cavity between at least one exterior surface of the frame and the inner periphery of the building wall opening, with the cavity extending along at least a top portion of the frame. A barrier extends along at least the top portion of the frame to retard passage of moisture from the cavity to the building interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: David Furgerson, Julian Giggs, Nirav D. Parikh
  • Building Closure With Enhanced Moisture Barrier Properties
    Publication number: 20110154753
    Abstract: A building closure for mounting within an opening in a building wall structure includes a frame for mounting within the wall structure opening and at least one closure unit for mounting within the frame. The frame has at least one interior chamber extending entirely around the frame and a nailing flange for securement to the building wall structure such that at least a portion of the frame is disposed within the building wall opening. There is a cavity between at least one exterior surface of the frame and the inner periphery of the building wall opening, with the cavity extending along at least a top portion of the frame. A barrier extends along at least the top portion of the frame to retard passage of moisture from the cavity to the building interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: David Furgerson, Julian Giggs, Nirav D. Parikh
  • Fixed Frame Window or Door System
    Publication number: 20100269432
    Abstract: A window or door system includes a frame adapted to be received within a window or door opening. A window or door unit is disposed on the frame, and a retainer is received by interference fit on either the frame or the window or door unit. The retainer has a portion that extends to engage the other of the frame and window or door unit, and to hold the window or door unit on the frame. The frame can be rectangular, for example, and the retainer may be linear extending along at least one edge of the frame. The frame can include an outwardly opening slot, and the retainer may be received by snap fit in the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: David Furgerson, Julian Giggs, James Potthast, Geraint Krumpe, Wayne Philip Baker