Patents by Inventor Don S. Salerno
Don S. Salerno 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: 8925249Abstract: A combined sealing system for connecting a panel to a frame includes a first active sealing system and a first passive seal. The first active sealing system engages a first surface of the panel or a first surface of the frame. The first passive seal engages a second surface of the panel and a second surface of the frame. Upon the panel being in a single closed position relative to the frame, the active sealing system has a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, and the active sealing system in the locked configuration causes the first passive seal to be further engaged.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Tyto Life LLCInventors: William Kip Speyer, Jonathan D. Thielmann, Don S. Salerno
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Patent number: 8627606Abstract: A combined sealing system comprises a frame, a panel, a first sealing system, a second sealing system, and a third sealing system. The panel is within and movable, relative to the frame, between at least an open position and a completely closed position, and the panel includes a plurality of subpanels hinged relative to one another. The first sealing system is configured to engage a sill rail of the panel with a sill of the frame. The second sealing system is configured to engage a stile rail of the panel with a jamb of the frame. The third sealing system is configured to engage a meeting rail of the first panel with a header of the frame. In the closed position, the first and second sealing systems movable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Tyto Life LLCInventors: Don S. Salerno, W. Kip Speyer
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Patent number: 8484899Abstract: A combination sealing system includes a driving sealing system, a driven sealing system, and a drive system. The driving sealing system includes a tongue attached to and extending away from a sash of a first panel, and a receiver attached to and within a frame. The driven sealing system includes a rotational member connected to a meeting rail of a second panel, and a first catch connected to a meeting rail of the first panel. The drive system is attached to the receiver and the rotational member. The first catch is configured to engage the rotational member. The receiver is configured to receive the tongue. The first panel is movable between an open position and a completely closed position. Prior to the first panel being in the completely closed position, the drive system transfer motion within the drive sealing system to the driven sealing system.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Tyto Life LLCInventors: William Kip Speyer, Bryan D. Dervarics, Don S. Salerno
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Patent number: 8468746Abstract: A sealing system for connecting a panel to a frame comprises a plurality of pins extending from the frame; a movable member, within the frame, including a plurality of slots; and a first seal drive system connected to the movable member. In a closed position of the panel relative to the frame, the movable member is movable between a first, unlocked position and a second, locked position, and individual ones of the plurality of pins extending through individual ones of the plurality of slots.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Tyto Life LLCInventor: Don S. Salerno
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Patent number: 7832167Abstract: A door and window system comprising a door, a window, a bracket, and a retainer. The door has a portal, and the window is adapted to fit within the portal. The window having a first face and a second face. The bracket has a first window support, and the retainer has a second window support. The first window support includes a surface upon which the first face of the window is supported, and the second window support includes a surface upon which the second face of the window is supported. The door includes first and second outer skins.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Secura-Seal Technologies LLCInventor: Don S. Salerno
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Publication number: 20100077671Abstract: A sealing system for connecting a panel to a frame comprises a plurality of pins extending from the frame; a movable member, within the frame, including a plurality of slots; and a first seal drive system connected to the movable member. In a closed position of the panel relative to the frame, the movable member is movable between a first, unlocked position and a second, locked position, and individual ones of the plurality of pins extending through individual ones of the plurality of slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Speyer Door and Window, Inc.Inventor: Don S. Salerno
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Publication number: 20100077665Abstract: A combination sealing system includes a driving sealing system, a driven sealing system, and a drive system. The driving sealing system includes a tongue attached to and extending away from a sash of a first panel, and a receiver attached to and within a frame. The driven sealing system includes a rotational member connected to a meeting rail of a second panel, and a first catch connected to a meeting rail of the first panel. The drive system is attached to the receiver and the rotational member. The first catch is configured to engage the rotational member. The receiver is configured to receive the tongue. The first panel is movable between an open position and a completely closed position. Prior to the first panel being in the completely closed position, the drive system transfer motion within the drive sealing system to the driven sealing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: SPEYER DOOR AND WINDOW, INC.Inventors: W. Kip Speyer, Bryan D. Dervarics, Don S. Salerno
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Patent number: 7640704Abstract: A door comprises a frame, first and second outer skins, and first and second stiffeners. The first and second outer skins are respectively connected to first and second sides of the frame, and the first and second stiffeners are positioned between the first and second outer skins and are attached to the frame. The first stiffener is connected to the first side of the frame, and the second stiffener is connected to the second side of the frame. The first and second outer skins are respectively connected to the first and second stiffeners at positions adjacent the frame. The first and second stiffeners are joined together within an area defined by the frame, and the first and second stiffeners are joined together along a plane approximately equidistant from the first and second outer skins. The door also includes a window.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Speyer Door and Window, Inc.Inventor: Don S. Salerno
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Publication number: 20090178344Abstract: A combined sealing system comprises a frame, a panel, a first sealing system, a second sealing system, and a third sealing system. The panel is within and movable, relative to the frame, between at least an open position and a completely closed position, and the panel includes a plurality of subpanels hinged relative to one another. The first sealing system is configured to engage a sill rail of the panel with a sill of the frame. The second sealing system is configured to engage a stile rail of the panel with a jamb of the frame. The third sealing system is configured to engage a meeting rail of the first panel with a header of the frame. In the closed position, the first and second sealing systems movable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: Speyer Door and Window, Inc.Inventors: Don S. Salerno, W. Kip Speyer
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Publication number: 20090165415Abstract: A door and window system comprising a door, a window, a bracket, and a retainer. The door has a portal, and the window is adapted to fit within the portal. The window having a first face and a second face. The bracket has a first window support, and the retainer has a second window support. The first window support includes a surface upon which the first face of the window is supported, and the second window support includes a surface upon which the second face of the window is supported. The door includes first and second outer skins.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: SPEYER DOOR AND WINDOW, INC.Inventor: Don S. Salerno
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Publication number: 20090165423Abstract: A door comprises a frame, first and second outer skins, and first and second stiffeners. The first and second outer skins are respectively connected to first and second sides of the frame, and the first and second stiffeners are positioned between the first and second outer skins and are attached to the frame. The first stiffener is connected to the first side of the frame, and the second stiffener is connected to the second side of the frame. The first and second outer skins are respectively connected to the first and second stiffeners at positions adjacent the frame. The first and second stiffeners are joined together within an area defined by the frame, and the first and second stiffeners are joined together along a plane approximately equidistant from the first and second outer skins. The door also includes a window.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: SPEYER DOOR AND WINDOW, INC.Inventor: Don S. Salerno
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Publication number: 20080295410Abstract: A framing system for use with the panel and/or the frame of a door/window system includes inner and outer portions, inner and outer extensions, and an insert. The inner portion is connected to an inside face of the panel and/or the frame. The outer portion is connected to an outside face of the panel and/or frame. The inner extension extends from the inner portion towards the outer portion, and the outer extension extends from the outer portion towards the inner portion. The insert is formed from an insulating material and is positioned between and connects the inner portion to the outer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: SPEYER DOOR AND WINDOW, INC.Inventor: Don S. Salerno
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Publication number: 20070290456Abstract: A combined sealing system for connecting a panel to a frame includes a first active sealing system and a first passive seal. The first active sealing system engages a first surface of the panel or a first surface of the frame. The first passive seal engages a second surface of the panel and a second surface of the frame. Upon the panel being in a single closed position relative to the frame, the active sealing system has a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, and the active sealing system in the locked configuration causes the first passive seal to be further engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: SPEYER DOOR AND WINDOW, INC.Inventors: William Kip Speyer, Jonathan D. Thielmann, Don S. Salerno