Patents by Inventor Duane Fier
Duane Fier 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: 11773645Abstract: Compound fenestration assembly mull joints, compound fenestration assemblies using those mull joints, and methods of making and using the same are described herein. The mull joints in compound fenestration assemblies as described herein use universal joining strips to form both sides of a mull joint, as well as other universal components such as, e.g., corner gussets, locator plates, end plugs, seal members, etc. that may be used as needed to form mull joints as required in a compound fenestration assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
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Patent number: 11725442Abstract: Window hinge assemblies with energy control and methods of using the same are described herein. The hinge assemblies include a track assembly, a shoe slidably engaged in a shoe track of the track assembly, a sash arm configured for attachment to a rotating sash, the sash arm being pivotally attached to the shoe, and a connecting arm pivotally connected to both the track assembly and the sash arm. The track assembly includes a base extending along a track axis, a shoe track extending along the track axis, and one or more energy control structures associated with the sash arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATIONInventors: Chad Miller, Duane Fier, Jake Lopac, Adam Rietz, Csaba Andrasfi
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Patent number: 11499364Abstract: Compound fenestration assembly mull joints, compound fenestration assemblies using those mull joints, and methods of making and using the same are described herein. The mull joints in compound fenestration assemblies as described herein use universal joining strips to form both sides of a mull joint, as well as other universal components such as, e.g., corner gussets, locator plates, end plugs, seal members, etc. that may be used as needed to form mull joints as required in a compound fenestration assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
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Patent number: 11486179Abstract: Window hinge assemblies including a hinge pin support and methods of using the same are described herein. The hinge assemblies include a track assembly, a shoe slidably engaged in a track of the track assembly, a sash arm configured for attachment to a rotating sash, the sash arm being pivotally attached to the shoe, and a connecting arm. The track assembly includes a base extending along a track axis, a shoe track extending along the track axis, a hinge pin attached to the base of the track assembly, and a hinge pin support restraining an upper end of the hinge pin from movement relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Chad Miller, Clinton Dehne, Craig Johnson, Csaba Andrasfi, Duane Fier, Jake Lopac, Jay Brecke, Ross McGruder, Paul Morris, Timothy Mullen, Troy Peickert
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Patent number: 11187029Abstract: Flexible drip cap for use with fenestration units and related methods. The flexible drip cap includes a flange member and a cap member attached to each other along a length of the drip cap, with a seal member located between the flange member and the cap member. The seal member provides a seal to limit water infiltration between the flange member and the cap member when the drip cap is positioned on a fenestration unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Arik Van Asten, Devin Nagel, Duane Fier, Corey Bishman, Jeremiah Boe
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Patent number: 11174667Abstract: A laminated glass retention system for securing a laminated glass subassembly within a window sash or frame member or door panel or similar component includes a retention member applied to the laminated glass subassembly. The retention member generally can include a leg portion that engages of the laminated glass subassembly, and can further include a base portion that is coupled to the frame member in which the laminated glass subassembly is seated. The retention member helps retain the insulating glass subassembly within its frame member when subjected to high winds and wind-borne debris.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James C. Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
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Patent number: 10968687Abstract: Compound fenestration assembly mull joints, compound fenestration assemblies using those mull joints, and methods of making and using the same are described herein. The mull joints in compound fenestration assemblies as described herein use universal joining strips to form both sides of a mull joint, as well as other universal components such as, e.g., corner gussets, locator plates, end plugs, seal members, etc. that may be used as needed to form mull joints as required in a compound fenestration assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
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Publication number: 20200340290Abstract: A laminated glass retention system for securing a laminated glass subassembly within a window sash or frame member or door panel or similar component includes a retention member applied to the laminated glass subassembly. The retention member generally can include a leg portion that engages of the laminated glass subassembly, and can further include a base portion that is coupled to the frame member in which the laminated glass subassembly is seated. The retention member helps retain the insulating glass subassembly within its frame member when subjected to high winds and wind-borne debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James C. Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
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Patent number: 10760329Abstract: Fenestration unit frames with integral mull posts and methods of making the same are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Andrew Maas, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, Duane Fier, Shawn Miller
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Patent number: 10626664Abstract: Compound fenestration assembly mull joints, compound fenestration assemblies using those mull joints, and methods of making and using the same are described herein. The mull joints in compound fenestration assemblies as described herein use universal joining strips to form both sides of a mull joint, as well as other universal components such as, e.g., corner gussets, locator plates, end plugs, seal members, etc. that may be used as needed to form mull joints as required in a compound fenestration assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
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Publication number: 20190338580Abstract: A laminated glass retention system for securing a laminated glass subassembly within a window sash or frame member or door panel or similar component includes a retention member applied to the laminated glass subassembly. The retention member generally can include a leg portion that engages of the laminated glass subassembly, and can further include a base portion that is coupled to the frame member in which the laminated glass subassembly is seated. The retention member helps retain the insulating glass subassembly within its frame member when subjected to high winds and wind-borne debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
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Patent number: 10422173Abstract: Interlock assemblies for sliding fenestration systems that provide for adjustment of the position and/or shape of the interlock assemblies and methods of adjusting the position and/or shape of the interlock assemblies are described herein. The interlock assemblies for sliding fenestration systems may be adjusted after installation to accommodate changes in the position and/or shape of the sides of building opening on which a stationary interlock structure is mounted.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATIONInventors: Jon Dekko, Duane Fier, John Flynn, Michael E. Schmidt, Adam Richard Rietz
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Patent number: 10329831Abstract: A laminated glass retention system for securing a laminated glass subassembly within a window sash or frame member or door panel or similar component includes a retention member applied to the laminated glass subassembly. The retention member generally can include a leg portion that engages of the laminated glass subassembly, and can further include a base portion that is coupled to the frame member in which the laminated glass subassembly is seated. The retention member helps retain the insulating glass subassembly within its frame member when subjected to high winds and wind-borne debris.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
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Patent number: 10233688Abstract: Compound fenestration assembly mull joints, compound fenestration assemblies using those mull joints, and methods of making and using the same are described herein. The mull joints in compound fenestration assemblies as described herein use universal joining strips to form both sides of a mull joint, as well as other universal components such as, e.g., corner gussets, locator plates, end plugs, seal members, etc. that may be used as needed to form mull joints as required in a compound fenestration assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
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Publication number: 20180363360Abstract: A laminated glass retention system for securing a laminated glass subassembly within a window sash or frame member or door panel or similar component includes a retention member applied to the laminated glass subassembly. The retention member generally can include a leg portion that engages of the laminated glass subassembly, and can further include a base portion that is coupled to the frame member in which the laminated glass subassembly is seated. The retention member helps retain the insulating glass subassembly within its frame member when subjected to high winds and wind-borne debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
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Patent number: 10081978Abstract: A laminated glass retention system for securing a laminated glass subassembly within a window sash or frame member or door panel or similar component includes a retention member applied to the laminated glass subassembly. The retention member generally can include a leg portion that engages of the laminated glass subassembly, and can further include a base portion that is coupled to the frame member in which the laminated glass subassembly is seated. The retention member helps retain the insulating glass subassembly within its frame member when subjected to high winds and wind-borne debris.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
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Patent number: 9932765Abstract: Compound fenestration assembly mull joints, compound fenestration assemblies using those mull joints, and methods of making and using the same are described herein. The mull joints in compound fenestration assemblies as described herein use universal joining strips to form both sides of a mull joint, as well as other universal components such as, e.g., corner gussets, locator plates, end plugs, seal members, etc. that may be used as needed to form mull joints as required in a compound fenestration assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
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Patent number: 9863183Abstract: An anti-sputtering sill system for a window or door frame and a method of controlling sputtering associated with a sill of the window or door frame. The anti-sputtering sill systems may reduce or prevent sputtering by preferentially allowing air bubbles formed in the water in a containment tank in the sill to pass into a vent cavity in the sill that is vented to the interior of a building.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATIONInventors: Craig Johnson, Gerard Lagos, Jared Shanholtzer, Alex Sweeney, Duane Fier
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Patent number: 9790731Abstract: Fenestration units with spacer blocks and methods of manufacturing the same are described herein. The fenestration units may include shim wedges that cooperate with the spacer blocks to raise the fenestration unit within a rough opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATIONInventors: Corey Bishman, Jeremiah Boe, Duane Fier, Todd E. Dombrock
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Publication number: 20160060945Abstract: A laminated glass retention system for securing a laminated glass subassembly within a window sash or frame member or door panel or similar component includes a retention member applied to the laminated glass subassembly. The retention member generally can include a leg portion that engages of the laminated glass subassembly, and can further include a base portion that is coupled to the frame member in which the laminated glass subassembly is seated. The retention member helps retain the insulating glass subassembly within its frame member when subjected to high winds and wind-borne debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom