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).

  • Patent number: 11773645
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
  • Patent number: 11725442
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chad Miller, Duane Fier, Jake Lopac, Adam Rietz, Csaba Andrasfi
  • Patent number: 11499364
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
  • Patent number: 11486179
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Chad Miller, Clinton Dehne, Craig Johnson, Csaba Andrasfi, Duane Fier, Jake Lopac, Jay Brecke, Ross McGruder, Paul Morris, Timothy Mullen, Troy Peickert
  • Patent number: 11187029
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Arik Van Asten, Devin Nagel, Duane Fier, Corey Bishman, Jeremiah Boe
  • Patent number: 11174667
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James C. Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
  • Patent number: 10968687
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
  • Publication number: 20200340290
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James C. Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
  • Patent number: 10760329
    Abstract: Fenestration unit frames with integral mull posts and methods of making the same are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Maas, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, Duane Fier, Shawn Miller
  • Patent number: 10626664
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
  • Publication number: 20190338580
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
  • Patent number: 10422173
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jon Dekko, Duane Fier, John Flynn, Michael E. Schmidt, Adam Richard Rietz
  • Patent number: 10329831
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
  • Patent number: 10233688
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
  • Publication number: 20180363360
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
  • Patent number: 10081978
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom
  • Patent number: 9932765
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kelley, Duane Fier, Jeremiah Boe, Jon Dekko
  • Patent number: 9863183
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Craig Johnson, Gerard Lagos, Jared Shanholtzer, Alex Sweeney, Duane Fier
  • Patent number: 9790731
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Corey Bishman, Jeremiah Boe, Duane Fier, Todd E. Dombrock
  • Publication number: 20160060945
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: David J. Weiss, Clifford W. MacDonald, Loren M. Jacot, Joseph Guy Reithmeyer, James Guhl, Duane Fier, Scott Thom