Patents by Inventor Eric A. Baczuk

Eric A. Baczuk 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: 10119325
    Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Patent number: 9670691
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Publication number: 20160333630
    Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Patent number: 9441414
    Abstract: A sliding fenestration sash assembly includes a sliding sash and a frame having a first longitudinal member including at least one aperture. A pin is operatively connected to a handle and movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The pin is biased toward the first longitudinal member by a biasing member. The pin being biased into the aperture by the biasing member when the pin is aligned with the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Eric A. Baczuk, Travis James Dodge, Michael A. Barton
  • Patent number: 9422763
    Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Patent number: 9404295
    Abstract: A sliding fenestration sash assembly includes a sliding sash and a frame having a first longitudinal member including at least one aperture. A pin is operatively connected to a handle and movable between a first position and a second position. The pin being biased into the aperture by the biasing member when the pin is aligned with the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Eric A. Baczuk, Travis James Dodge
  • Publication number: 20160215521
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Patent number: 9366070
    Abstract: A water management system for a fenestration assembly including a sash and a frame having a sill with a sash receiving region. A water collection space may be defined within a hollow portion of the sill. An active water management system may include a pump positioned within the frame of the fenestration assembly, a power source, a water sensor positioned within the hollow portion of the sill, a water intake positioned within the hollow portion of the sill, and a water outlet extending out of the fenestration assembly, with the water inlet and the water outlet in fluid communication with the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Eric A. Baczuk
  • Patent number: 9273486
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Publication number: 20150368956
    Abstract: A sliding fenestration sash assembly includes a sliding sash and a frame having a first longitudinal member including at least one aperture. A pin is operatively connected to a handle and movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The pin is biased toward the first longitudinal member by a biasing member. The pin being biased into the aperture by the biasing member when the pin is aligned with the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Eric A. Baczuk, Travis James Dodge
  • Publication number: 20150368942
    Abstract: A sliding fenestration sash assembly includes a sliding sash and a frame having a first longitudinal member including at least one aperture. A pin is operatively connected to a handle and movable between a first position and a second position. The pin being biased into the aperture by the biasing member when the pin is aligned with the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Eric A. Baczuk, Travis James Dodge
  • Publication number: 20150330139
    Abstract: A water management system for a fenestration assembly including a sash and a frame having a sill with a sash receiving region. A water collection space may be defined within a hollow portion of the sill. An active water management system may include a pump positioned within the frame of the fenestration assembly, a power source, a water sensor positioned within the hollow portion of the sill, a water intake positioned within the hollow portion of the sill, and a water outlet extending out of the fenestration assembly, with the water inlet and the water outlet in fluid communication with the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventor: Eric A. Baczuk
  • Patent number: 8870250
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sliding door latch having a locked and unlocked position for a sliding door having an open and closed position. The sliding door latch includes a handle assembly with a handle and a locking mechanism. The handle is a first position, wherein the locking mechanism is engaged and the sliding door latch is locked, to a second position, wherein the locking mechanism is disengaged and the sliding door latch is unlocked. The locking mechanism may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is open. The handle is pivotable between the first position and the second position only when the door is closed. Resistance forces may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is closed without an application of force by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Gordon H. Liebel, Michael A. Barton, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Publication number: 20140259946
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Publication number: 20140069017
    Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock- out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Publication number: 20130285394
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sliding door latch having a locked and unlocked position for a sliding door having an open and closed position. The sliding door latch includes a handle assembly with a handle and a locking mechanism. The handle is a first position, wherein the locking mechanism is engaged and the sliding door latch is locked, to a second position, wherein the locking mechanism is disengaged and the sliding door latch is unlocked The locking mechanism may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is open. The handle is pivotable between the first position and the second position only when the door is closed. Resistance forces may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is closed without an application of force by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Gordon H. Liebel, Michael A. Barton, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Patent number: 8550507
    Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Patent number: 8491022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sliding door latch having a locked and unlocked position for a sliding door having an open and closed position. The sliding door latch includes a handle assembly with a handle and a locking mechanism. The handle is a first position, wherein the locking mechanism is engaged and the sliding door latch is locked, to a second position, wherein the locking mechanism is disengaged and the sliding door latch is unlocked The locking mechanism may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is open. The handle is pivotable between the first position and the second position only when the door is closed. Resistance forces may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is closed without an application of force by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Gordon H. Liebel, Michael A. Barton, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Patent number: 8353138
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to an apparatus for a window frame. The apparatus includes a window frame having a lower frame portion; a window glazing supported by the lower frame portion; a glazing bead; and at least two connectors operatively connecting the glazing bead to the lower frame. The connectors are spaced apart defining a fluid pathway allowing fluid to escape from the lower frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Sigmund, Melvin L. Saunders, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Publication number: 20120204505
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to an apparatus for a window frame. The apparatus includes a window frame having a lower frame portion; a window glazing supported by the lower frame portion; a glazing bead; and at least two connectors operatively connecting the glazing bead to the lower frame. The connectors are spaced apart defining a fluid pathway allowing fluid to escape from the lower frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: John L. SIGMUND, Melvin Saunders, Eric A. Baczuk