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).
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Patent number: 10119325Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 9670691Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20160333630Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 9441414Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Eric A. Baczuk, Travis James Dodge, Michael A. Barton
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Patent number: 9422763Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 9404295Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Eric A. Baczuk, Travis James Dodge
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Publication number: 20160215521Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 9366070Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventor: Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 9273486Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20150368956Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Eric A. Baczuk, Travis James Dodge
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Publication number: 20150368942Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Eric A. Baczuk, Travis James Dodge
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Publication number: 20150330139Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventor: Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 8870250Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Gordon H. Liebel, Michael A. Barton, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20140259946Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20140069017Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20130285394Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Gordon H. Liebel, Michael A. Barton, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 8550507Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 8491022Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Gordon H. Liebel, Michael A. Barton, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 8353138Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Inc.Inventors: John L. Sigmund, Melvin L. Saunders, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20120204505Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: John L. SIGMUND, Melvin Saunders, Eric A. Baczuk