Patents by Inventor Eric David Hans
Eric David Hans 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: 9217277Abstract: A drainage system is configured for draining water or other liquid intrusion in to building structure openings, access routes, including fenestration, door or window products. Embodiments include adjustable height drainage systems that are vertically adjustable to controllably place the height of the drainage system above, below or flush with one or more surrounding floor or fenestration portal surfaces. One or more adjustable members controllably move and position the cover with respect to the drainage system body. Drainage systems are readily accessible for service and/or adjustment of the drainage system without removal or disassembly of a fenestration product.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: John B. Higman and Valorie J. HigmanInventor: Eric David Hans
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Patent number: 8959837Abstract: A sliding panel system can include a sealing mechanism such that, when a panel is slid to a closed configuration, one or more seal elements form a seal between the door panel and its surroundings at the top, bottom, and/or sides of the panel to reduce or prevent infiltration or communication of gases or liquids such as air or water. Manual or motor driven movement of the panel can move an actuation mechanism to extend the seals around the panel. The sealing member can include weather stripping, brush or another seal element for sealing contact with a header, floor, door, frame, or other surface. Multiple panels can be arranged to form a door panel system or a window panel system.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: John B. Higman and Valorie J. HigmanInventor: Eric David Hans
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Publication number: 20140102005Abstract: A sliding panel system can include a sealing mechanism such that, when a panel is slid to a closed configuration, one or more seal elements form a seal between the door panel and its surroundings at the top, bottom, and/or sides of the panel to reduce or prevent infiltration or communication of gases or liquids such as air or water. Manual or motor driven movement of the panel can move an actuation mechanism to extend the seals around the panel. The sealing member can include weather stripping, brush or another seal element for sealing contact with a header, floor, door, frame, or other surface. Multiple panels can be arranged to form a door panel system or a window panel system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: John B. Higman and Valorie J. Higman; Trustees of the Higman Family Trust u/d/t as amended and restaInventor: Eric David Hans
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Patent number: 8631606Abstract: A sliding door system can include a tiltable sealing mechanism such that, when a door panel is slid to a closed configuration, one or more seal elements form a seal between the door panel and its surroundings at the top, bottom, and/or sides of the door to reduce or prevent infiltration or communication of gases or liquids such as air or water. Manual or motor driven movement of the panel can move an actuation mechanism to extend the seals around the door. The sealing member can include weather stripping, brush or another seal element for sealing contact with a header, floor, door, frame, or other surface. Multiple door panels can be arranged to form a door panel system.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: John B. Higman and Valorie J. HigmanInventor: Eric David Hans
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Publication number: 20130219817Abstract: A drainage system is configured for draining water or other liquid intrusion in to building structure openings, access routes, including fenestration, door or window products. Embodiments include adjustable height drainage systems that are vertically adjustable to controllably place the height of the drainage system above, below or flush with one or more surrounding floor or fenestration portal surfaces. One or more adjustable members controllably move and position the cover with respect to the drainage system body. Drainage systems are readily accessible for service and/or adjustment of the drainage system without removal or disassembly of a fenestration product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: JOHN B. HIGMAN AND VALORIE J. HIGMAN; TRUSTEES OF THE HIGMAN FAMILY TRUST U/D/TInventor: Eric David Hans
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Patent number: 8381445Abstract: A sliding door system 11 can include a sealing mechanism 40 such that, when a door panel 10, 10a is slid to a closed configuration 100, one ore more seal elements 42 are extended to form a seal between the door panel 10, 10a and it surroundings at the bottom, top and/or sides of the door to reduce or prevent infiltration of gases or liquids such as air or water. Manual or motor driven movement of the door panel 10, 10a can automatically move an actuation mechanism 50, 50a to extend the seals around the door. The sealing member 40 can include weather stripping, brush or another seal element 42 that is extended into sealing contact with a floor 6 or other surface. Multiple door panels 10, 10a including the sealing system can be arranged to form a door panel system 11.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: John B. Higman and Valorie J. HigmanInventor: Eric David Hans
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Publication number: 20120291359Abstract: A recessable rotary sliding door handle system provides for comfortable movement of a door or fenestration product with enough durability and strength for everyday use on a large door product. The handle system can include one or two recessable handles with comfortable grips, with balanced weighting to allow the handles to maintain an exposed usable configuration position when swiveled about its axis. In an exposed configuration, the handle is open and accessible for opening and closing a door. In a recessed configuration, the handle is closed to provide a clean appearance and allow the fenestration product to completely pocket within a walled enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: John B, Higman and Valorie J. Higman; Trustees of the Higman Family Trust U/D/T as Amened ANDInventors: Eric David Hans, Nicholas Yoshio Sakamoto
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Publication number: 20110126471Abstract: A sliding door system 11 can include a sealing mechanism 40 such that, when a door panel 10, 10a is slid to a closed configuration 100, one ore more seal elements 42 are extended to form a seal between the door panel 10, 10a and it surroundings at the bottom, top and/or sides of the door to reduce or prevent infiltration of gases or liquids such as air or water. Manual or motor driven movement of the door panel 10, 10a can automatically move an actuation mechanism 50, 50a to extend the seals around the door. The sealing member 40 can include weather stripping, brush or another seal element 42 that is extended into sealing contact with a floor 6 or other surface. Multiple door panels 10, 10a including the sealing system can be arranged to form a door panel system 11.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: John B. Higman Valorie J Higman Trustees of the Higman Family Trust u/d/t as amendInventor: Eric David Hans