Patents by Inventor Gary Sprague
Gary Sprague 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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Publication number: 20150113904Abstract: An improved corner assembly for use with metal framed, floating panel glass doors, windows or wall partitions is provided. The design provides improved structural integrity of frame corner joints such that rail twist and frame racking are minimized. The design features a corner assembly composed of extruded horizontal and vertical framing members where the horizontal framing member is equipped with an integral tongue. The tongue engages a mating groove in the vertical framing member. The sheer block is attached to the horizontal and vertical framing members via mechanical fasteners. Welds are provided at the intersection of the tongue and groove, and between the sheer block and horizontal framing member to provide for increased structural integrity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 8944414Abstract: A component railing system and method of use is provided in which railings may be installed with less time and customization over known systems. In particular, two embodiments of the present invention allow mounting of a cap rail to a post or a bracket. The resulting configurations allow quick installation or replacement of panels, which are supported by the cap rail and base shoe.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 8776477Abstract: A system of aligning a panel comprising a base shoe having two side walls and a concave base surface and a mounting pad having a substantially flat bottom surface and a convex top surface corresponding to the concave base surface of the base shoe. When the mounting pad is disposed beneath the concave base surface of the base shoe the system achieves vertical plumb. Each side wall of the base shoe may define at least one groove therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 8590233Abstract: A wall panel system and method of installation and use are provided, in which wall panels are suspended from trolleys along a track system. The trolleys include guide devices that interact with diverters coupled to the tracks to allow the trolley to be directed as desired at intersections of the tracks, and to follow a predetermined path along the track system. The wall panel system is configurable to allow the wall panels to be aligned serially, such as for dividing the space within a room, or may be stacked, such as suitable for compact storage.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Publication number: 20130305490Abstract: An improved door pull assembly for glass doors having inner and outer horizontal pull members, as well as a vertical pull member is presented. The door pull members have a cross-sectional shape in the form a “D,” wherein the curved portion of the D faces inwardly towards the door glass. The D-shaped cross-section better fits the human hand and therefore a user is less likely to lose his grip on the pull when opening a glass door.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 8438887Abstract: A door lock assembly for a door. The door lock assembly includes a handle assembly, a latch bolt assembly disposed within a portion of the handle assembly and a mounting assembly that movably couples the handle assembly to a door panel member. The latch bolt assembly includes a movable latch bolt that translates relative to the handle assembly between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2007Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 8261500Abstract: A wall panel system including a retractable floor anchor for converting a wall panel assembly between a sliding configuration and a pivoting configuration. The wall panel system includes a sliding wall panel assembly and a pivoting wall panel assembly that may be configured to slide or pivot. A retractable floor anchor configured to be included in the pivoting wall panel assembly includes retractable spindle that is coupled to a base member by a linear actuator. The spindle is rotatably coupled to a door closer included in the retractable floor anchor.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 8201366Abstract: A glass locking system of locking a glass panel within a base shoe having side walls, comprising a first tapered plate having a first end and a second end. The first plate is tapered such that the first end is thinner than the second end. A second tapered plate has a first end and a second end, the second plate being tapered such that the first end is thinner than the second end. The first and second plate are insertable between a side wall of the base shoe and a glass panel in overlapping relation. Moving the second tapered plate laterally towards the first plate serves to generate a compressive force on the glass panel, and moving the plates laterally apart serves to reduce the compressive force on the panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 8122654Abstract: A glass locking system of locking a glass panel within a base shoe having side walls, comprising a first tapered plate having a first end and a second end. The first plate is tapered such that the first end is thinner than the second end. A second tapered plate has a first end and a second end, the second plate being tapered such that the first end is thinner than the second end. The first and second plate are insertable between a side wall of the base shoe and a glass panel in overlapping relation. Moving the second tapered plate laterally towards the first plate serves to generate a compressive force on the glass panel, and moving the plates laterally apart serves to reduce the compressive force on the panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Publication number: 20110225925Abstract: A system of aligning a panel comprising a base shoe having two side walls and a concave base surface and a mounting pad having a substantially flat bottom surface and a convex top surface corresponding to the concave base surface of the base shoe. When the mounting pad is disposed beneath the concave base surface of the base shoe the system achieves vertical plumb. Each side wall of the base shoe may define at least one groove therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Publication number: 20110154633Abstract: A glass locking system of locking a glass panel within a base shoe having side walls, comprising a first tapered plate having a first end and a second end. The first plate is tapered such that the first end is thinner than the second end. A second tapered plate has a first end and a second end, the second plate being tapered such that the first end is thinner than the second end. The first and second plate are insertable between a side wall of the base shoe and a glass panel in overlapping relation. Moving the second tapered plate laterally towards the first plate serves to generate a compressive force on the glass panel, and moving the plates laterally apart serves to reduce the compressive force on the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 7861475Abstract: A wall panel system includes a sliding wall panel assembly that includes a pivot lock for converting the wall panel assembly between a sliding configuration and a pivoting configuration. The pivot lock includes a first lock member that is configured to selectively prevent translation of the wall panel assembly along a track and a second lock member that is configured to selectively prevent pivoting of at least a portion of the wall panel assembly relative to the track.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 7607199Abstract: A pivot door hinge assembly includes a clamp housing, wedge, and base plate. The clamp housing is preferably generally U-shaped and has an interior channel. The interior channel is tapered such that one end of the interior channel is wider than a second end. The wedge is located in the interior channel of the clamp housing and in between one side of the glass door and an inner surface of the clamp housing. The wedge is also tapered. The set screw is located at one end of the clamp housing and is used to urge the wedge from that end toward the other end. As the wedge moves away from the wider end of the interior channel, this causes the wedge to move closer to the glass door and apply greater pressure against the glass door and an interior side of the clamp housing. This is because the tapered interior channel forces the wedge away from one side of the clamp housing toward the other side. A base plate having a raised portion may also be used.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Publication number: 20090241493Abstract: A wall panel system includes a sliding wall panel assembly that includes a pivot lock for converting the wall panel assembly between a sliding configuration and a pivoting configuration. The pivot lock includes a first lock member that is configured to selectively prevent translation of the wall panel assembly along a track and a second lock member that is configured to selectively prevent pivoting of at least a portion of the wall panel assembly relative to the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Publication number: 20090241445Abstract: A wall panel system including a retractable floor anchor for converting a wall panel assembly between a sliding configuration and a pivoting configuration. The wall panel system includes a sliding wall panel assembly and a pivoting wall panel assembly that may be configured to slide or pivot. A retractable floor anchor configured to be included in the pivoting wall panel assembly includes retractable spindle that is coupled to a base member by a linear actuator. The spindle is rotatably coupled to a door closer included in the retractable floor anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Publication number: 20090230372Abstract: A glass locking system of locking a glass panel within a base shoe having side walls, comprising a first tapered plate having a first end and a second end. The first plate is tapered such that the first end is thinner than the second end. A second tapered plate has a first end and a second end, the second plate being tapered such that the first end is thinner than the second end. The first and second plate are insertable between a side wall of the base shoe and a glass panel in overlapping relation. Moving the second tapered plate laterally towards the first plate serves to generate a compressive force on the glass panel, and moving the plates laterally apart serves to reduce the compressive force on the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: C.R. Laurence Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Publication number: 20090165508Abstract: A door lock assembly for a door. The door lock assembly includes a handle assembly, a latch bolt assembly disposed within a portion of the handle assembly and a mounting assembly that movably couples the handle assembly to a door panel member. The latch bolt assembly includes a movable latch bolt that translates relative to the handle assembly between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: C. R. LAURENCE COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Publication number: 20080148790Abstract: A door panel lock system for a door panel assembly. The door panel lock system is incorporated into a cutout in a door panel of the door panel assembly. The lock system includes a lock mechanism that is coupled to a floor bolt assembly by a connecting member, and a cover that is coupled to the door panel and covers a portion of the cutout and the connecting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: C. R. LAURENCE COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Donald E. Friese, Gary Sprague
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Publication number: 20080109989Abstract: A wall panel system and method of installation and use are provided, in which wall panels are suspended from trolleys along a track system. The trolleys include guide devices that interact with diverters coupled to the tracks to allow the trolley to be directed as desired at intersections of the tracks, and to follow a predetermined path along the track system. The wall panel system is configurable to allow the wall panels to be aligned serially, such as for dividing the space within a room, or may be stacked, such as suitable for compact storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: D725457Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: C. R. Laurence Co., Inc.Inventor: Gary Sprague