Patents by Inventor Gerald L. Hendrickson

Gerald L. Hendrickson 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).

  • Fiber-polymeric composite siding unit and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 6682814
    Abstract: A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the siding's face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to-end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald L. Hendrickson, Kurt E. Heikkila, Timothy P. Murphy, Maurice N. Goeser
  • Fiber-polymeric composite siding unit and method of manufacture
    Publication number: 20020092256
    Abstract: A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the siding's face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to-end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Applicant: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald L. Hendrickson, Kurt E. Heikkila, Timothy P. Murphy, Maurice N. Goeser
  • Fiber-polymeric composite siding unit and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 6122877
    Abstract: A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the siding's face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to-end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald L. Hendrickson, Kurt E. Heikkila, Timothy P. Murphy, Maurice N. Goeser
  • siding panel
    Patent number: D402770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald L. Hendrickson, Kurt E. Heikkila, Maurice N. Goeser, Casey L. Carlson