Patents by Inventor Gerard Therrien

Gerard Therrien 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).

  • Publication number: 20160265268
    Abstract: A corner member for use in connecting two screen frame members together, the corner members having first and second mutually connected legs with each of the legs incorporating a leaf spring therein such that when the legs are inserted into the screen frame members, the leaf spring is compressed and functions to retain the screen frame member in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Patent number: 9187941
    Abstract: A roller assembly for use with a sliding door, the roller assembly comprising upper and lower housings, a roller mounted in the upper housing, a shaft extending between the upper and lower housings with a spring extending about the shaft, and a screw-threaded member for securing the lower housing to the shaft at a desired location. The arrangement permits self adjustment of the door within a channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Patent number: 8636437
    Abstract: A corner member for a window screen for joining framing members together at the corners, the corner member having a central body, first and second legs extending outwardly therefrom, a recess formed in the central body portion, and a plurality of resilient retaining members placed in the recess, each resilient retaining member having first and second retaining tabs which extend outwardly and which are designed to retain the screen in the window frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Publication number: 20120247024
    Abstract: A roller assembly for use with a sliding door, the roller assembly comprising upper and lower housings, a roller mounted in the upper housing, a shaft extending between the upper and lower housings with a spring extending about the shaft, and a screw-threaded member for securing the lower housing to the shaft at a desired location. The arrangement permits self adjustment of the door within a channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Publication number: 20090282742
    Abstract: A roller assembly for use with a sliding door, the roller assembly comprising upper and lower housings, a roller mounted in the upper housing, a shaft extending between the upper and lower housings with a spring extending about the shaft, and a screw-threaded member for securing the lower housing to the shaft at a desired location. The arrangement permits self adjustment of the door within a channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: Gérard Therrien
  • Publication number: 20090282644
    Abstract: An accessory for use with an air gun to effect particulate pick-up on a surface comprising a flexible member having one end fitted about the end of the air gun and with the other end having a substantially larger opening. The air gun is operated and the second opening is kept close to the surface to be cleaned such that particulate matter is forced upwardly into the flexible member from where it may subsequently be discharged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Publication number: 20080219759
    Abstract: A corner member for a window screen for joining framing members together at the corners, the corner member having a central body, first and second legs extending outwardly therefrom, a recess formed in the central body portion, and a plurality of resilient retaining members placed in the recess, each resilient retaining member having first and second retaining tabs which extend outwardly and which are designed to retain the screen in the window frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Publication number: 20080149282
    Abstract: A screen framing member which comprises a body portion, a generally U-shaped portion designed to receive a retaining spline, and a gripping portion extending inwardly, the gripping portion being formed on its side opposite the U-shaped portion and extending substantially the entire length of the screen framing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Patent number: 6672365
    Abstract: A spring member for use in retaining a screen within a window frame, the spring member having an elongated dome portion, an upwardly extending portion formed within the dome portion and designed to fit within a recess in a window. The spring members ideally are suited for window frames made using corner members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Publication number: 20020092632
    Abstract: A spring member for use in retaining a screen within a window frame, the spring member having an elongated dome portion, an upwardly extending portion formed within the dome portion and designed to fit within a recess in a window. The spring members ideally are suited for window frames made using corner members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Publication number: 20020005261
    Abstract: A corner member for securing together the structural members forming the periphery of a screen, the corner members having a protrusion for locking the screen in place in a window to obviate the need for a separate locking device. The corner members may be formed of any color and are preferably of a plastic material which has been injection molded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Patent number: D570493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Gérard Therrien
  • Patent number: D611615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Gérard Therrien
  • Patent number: D731298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien
  • Patent number: D734136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Inventor: Gerard Therrien