Patents by Inventor James Eric Brinton
James Eric Brinton 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: 9453343Abstract: A skylight mounting system and assembly is disclosed. The skylight mounting system of the present invention may include providing skylight assembly components and mounting such components to create the skylight assembly of the present invention. The components of the skylight assembly may include an upper frame having a downwardly extending upper channel, a lower frame having an upwardly extending lower channel, a connector clip, a gasket having a first and second gutter channel, and a lens. The lower frame may be secured to the gasket, the connector clip may be secured within the lower channel of the lower frame, the lens may be secured above the first and second gutter channels of the gasket, and an inside leg of the downwardly extending upper channel may be inserted into the connector clip secured within the lower channel of the lower frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: VKR HOLDING A/SInventors: James Eric Brinton, Charles Joseph Rimsky, Michael James Waters, Max LaForrest Sargent, Jeffrey Joseph Ronan, Alan John Ruhoff, Steve Roy Kastner, Gregory Foster Collins, Brantlee Burnett Nickles
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Patent number: 8881473Abstract: A surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a curb-abutting surface and a roof abutting surface. The curb-abutting surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting side of the roof abutting surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be comprised of any suitable impermeable material, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Wylie Wayne Quarles, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Brent Moeller
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Patent number: 8292706Abstract: The roof light system is composed by a roof unit (10), a light conduit (70) and a diffuser unit (80). A ventilation device has a ventilation tube (60) is separate and detached from the light conduit (70). The first end (60a) of the ventilation tube is connected with the roof unit (10) and the second end (60b) is positioned at a distance from the diffuser unit (80). The ventilation device may additionally have a branch tube (160).Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: Brent Møller, Per Jacobsen, Niels A. Larsen, James Eric Brinton, Leonard Kenneth Moody, Jr.
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Patent number: 8191317Abstract: Provided herein is a curb-mounted skylight having a rigid plastic curb frame, a mechanism for firmly securing the curb frame to an opening in a building, a transparent or translucent covering element, and a mechanism for retaining the covering element on the frame. The curb frame includes a fixed base frame (having an interior frame and a counter-flashing element) and a moveable sash frame (having an accessory shelf and a sash). The base frame and the sash frame may be connected to one another by a first hinge member integral with the counter-flashing element and a cooperative and complementary-shaped second hinge member attached to the sash. The hinge members form a watertight seal and may be disengaged to permit the sash to be removed from the skylight assembly during installation, if so desired. Because the frame and hinge components are made of plastic, the skylight assembly is relatively lightweight.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, James Eric Brinton
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Publication number: 20120011787Abstract: A surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a curb-abutting surface and a roof abutting surface. The curb-abutting surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of joining elements. The roof abutting side of the roof abutting surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be comprised of any suitable impermeable material, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Wylie Wayne Quarles, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Brent Moeller
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Patent number: 8020350Abstract: A seamless surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a vertically extending surface and a downwardly sloping surface. The vertically extending surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The downwardly sloping surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The roof-abutting side of the downwardly sloping surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be any suitable air and water barrier, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer. A method of installing a skylight having the seamless surround is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Wylie Wayne Quarles, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Brent Moeller
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Publication number: 20100018138Abstract: Provided herein is a curb-mounted skylight having a rigid plastic curb frame, a mechanism for firmly securing the curb frame to an opening in a building, a transparent or translucent covering element, and a mechanism for retaining the covering element on the frame. The curb frame includes a fixed base frame (having an interior frame and a counter-flashing element) and a moveable sash frame (having an accessory shelf and a sash). The base frame and the sash frame may be connected to one another by a first hinge member integral with the counter-flashing element and a cooperative and complementary-shaped second hinge member attached to the sash. The hinge members form a watertight seal and may be disengaged to permit the sash to be removed from the skylight assembly during installation, if so desired. Because the frame and hinge components are made of plastic, the skylight assembly is relatively lightweight.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, James Eric Brinton
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Publication number: 20100011682Abstract: A seamless surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a vertically extending surface and a downwardly sloping surface. The vertically extending surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The downwardly sloping surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The roof-abutting side of the downwardly sloping surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be any suitable air and water barrier, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer. A method of installing a skylight having the seamless surround is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Wylie Wayne Quarles, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Brent Moeller
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Patent number: 7624547Abstract: Provided herein is an accessory kit for a curb-mounted skylight, including accessory frame members, corner keys, brackets, and an accessory. The frame members, which may have mitered ends, are sized to the dimensions of the skylight opening and are configured to interlock with a corner key element to form an accessory frame. The corner keys are configured to join the frame members at their respective mitered ends and include at least one detent for interlocking with a portion of the accessory frame member. Brackets are also provided for holding an accessory within the accessory frame, and an accessory (for example, blinds or a shade) having end portions complementary to the brackets is also included herein. The accessory kit may further comprise a flexible gasket. The kit may be shipped in an unassembled form and be assembled on-site without the need for tools.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: James Eric Brinton, Charles Joseph Rimsky, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Per Jacobsen
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Publication number: 20080207108Abstract: The roof light system is composed by a roof unit (10), a light conduit (70) and a diffuser unit (80). A ventilation device has a ventilation tube (60) is separate and detached from the light conduit (70). The first end (60a) of the ventilation tube is connected with the roof unit (10) and the second end (60b) is positioned at a distance from the diffuser unit (80). The ventilation device may additionally have a branch tube (160).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2005Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Brent Moller, Per Jacobsen, Niels A. Larsen, James Eric Brinton, Leonard Kenneth Moody
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Patent number: 7380377Abstract: A swiveling skylight mount and system is provided. The mount may include a base mount defining an opening therein, the opening bounded by a constantly radiused wall. The mount may also include an adjustment ring, the adjustment ring including an aperture adapted for receipt of a skylight tube. The adjustment ring may include a constantly radiused outer surface. The outer surface of the adjusting ring may be disposed at least partially against the wall defined by the opening in the base mount, and adapted to swivel relative to the base mount. Such a swiveling sky mount may also be included in an adjustable skylight system, that also includes a flashing unit to which the base mount may be attached, and a light transmissive dome.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: James Eric Brinton, Leonard Ken Moody, Jr., Mark Albert Feucht, Jeffrey Joseph Ronan, Michael James Waters
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Patent number: D572841Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: Michael James Waters, James Eric Brinton
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Patent number: D573267Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: James Eric Brinton, Brent Moeller, Charles Joseph Rimsky
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Patent number: D573268Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, James Eric Brinton
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Patent number: D616110Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: VKR Holding, A/SInventors: Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Max LaForrest Sargent, Michael James Waters, Steve Roy Kastner
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Patent number: D729946Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: VKR HOLDING A/SInventors: Max LaForrest Sargent, Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Michael James Waters, Steve Roy Kastner, Jeffery Joseph Ronan
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Patent number: D1014792Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: VKR HOLDING A/SInventors: Brian J. Burkes, James Eric Brinton, Steve Roy Kastner, Shaynus Dawn Spoone, Michael James Waters