Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Burgardt

Jeffrey Burgardt 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).

  • Structural panel useful for skylights
    Patent number: 5509250
    Abstract: Described is a preferred structural panel including a frame and elongate members movably engaged by edges of the frame. Sheet material is bonded to the movably engaged elongate members and covers each side of the frame. In this manner, differential expansion among components of the frame and the sheet material can be accommodated by movement of the elongate members. Also described are preferred sheet material support systems and I-beam members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Skylights, Incorporated
    Inventors: Randall A. Jensen, Jeffrey Burgardt
  • Storm shutter system
    Patent number: 5487243
    Abstract: Described is a preferred shutter system for protecting building interiors against severe weather conditions such as hurricanes. Advantageous shutter systems are stackable, comprising a plurality of panels, and are adapted for pressure fit within a window frame. Shutter systems of the invention also include cross bars engageable by the panels of the shutter system which provide support against both positive and negative pressures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Lin El, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Hale, Jeffrey Burgardt