Patents by Inventor John L. Sigmund
John L. Sigmund 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: 8353138Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to an apparatus for a window frame. The apparatus includes a window frame having a lower frame portion; a window glazing supported by the lower frame portion; a glazing bead; and at least two connectors operatively connecting the glazing bead to the lower frame. The connectors are spaced apart defining a fluid pathway allowing fluid to escape from the lower frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Inc.Inventors: John L. Sigmund, Melvin L. Saunders, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20120204505Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to an apparatus for a window frame. The apparatus includes a window frame having a lower frame portion; a window glazing supported by the lower frame portion; a glazing bead; and at least two connectors operatively connecting the glazing bead to the lower frame. The connectors are spaced apart defining a fluid pathway allowing fluid to escape from the lower frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: John L. SIGMUND, Melvin Saunders, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 8028475Abstract: A ventilating component for a building, particularly a ventilating soffit, provides a high ratio of ventilation flow area to component coverage area. A sheet in a plane of coverage has a spaced-channel configuration, or alternatively a terraced configuration. Ventilation openings are placed in the connecting webs between the upper and lower levels, especially in sidewalls of elongated channels that open as slots on the exposed side of the soffit. These connecting webs are oriented at an acute angle relative to the coverage plane. In a channel arrangement the webs can be shaped to block direct view of the side walls. The acute angle precludes, or at least foreshortens, a view of the webs that contain the ventilation openings. The ventilation aspects are concealed while permitting a high ratio of flow area to coverage area.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Certainteed CorporationInventors: John L. Sigmund, Thomas C. Gilbert
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Publication number: 20100011694Abstract: A method of forming a reinforced composite structure comprises providing a plurality of fiberglass rovings to a resin applicator. The plastic applicator has an inlet, an outlet, and a plastic applicator cavity such that the rovings enter the plastic applicator through the inlet and exit through the outlet. The inlet and outlet are relatively positioned to spread out the rovings. Resin-containing rovings are directed between a first fiberglass matt and a second fiberglass matt and then cured. A joint that connects two frame members formed by the method of the invention is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: COMFORT LINE LTD.Inventors: Robert D. Spaans, Jacob J. Huskins, John L. Sigmund, Robert W. Jennings
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Patent number: 7597771Abstract: A method of forming a reinforced composite structure comprises providing a plurality of fiberglass rovings to a resin applicator. The plastic applicator has an inlet, an outlet, and a plastic applicator cavity such that the rovings enter the plastic applicator through the inlet and exit through the outlet. The inlet and outlet are relatively positioned to spread out the rovings. Resin-containing rovings are directed between a first fiberglass matt and a second fiberglass matt and then cured. A joint that connects two frame members formed by the method of the invention is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Comfort Line Ltd.Inventors: Robert D. Spaans, Jacob J. Huskins, John L. Sigmund, Robert W. Jennings
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Patent number: 7594362Abstract: A ventilating component for a building, particularly a ventilating soffit, provides a high ratio of ventilation flow area to component coverage area. A sheet in a plane of coverage has a spaced-channel configuration, or alternatively a terraced configuration. Ventilation openings are placed in the connecting webs between the upper and lower levels, especially in sidewalls of elongated channels that open as slots on the exposed side of the soffit. These connecting webs are oriented at an acute angle relative to the coverage plane. In a channel arrangement the webs can be shaped to block direct view of the side walls. The acute angle precludes, or at least foreshortens, a view of the webs that contain the ventilation openings. The ventilation aspects are concealed while permitting a high ratio of flow area to coverage area.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventors: John L. Sigmund, Thomas C. Gilbert
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Publication number: 20090126286Abstract: A ventilating component for a building, particularly a ventilating soffit, provides a high ratio of ventilation flow area to component coverage area. A sheet in a plane of coverage has a spaced-channel configuration, or alternatively a terraced configuration. Ventilation openings are placed in the connecting webs between the upper and lower levels, especially in sidewalls of elongated channels that open as slots on the exposed side of the soffit. These connecting webs are oriented at an acute angle relative to the coverage plane. In a channel arrangement the webs can be shaped to block direct view of the side walls. The acute angle precludes, or at least foreshortens, a view of the webs that contain the ventilation openings. The ventilation aspects are concealed while permitting a high ratio of flow area to coverage area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2009Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: CertainTeed CorporationInventors: John L. SIGMUND, Thomas C. GILBERT
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Patent number: 7518060Abstract: A wire distribution system comprises a support structure having a first wall terminating in a first flange and a second wall terminating in a second flange. The second flange may be spaced apart from the first flange and provide a web section formed therebetween. The web section has an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the outer surface defines an abutment to a mating structure, such as a wall, door, or window. The inner surface further defines a part of an inner cavity, and further includes a conduit channel formed therein. The conduit channel has an at least one wall section extending into the inner cavity and further includes an open leg facing the mating structure. An aperture is formed in the support structure first side and is oriented substantially adjacent to the conduit channel. A receptacle extends into the aperture and defines an interior space.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Comfort Line, Ltd.Inventors: Jeffery V. Miller, John L. Sigmund, Jacob J. Huskins, Robert Douglas Spaans
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Patent number: 6941707Abstract: A cladding product which includes a panel having at least one panel section and at least one longitudinal recess. The longitudinal recess includes a first channel portion adjacent to the panel section and a second channel portion adjacent to the first channel portion. The second channel portion includes at least one edge portion that extends wider than the first channel portion at a distal end of the first channel portion. The second channel portion includes a plurality of ventilation openings formed on the at least one edge portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventor: John L. Sigmund
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Publication number: 20040216397Abstract: A cladding product which includes a panel having at least one panel section and at least one longitudinal recess. The longitudinal recess includes a first channel portion adjacent to the panel section and a second channel portion adjacent to the first channel portion. The second channel portion includes at least one edge portion that extends wider than the first channel portion at a distal end of the first channel portion. The second channel portion includes a plurality of ventilation openings formed on the at least one edge portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: CertainTeed CorporationInventor: John L. Sigmund
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Patent number: D515708Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventor: John L. Sigmund
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Patent number: D523967Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventor: John L. Sigmund
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Patent number: D529626Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventor: John L. Sigmund
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Patent number: D561915Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventor: John L. Sigmund