Patents by Inventor Keith R. KOMETER

Keith R. KOMETER 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).

  • Pre-hung doors and methods of installation therefor
    Patent number: 10294716
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pre-hung door assembly containing a door slab hung inside a door frame. The margins (space between the perimeter of the door and the frame) between the door slab and the door frame are maintained using at least one door jamb margin holder, at least one door lock margin holder, at least one bottom margin holder, or combinations of these holders. The margin holders allow the margins to be maintained and prevent unwanted opening of the door during the shipping and transportation of the door assembly. The jambs of door frame may include predrilled holes for securing the door assembly to the door opening. Details for the door jamb margin holder, the door lock margin holder, and the bottom margin; and methods for installation of the door assembly are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick C. Ege, Chris W. Cicenas, Don R. Lindsey, William W. Kling, Steven B. Swartzmiller, Ross C. Worden, Sean W. Svendsen, Keith R. Kometer, Jan H. Ettrich, Joseph M. Lehman
  • PRE-HUNG DOORS AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20170268240
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pre-hung door assembly containing a door slab hung inside a door frame. The margins (space between the perimeter of the door and the frame) between the door slab and the door frame are maintained using at least one door jamb margin holder, at least one door lock margin holder, at least one bottom margin holder, or combinations of these holders. The margin holders allow the margins to be maintained and prevent unwanted opening of the door during the shipping and transportation of the door assembly. The jambs of door frame may include predrilled holes for securing the door assembly to the door opening. Details for the door jamb margin holder, the door lock margin holder, and the bottom margin; and methods for installation of the door assembly are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick C. EGE, Chris W. CICENAS, Don R. LINDSEY, William W. KLING, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Ross C. WORDEN, Sean W. SVENDSEN, Keith R. KOMETER, Jan H. ETTRICH, Joseph M. LEHMAN