Patents by Inventor Kevin Schield

Kevin Schield 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).

  • Tilt window latch assembly
    Patent number: 6546671
    Abstract: A latch assembly for double hung windows also permits each of the sashes to be tilted inwardly with respect to the window frame assembly. The window latch assembly includes a keeper which is recessed within a lower rail of the upper window sash, and a latch which is recessed in the upper rail of the lower window sash and positioned such that the latch and the keeper are selectively engaged upon rotation of a sweeper cam. The sweeper cam also engages a slide translatable between a first position engaging one of the side rails of the window frame assembly, and a second position, retracted within the lower window sash and release the upper edge of the window sash from the window frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Weather Shield Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Mitchell, Kevin Schield
  • TILT WINDOW LATCH ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20030024168
    Abstract: A latch assembly for double hung windows also permits each of the sashes to be tilted inwardly with respect to the window frame assembly. The window latch assembly includes a keeper which is recessed within a lower rail of the upper window sash, and a latch which is recessed in the upper rail of the lower window sash and positioned such that the latch and the keeper are selectively engaged upon rotation of a sweeper cam. The sweeper cam also engages a slide translatable between a first position engaging one of the side rails of the window frame assembly, and a second position, retracted within the lower window sash and release the upper edge of the window sash from the window frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Mitchell, Kevin Schield