Patents by Inventor Larry Versteeg

Larry Versteeg 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).

  • Window panel balance apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6840011
    Abstract: A window having a window panel that slides in a frame and at least one balancer that is secured to the window panel is disclosed. The window is of the tiltable hung type having a vertical operating position in which the balancer slides with the window panel in the frame and a tilted position in which the balancer remains secured to the window panel. The balancer includes an extensible member having a first end operatively coupled to the balancer and a second end operatively coupled to a frame so that the balancer can exert a force on the window panel to assist against the force of gravity when the window panel is in the vertical operating position. A method of constructing a tiltable hung window with a balancer secured to the window panel is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Roy A. Thompson, Douglas W. Kroncke, John C. Costello, David P. Chastain, Jack D. Gundlach, Timothy J. Kelley, Larry Versteeg, Thomas Hansel, Arthur R. King, IV, James R. Harger, Michael L. Doll, James L. Peterson, Dennis A. Galowitz, Richard M. Fischer
  • Window panel balance apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20030226317
    Abstract: A window having a window panel that slides in a frame and at least one balancer that is secured to the window panel is disclosed. The window is of the tiltable hung type having a vertical operating position in which the balancer slides with the window panel in the frame and a tilted position in which the balancer remains secured to the window panel. The balancer includes an extensible member having a first end operatively coupled to the balancer and a second end operatively coupled to a frame so that the balancer can exert a force on the window panel to assist against the force of gravity when the window panel is in the vertical operating position. A method of constructing a tiltable hung window with a balancer secured to the window panel is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Roy A. Thompson, Douglas W. Kroncke, John C. Costello, David P. Chastain, Jack D. Gundlach, Timothy J. Kelley, Larry Versteeg, Thomas J. Hansel, Arthur R. King Iv, James R. Harger, Michael L. Doll, James L. Peterson, Dennis A. Galowitz, Richard M. Fischer
  • Block and tackle balance with integral, non-rotating pulley system
    Patent number: 5737877
    Abstract: A block and tackle balance disposed between a jambliner and a window sash includes a spring and a non-rotating pulley system. A head block is disposed on a rod for attaching the balance to the jambliner and securing one end of the spring, and a slide block is disposed at about the midpoint of the rod for securing the other end of the spring. The slide block acts in combination with a base block and a pulley cord, to create the non-rotating pulley system. The slide block and the base block each have at least one cord-receiving channel formed in a raised u-shaped member, for slidably receiving the pulley cord. The base block further includes a bore for securing an end of the pulley cord, and is coupled via the pulley cord to a shoe, which moves in response to movement of the window sash. As the shoe moves, the cord slides within the channels, and the slide block moves toward the base block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Meunier, Rick Skallerud, Larry VerSteeg, Gary Newman