Patents by Inventor MICHAEL HAMAND

MICHAEL HAMAND 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).

  • Sliding door foot bolt
    Patent number: 12252905
    Abstract: A lock kit for a fenestration assembly includes a panel stop. The fenestration assembly includes a first panel and a second panel, at least one of the first and second panels being slideable relative the other of the first and second panels. The panel stop is configured to pivotably mount within a recess of a frame member of the first panel and pivot between a first stop position configured to maintain the first and second panels in a fully closed position, a second stop position configured to limit sliding of the first and second panels beyond a preset partially-open position, and a third position substantially within the recess, the third position being configured to not restrict a range of motion of the first and second panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Hamand, Elliot C. Suiter, Scott Burns
  • SLIDING DOOR FOOT BOLT
    Publication number: 20240426138
    Abstract: A lock kit for a fenestration assembly includes a panel stop. The fenestration assembly includes a first panel and a second panel, at least one of the first and second panels being slideable relative the other of the first and second panels. The panel stop is configured to pivotably mount within a recess of a frame member of the first panel and pivot between a first stop position configured to maintain the first and second panels in a fully closed position, a second stop position configured to limit sliding of the first and second panels beyond a preset partially-open position, and a third position substantially within the recess, the third position being configured to not restrict a range of motion of the first and second panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hamand, Elliot C. Suiter, Scott Burns
  • Sliding door foot bolt
    Patent number: 11993956
    Abstract: A lock kit for a fenestration assembly includes a panel stop. The fenestration assembly includes a first panel and a second panel, at least one of the first and second panels being slideable relative the other of the first and second panels. The panel stop is configured to pivotably mount within a recess of a frame member of the first panel and pivot between a first stop position configured to maintain the first and second panels in a fully closed position, a second stop position configured to limit sliding of the first and second panels beyond a preset partially-open position, and a third position substantially within the recess, the third position being configured to not restrict a range of motion of the first and second panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Hamand, Elliot C. Suiter, Scott Burns
  • SLIDING DOOR FOOT BOLT
    Publication number: 20210025197
    Abstract: A lock kit for a fenestration assembly includes a panel stop. The fenestration assembly includes a first panel and a second panel, at least one of the first and second panels being slideable relative the other of the first and second panels. The panel stop is configured to pivotably mount within a recess of a frame member of the first panel and pivot between a first stop position configured to maintain the first and second panels in a fully closed position, a second stop position configured to limit sliding of the first and second panels beyond a preset partially-open position, and a third position substantially within the recess, the third position being configured to not restrict a range of motion of the first and second panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Hamand, Elliot C. Suiter, Scott Burns
  • Multiple compartment dishwasher with interior and exterior closure elements
    Patent number: 9101258
    Abstract: A dishwasher may comprise a tub at least partially defining multiple treating chambers and further defining an access opening for the treating chambers. Interior closure elements may selectively close the access openings, and examples of the interior closure elements include a pivoting door and a drawer front. An exterior closure element mounted to the dishwasher for movement relative to the tub may overlie the interior closure elements when closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Rexford W. Cordill, Michael Hamand, Duane M. Kobos, Anthony B. Welsh
  • MULTIPLE COMPARTMENT DISHWASHER WITH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CLOSURE ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20140306588
    Abstract: A dishwasher may comprise a tub at least partially defining multiple treating chambers and further defining an access opening for the treating chambers. Interior closure elements may selectively close the access openings, and examples of the interior closure elements include a pivoting door and a drawer front. An exterior closure element mounted to the dishwasher for movement relative to the tub may overlie the interior closure elements when closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: REXFORD W. CORDILL, MICHAEL HAMAND, DUANE M. KOBOS, ANTHONY B. WELSH