Patents by Inventor Michael Kuneman

Michael Kuneman 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).

  • Patent number: 10017980
    Abstract: A system for mulling a plurality of fenestration assemblies in an opening includes a first fenestration assembly having a top surface and a first groove extending therein and a second fenestration assembly having a top surface and a second groove extending therein. A mull connector operatively connects the first fenestration assembly and second fenestration assembly together. A sealing cap is positioned on top of the mull connector and includes a first portion positioned on a first side of a line groove line defined by the first groove and the second groove, and a second portion positioned on the second opposite side of the line groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman
  • Patent number: 9670691
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Publication number: 20160215521
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Patent number: 9316040
    Abstract: A system for field mulling a plurality of fenestration assemblies in an opening includes a first fenestration assembly positioned in the opening. The first fenestration assembly has a mull halve. A second fenestration assembly is positioned in the opening adjacent to the first fenestration assembly. The second fenestration assembly has a mull halve and is positioned so that the second fenestration assembly mull halve is adjacent to the first fenestration assembly mull halve. At least one H-shaped mull connector is coupled to the first fenestration assembly mull halve and the second fenestration assembly mull halve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman
  • Patent number: 9273486
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Publication number: 20150233169
    Abstract: A system for mulling a plurality of fenestration assemblies in an opening includes a first fenestration assembly having a top surface and a first groove extending therein and a second fenestration assembly having a top surface and a second groove extending therein. A mull connector operatively connects the first fenestration assembly and second fenestration assembly together. A sealing cap is positioned on top of the mull connector and includes a first portion positioned on a first side of a line groove line defined by the first groove and the second groove, and a second portion positioned on the second opposite side of the line groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman
  • Patent number: 9091116
    Abstract: A mull binder system includes a mull binder that couples a first and second window frame and provides a seal along the grooves. The first window frame has an exterior side, an opposing interior side and at least a first side and a second side extending perpendicular to the exterior side and interior side, the first side including a groove therein. A second window frame has an exterior side, an opposing interior side and a first side and a second side extending perpendicular to the exterior side and interior side, the second side including a groove therein. The mull binder has a first and second arm coupled thereto. Each arm has a plurality of flexible barbs extending therefrom. The barbs on the first arm and second arm are received within the groove of the first window frame and second window frame respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Melvin Saunders, Chris Roderick, Michael Kuneman
  • Publication number: 20150020465
    Abstract: A system for field mulling a plurality of fenestration assemblies in an opening includes a first fenestration assembly positioned in the opening. The first fenestration assembly has a mull halve. A second fenestration assembly is positioned in the opening adjacent to the first fenestration assembly. The second fenestration assembly has a mull halve and is positioned so that the second fenestration assembly mull halve is adjacent to the first fenestration assembly mull halve. At least one H-shaped mull connector is coupled to the first fenestration assembly mull halve and the second fenestration assembly mull halve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman
  • Publication number: 20140259946
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Publication number: 20130212973
    Abstract: A mull binder system includes a mull binder that couples a first and second window frame and provides a seal along the grooves. The first window frame has an exterior side, an opposing interior side and at least a first side and a second side extending perpendicular to the exterior side and interior side, the first side including a groove therein. A second window frame has an exterior side, an opposing interior side and a first side and a second side extending perpendicular to the exterior side and interior side, the second side including a groove therein. The mull binder has a first and second arm coupled thereto. Each arm has a plurality of flexible barbs extending therefrom. The barbs on the first arm and second arm are received within the groove of the first window frame and second window frame respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Melvin Saunders, Chris Roderick, Michael Kuneman
  • Patent number: 8490347
    Abstract: A corner joint for a window or door frame includes first and second frame members each having a mitered end, at least one cavity in each mitered end and at least one side wall opening into each cavity. A screw boss is disposed in the cavity of the first frame member, and a detent lug on a flexible resilient portion of the screw boss is received in the side wall opening of the first frame member. A corner key has a first leg received in the cavity of the first frame member over the screw boss to hold the screw boss in place, and a second leg received in the cavity of the second frame member. A screw extends through the side wall opening in the second frame member and through the corner key, and is threaded into the screw boss to clamp the mitered ends of the frame members together. A sealing gasket may be captured between the mitered ends of the frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Jess J. Valler, Michael Kuneman
  • Publication number: 20120279166
    Abstract: A corner joint for a window or door frame includes first and second frame members each having a mitered end, at least one cavity in each mitered end and at least one side wall opening into each cavity. A screw boss is disposed in the cavity of the first frame member, and a detent lug on a flexible resilient portion of the screw boss is received in the side wall opening of the first frame member. A corner key has a first leg received in the cavity of the first frame member over the screw boss to hold the screw boss in place, and a second leg received in the cavity of the second frame member. A screw extends through the side wall opening in the second frame member and through the corner key, and is threaded into the screw boss to clamp the mitered ends of the frame members together. A sealing gasket may be captured between the mitered ends of the frame members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Jess J. Valler, Michael Kuneman