Patents by Inventor Michael W. Kondratuk
Michael W. Kondratuk 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).
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Patent number: 11952833Abstract: Building systems including a frame with a horizontal member from which first and second vertical bars downwardly extend and a panel attached to the frame. The building systems include at least one of an integrated fastener cover that is moveable to a closed position that covers a portion of a fastener, a gusset assembly with a junction cover positioned at a corner junction between two adjacent portions of a panel, and hinge assemblies that reduce the sagging of a panel, such as a door.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Sara Wermers, Alan M. Dixon, Matthew Gingery, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden, Todd N. Stratmoen, Michael W. Kondratuk
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Patent number: 11905740Abstract: A deadbolt assembly for securing co-mounted doors together and activating at least one deadbolt may include at least a first retention component and a first actuator interface mounted to or defined by a first coupling assembly of a key-side assembly operatively mounted to one of the co-mounted doors, and at least a second retention component and a second actuator interface mounted to or defined by a second coupling assembly of a lever-side assembly operatively mounted to the other of the co-mounted doors, at least one of the key-side assembly and the lever-side assembly including a deadbolt assembly having a deadbolt configured to be responsive to actuation thereof to extend a deadbolt therefrom, wherein actuation of the deadbolt assembly also causes the first and second retention components to secure the first and second coupling assemblies to one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Kondratuk, Alan M. Dixon, Kole Kramer, Sara Wermers, Todd N. Stratmoen, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden
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Patent number: 11891851Abstract: A door system including a primary door molding attachable to a primary door frame, the primary door molding including a first vertical member and a first hinge member extending from the first vertical member. One of a horizontal member from which the first vertical member downwardly extends and the first vertical member includes a first rotatably engageable element, and the first hinge member includes a second rotatably engageable element vertically spaced from the first rotatably engageable element.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: LARSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLCInventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Jammey A. Rawden
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Patent number: 11441349Abstract: Ready-to-install door systems comprising, prior to installation, a door, a hinge-side z-bar, a drip cap, and a latch-side z-bar, all connected. In addition, the system may comprise door closer hardware attached to the door and either the drip cap or the hinge-side z-bar; an installation notch; or screw holders. Screw holders are also provided. Methods of installing the present door systems are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Alan M. Dixon, Lucas M. Hemmen, Michael W. Kondratuk, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jammey A. Rawden
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Publication number: 20220145693Abstract: A door system including a primary door molding attachable to a primary door frame, the primary door molding including a first vertical member and a first hinge member extending from the first vertical member. One of a horizontal member from which the first vertical member downwardly extends and the first vertical member includes a first rotatably engageable element, and the first hinge member includes a second rotatably engageable element vertically spaced from the first rotatably engageable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Adam A. Allmandinger, Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Jammey A. Rawden
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Publication number: 20220081937Abstract: A deadbolt assembly for securing co-mounted doors together and activating at least one deadbolt may include at least a first retention component and a first actuator interface mounted to or defined by a first coupling assembly of a key-side assembly operatively mounted to one of the co-mounted doors, and at least a second retention component and a second actuator interface mounted to or defined by a second coupling assembly of a lever-side assembly operatively mounted to the other of the co-mounted doors, at least one of the key-side assembly and the lever-side assembly including a deadbolt assembly having a deadbolt configured to be responsive to actuation thereof to extend a deadbolt therefrom, wherein actuation of the deadbolt assembly also causes the first and second retention components to secure the first and second coupling assemblies to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Michael W. Kondratuk, Alan M. Dixon, Kole Kramer, Sara Wermers, Todd N. Stratmoen, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden
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Publication number: 20220081945Abstract: A retention assembly secures together field-coupled handle assemblies of co-mounted doors and may include a first retention component mounted to or defined by a first magnet housing of a first door handle assembly operatively mounted to one of the co-mounted doors, and a second retention component mounted to or defined by a second magnet housing of a second door handle assembly operatively mounted to the other of the co-mounted doors, the first and second magnet housings arranged such that magnets carried by each align with and magnetically couple to one another and such that the first retention component aligns with the second retention component and mechanically couple to one another as the first and second door handle assemblies are brought into contact with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Kole Kramer, Michael W. Kondratuk, Jammey A. Rawden, Bryan P. Zacher
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Publication number: 20220003035Abstract: Ready-to-install door systems comprising, prior to installation, a door, a hinge-side z-bar, a drip cap, and a latch-side z-bar, all connected. In addition, the system may comprise door closer hardware attached to the door and either the drip cap or the hinge-side z-bar; an installation notch; or screw holders. Screw holders are also provided. Methods of installing the present door systems are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Alan M. Dixon, Lucas M. Hemmen, Michael W. Kondratuk, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jammey A. Rawden
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Publication number: 20210355743Abstract: A door system including a primary door molding attachable to a primary door frame, the primary door molding including a first vertical member and a first hinge member extending from the first vertical member. One of a horizontal member from which the first vertical member downwardly extends and the first vertical member includes a first rotatably engageable element, and the first hinge member includes a second rotatably engageable element vertically spaced from the first rotatably engageable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Jammey A. Rawden
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Patent number: 11105146Abstract: Building systems including a frame with a horizontal member from which first and second vertical bars downwardly extend and a panel attached to the frame. The building systems include at least one of an integrated fastener cover that is moveable to a closed position that covers a portion of a fastener, a gusset assembly with a junction cover positioned at a corner junction between two adjacent portions of a panel, and hinge assemblies that reduce the sagging of a panel, such as a door.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Sara Wermers, Alan M. Dixon, Matthew Gingery, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden, Henry W. Hitt, Michael W. Kondratuk
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Patent number: 11105135Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a hydraulic door closer, and more specifically is directed to a hydraulic storm or screen door closer that has a fluid overflow chamber providing fluid volume and pressure control for both expanded and contracted fluid at different temperatures. The disclosed hydraulic door closer comprises a fluid overflow chamber adapted to hold sufficient fluid to maintain required operating fluid or oil levels at different temperatures, and to ensure proper closer performance under both extreme high and low temperature conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventor: Michael W. Kondratuk
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Patent number: 11105134Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a hydraulic door closer, and more specifically is directed to a hydraulic storm or screen door closer that has a fluid overflow chamber providing fluid volume and pressure control for both expanded and contracted fluid at different temperatures. The disclosed hydraulic door closer comprises a fluid overflow chamber adapted to hold sufficient fluid to maintain required operating fluid or oil levels at different temperatures, and to ensure proper closer performance under both extreme high and low temperature conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventor: Michael W. Kondratuk
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Patent number: 11035169Abstract: Building systems including a frame with a horizontal member from which first and second vertical bars downwardly extend and a panel attached to the frame. The building systems include at least one of an integrated fastener cover that is moveable to a closed position that covers a portion of a fastener, a gusset assembly with a junction cover positioned at a corner junction between two adjacent portions of a panel, and hinge assemblies that reduce the sagging of a panel, such as a door.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Sara Wermers, Alan M. Dixon, Matthew Gingery, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden, Michael W. Kondratuk
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Patent number: 11008795Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a concealed or hidden door closer that is installed in a rail of a door assembly. In some embodiments, the door frame and door closer components are configured to allow the door assembly to be readily installed as either a left or a right hand hinged door.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Allen E. Lee, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jordan A. Richter, Todd N. Stratmoen, Bryan P. Zacher
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Patent number: 10995534Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a concealed or hidden door closer that is installed in a drip cap of a door assembly. In some embodiments, the door frame and door closer components are configured to allow the door assembly to be readily installed as either a left or a right hand hinged door.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLCInventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Allen E. Lee, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jordan A. Richter, Todd N. Stratmoen, Bryan P. Zacher
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Patent number: 10801242Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a concealed or hidden door closer that is installed in a drip cap of a door assembly. In some embodiments, the door frame and door closer components are configured to allow the door assembly to be readily installed as either a left or a right hand hinged door.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Allen E. Lee, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jordan A. Richter, Todd N. Stratmoen, Bryan P. Zacher
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Patent number: 10801241Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a concealed or hidden door closer that is installed in a rail of a door assembly. In some embodiments, the door frame and door closer components are configured to allow the door assembly to be readily installed as either a left or a right hand hinged door.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Allen E. Lee, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jordan A. Richter, Todd N. Stratmoen, Bryan P. Zacher
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Patent number: 10774570Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a concealed or hidden door closer that is installed in a rail of a door assembly. In some embodiments, the door frame and door closer components are configured to allow the door assembly to be readily installed as either a left or a right hand hinged door.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventors: Alan M. Dixon, Michael W. Kondratuk, Allen E. Lee, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Jordan A. Richter, Todd N. Stratmoen, Bryan P. Zacher
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Publication number: 20190360251Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a hydraulic door closer, and more specifically is directed to a hydraulic storm or screen door closer that has a fluid overflow chamber providing fluid volume and pressure control for both expanded and contracted fluid at different temperatures. The disclosed hydraulic door closer comprises a fluid overflow chamber adapted to hold sufficient fluid to maintain required operating fluid or oil levels at different temperatures, and to ensure proper closer performance under both extreme high and low temperature conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventor: Michael W. Kondratuk
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Publication number: 20190360250Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a hydraulic door closer, and more specifically is directed to a hydraulic storm or screen door closer that has a fluid overflow chamber providing fluid volume and pressure control for both expanded and contracted fluid at different temperatures. The disclosed hydraulic door closer comprises a fluid overflow chamber adapted to hold sufficient fluid to maintain required operating fluid or oil levels at different temperatures, and to ensure proper closer performance under both extreme high and low temperature conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventor: Michael W. Kondratuk