Patents by Inventor Richard A. Chubb

Richard A. Chubb 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: 10399717
    Abstract: A door packing assembly can include a pallet having a plurality of frames positioned thereon. The plurality of frames define an interior area, and a plurality of doors are positioned onto the pallet within the interior area defined by the plurality of frames. In further instances, a door container component can be positioned onto the pallet and the plurality of doors can be positioned within the door container component. In this way, the door container component can have a perimeter surrounded by at least some of the plurality of frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: THERMOSEAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Donald B. Cheke, Daniel H. Nichols, Charles E. Beck
  • Publication number: 20180346238
    Abstract: Embodiments of devices, assemblies, and related methods for transporting glass panels, such as doors, are disclosed. One embodiment of a rack assembly includes a support rack and a first support wedge positioned at the support rack. The first support wedge includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first support wedge further includes a first surface extending between the first end and the second end as well as a second surface extending between the first end and the second end opposite the first surface. The second surface defines a plurality of support platform pairs. Each support platform pair includes a first platform at a first elevation relative to the first surface and a second platform at a second elevation relative to the first surface. The second elevation is different than the first elevation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Donald B. Cheke, Richard A. Chubb
  • Patent number: 10144577
    Abstract: Embodiments of devices, assemblies, and related methods for transporting glass panels, such as doors, are disclosed. One embodiment of a rack assembly includes a support rack and a first support wedge positioned at the support rack. The first support wedge includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first support wedge further includes a first surface extending between the first end and the second end as well as a second surface extending between the first end and the second end opposite the first surface. The second surface defines a plurality of support platform pairs. Each support platform pair includes a first platform at a first elevation relative to the first surface and a second platform at a second elevation relative to the first surface. The second elevation is different than the first elevation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: THERMOSEAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Donald B. Cheke, Richard A. Chubb
  • Publication number: 20180223589
    Abstract: Door, frame, and door and frame assembly embodiments are disclosed herein. The disclosed embodiments can provide one or more useful insulating features in a variety of applications. One embodiment of a door includes a glass unit and a rail assembly receiving the glass unit. The rail assembly can include a first body having a first sidewall and a first insulating member secured to the first sidewall. The first insulating member can have a first wall and a second wall spaced from the first wall by a first support and a second support. The first wall, the second wall, the first support, and the second support can define a first cavity of the first insulating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Donald B. Cheke
  • Publication number: 20170043922
    Abstract: A door packing assembly can include a pallet having a plurality of frames positioned thereon. The plurality of frames define an interior area, and a plurality of doors are positioned onto the pallet within the interior area defined by the plurality of frames. In further instances, a door container component can be positioned onto the pallet and the plurality of doors can be positioned within the door container component. In this way, the door container component can have a perimeter surrounded by at least some of the plurality of frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Donald B. Cheke, Daniel H. Nichols, Charles E. Beck
  • Patent number: 9554660
    Abstract: A door is constructed for a refrigerated cabinet and includes an insulated glass IG unit of rectangular shape and a frame surrounding the unit. The frame is formed of a pair of horizontally disposed aluminum rails and a pair of vertically disposed plastic stiles. Each stile is secured at each end to a respective end of each of the rails by screws. Each rail and stile receives the insulated glass unit in a recessed manner. Full perimeter gasketing of the door is obtained by a vertical gasket on the stile on the hinged side of the door and a pair of horizontal seals on the cabinet opposite the rails of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: THERMOSEAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Ralph R. Wearsch
  • Patent number: 9441405
    Abstract: The sliding door assembly has a non-metallic frame formed of extrusions of solid cross-section and a pair of non-metallic sashes slidably disposed in the frame to move laterally between a closed position and an open position relative to frame. The floor of the sill extrusion is sloped rearwardly and longitudinally downwardly toward a notch to direct water thereto for draining out of the frame. The frame can be dropped into a commercial refrigeration cabinet and each sash is removably mounted in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: THERMOSEAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Ralph R. Wearsch
  • Patent number: 9402283
    Abstract: Each corner key assembly of an insulating glass unit is constructed of an electrically non-conductive housing having a pair of arms disposed in perpendicular relation to each other to engage with respective ends of a spacer system and a central post extending in parallel to one of the arms with an electrically conductive spring clip mounted in the post to engage a bus bar. The spring has a reversely curved portion extending from the post of the housing to lie flat against the opposed glass panes of the IG unit. Each corner key may be used as either a right-hand or as a left-hand corner key by being flipped over on itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Inventor: Richard A. Chubb
  • Patent number: 8176680
    Abstract: The frame and the sash of the sliding door assembly are each made of plastic. The frame extrusion profile utilizes an opposing open-leg or C-channel construction that creates an interior accessory slot that is utilized throughout the overall construction to create a carrier that can accept a wide variety of snap-in accessory extrusions or components. Similarly, the sash extrusion profile allows for the use of snap-in accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Thermoseal Industries, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Ralph R. Wearsch
  • Publication number: 20110248014
    Abstract: Each corner key assembly of an insulating glass unit is constructed of an electrically non-conductive housing having a pair of arms disposed in perpendicular relation to each other to engage with respective ends of a spacer system and a central post extending in parallel to one of the arms with an electrically conductive spring clip mounted in the post to engage a bus bar. The spring has a reversely curved portion extending from the post of the housing to lie flat against the opposed glass panes of the IG unit. Each corner key may be used as either a right-hand or as a left-hand corner key by being flipped over on itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventor: Richard A. Chubb
  • Patent number: 8006984
    Abstract: The dolly is constructed with wheels to provide mobility and with posts to allow for stacking of one dolly on another for storage purposes and return shipment purposes. A long dolly may also be provided with laterally mounted posts for receiving and supporting a shorter, but wider, dolly thereon. Each corner post is provided with a dependent pin that is able to fit into an opening in the upper end of a post of a dolly below. Removable support feet are provided for supporting a loaded dolly for transport with the wheels in an elevated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Thermoseal Glass Corp, LLC
    Inventor: Richard A. Chubb
  • Publication number: 20110043089
    Abstract: The door is constructed for a refrigerated cabinet and includes an IG unit of rectangular shape and a frame surrounding the unit. The frame is formed of a pair of horizontally disposed aluminum rails and a pair of vertically disposed plastic stiles. Each stile is secured at each end to a respective end of each of the rails by screws. Each rail and stile receives the IG unit in a recessed manner. Full perimeter gasketing of the door is obtained by a vertical gasket on the stile on the hinged side of the door and a pair of horizontal seals on the cabinet opposite the rails of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Ralph R. Warsch
  • Publication number: 20100192468
    Abstract: The sliding door assembly has a non-metallic frame formed of extrusions of solid cross-section and a pair of non-metallic sashes slidably disposed in the frame to move laterally between a closed position and an open position relative to frame. The floor of the sill extrusion is sloped rearwardly and longitudinally downwardly toward a notch to direct water thereto for draining out of the frame. The frame can be dropped into a commercial refrigeration cabinet and each sash is removably mounted in the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Ralph R. Wearsch
  • Publication number: 20100037469
    Abstract: The seaweed trimmer is constructed of three main components, i.e. a gasoline powered drive motor assembly, a removably mounted extension mount and a trimmer unit that are operably connected to each other. The trimmer unit includes a pair of cutter strips that are reciprocal relative to each other for cutting seaweed and that are mounted in an articulated manner to be adjusted into parallel relation with a water bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Richard A. Chubb
  • Publication number: 20080092452
    Abstract: The frame and the sash of the sliding door assembly are each made of plastic. The frame extrusion profile utilizes an opposing open-leg or C-channel construction that creates an interior accessory slot that is utilized throughout the overall construction to create a carrier that can accept a wide variety of snap-in accessory extrusions or components. Similarly, the sash extrusion profile allows for the use of snap-in accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Ralph R. Wearsch
  • Patent number: 7124543
    Abstract: The window frame is entirely made of plastic and has a glazing frame to be mounted in an opening of a door and a panel frame for fitting on the glazing frame from an opposite side of the door. The frames are made of extruded plastic elements and sandwich a window frame therebetween. The elements of the glazing frame have a lip for receiving the elements of the panel frame in slide friction-fit manner. A dual durometer bead is disposed between the interfitted elements for sealing purposes. Glazing beads are also mounted in an extruded element of the glazing frame to hold a window unit in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Thermoseal Industries, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Richard A. Chubb
  • Patent number: 7043886
    Abstract: A refrigerator door assembly for mounting within an opening of a refrigerator cabinet for movement relative to the refrigerator consisting in combination the following components within a hollow rigid plastic welded structural door frame: a multi-paned insulated glass pack drop-in unit, a bushing means and a hinge means, each secured in the door frame and cooperating to support the dynamic and torsional loads of the glass pack unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Thermoseal Glass Corp.
    Inventor: Richard A Chubb
  • Publication number: 20030046887
    Abstract: The window frame is entirely made of plastic and has a glazing frame to be mounted in an opening of a door and a panel frame for fitting on the glazing frame from an opposite side of the door. The frames are made of extruded plastic elements and sandwich a window frame therebetween. The elements of the glazing frame have a lip for receiving the elements of the panel frame in slide friction-fit manner. A dual durometer bead is disposed between the interfitted elements for sealing purposes. Glazing beads are also mounted in an extruded element of the glazing frame to hold a window unit in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventor: Richard A. Chubb
  • Patent number: D826026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: THERMOSEAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Rafael E. Diago Fonseca, Donald B. Cheke, Daniel H. Nichols, Lonnie B. Cash, Mathew M. Gordon
  • Patent number: D859180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: THERMOSEAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Donald B. Cheke, Daniel H. Nichols, Charles E. Beck