Patents by Inventor Rolf J. Ohrstrom
Rolf J. Ohrstrom 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: 11519216Abstract: A fenestration system includes a chassis formed from left and right chassis stiles, and top and bottom chassis rails. The left and right chassis stiles having an outside longitudinal groove, an outside longitudinal ridge, an inside longitudinal groove and an inside longitudinal ridge. The top and bottom chassis rails having an outside longitudinal groove, an outside longitudinal ridge, an inside longitudinal groove and an inside longitudinal ridge. Outside stile covers are configured to engage the longitudinal outside groove and the longitudinal outside ridge of the chassis stile. Inside stile covers are configured to engage the inside longitudinal groove and the inside longitudinal ridge of the chassis stile. Outside rail covers are configured to engage the longitudinal outside groove and the longitudinal outside ridge of the chassis rail. Inside rail covers are configured to engage the inside longitudinal groove and the inside longitudinal ridge of the chassis rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: SUNRISE WINDOWS, LLCInventors: John H. Walsh, Gary J. Spoering, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Publication number: 20210238910Abstract: A fenestration system includes a chassis formed from left and right chassis stiles, and top and bottom chassis rails. The left and right chassis stiles having an outside longitudinal groove, an outside longitudinal ridge, an inside longitudinal groove and an inside longitudinal ridge. The top and bottom chassis rails having an outside longitudinal groove, an outside longitudinal ridge, an inside longitudinal groove and an inside longitudinal ridge. Outside stile covers are configured to engage the longitudinal outside groove and the longitudinal outside ridge of the chassis stile. Inside stile covers are configured to engage the inside longitudinal groove and the inside longitudinal ridge of the chassis stile. Outside rail covers are configured to engage the longitudinal outside groove and the longitudinal outside ridge of the chassis rail. Inside rail covers are configured to engage the inside longitudinal groove and the inside longitudinal ridge of the chassis rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Sunrise Windows, LLCInventors: John H. Walsh, Gary J. Spoering, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Publication number: 20210079684Abstract: A fence section includes an upper horizontal rail, a lower horizontal rail, and vertical members. At least one of the vertical members is connected to the upper horizontal rail by an upper connection system and to the lower horizontal rail by a lower connection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Vision Extrusions Ltd.Inventors: Peter McCarthy, Vic DeZen, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Patent number: 10934765Abstract: A fenestration system includes a chassis formed from left and right chassis stiles, and top and bottom chassis rails. The left and right chassis stiles having an outside longitudinal groove, an outside longitudinal ridge, an inside longitudinal groove and an inside longitudinal ridge. The top and bottom chassis rails having an outside longitudinal groove, an outside longitudinal ridge, an inside longitudinal groove and an inside longitudinal ridge. Outside stile covers are configured to engage the longitudinal outside groove and the longitudinal outside ridge of the chassis stile. Inside stile covers are configured to engage the inside longitudinal groove and the inside longitudinal ridge of the chassis stile. Outside rail covers are configured to engage the longitudinal outside groove and the longitudinal outside ridge of the chassis rail. Inside rail covers are configured to engage the inside longitudinal groove and the inside longitudinal ridge of the chassis rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventors: John H. Walsh, Gary J. Spoering, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Patent number: 10851560Abstract: A fence section includes an upper horizontal rail and a lower horizontal rail extending along respective upper and lower rail axes. A horizontal upper wall of the upper rail includes apertures spaced apart along the length of the upper rail. Vertical members extend beyond the upper wall through an internal cavity of the upper rail and through a respective aperture. The upper rail includes a first counterpart of a connecting structure for connecting at least one vertical member to the upper rail, the first counterpart being integrally formed with the upper rail. The at least one vertical member includes a second counterpart of the connecting structure, the second counterpart being integrally formed with the vertical member and configured to directly engage the first counterpart of the upper rail upon insertion of the vertical member through the respective aperture in the upper wall of the upper rail.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Vision Extrusions Ltd.Inventors: Peter McCarthy, Vic DeZen, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Publication number: 20200173223Abstract: A fenestration system includes a chassis formed from left and right chassis stiles, and top and bottom chassis rails. The left and right chassis stiles having an outside longitudinal groove, an outside longitudinal ridge, an inside longitudinal groove and an inside longitudinal ridge. The top and bottom chassis rails having an outside longitudinal groove, an outside longitudinal ridge, an inside longitudinal groove and an inside longitudinal ridge. Outside stile covers are configured to engage the longitudinal outside groove and the longitudinal outside ridge of the chassis stile. Inside stile covers are configured to engage the inside longitudinal groove and the inside longitudinal ridge of the chassis stile. Outside rail covers are configured to engage the longitudinal outside groove and the longitudinal outside ridge of the chassis rail. Inside rail covers are configured to engage the inside longitudinal groove and the inside longitudinal ridge of the chassis rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: Sunrise Windows, LLCInventors: John H. Walsh, Gary J. Spoering, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Patent number: 10550623Abstract: Provided is a fenestration kit comprising a vinyl based welded fenestration chassis and chassis covers for covering the chassis inside surface, outside surface, or both. The kit may be a window sash frame kit, a door panel frame kit, a window frame kit, or a door frame kit. These kits will be referred to generally as fenestration frame kits. The chassis covers are provided with stops which cooperate with corresponding stops on the chassis frame to prevent relative longitudinal movement between the covers and the chassis. The chassis covers are provided with engagement members which cooperate with corresponding engagement members provided on the chassis to connect the covers to the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Inventors: John H. Walsh, Gary J. Spoering, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Publication number: 20180030775Abstract: Provided is a fenestration kit comprising a vinyl based welded fenestration chassis and chassis covers for covering the chassis inside surface, outside surface, or both. The kit may be a window sash frame kit, a door panel frame kit, a window frame kit, or a door frame kit. These kits will be referred to generally as fenestration frame kits. The chassis covers are provided with stops which cooperate with corresponding stops on the chassis frame to prevent relative longitudinal movement between the covers and the chassis. The chassis covers are provided with engagement members which cooperate with corresponding engagement members provided on the chassis to connect the covers to the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: John H. Walsh, Gary J. Spoering, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Publication number: 20160194897Abstract: A fence section includes an upper horizontal rail and a lower horizontal rail extending along respective upper and lower rail axes. A horizontal upper wall of the upper rail includes apertures spaced apart along the length of the upper rail. Vertical members extend beyond the upper wall through an internal cavity of the upper rail and through a respective aperture. The upper rail includes a first counterpart of a connecting structure for connecting at least one vertical member to the upper rail, the first counterpart being integrally formed with the upper rail. The at least one vertical member includes a second counterpart of the connecting structure, the second counterpart being integrally formed with the vertical member and configured to directly engage the first counterpart of the upper rail upon insertion of the vertical member through the respective aperture in the upper wall of the upper rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: Vision Extrusions LimitedInventors: Peter McCarthy, Vic DeZen, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Publication number: 20130328001Abstract: A fence section includes an upper rail, a lower rail, a first fence panel, and a second fence panel. The first fence panel has a first upper end adjacent to the upper rail, a first lower end adjacent to the lower rail, and a first vertical side extending between the upper and lower ends. The second fence panel has a second upper end adjacent to the upper rail, a second lower end adjacent to the lower rail, and a second vertical side extending between the upper and lower ends. A male engagement element is formed along at least a portion of the first vertical side, and a female engagement element is formed along at least a portion of the second vertical side. The male engagement element and the female engagement element are configured to cooperate to releasably secure together the first fence panel and the second fence panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: VISION EXTRUSIONS LIMITEDInventors: Peter McCarthy, Vic De Zen, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Patent number: 8511648Abstract: A fence system includes a first extruded lineal extending lengthwise along a first longitudinal axis. The first lineal has a sidewall with at least a first slot in the sidewall and the first slot extends generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The fence system also includes a second extruded lineal extending lengthwise along a second longitudinal axis. The second extruded lineal includes at least a corresponding first attachment leg extending outward from the second extruded lineal and parallel to the second longitudinal axis. The first attachment leg is integrally extruded with the second extruded lineal and is received in the first slot to secure together the first and second extruded lineals.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Vision Extrusions LimitedInventors: Peter McCarthy, Vic De Zen, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Publication number: 20110258943Abstract: A roof for a modular building comprises a ridge beam extending along a ridge beam axis. The ridge beam includes, when viewed in cross section, a load bearing central section, and first and second roof panel connectors on opposed first and second sides of the central section. The roof further comprises at least a first and a second roof panel extending transversely to the ridge beam axis and downwardly and outwardly from the ridge beam. Each roof panel comprises an inner end portion and an outer end portion. The inner end portion of the first roof panel is engaged by the first roof panel connector, and the inner end portion of the second roof panel is engaged by the second roof panel connector. The roof further comprises a first tie for the outer end portion of the first roof panel, and a second tie for the outer end portion of the second roof panel. Each tie extends parallel to the ridge beam axis and comprises a top portion and a bottom portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Vic De Zen, Tony Curatolo, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Patent number: 7992841Abstract: A combination of a rail, an upright, and a slide connector for attaching the rail to the upright includes a first connector part including a mounting arm secured to an underside surface of the rail adjacent one end thereof and a tongue depending generally downwardly from the mounting arm, and a second connector part including a mounting base secured to a side surface of the upright and a generally planar engagement body extending laterally outwardly from the mounting base. The engagement body has a slot therein for receiving the tongue when the rail is translated along an engagement axis from a disengaged position in which the first and second parts are generally free to move relative to each other to an engaged position in which the first and second parts are substantially inhibited from moving relative to each other, thereby attaching the rail to the upright.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Alpa Lumber Inc.Inventors: Gabriel Petta, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Publication number: 20100275521Abstract: A window sash frame comprises a horizontally extending upper rail comprising a first end and a laterally opposed second end. The upper rail further comprises an integrally formed upper wall, lower wall, intermediate wall, front wall, and back wall extending between the first and second ends. The upper wall, lower wall, and intermediate wall extend parallel to the horizontal plane. The front wall and back wall extend parallel to the vertical plane. The intermediate wall comprises an upper seating surface facing the upper wall. The upper wall, intermediate wall, front wall and back wall define a horizontally extending channel within the upper rail. A first opening is provided in the upper wall and provides access to the channel. The window sash frame further comprises a first latch bolt slidably received in the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: VISION EXTRUSIONS LIMITEDInventor: Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Patent number: 7707779Abstract: A frame assembly for a window including a sash that slides vertically within a master frame. The master frame is substantially of unitary, one-piece construction that can advantageously be manufactured by an injection moulding process. The sash frame can also be of unitary, one-piece construction, and can also be manufactured by injection moulding. The master frame can be provided with liner support structures along the jambs to receive jamb liners in snap-fit. The liner support structures can advantageously be integrally moulded with the master frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Alpa Lumber Inc.Inventors: Gabriel Petta, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Patent number: D619879Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Vision Extrusions LimitedInventors: Peter McCarthy, Vic De Zen, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Patent number: D802162Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: SOFT-LITE LLCInventors: Rolf J. Ohrstrom, Sajid Albert Lewis
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Patent number: D858798Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Vision Extrusions Ltd.Inventors: Peter McCarthy, Vic DeZen, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Patent number: D873439Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Vision Extrusions LimitedInventors: Peter McCarthy, Vic DeZen, Rolf J. Ohrstrom
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Patent number: D890953Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Vision Extrustions Ltd.Inventors: Peter McCarthy, Vic DeZen, Rolf J. Ohrstrom