Patents by Inventor Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan
Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan 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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Publication number: 20220316264Abstract: A spacer supports first and second panes of an insulating unit wherein the spacer also compressively supports a third inner pane between the first and second panes. The spacer defines a channel that receives the outer perimeter edge of the third pane. The spacer on either side of a channel neck is deformed when the third pane is inserted into the channel. The resiliency of the spacer material causes the spacer material on both sides of the channel neck to compressively engage the third pane of glass. The spacer thus holds the inner spacer without the need for an adhesive disposed in the channel. This configuration closes the channel against the pane preventing the internal surface of the channel from being viewed which provides a desirable appearance to the inner portion of the insulating glass unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan, Dylan Thomas Seats, Joseph Donato Florio, David Allen McPeek, Jr., Mark Christopher Molinaro, Sean Joseph Hummel, Joe B. Erb
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Patent number: 9803415Abstract: A flexible spacer body has two opposing faces adapted to engage the inner surfaces of glazing structures to define an insulating glazing unit. The spacer body may be desiccated polymeric foam such as a silicone foam rubber or EPDM. An adhesive capable of bonding the spacer body to the glazing structure is carried by both of the faces. The adhesive may be from about 0.050 mm to about 1.524 mm thick. The adhesive material also has the properties of low argon gas and low moisture permeability. The adhesive comprises polymers where butyl rubber and/or polyisobutylene polymers together make up the majority of the polymers. The adhesive may also comprise other materials as needed to make it pressure sensitive and to impart a water resistant bond to glass glazing structures. The space assembly may include additional materials to secure the adhesive to the spacer body.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Quanex IG Systems, Inc.Inventors: Louis Anthony Ferri, Tracy G. Rogers, Larry Johnson, Qingyu Zeng, Kevin Zuege, Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan, James Lynn Baratuci, Leslie M. Canning, Jr., Tim Harris, William James Hartle, Kenneth Wayman
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Publication number: 20110239561Abstract: A spacer and sealant assembly comprising a sealant support member having a planar surface bounded by first and second edges wherein said first and second edges have at least one pleated portion, a plastic shim having at least one undulating portion in contact with said first and second edges of said stretchable sealant support member so that said at least one pleated portion is oriented inward into said at least one undulating portion of said shim, a sealant joined to at least said first and second edges of said sealant support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: TRUSEAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: James L. Baratuci, Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan, Patrick Anthony Drda, Louis Anthony Ferri, Eric W. Jackson
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Publication number: 20090223150Abstract: A spacer and sealant assembly comprising a sealant support member having a planar surface bounded by first and second edges wherein said first and second edges have at least one pleated portion, a plastic shim having at least one undulating portion in contact with said first and second edges of said stretchable sealant support member so that said at least one pleated portion is oriented inward into said at least one undulating portion of said shim, a sealant joined to at least said first and second edges of said sealant support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: TruSeal Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James L. Baratuci, Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan, Patrick Anthony Drda, Louis Anthony Ferri, Eric W. Jackson
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Patent number: 7493739Abstract: A spacer and sealant assembly comprising a stretchable sealant support member having a planar surface bounded by first and second edges wherein said first and second edges have at least one pleated portion, a plastic shim having at least one undulating portion in contact with said first and second edges of said stretchable sealant support member so that said at least one pleated portion is oriented concavedly inward into said at least one undulating portion of said shim, a sealant joined to at least said first and second edges of said sealant support member.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: TruSeal Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James L. Baratuci, Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan, Patrick Anthony Drda, Louis Anthony Ferri, Eric W. Jackson
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Patent number: 6877292Abstract: A spacer and sealant assembly comprising a stretchable sealant support member having a planar surface bounded by first and second edges wherein said first and second edges have at least one pleated portion, a plastic shim having at least one undulating portion in contact with said first and second edges of said stretchable sealant support member so that said at least one pleated portion is oriented concavedly inward into said at least one undulating portion of said shim, a sealant joined to at least said first and second edges of said sealant support member.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: TruSeal Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Lynn Baratuci, Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan, Patrick Anthony Drda, Louis Anthony Ferri, Eric W. Jackson
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Publication number: 20040020162Abstract: A spacer and sealant assembly comprising a stretchable sealant support member having a planar surface bounded by first and second edges wherein said first and second edges have at least one pleated portion, a plastic shim having at least one undulating portion in contact with said first and second edges of said stretchable sealant support member so that said at least one pleated portion is oriented concavedly inward into said at least one undulating portion of said shim, a sealant joined to at least said first and second edges of said sealant support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: James Lynn Baratuci, Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan, Patrick Anthony Drda, Louis Anthony Ferri, Eric W. Jackson
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Patent number: 6581341Abstract: A spacer and sealant strip comprising a sealant support member having a longitudinal axis and a planer surface bounded by first and second edges, a stiffener cooperating with said sealant support member, a shim in contact with said stiffener and said sealant support member, and a sealant.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: TruSeal TechnologiesInventors: James Lynn Baratuci, Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan, Patrick Anthony Drda, Louis Anthony Ferri, Eric W. Jackson
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Patent number: 6355328Abstract: A composite structure comprising a preformed flexible laminate in adhering contact with at least a first and second transparent or translucent panel members such as would be useful as an insulated glass unit. The flexible laminate contains an undulating spacer element either partially or totally embedded within a core material and has a polymeric coating on at least one surface thereof. The flexible laminate effectively seals the interior of the panel structure from air and/or moisture and maintains a desired distance between the panels. A multi-cavity extrusion die for forming the preformed flexible laminate has a core cavity for receiving the core material as well as the undulating continuous spacer element. Converging walls within the core cavity serve to embed at least one side of the spacer element in the core material and a land area forms a desired shape or configuration wherein the spacer element undulation is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1998Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: TruSeal Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Lynn Baratuci, Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan, Louis Anthony Ferri, Lanny Dean Ritz
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Patent number: 5851609Abstract: A composite structure comprising a preformed flexible laminate in adhering contact with at least a first and second transparent or translucent panel members such as would be useful as an insulated glass unit. The flexible laminate contains an undulating spacer element either partially or totally embedded within a core material and has a polymeric coating on at least one surface thereof. The flexible laminate effectively seals the interior of the panel structure from air and/or moisture and maintains a desired distance between the panels. A multi-cavity extrusion die for forming the preformed flexible laminate has a core cavity for receiving the core material as well as the undulating continuous spacer element. Converging walls within the core cavity serve to embed at least one side of the spacer element in the core material and a land area forms a desired shape or configuration wherein the spacer element undulation is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1996Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: TruSeal Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Lynn Baratuci, Ronald Ellsworth Buchanan, Louis Anthony Ferri, Lanny Dean Ritz