Patents by Inventor Russell A. Berstler

Russell A. Berstler 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).

  • Screen assembly for outwardly projecting window
    Patent number: 7743814
    Abstract: A deformable screen for a window assembly including a sash movably coupled to a frame. The sash is moveable in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the frame. The deformable screen is coupled to the sash and includes at least one engagement portion slidably engaged against the frame. A spring member is coupled to the engagement portion and applies a restoring force to the engagement portion to seal it against the frame. In one option, the spring member includes a foam membrane. A method for making a screen assembly includes providing a frame and a sash disposed within the frame. A spring member is coupled around the sash and at least one engagement portion is coupled to the spring member. The engagement portion extends between the spring member and the window frame, in one option. In another option, the at least one engagement portion is slidably engaged against the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company
    Inventors: Bradley D. Woodward, Rebecca M. Huff, Russell A. Berstler, Ronald H. Pederson
  • Screen assembly for outwardly projecting window
    Patent number: 7182119
    Abstract: A deformable screen for a window assembly including a sash movably coupled to a frame. The sash is moveable in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the frame. The deformable screen is coupled to the sash and includes at least one engagement portion slidably engaged against the frame. A spring member is coupled to the engagement portion and applies a restoring force to the engagement portion to seal it against the frame. In one option, the spring member includes a foam membrane. A method for making a screen assembly includes providing a frame and a sash disposed within the frame. A spring member is coupled around the sash and at least one engagement portion is coupled to the spring member. The engagement portion extends between the spring member and the window frame, in one option. In another option, the at least one engagement portion is slidably engaged against the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company
    Inventors: Bradley D. Woodward, Rebecca M. Huff, Russell A. Berstler, Ronald H. Pederson
  • Screen assembly for outwardly projecting window
    Publication number: 20060048905
    Abstract: A deformable screen for a window assembly including a sash movably coupled to a frame. The sash is moveable in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the frame. The deformable screen is coupled to the sash and includes at least one engagement portion slidably engaged against the frame. A spring member is coupled to the engagement portion and applies a restoring force to the engagement portion to seal it against the frame. In one option, the spring member includes a foam membrane. A method for making a screen assembly includes providing a frame and a sash disposed within the frame. A spring member is coupled around the sash and at least one engagement portion is coupled to the spring member. The engagement portion extends between the spring member and the window frame, in one option. In another option, the at least one engagement portion is slidably engaged against the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Bradley Woodward, Rebecca Huff, Russell Berstler, Ronald Pederson
  • Cover for a casement window handle
    Patent number: D594732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company
    Inventors: Russell A. Berstler, Johannes N. Gaston, Douglas J. Van Ornum
  • Casement window folding handle and cover
    Patent number: D595110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company
    Inventors: Russell A. Berstler, Johannes N. Gaston, Douglas J. VanOrnum