Patents by Inventor Scot C. Miller

Scot C. Miller 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: 12173553
    Abstract: A fenestration assembly includes a sash, a frame surrounding the sash, and at least one screen assembly mounted in at least one of: the top portion and the bottom portion. The frame includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and two jambs forming first slots extending lengthwise along at least a portion of the jamb. The first slots each include a screen edge retention feature. The screen assembly includes a roller assembly substantially hidden from view, a screen material attached to the roller assembly, and a plurality of raised features. Edges of the screen material extend into the first slots. The raised features are attached to each of the edges of the screen material. The raised features are configured to engage the screen edge retention features and retain each of the edges of the screen material at least partially within the first slot of each of the two jambs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Hoogland, Evan R. Vande Haar, Brian L. Kolb, Scot C. Miller, Steven D. Lauritsen, Jennifer A. Tuetken, Todd A. Bernhagen
  • Publication number: 20230175311
    Abstract: A fenestration assembly includes a sash, a frame surrounding the sash, and at least one screen assembly mounted in at least one of: the top portion and the bottom portion. The frame includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and two jambs forming first slots extending lengthwise along at least a portion of the jamb. The first slots each include a screen edge retention feature. The screen assembly includes a roller assembly substantially hidden from view, a screen material attached to the roller assembly, and a plurality of raised features. Edges of the screen material extend into the first slots. The raised features are attached to each of the edges of the screen material. The raised features are configured to engage the screen edge retention features and retain each of the edges of the screen material at least partially within the first slot of each of the two jambs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Hoogland, Evan R. Vande Haar, Brian L. Kolb, Scot C. Miller, Steven D. Lauritsen, Jennifer A. Tuetken, Todd A. Bernhagen
  • Patent number: 11643864
    Abstract: A fenestration assembly includes a sash, a frame surrounding the sash, and at least one screen assembly mounted in at least one of: the top portion and the bottom portion. The frame includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and two jambs forming first slots extending lengthwise along at least a portion of the jamb. The first slots each include a screen edge retention feature. The screen assembly includes a roller assembly substantially hidden from view, a screen material attached to the roller assembly, and a plurality of raised features. Edges of the screen material extend into the first slots. The raised features are attached to each of the edges of the screen material. The raised features are configured to engage the screen edge retention features and retain each of the edges of the screen material at least partially within the first slot of each of the two jambs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Hoogland, Evan R. Vande Haar, Brian L. Kolb, Scot C. Miller, Steven D. Lauritsen, Jennifer A. Tuetken, Todd A. Bernhagen
  • Publication number: 20190226270
    Abstract: A fenestration assembly includes a sash, a frame surrounding the sash, and at least one screen assembly mounted in at least one of: the top portion and the bottom portion. The frame includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and two jambs forming first slots extending lengthwise along at least a portion of the jamb. The first slots each include a screen edge retention feature. The screen assembly includes a roller assembly substantially hidden from view, a screen material attached to the roller assembly, and a plurality of raised features. Edges of the screen material extend into the first slots. The raised features are attached to each of the edges of the screen material. The raised features are configured to engage the screen edge retention features and retain each of the edges of the screen material at least partially within the first slot of each of the two jambs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Hoogland, Evan R. Vande Haar, Brian L. Kolb, Scot C. Miller, Steven D. Lauritsen, Jennifer A. Tuetken, Todd A. Bernhagen
  • Patent number: 10316575
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods of maintaining a configuration of a cladding arrangement of a fenestration apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Hoogland, Scot C. Miller, Randy L. Black, Jason L. Jungling
  • Publication number: 20180171699
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods of maintaining a configuration of a cladding arrangement of a fenestration apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Hoogland, Scot C. Miller, Randy L. Black, Jason L. Jungling
  • Patent number: 9650822
    Abstract: A fenestration unit, such as a window, having an upper sash and a lower sash can be configured to permit separate and independent movement of the upper sash and the lower sash when desired, while restraining the upper sash from movement caused by movement of the lower sash. A fenestration unit having a single movable sash can also be configured to provide securement of the single movable sash against undesired vertical movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Todd A. Bernhagen, Scot C. Miller
  • Publication number: 20140259944
    Abstract: A fenestration unit, such as a window, having an upper sash and a lower sash can be configured to permit separate and independent movement of the upper sash and the lower sash when desired, while restraining the upper sash from movement caused by movement of the lower sash. A fenestration unit having a single movable sash can also be configured to provide securement of the single movable sash against undesired vertical movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Todd A. Bernhagen, Scot C. Miller
  • Patent number: 8376019
    Abstract: A window assembly having a window frame and at least one primary sash mounted in the window frame. The primary sash has a plurality of sash members forming a primary sash perimeter and a first glazing panel mounted in the primary sash perimeter. At least one secondary sash is pivotally attached directly to the primary sash perimeter along an interior surface thereof so that the secondary sash is rotatably movable between a closed position and an open position relative to the primary sash. The secondary sash has a plurality of secondary sash members forming a secondary sash structure and a second glazing panel mounted in the secondary sash perimeter. An air chamber is located between the primary sash and the secondary sash that is substantially closed to the interior of the building structure. At least one accessory channel is locating along at least one side of the secondary sash members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Marlo G. Van Klompenburg, Kenneth E. Nossaman, Kraig A. Downs, Gabriel P. Gromotka, Bruce A. Hagemeyer, Gary E. Tagtow, Daniel W. Parrish, Scot C. Miller, Andy Breuer, Ranjith Rajendran, Bruce Sievers, Jeffrey Scott Belloma, Mearl J. Minter
  • Publication number: 20120102872
    Abstract: A self-sealing window with a flexible gasket that extends around the entire perimeter of closure assemblies and a method of installing such closure assemblies in a rough opening. A sealing member is attached continuously around an entire perimeter of the closure assembly to form a water impermeable seal between the sealing member and the closure assembly. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening. Accurate positioning of the closure assembly in the rough opening is verified. The closure assembly is secured in the rough opening. The sealing member is engaged with an exterior surface of the structure proximate the rough opening. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Cordell R. BURTON, Scot C. MILLER, Gabriel P. GROMOTKA
  • Patent number: 8006445
    Abstract: A self-sealing window with a flexible gasket that extends around the entire perimeter of closure assemblies and a method of installing such closure assemblies in a rough opening. A sealing member is attached continuously around an entire perimeter of the closure assembly to form a water impermeable seal between the sealing member and the closure assembly. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening. Accurate positioning of the closure assembly in the rough opening is verified. The closure assembly is secured in the rough opening. The sealing member is engaged with an exterior surface of the structure proximate the rough opening. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Cordell R. Burton, Scot C. Miller, Gabriel P. Gromotka
  • Patent number: 7765741
    Abstract: A window or door assembly having a secondary sash hinged to a prime sash and movable between a closed position and an open position toward an interior region. The prime sash is coupled to a frame. A compressible member biases the secondary sash toward the open position. A latch assembly is provided including a plurality of retractable latching elements each biased to an extended position to retain the secondary sash in the closed position. The latch assembly includes a sliding operator accessible from the interior region and slidable along an edge of the secondary sash to sequentially displace the retractable latching elements to a retracted position sufficient for the compressible member to move the secondary sash toward the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Gary L. Miller, Kenneth E. Nossaman, Marlo G. Van Klompenburg, Scot C. Miller
  • Patent number: 7490441
    Abstract: A drainage system for a fenestration assembly is located in a rough opening of a structure. The drainage system includes a moisture barrier located between at least a bottom of the fenestration assembly and a bottom inner surface of the rough opening. The moisture barrier includes a vertical portion extending generally vertically downward below the rough opening on an external side of the structure. A channel assembly is located generally below the rough opening. The channel assembly includes at least one channel having a channel entrance proximate the bottom inner surface of the rough opening and a discharge opening direct toward a drainage area. The channel includes an effective cross-sectional area adapted to siphon water located on the moisture barrier to the drainage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Cordell R. Burton, Scot C. Miller, Gabriel P. Gromotka
  • Patent number: 6276526
    Abstract: An edge protector for a fenestration product is integrally formed of a single sheet of corrugated paperboard that has been perforated, slit, scored, glued, and folded in a particular manner so as to be generally flat in overall configuration prior to being placed in use. At the time of installation, the protector is partially unfolded out of its flat plane to assume an overall generally transversely L-shaped configuration, having a pair of legs intersecting one another at right angles to form a receiving corner for the face and side margins of the product. One leg of the protector forms a flap that covers a marginal portion of the face of the product when the protector is fitted onto the product, while the other leg forms a second flap that covers a marginal portion of the sides of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Scot C. Miller, Jeffrey S. Wetter, Fred L. Hrdlicka
  • Patent number: 5855092
    Abstract: A double hung window having a tiltable sash includes a sash brake for preventing movement of the sash along the jambs while in the tilted position. The preferred sash includes respective tongues extending along the stiles that are configured for reception in corresponding channels in the jambs for slidably mounting the sash and providing a seal between the stiles and window frame. The preferred brake elements each include a base configured for fitting within a groove of a respective tongue and a brake shoe that extends into the channel. Each shoe has a length greater than the width of channel so that when the sash is tilted, the shoe engages the channel side walls to provide braking against movement while in the tilted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel L. Raap, Scot C. Miller