Patents by Inventor Scot L. Winters

Scot L. Winters 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).

  • Method of forming a windowed unitary panel
    Patent number: 4695420
    Abstract: A method of forming a windowed unitary panel having a peripheral edge portion of a windowpane of glazing integrally embedded within a frame of high modulus plastic material includes heating the pane to a preselected temperature prior to its being positioned within a mold. The peripheral edge portion of the windowpane protrudes into the mold cavity so that the high modulus plastic material forming the frame encapsulates the peripheral edge portion. This prevents buckling of the windowpane since the preheated windowpane contracts simultaneously with the contraction of the rigid frame as it cools from the molding temperature to ambient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1987
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Grawey, Scot L. Winters