Patents by Inventor Stuart J. Uken

Stuart J. Uken 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).

  • SNAP LOCK BALANCE SHOE AND SYSTEM FOR A PIVOTABLE WINDOW
    Publication number: 20200224472
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a snap lock balance shoe and system to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Method of assembling a window balance system
    Patent number: 10533359
    Abstract: A snap lock balance shoe of a balance system may be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance channel. The shoe includes a locking member that extends toward a window jamb when a cam of the shoe is rotated. This extension locks the balance system in place in the window jamb. During a method of assembly of the balance system, the snap lock balance shoe may be engaged with the channel and then pivoted to secure the snap lock balance shoe to the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: AMESBURY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Snap lock balance shoe and system for a pivotable window
    Patent number: 10344514
    Abstract: A snap lock balance shoe of a balance system may be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance channel. The shoe includes a locking member that extends toward a window jamb when a cam of the shoe is rotated. This extension locks the balance system in place in the window jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: AMESBURY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • SNAP LOCK BALANCE SHOE AND SYSTEM FOR A PIVOTABLE WINDOW
    Publication number: 20170370138
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a snap lock balance shoe and system to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • SNAP LOCK BALANCE SHOE AND SYSTEM FOR A PIVOTABLE WINDOW
    Publication number: 20170211305
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a snap lock balance shoe and system to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Locking balance shoe and system for a pivotable window
    Patent number: 9580950
    Abstract: Locking balance shoes and balance systems to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows include, in one embodiment, a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance. In one embodiment of the method of installing such a system, an enlarged portion of the balance shoe is inserted into a window jamb and then rotated into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Method of installing a locking balance shoe and system for a pivotable window
    Patent number: 8424248
    Abstract: A snap lock balance shoe and system to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance. Embodiments of methods for installing the system include inserting a frame of the balance shoe within a jamb track of the window jamb, rotating the frame 90 degrees about a first axis, and rotating the frame 90 degrees about a second axis such that the frame is substantially fully disposed within the jamb track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. Versteeg
  • Snap Lock Balance Shoe and System for a Pivotable Window
    Publication number: 20100115854
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a snap lock balance shoe and system to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Amesbury Group
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Locking balance shoe and system for a pivotable window
    Patent number: 7191562
    Abstract: Locking balance shoes and balance systems to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows include, in one embodiment, a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance. In one embodiment of the method of installing such a system, an elongated end of the balance shoe is inserted into a window jamb and then rotated into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Locking balance shoe and system for a pivotable window
    Patent number: 6931788
    Abstract: Locking balance shoes and balance systems to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows includes, in one embodiment, a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance. In one embodiment of the method of installing such a system, an elongated end of the balance shoe is inserted into a window jamb and then rotated into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Snap lock balance shoe and system for a pivotable window
    Patent number: 6820368
    Abstract: The invention relates to a snap lock balance shoe and balance systems to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows and installation methods of such systems. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance. In one embodiment of the method, an elongated end of the balance shoe is inserted into a window jamb and then rotated into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Snap lock balance shoe and system for a pivotable window
    Publication number: 20040216380
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a snap lock balance shoe and system to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Side load balance cord terminal clip
    Patent number: 6745433
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a block and tackle window balance including a terminal clip to be incorporated in single and double hung window assemblies. In one embodiment the terminal clip includes a first end portion defining an opening for passing a terminal end of a cord therethrough, a second end portion disposed remotely from the first end portion, and an intermediate portion including a hook and extending between the first and second end portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg, Stuart J. Uken
  • Snap lock balance shoe and system for a pivotable window
    Patent number: 6679000
    Abstract: This application relates to apparatus for a snap lock balance shoe and system to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a frame, a locking member at least partially disposed within the frame, a cam in communication with the locking member and a pair of resilient tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Snap lock balance shoe and system for a pivotable window
    Publication number: 20030192257
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a snap lock balance shoe and system to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Side load balance cord terminal clip
    Publication number: 20030056320
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a block and tackle window balance including a terminal clip to be incorporated in single and double hung window assemblies. In one embodiment the terminal clip includes a first end portion defining an opening for passing a terminal end of a cord therethrough, a second end portion disposed remotely from the first end portion, and an intermediate portion including a hook and extending between the first and second end portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg, Stuart J. Uken
  • Snap lock balance shoe and system for a pivotable window
    Publication number: 20020092241
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a snap lock balance shoe and system to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • T-lock for a pivotable window
    Patent number: D467490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg