Patents by Inventor T. Daniel Hawk

T. Daniel Hawk 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: 9650063
    Abstract: A detachable assembly including: a detachable frame including elongated opposing side portions; an assembly structure affixed to the detachable frame, the assembly structure and the detachable frame defining a detachable portion of the detachable assembly; a mounted elongated track assembly, the elongated track assembly having opposing tubular tracks having interior slots adapted to receive the elongated opposing tubular side portions of the detachable frame in a sliding relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Gen 7, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Daniel Hawk, Chao Hsi Lin
  • Publication number: 20170066466
    Abstract: A detachable assembly including: a detachable frame including elongated opposing side portions; an assembly structure affixed to the detachable frame, the assembly structure and the detachable frame defining a detachable portion of the detachable assembly; a mounted elongated track assembly, the elongated track assembly having opposing tubular tracks having interior slots adapted to receive the elongated opposing tubular side portions of the detachable frame in a sliding relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Gen 7, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Daniel Hawk, Chao Hsi Lin
  • Patent number: 9517791
    Abstract: A detachable assembly including: a detachable frame including elongated opposing side portions; an assembly structure affixed to the detachable frame, the assembly structure and the detachable frame defining a detachable portion of the detachable assembly; a mounted elongated track assembly, the elongated track assembly having opposing tubular tracks having interior slots adapted to receive the elongated opposing tubular side portions of the detachable frame in a sliding relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Gen 7, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Daniel Hawk, Chao Hsi Lin
  • Patent number: 9428921
    Abstract: A method for installing and securing a trim system adjacent an edge of a building penetration, the trim system including at least one bracket that is attachable to a wall. The bracket having a center channel having opposed first and second side walls, at least one locking wedge located along each opposed side wall, and at least one tab extending outwardly from a side wall for gauging bracket distance from the edge of the penetration. The trim system also including at least one trim piece that is attachable to the bracket, the trim including at least two longitudinally extending slots disposed within the hidden surface of the trim for receiving the at least one locking wedge located along each opposed side wall of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: T. Daniel Hawk
  • Publication number: 20160192614
    Abstract: A carrier structure includes a lower platform substantially parallel to a ground surface upon which the carrier is placed and moved; a back wall connected to a back edge of the lower platform at a connection structure, the back wall and lower platform defining a first angle; a front wall connected to a front edge of the lower platform and opposing the back structure; opposing side walls connected to opposing side edges of the lower platform, the back, front and opposing side walls forming a compartment; wherein the back wall is tiltable away from the front wall to define a second, obtuse angle, between the back wall and the lower platform, such that the lower platform is configured to remain substantially parallel to the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: T. Daniel Hawk, Chao Hsi Lin
  • Patent number: 9290929
    Abstract: A system for installing trim installations at external corners of a building includes trim and a bracket. The trim serves both an aesthetic purpose in adding a decorative feature to building envelopes and also adds an additional weatherproofing purpose in allowing for more complete weatherproofing of building envelope corners and openings. The disclosed system relates to a concealed fastening building finishing element system that enables concealed fastening of finishing trim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Daniel Hawk, John M. Wade
  • Publication number: 20160069093
    Abstract: A method for installing and securing a trim system adjacent an edge of a building penetration, the trim system including at least one bracket that is attachable to a wall. The bracket having a center channel having opposed first and second side walls, at least one locking wedge located along each opposed side wall, and at least one tab extending outwardly from a side wall for gauging bracket distance from the edge of the penetration. The trim system also including at least one trim piece that is attachable to the bracket, the trim including at least two longitudinally extending slots disposed within the hidden surface of the trim for receiving the at least one locking wedge located along each opposed side wall of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: T. Daniel Hawk
  • Patent number: 9194173
    Abstract: A trim system for securing trim adjacent an edge of a building penetration, the trim system including at least one bracket that is attachable to a wall. The bracket having a center channel having opposed first and second side walls, at least one locking wedge located along each opposed side wall, and at least one tab extending outwardly from a side wall for gauging bracket distance from the edge of the penetration. The trim system also including at least one trim piece that is attachable to the bracket, the trim including at least two longitudinally extending slots disposed within the hidden surface of the trim for receiving the at least one locking wedge located along each opposed side wall of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Daniel Hawk, John M. Wade
  • Publication number: 20150267398
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for installing trim installations at external corners of a building. The trim serves both an aesthetic purpose in adding a decorative feature to building envelopes and also adds an additional weatherproofing purpose in allowing for more complete weatherproofing of building envelope corners and openings. The disclosed system relates to a concealed fastening building finishing element system that enables concealed fastening of finishing trim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: T. Daniel Hawk, John M. Wade
  • Patent number: 9103127
    Abstract: A system for installing trim installations at external corners of a building. The trim serves both an aesthetic purpose in adding a decorative feature to building envelopes and also adds an additional weatherproofing purpose in allowing for more complete weatherproofing of building envelope corners and openings. The system relates to a concealed fastening building finishing element system that enables concealed fastening of finishing trim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Wade, T. Daniel Hawk
  • Publication number: 20150204078
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for installing trim installations at external corners of a building. The trim serves both an aesthetic purpose in adding a decorative feature to building envelopes and also adds an additional weatherproofing purpose in allowing for more complete weatherproofing of building envelope corners and openings. The disclosed system relates to a concealed fastening building finishing element system that enables concealed fastening of finishing trim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Wade, T. Daniel Hawk
  • Publication number: 20150197979
    Abstract: A trim system for securing trim adjacent an edge of a building penetration, the trim system including at least one bracket that is attachable to a wall. The bracket having a center channel having opposed first and second side walls, at least one locking wedge located along each opposed side wall, and at least one tab extending outwardly from a side wall for gauging bracket distance from the edge of the penetration. The trim system also including at least one trim piece that is attachable to the bracket, the trim including at least two longitudinally extending slots disposed within the hidden surface of the trim for receiving the at least one locking wedge located along each opposed side wall of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Daniel Hawk, John M. Wade
  • Patent number: 5565260
    Abstract: A method for coating strip material by applying polymer resin having a high solids content to at least one face of strip material with a coating roll having a pattern of grooves in the surface of the roll and curing the polymer resin on said strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventor: T. Daniel Hawk
  • Patent number: D720504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Gen 7, Inc.
    Inventor: T. Daniel Hawk
  • Patent number: D734570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Gen 7, Inc.
    Inventor: T. Daniel Hawk