Patents by Inventor Terry J. Kenkel

Terry J. Kenkel 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: 6769214
    Abstract: A window retention system includes a door frame having an exterior panel, an interior panel, an opening therethrough defining an inner peripheral channel, the exterior panel includes an upright portion extending along the channel so as to be directed toward the interior panel; and a resiliently flexible window retainer strip yieldably interlocked with and thereby detachably mounted on the door frame. The retainer strip has a longitudinal axis and a first upright portion spaced from and in opposing relation with the upright portion of the exterior panel so as to delimit a first track in the channel and retain the window element therein. The strip includes a second upright portion laterally spaced from the first upright portion. The second upright portion is biased towards and yieldingly interlocks with the channel. A flange extends from the first upright portion of the strip to engage one of the door frame panels and thereby secure the first upright portion of the strip against rotation in a vertical plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: EMCO Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry J. Kenkel, Michael J. Billingsley
  • Patent number: 6256931
    Abstract: A window retention system includes a door frame having an exterior panel, an interior panel, an opening therethrough defining an inner peripheral channel, the exterior panel includes an upright portion extending along the channel so as to be directed toward the interior panel; and a resiliently flexible window retainer strip yieldably interlocked with and thereby detachably mounted on the door frame. The retainer strip has a longitudinal axis and a first upright portion spaced from and in opposing relation with the upright portion of the exterior panel so as to delimit a first track in the channel and retain the window element therein. The strip includes a second upright portion laterally spaced from the first upright portion. The second upright portion is biased towards and yieldingly interlocks with the channel. A flange extends from the first upright portion of the strip to engage one of the door frame panels and thereby secure the first upright portion of the strip against rotation in a vertical plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Emco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry J. Kenkel, Michael J. Billingsley
  • Patent number: 6192631
    Abstract: A window retention system includes a door frame having an exterior panel, an interior panel, an opening therethrough defining an inner peripheral channel, the exterior panel includes an upright portion extending along the channel so as to be directed toward the interior panel; and a resiliently flexible window retainer strip yieldably interlocked with and thereby detachably mounted on the door frame. The retainer strip has a longitudinal axis and a first upright portion spaced from and in opposing relation with the upright portion of the exterior panel so as to delimit a first track in the channel and retain the window element therein. The strip includes a second upright portion laterally spaced from the first upright portion. The second upright portion is biased towards and yieldingly interlocks with the channel. A flange extends from the first upright portion of the strip to engage one of the door frame panels and thereby secure the first upright portion of the strip against rotation in a vertical plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: EMCO Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry J. Kenkel, Michael J. Billingsley
  • Patent number: 6088966
    Abstract: A hinge-emulating gap concealing strip for a door includes an elongated strip having an length generally corresponding to the length of the hinge assembly. The strip has a generally J-shaped cross-section. The strip includes a straight portion adapted mount on the side edge panel of the door, adjacent the gap that normally exists between a side edge panel and the frame or Z bar attached thereto. The strip has an arcuate portion extending forwarding and outwardly from the straight portion. The arcuate portion extends over the gap so as to form a generally convex arch which protrudes outwardly beyond the exterior panel of the door and resembles the convex arch of the hinge assembly. The straight portion of the strip is attached to the side edge panel. Thus, the hinge-emulating gap concealing the strip spans the gap with a strip that emulates the appearance of the hinge to as to enhance the symmetry of the installed door. Brush strips can also be mounted on the J-shaped strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Emco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry J. Kenkel
  • Patent number: D384426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: EMCO Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry J. Kenkel
  • Patent number: D393908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Emco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry J. Kenkel
  • Patent number: D405194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: EMCO Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry J. Kenkel
  • Patent number: D408562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: EMCO Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry J. Kenkel, Michael J. Billingsley
  • Patent number: D409767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: EMCO Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry J. Kenkel, Michael J. Billingsley
  • Patent number: D413991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Emco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry J. Kenkel, Michael J. Billingsley