Patents by Inventor Timothy B. McGlinchy
Timothy B. McGlinchy 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).
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Patent number: 11801544Abstract: Method and Apparatus for fabricating a spacer frame for use in an insulating glass unit. One of a multiple number of possible spacer frame materials is chosen for the spacer frame. An elongated strip of the material is moved to a notching station where notches are formed at corner locations. The character of the notches is adjusted based on the selection of the metal strip material and more particularly to achieve bending of the material in an repeatable, straightforward manner. Better control over the notching process is also achieved by exhaust flow control of a double acting cylinder. A positioning spacer achieve very accurate side to side positioning of a die and anvil to precisely notch and deform the metal strip. Downstream from the notching station the metal strip is bent into a channel shaped elongated frame member having side walls. Further downstream a leading strip of channel shaped material is severed or separated from succeeding material still passing through the notching and bending station.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: William A. Briese, John Grismer, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Patent number: 11332972Abstract: This invention describes an apparatus for assembling triple pane insulating glass units from a plurality of insulating spacer frames having sealant or adhesive applied to opposite sides of said spacer frames.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: William A. Briese, John Grismer, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Publication number: 20210140228Abstract: A spacer frame for use in fabricating a window and a method of fabrication thereof is disclosed. The spacer frame for separating first and second glass lites from each other in window. The spacer frame includes a frame forming a multi-sided form comprising a first outwardly facing surface for supporting a first glass lite that is contiguous with a first intermediate wall portion and a second outwardly facing surface for supporting a second glass lite that is contiguous with a second intermediate wall portion. The first and second intermediate wall portions comprise a first material and are linked to each other and spaced from each other by a thermal interruption strip. The first and second intermediate wall portions and the thermal interruption strip comprise an intermediate wall that bridges the first and second outwardly facing surfaces. The spacer frame further includes a film overlaying the intermediate wall portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Timothy B. McGlinchy, William A. Briese
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Patent number: 10920480Abstract: A spacer frame for use in fabricating a window and a method of fabrication thereof is disclosed. The spacer frame for separating first and second glass lites from each other in window. The spacer frame includes a frame forming a multi-sided form comprising a first outwardly facing surface for supporting a first glass lite that is contiguous with a first intermediate wall portion and a second outwardly facing surface for supporting a second glass lite that is contiguous with a second intermediate wall portion. The first and second intermediate wall portions comprise a first material and are linked to each other and spaced from each other by a thermal interruption strip. The first and second intermediate wall portions and the thermal interruption strip comprise an intermediate wall that bridges the first and second outwardly facing surfaces. The spacer frame further includes a film overlaying the intermediate wall portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy B. McGlinchy, William A. Briese
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Patent number: 10648224Abstract: An insulating glass unit (IGU) assembly line comprising a registration station capable of interleaving double and triple pane IGUs in accordance with an IOU production schedule. Visual indicators or prompts instruct operators at the assembly line in configuring a sequence of IGUs. Triple pane IGUs are assembled with minimal contamination of a center glass lite. A non-contact Bernoulli pad is used to lift a glass lite off from a horizontal or vertical support that conveys it from a glass washer to the registration station. Each of multiple pads has a capacity to lift approximately seven to ten pounds. Use of multiple pads per glass sheet or lite allows lites having dimensions up to 70 by 100 inches (assuming glass thickness of one quarter inch) to be assembled.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: William A. Briese, John Grismer, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Patent number: 10632772Abstract: A fluid application system and method having a support structure for guiding a plurality of pallets along a path of travel through the system. The plurality of pallets for arranging a medium that receives fluid during operation. The system further includes an application assembly for applying fluid and energy to a medium arranged on the plurality of pallets and a conveyance arrangement comprising first and second conveyors for transferring the one or more pallets through the fluid application system. The first and second conveyors have a dedicated trolley selectively coupled to one of the plurality of pallets during movement along a first direction of the path of travel and selectively decoupled from the one of the plurality of pallets during movement along a second direction of the path of travel.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. Persons, Michael Novik, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Patent number: 10562192Abstract: A window processing system and method for use in fabricating window frames or sashes. The system includes an articulating arm having a plurality of members and arms to allow movement about multiple axes defined by the articulating arm. The system further includes a tool support fixture assembly coupled to an outermost member of the plurality of members, the tool support fixture assembly includes a plurality of tools for performing cleaning operations on a window frame or sash during use.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Scott M. Azzarello, Timothy B. McGlinchy, Dave Lewis
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Publication number: 20190337045Abstract: Method and Apparatus for fabricating a spacer frame for use in an insulating glass unit. One of a multiple number of possible spacer frame materials is chosen for the spacer frame. An elongated strip of the material is moved to a notching station where notches are formed at corner locations. The character of the notches is adjusted based on the selection of the metal strip material and more particularly to achieve bending of the material in an repeatable, straightforward manner. Better control over the notching process is also achieved by exhaust flow control of a double acting cylinder. A positioning spacer achieve very accurate side to side positioning of a die and anvil to precisely notch and deform the metal strip. Downstream from the notching station the metal strip is bent into a channel shaped elongated frame member having side walls. Further downstream a leading strip of channel shaped material is severed or separated from succeeding material still passing through the notching and bending station.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: William A. Briese, John Grismer, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Publication number: 20190292842Abstract: This invention describes a process flow and method to assemble triple IG units without contaminating the center glass lite. A non-contact vacuum pad is used to lift a glass lite off from a horizontal or vertical support that conveys it from a glass washer to an assembly station. Each of multiple pads has a capacity to lift approximately seven to ten pounds. Use of multiple pads per glass sheet or lite allows lites having dimensions up to 70 by 100 inches (assuming glass thickness of one quarter inch) to be assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: WILLIAM A. BRIESE, John Grismer, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Patent number: 10414051Abstract: A disclosed robot system enables an operator of an articulating arm used in fabricating window or door frames to recover the position of the tools during the cleaning process with minimal knowledge or training on a robot. The disclosed robot system also gives the operator the ability to edit a tool cleaning path with simple commands from an operator interface (e.g., HMI) to bring flexibility in customizing the use of the articulating arm.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy B. McGlinchy, Anthony Benjamin DiFiore, Shiu-Chung Fan
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Patent number: 10369617Abstract: Method and Apparatus for fabricating a spacer frame for use in an insulating glass unit. One of a multiple number of possible spacer frame materials is chosen for the spacer frame. An elongated strip of the material is moved to a notching station where notches are formed at corner locations. The character of the notches is adjusted based on the selection of the metal strip material and more particularly to achieve bending of the material in a repeatable, straightforward manner. Better control over the notching process is also achieved by exhaust flow control of a double acting cylinder. A positioning spacer achieve very accurate side to side positioning of a die and anvil to precisely notch and deform the metal strip. Downstream from the notching station the metal strip is bent into a channel shaped elongated frame member having side walls. Further downstream a leading strip of channel shaped material is severed or separated from succeeding material still passing through the notching and bending station.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: William A. Briese, John Grismer, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Patent number: 10329832Abstract: This invention describes a process flow and method to assemble triple IG units without contaminating the center glass lite. A non-contact vacuum pad is used to lift a glass lite off from a horizontal or vertical support that conveys it from a glass washer to an assembly station. Each of multiple pads has a capacity to lift approximately seven to ten pounds. Use of multiple pads per glass sheet or lite allows lites having dimensions up to 70 by 100 inches (assuming glass thickness of one quarter inch) to be assembled.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: William A. Briese, John Grismer, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Publication number: 20190071919Abstract: A spacer frame for use in fabricating a window and a method of fabrication thereof is disclosed. The spacer frame for separating first and second glass lites from each other in window. The spacer frame includes a frame forming a multi-sided form comprising a first outwardly facing surface for supporting a first glass lite that is contiguous with a first intermediate wall portion and a second outwardly facing surface for supporting a second glass lite that is contiguous with a second intermediate wall portion. The first and second intermediate wall portions comprise a first material and are linked to each other and spaced from each other by a thermal interruption strip. The first and second intermediate wall portions and the thermal interruption strip comprise an intermediate wall that bridges the first and second outwardly facing surfaces. The spacer frame further includes a film overlaying the intermediate wall portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Timothy B. McGlinchy, William A. Briese
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Publication number: 20180065388Abstract: A fluid application system and method having a support structure for guiding a plurality of pallets along a path of travel through the system. The plurality of pallets for arranging a medium that receives fluid during operation. The system further includes an application assembly for applying fluid and energy to a medium arranged on the plurality of pallets and a conveyance arrangement comprising first and second conveyors for transferring the one or more pallets through the fluid application system. The first and second conveyors have a dedicated trolley selectively coupled to one of the plurality of pallets during movement along a first direction of the path of travel and selectively decoupled from the one of the plurality of pallets during movement along a second direction of the path of travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: MATTHEW B. PERSONS, Michael Novik, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Patent number: 9849701Abstract: A fluid application system and method having a support structure for guiding a plurality of pallets along a path of travel through the system. The plurality of pallets for arranging a medium that receives fluid during operation. The system further includes an application assembly for applying fluid and energy to a medium arranged on the plurality of pallets and a conveyance arrangement comprising first and second conveyors for transferring the one or more pallets through the fluid application system. The first and second conveyors have a dedicated trolley selectively coupled to one of the plurality of pallets during movement along a first direction of the path of travel and selectively decoupled from the one of the plurality of pallets during movement along a second direction of the path of travel.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. Persons, Michael Novik, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Publication number: 20170074032Abstract: An insulating glass unit (IGU) assembly line capable of interleaving double and triple pane IGUs in accordance with an IOU production schedule. Visual indicators or prompts instruct operators at the assembly line in configuring a sequence of IGUs. Triple pane IGUs are assembled with minimal contamination of a center glass lite. A non-contact Bernoulli pad is used to lift a glass lite off from a horizontal or vertical support that conveys it from a glass washer to an assembly station. Each of multiple pads has a capacity to lift approximately seven to ten pounds. Use of multiple pads per glass sheet or lite allows lites having dimensions up to 70 by 100 inches (assuming glass thickness of one quarter inch) to be assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: WILLIAM A. BRIESE, JOHN GRISMER, TIMOTHY B. McGLINCHY
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Patent number: 9534439Abstract: An insulating glass unit (IGU) assembly line apparatus capable of interleaving double and triple pane IGUs in accordance with an IGU production schedule. Visual indicators or prompts instruct operators at the assembly line in configuring a sequence of IGUs. Triple pane IGUs are assembled with minimal contamination of a center glass lite. A non-contact Bernoulli pad is used to lift a glass lite off from a horizontal or vertical support that conveys it from a glass washer to an assembly station. Each of multiple pads has a capacity to lift approximately seven to ten pounds. Use of multiple pads per glass sheet or lite allows lites having dimensions up to 70 by 100 inches (assuming glass thickness of one quarter inch) to be assembled.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: William A. Briese, John Grismer, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Publication number: 20160339723Abstract: A fluid application system and method having a support structure for guiding a plurality of pallets along a path of travel through the system. The plurality of pallets for arranging a medium that receives fluid during operation. The system further includes an application assembly for applying fluid and energy to a medium arranged on the plurality of pallets and a conveyance arrangement comprising first and second conveyors for transferring the one or more pallets through the fluid application system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Matthew B. Persons, Michael Novik, Timothy B. McGlinchy
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Publication number: 20160319589Abstract: This invention describes a process flow and method to assemble triple IG units without contaminating the center glass lite. A non-contact vacuum pad is used to lift a glass lite off from a horizontal or vertical support that conveys it from a glass washer to an assembly station. Each of multiple pads has a capacity to lift approximately seven to ten pounds. Use of multiple pads per glass sheet or lite allows lites having dimensions up to 70 by 100 inches (assuming glass thickness of one quarter inch) to be assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: WILLIAM A. BRIESE, JOHN GRISMER, TIMOTHY B. McGLINCHY
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Patent number: 9421794Abstract: A fluid application system and method having a support structure for guiding a plurality of pallets along a path of travel through the system. The plurality of pallets for arranging a medium that receives fluid during operation. The system further includes an application assembly for applying fluid and energy to a medium arranged on the plurality of pallets and a conveyance arrangement comprising first and second conveyors for transferring the one or more pallets through the fluid application system. The first and second conveyors have a dedicated trolley selectively coupled to one of the plurality of pallets during movement along a first direction of the path of travel and selectively decoupled from the one of the plurality of pallets during movement along a second direction of the path of travel.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: CED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. Persons, Michael Novik, Timothy B. McGlinchy