Patents by Inventor Todd M. Leathers

Todd M. Leathers 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: 12054982
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a fenestration unit. In certain instances, the fenestration units, and methods of re-glazing the fenestration units, described herein may be re-glazed from an interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Travis M. Eisenbarth, Todd M. Leathers, Jeremy Parr
  • Patent number: 12024928
    Abstract: Fenestration systems and associated methods include use of a lock assembly having a housing, a cam gear, a reversal gear, and one or more catches. Various aspects relate to enhanced locking/security, including repeatability and overall efficacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Marlo Van Klompenburg, Ted L Hansen, Evan R. Vande Haar, Todd M. Leathers
  • Publication number: 20230272666
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a fenestration unit. In certain instances, the fenestration units, and methods of re-glazing the fenestration units, described herein may be re-glazed from an interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Travis M. Eisenbarth, Todd M. Leathers, Jeremy Parr
  • Patent number: 11680440
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a fenestration unit. In certain instances, the fenestration units, and methods of re-glazing the fenestration units, described herein may be re-glazed from an interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Inventors: Travis M. Eisenbarth, Todd M. Leathers, Jeremy Parr
  • Publication number: 20210222467
    Abstract: Fenestration systems and associated methods include use of a lock assembly having a housing, a cam gear, a reversal gear, and one or more catches. Various aspects relate to enhanced locking/security, including repeatability and overall efficacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Marlo Van Klompenburg, Ted L. Hansen, Evan R. Vande Haar, Todd M. Leathers
  • Patent number: 10968663
    Abstract: Fenestration systems and associated methods include use of a lock assembly having a housing, a cam gear, a reversal gear, and one or more catches. Various aspects relate to enhanced locking/security, including repeatability and overall efficacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Mario Van Klompenburg, Ted L. Hansen, Evan R. Vande Haar, Todd M. Leathers
  • Publication number: 20200232269
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a fenestration unit. In certain instances, the fenestration units, and methods of re-glazing the fenestration units, described herein may be re-glazed from an interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Travis M. Eisenbarth, Todd M. Leathers, Jeremy Parr
  • Patent number: 10669755
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a multipoint lock. The multipoint lock may include a horizontally translating lock bolt and at least one vertical translating lock bolt. In addition, the multipoint lock includes a linkage coupled to and configured to translate the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt. Further, the multipoint lock includes a gear mechanism configured to actuate the linkage and to effect translation of the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: PELLA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph A. Ritzert, Marlo G. Van Klompenburg, Todd M. Leathers
  • Publication number: 20190292820
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a multipoint lock. The multipoint lock may include a horizontally translating lock bolt and at least one vertical translating lock bolt. In addition, the multipoint lock includes a linkage coupled to and configured to translate the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt. Further, the multipoint lock includes a gear mechanism configured to actuate the linkage and to effect translation of the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph A. Ritzert, Marlo G. Van Klompenburg, Todd M. Leathers
  • Publication number: 20180058105
    Abstract: Fenestration systems and associated methods include use of a lock assembly having a housing, a cam gear, a reversal gear, and one or more catches. Various aspects relate to enhanced locking/security, including repeatability and overall efficacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Marlo Van Klompenburg, Ted L. Hansen, Evan R. Vande Haar, Todd M. Leathers