Patents by Inventor Troy Kunkel

Troy Kunkel 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).

  • Dual function snubber
    Patent number: 11795750
    Abstract: A snubber includes an engagement portion with a free end configured to be removably engaged within a groove in a frame. The engagement portion includes a first engagement member and a second engagement member at least partially separated from the first engagement member. The second engagement member deflecting less than the first engagement member when a negative pressure is applied to the sash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING LLC
    Inventor: Troy Kunkel
  • SASH RETENTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230160253
    Abstract: A fenestration assembly comprises a frame having a first jamb and a second jamb parallel to and spaced from the first jamb; a movable sash movably mounted to the frame; a fixed sash fixedly attached to the frame; a plurality of clips coupling the fixed sash to the frame; and an adhesive connector securing an outer face of the fixed sash to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing LLC
    Inventor: Troy Kunkel
  • Sash retention system
    Patent number: 11530570
    Abstract: A fenestration assembly comprises a frame having a first jamb and a second jamb parallel to and spaced from the first jamb; a movable sash movably mounted to the frame; a fixed sash fixedly attached to the frame; a plurality of clips coupling the fixed sash to the frame; and an adhesive connector securing an outer face of the fixed sash to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING LLC
    Inventor: Troy Kunkel
  • DUAL FUNCTION SNUBBER
    Publication number: 20220259911
    Abstract: A snubber includes an engagement portion with a free end configured to be removably engaged within a groove in a frame. The engagement portion includes a first engagement member and a second engagement member at least partially separated from the first engagement member. The second engagement member deflecting less than the first engagement member when a negative pressure is applied to the sash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing LLC
    Inventor: Troy Kunkel
  • SASH RETENTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210062569
    Abstract: A fenestration assembly comprises a frame having a first jamb and a second jamb parallel to and spaced from the first jamb; a movable sash movably mounted to the frame; a fixed sash fixedly attached to the frame; a plurality of clips coupling the fixed sash to the frame; and an adhesive connector securing an outer face of the fixed sash to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing LLC
    Inventor: Troy Kunkel
  • Sash retention system
    Patent number: 10876348
    Abstract: A fenestration assembly comprises a frame having a first jamb and a second jamb parallel to and spaced from the first jamb; a movable sash movably mounted to the frame; a fixed sash fixedly attached to the frame; a plurality of clips coupling the fixed sash to the frame; and an adhesive connector securing an outer face of the fixed sash to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING LLC
    Inventor: Troy Kunkel
  • SASH RETENTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200109593
    Abstract: A fenestration assembly comprises a frame having a first jamb and a second jamb parallel to and spaced from the first jamb; a movable sash movably mounted to the frame; a fixed sash fixedly attached to the frame; a plurality of clips coupling the fixed sash to the frame; and an adhesive connector securing an outer face of the fixed sash to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventor: Troy Kunkel
  • Car seat mobility system
    Patent number: 9834118
    Abstract: The present application includes a system and method for transporting a car seat outside of a vehicle. The system includes a wheel assembly configured to couple to a portion of the car seat. The wheel assembly attaches to existing base attachment portions on the car seat to minimize any need for retrofit operations. The system further includes a mobility handle configured to adjust in length and couple to a portion of the car seat. The mobility handle is designed to allow an individual to guide and control the movement of the car seat on the wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventors: Troy Kunkel, Taylor P. Grant
  • CAR SEAT MOBILITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170080829
    Abstract: The present application includes a system and method for transporting a car seat outside of a vehicle. The system includes a wheel assembly configured to couple to a portion of the car seat. The wheel assembly attaches to existing base attachment portions on the car seat to minimize any need for retrofit operations. The system further includes a mobility handle configured to adjust in length and couple to a portion of the car seat. The mobility handle is designed to allow an individual to guide and control the movement of the car seat on the wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Troy Kunkel, Taylor P. Grant