Patents by Inventor William R. Weiland

William R. Weiland 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).

  • In-floor, adjustable, multiple-configuration track assembly for sliding panels with built-in weep system
    Patent number: 7007343
    Abstract: In-floor, adjustable, track assembly for sliding panels with a build-in weep system, including a track, extending upward from a base, for engaging the undercarriage of a vertically-oriented panel, and supporting rectilinear motion therealong, an upright splash guard, parallel to and spaced slightly apart from one side of the upright track and forming, with the track, a channel therebetween with the base, for directing moisture from the bottom of the panel into the channel, at least one collection pan mounted under the channel and accessible through an aperture to collect moisture from the channel, and a hose for drawing off the moisture from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Weiland Sliding Doors & Windows, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Weiland, Robert A. Ulibarri
  • In-floor, adjustable, multiple-configuration track assembly for sliding panels with built-in weep system
    Patent number: 6792651
    Abstract: In-floor, adjustable, track assembly for sliding panels with a build-in weep system, including a track, extending upward from a base, for engaging the undercarriage of a vertically-oriented panel, and supporting rectilinear motion therealong, an upright splash guard, parallel to and spaced slightly apart from one side of the upright track and forming, with the track, a channel therebetween with the base, for directing moisture from the bottom of the panel into the channel, at least one collection pan mounted under the channel and accessible through an aperture to collect moisture from the channel, and a hose for drawing off the moisture from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventors: William R. Weiland, Robert A. Ulibarri
  • In-floor, adjustable, multiple-configuration track assembly for sliding panels with built-in weep system
    Publication number: 20040000027
    Abstract: In-floor, adjustable, track assembly for sliding panels with a build-in weep system, including a track, extending upward from a base, for engaging the undercarriage of a vertically-oriented panel, and supporting rectilinear motion therealong, an upright splash guard, parallel to and spaced slightly apart from one side of the upright track and forming, with the track, a channel therebetween with the base, for directing moisture from the bottom of the panel into the channel, at least one collection pan mounted under the channel and accessible through an aperture to collect moisture from the channel, and a hose for drawing off the moisture from the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: William R. Weiland, Robert A. Ulibarri