With Rigid Closure Patents (Class 160/90)
  • Patent number: 6964290
    Abstract: A window system includes an out-swinging window having an exterior surface, and an interior surface. The viewable portions of the interior surface are made of a first material. The window system also includes a jamb. The out-swinging window is pivotally attached to the jamb. A screen assembly is removably mountable to the jamb on the interior surface of the out-swinging window. The screen assembly further includes a frame portion with a viewable portion made of the first material. In some embodiments, the window system further includes a finish strip positionable between the screen of the screen assembly and the frame of the screen assembly and a set of instructions regarding the window system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Marvin Lumber & Cedar Company
    Inventors: Brad Woodward, Lenny Wong, Tim Stoll, Anthony Scott Head
  • Patent number: 6869127
    Abstract: A temporary replacement allows a sheet of material to be affixed in place of the glass portion of a vehicle door window. The sheet of material may also be held in place using magnetic strips, that effectively fasten the material to the metal portion of the vehicle door. The material used may be transparent, translucent, or a mesh design, that allows the free flow of air. The temporary replacement window may have a single sheet configuration, or have a bag like configuration. The single sheet configuration is placed on the outer or external side of the vehicle window, with the sheet wrapping around the window frame. An elastic strap, defined around the sheet's peripheral edge restricts the diameter of its opening to a measurement less than the window frame. A bottom elastic strip may be used to hold the bottom of the sheet against the bottom of the window frame. Another configuration uses a bag, having a mouth that is able to allow the insertion of the vehicle window frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventor: Bobby A. Dohle
  • Patent number: 6832641
    Abstract: An aircraft window having a generally rectangular frame with an inner lens. A first shade is movable with respect to the frame and capable of covering a portion of the inner lens. A second shade is also movable with respect to the frame and also capable of covering a portion of the inner lens. An intermediate lens or separation member lies between the first and second shades. Movement of the shades allows for independent and variable control over the light transmitted through the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventors: Eduardo Sanz, Gilbert Moreno, Joe Martin
  • Patent number: 6782603
    Abstract: A device (6) for producing a folding top (2) of a convertible, which comprises a frame region (4) for gripping a windowpane (3), especially a rear window, at least partially, a part (5) of the folding top (2), including the frame region (4) being holdable and connectable with the windowpane (3), wherein the device (6) comprises a fixing device (8) for holding the windowpane (3) in an accurately fitting manner with respect to the frame region (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Wilhelm Karmann GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Verwold
  • Patent number: 6779580
    Abstract: A window system includes an out-swinging window having an exterior surface, and an interior surface. The viewable portions of the interior surface are made of a first material. The window system also includes a jamb. The out-swinging window is pivotally attached to the jamb. A screen assembly is removably mountable to the jamb on the interior surface of the out-swinging window. The screen assembly further includes a frame portion with a viewable portion made of the first material. In some embodiments, the window system further includes a finish strip positionable between the screen of the screen assembly and the frame of the screen assembly and a set of instructions regarding the window system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Marvin Lumber & Cedar Company
    Inventors: Brad Woodward, Lenny Wong, Tim Stoll, Anthony Scott Head
  • Patent number: 6745810
    Abstract: Applicant discloses a modular window shade system for an aircraft or other vehicle. The window shade of the window is enclosed with an outer and inner lens and mounted to a frame. A handle is provided and a mechanism is provided where in moving a handle horizontally mounted to the frame will cause the shade to move vertically. The mechanism between the handle and the shade provides a mechanical advantage such that the handle moves a distance greater then the vertical travel of the shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: MSA Aircraft Interior Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gilbert Moreno, Eduardo Sanz, Michael Spraggins
  • Patent number: 6675860
    Abstract: A window and door treatment complex characterized by base pairs of hook and fastener strapping units removably affixed to a window to which units there is removably affixed via hook and fastener strapping affixed to a rear side of a first coverlet, a first coverlet made up of insulating fabric about which there is sewn an outer fabric and into which insulating fabric and outer fabric a through hole has been cut and affixed to near the top border and near the bottom border of the frontal side of which first coverlet there is hook and fastener material removably affixable to hook and fastener material attached to a rear side of a second coverlet made up of an insulating material about which there is sewn an outer fabric, the front side of which, near lateral borders thereof and near top and bottom borders thereof, is characterized by the presence of hook and fastener material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Doris M. Steele
  • Patent number: 6672366
    Abstract: A plurality of barriers cover windows in French doors in which the window in each door has a first area smaller than a second area of the French door in which it is located. Each barrier includes a rigid frame defining a third area larger than the first area. First and second fabric covers stretched on opposite sides of the frame provide opacity and decoration. The barrier is hung on a French door so that the window is covered by the barrier without tools or manipulation of parts. The decorative fabric covers cooperate with one another to make a unitary decorative scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventors: Bette Wade, Trudy Lynn Wade
  • Patent number: 6640869
    Abstract: A storm door (20) ventilation through a screen (50) by either or both of slidable sashes (92, 93). The storm door may also utilize a flexible member (80) to secure a liner (30, 40, 53, 54) to a side, without the use of mechanical fasteners. Sash weight balancing assemblies are utilized in a three track door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Pella Corp.
    Inventors: James L. Ralph, Todd N. Stratmoen, David M. Wamre
  • Publication number: 20030201074
    Abstract: The present invention is a screen frame and screen cloth positioned in a sliding door frame. The invented screen frame is formed by the use of two vertical hat stiles with the intersection of three horizontal hat stiles to form a rectangular frame by riveting four corners of the frame, further riveting the horizontal stile to the vertical to make the frame a two-piece section for insertion of the screen cloth. The screen frame and screen insert provides a long lasting rigid and sturdy unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventor: Frank J. Schnoor
  • Publication number: 20030178154
    Abstract: A hurricane resistant window/screen system comprises a structural frame sized to fit substantially within a building window frame, at least one window pane received by the structural frame, at least one screen corresponding to each window pane located at a predetermined distance from the pane, and a retainer and locking means that, in combination, secure the screen to the frame, wherein each screen has a tensile strength that, in combination with the predetermined distance, is sufficient to substantially slow or stop a wooden object that strikes the screen at a speed of approximately 50 feet per second, and is also sufficient to prevent shattering of its corresponding pane when the combination is installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Michael P. DeRosa
  • Patent number: 6612358
    Abstract: A two track storm door exhibits three track-like features. A rectangular frame defines an open bounded region. A screen fills the open region. Two glass panes, one for each track, are movable independently of one another to close or open the region. A spline secures the screen within the frame and a bearing surface is provided by the spline against which one of the panes bears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bill R. Hay, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Allen E. Lee, Bryan P. Zacher
  • Patent number: 6571851
    Abstract: Various embodiments of an architectural covering insert primarily adapted for use in simulated divided light openings is disclosed. The insert includes an outer framework with horizontal and vertical dividers, a plurality of horizontally or vertically disposed shade components associated with one or more dividers and control means for moving the shade components between extended and retracted positions across simulated openings defined by the vertical and horizontal dividers. The shade components can be of the roller shade type or collapsible cellular type with the net result being that, from a visual standpoint, there are shade components associated with each individual simulated opening defined by the horizontal and vertical dividers, as opposed to a single shade that covers the entire architectural opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph G. Jelic, Paul F. Josephson, Barbara A. Forst Randle, Jason T. Throne, Ronald L. Bowman
  • Publication number: 20030085001
    Abstract: A vehicle window having a curved inner lens, a rectangular frame with frame members and a shade. The shade is a dual shade having a first fabric member and a second fabric member with a removable shade rail between the first and second fabric member. There also is a movable shade rail at the end of the second shade material. Cables attach to each end of the removable shade rails and through to separate handles. Moving the first handle will move the first moveable shade rail and the first fabric member up and down and moving the second handle will move the second moveable shade rail and the second fabric up and down. The fabric members have different light transmissive characteristics, one being more opaque then the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: MSA AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS, Ltd. A Texas Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Eduardo Sanz, Gilbert Moreno
  • Publication number: 20030075285
    Abstract: A framed covering for an architectural opening includes a collapsible shade that is moveable between open and closed positions relative to the architectural opening with the collapsible shade being mounted within an enclosed framework that is adapted to be secured to a structural member having the architectural opening therein. In one embodiment of a flexible control cord system moves the shade between open and closed positions, with the control cord system being conveniently positioned adjacent the frame for easy manipulation. In a second embodiment a finger slide on the frame drives a cord lift system for moving the covering between open and closed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Terrence M. Drew
  • Publication number: 20030075286
    Abstract: An improved hopper vent is provided which includes many novel features. The hopper vent includes a removable sash window that is removable from the interior side of the hopper vent. The removable sash window is spring loaded into the frame of the hopper vent and is injection molded for easy manufacture. The hopper vent also includes a removable screen which is also removable from the interior side of the hopper vent. The hopper vent also includes a pivot system to allow the removable sash window to pivot open instead of rotating open like in previous, hinge-based systems. Also, the hopper vent includes a dam system which prevents water from draining to the interior of the hopper vent. The dam system includes a front riser to prevent water from draining to the interior of the hopper vent and a drain, such as weep holes or a gap between the frame and the screen of the hopper vent, to allow water to drain to the exterior of the hopper vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Frank J. Tortorella
  • Patent number: 6505669
    Abstract: A high strength window screen frame is hinged for opening. The frame has a stationary frame and a movable frame. The stationary frame attaches to a building. The stationary frame has a protective lip extending forward from its perimeter. The movable frame is secured to the stationary frame by a hinge. The movable frame has a perimeter with a beveled side edge to allow opening of the movable frame without interference with the lip. A screen is secured to the movable frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Protech Screens, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn T. Lilie, H. Dale Manning
  • Patent number: 6481486
    Abstract: A vehicle window having a curved inner lens, a rectangular frame with frame members and a shade. The shade is a dual shade having a first fabric member and a second fabric member with a removable shade rail between the first and second fabric member. There also is a movable shade rail at the end of the second shade material. Cables attach to each end of the removable shade rails and through to separate handles. Moving the first handle will move the first moveable shade rail and the first fabric member up and down and moving the second handle will move the second moveable shade rail and the second fabric up and down. The fabric members have different light transmissive characteristics, one being more opaque then the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: MSA Aircraft Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eduardo Sanz, Gilbert Moreno
  • Patent number: 6367536
    Abstract: A vehicle window screen for a window opening of a vehicle in the form of a curtain having a shape generally conforming to the window opening of the vehicle is disclosed. The curtain having an upper portion, a central portion and a lower portion with elastomeric members disposed thereon the portions. The upper portion removably attachable on a top portion of a door of the vehicle above the window opening of the vehicle, the central portion removably attachable on a side edge of the door of the vehicle and the lower portion removably attachable on the door of the vehicle below the window opening of the vehicle and a means for removably fastening the lower portion of the curtain to the side edge of the door of the vehicle including a clip and a mechanical stop member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Shirley St Louis
  • Patent number: 6367204
    Abstract: Apparatus for displaying images on doors especially sectional overhead garage doors comprises a lattice of interconnected horizontal and vertical members removably attached to each horizontal door panel. The horizontal members are looped around the top and bottom of the panel and detachably joined at the back of the panel to form a complete loop. The horizontal members are held by removable attachment to the vertical members on the outer side of the panel using split pin connectors as a means of attachment. The pin connectors may also be used as an attachment point for lighting displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Donald Lewis Eichler
  • Patent number: 6347490
    Abstract: An airlock extension made of a plasticized material of an accordion type structure which is secured between a clean room and an autoclavable container to overcome the need for an accurate alignment. The airlock extension has a vinyl sheet which extends across the extension to form two separate areas. The vinyl sheet is secured in place by a hook and loop connection which permits easy placement of the vinyl sheet to form two separate areas. The hook and loop strips are provided with parallel spaced rows of loops or hooks and include a compressible gasket between the rows which form a good seal when the hooks and loops are pressed together. The strips of hooks and loops form an easy way of securing the airlock extension the vinyl clean room and a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: bioBubble, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Wm. Spengler
  • Patent number: 6276426
    Abstract: A screen assembly for use in a rear window of a vehicle such as a pick-up truck is formed of a laminate structure including a screen element disposed between a pair of plastic frame members. The structure is glued together to permanently fix the screen between the pair of frames, forming a structure with sufficient strength to withstand the air circulation between a truck bed and cab when a rear window is opened. A screen window track is attached to the exterior of the existing rear window using a double-sided adhesive. In some cases, the screen track may be attached directly to the window using double-sided tape (i.e., attached to the right hand and left hand sides) if the periphery or surface area of the window border is too narrow to support the screen frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Stephen Polak
  • 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: 6213187
    Abstract: A new or replacement window having a window frame in which is mounted shutters, windows, and a screen. The frame has multiple tracks for receiving slidable shutters, a slidable window occupying half the length of the track, and a stationary frame being occupied half by a screen and half by a window. The shutters have horizontal slats some of which are rotatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventor: Gary M Hughes
  • Patent number: 6161605
    Abstract: An aesthetically-pleasing foldable, reusable security device and method for protecting double-hung windows from storm debris hazards and vandalism, wherein the perimeter edges of the device fit within the outermost groove of a double-hung window frame and can be easily installed and removed by one adult of ordinary strength and coordination standing behind the window. The device also protects the building against unauthorized entry and burglary, and is particularly useful for protecting upstairs windows since it requires no pre-installation steps or hardware, no professional installation, no tools, no ladder, and its installation does not permanently alter or damage the window or adjacent building surfaces. The device has at least two protective panels with two or more hinges attached between the front surfaces of adjacent panels which allow them to fold substantially parallel to one another in a compact configuration for storage, and unfold again into an essentially planar configuration for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Inventor: Martin R. Pena
  • Patent number: 6145573
    Abstract: A vehicle window screen includes a net hood having an open lower end and a tightening device connected to the periphery defining the open lower end so as to mount the net hood to a sliding door of a vehicle. The net hood has an inside portion and an outside portion, the inside portion having a slit defined therethrough and an opening defined through the net hood and that communicates with the slit. A roller of the sliding door extends through the opening and a roller shank of the sliding door passes through the slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventor: Tsen-Shen Chen
  • Patent number: 6119756
    Abstract: A window insert suitable for insertion into a conventional window insert receptacle includes a frame and a blind assembly mounted to the frame. The frame defines an opening, and is adapted for insertion into the window insert receptacle. The blind assembly can include a plurality of slats which cover the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Window Accessory Company Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael J Tatro
  • Patent number: 6089301
    Abstract: A decorative window covering provides privacy on sliding glass doors or windows without altering the walls surrounding the door or window. These privacy screens are functional as well as decorative and can remain within a sliding window or door frame when opening or closing the window or door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: MaryAnn Smith
  • Patent number: 6059005
    Abstract: A garage door decorative cover assembly for use over the exterior surface of a garage door made of a plurality of door panels includes at least one flexible panel and, for each flexible panel, a first connector and at least one resilient second connector. Each flexible panel has a first end, a second end, a front surface and a back surface. According to one embodiment and with respect to each flexible panel, the first connector attaches the first end of the flexible panel to a surface of the garage door, and the resilient second connector couples the second end of the flexible panel to a surface of the garage door other than the exterior surface such that the flexible panel is held taut when the garage door is in both open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Sun Hill Industries, Inc
    Inventor: Benson Zinbarg
  • Patent number: 6016861
    Abstract: A screen assembly for a rear vehicle window includes a screen track mechanism mounted to the existing window track assembly in which one or more windows are slidably received. A screen is slidably received within the screen track mechanism. When the windows are slid to an open position, the screen may be conveniently slid to cover the opening to prevent debris from entering the passenger compartment. Alternative embodiments include a pair of screens which may be selectively joined and a screen which may be joined to the side of a movable window to interchangeably move the window or screen to cover the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Inventor: Steven Davis
  • Patent number: 6015181
    Abstract: A flush fit removable backlight assembly for a convertible top. The assembly includes an outer frame member having a substantially flat lower body portion and a generally T-shaped upper body portion. The assembly also includes an inner clamping member having a substantially flat lower clamping portion and a generally C-shaped upper clamping portion. To assemble the removable backlight assembly, the opening of the convertible top is attached to the outer frame member. The backlight is then positioned against the lower body portion of the outer frame member. Then, the upper clamping portion of the inner clamping member interlocks or interengages with the upper body portion of the outer frame member so that the lower clamping portion of the inner clamping member engages the opposite side of the backlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventor: Anna L. Exner
  • Patent number: 6009928
    Abstract: A multiple-style complex window of two uses includes a casing, a push-out window, a slide window and a screen fixed in said casing. The push-out window may be pushed out, and the slide window and the screen may be pushed sidewise to an inside or behind the push-out window. A middle post is provided to separate the push-out window from the slide window and the screen. The push-out window, the slide window and the screen are positioned orderly from the outside to the inside so that the latter two may be slid to behind the push-out window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Inventor: Yueh-Chi Wu
  • Patent number: 5927364
    Abstract: A window with an outer frame for mounting in a window opening in a structure this outer frame having on the sides thereof sash tracks or channels facing one another across the window space. Window sashes containing a single window pane are positioned between and securable in such channels in a manner allowing them to be slid therealong for opening and closing the window. Protuberances extending from the window frame secure the window sashes in the channels so as to allow sliding therealong, and removing such window sashes from those channels is accomplished by removing the protuberances therefrom. A blocking panel is positionable in the outer frame in the absence of such window sashes, and can be removed therefrom in the absence of such sashes but not when the sashes are present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bryan P. Zacher, Vernon D. Olson, Kelly D. B. Nordgaard, Ardean R. Albers
  • Patent number: 5901768
    Abstract: Disclosed is a primary door with window lights in the extreme upper portion. Optionally, the door can use a lowering window or a lowering screen self stored interiorly in a frame defined by the window track and the screen track and a lower stop in the upper half of the door. Thus the door can have a window, or a screen, or indeed can be left wide open for ventilation without diminishing the privacy afforded by the door since entire screen/window assembly is a plane well within the upper half of the door. In addition, replaceable decorative covers, such as muttons, are optionally on the outside and the inside of the door over the window area. The method relates to forming a door frame with a window opening defined by a frame and a cavity in the upper half of the door which contain the elements of vertical tracks for engaging the window and screen in a perpendicular horizontal stop for defining a frame for the window/screen assembly well within the upper half of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Inventor: Walter B. Herbst
  • Patent number: 5884683
    Abstract: A system and method for converting a sliding door installation in which the door is mounted within at least one section of track mounted on the upper, or lintel, side of the door opening into a swing open or hinged door. According to one aspect an elongate support member that includes a first end and a second end is used. The first end of the elongate member adapted for insertion into the section of track mounted on the lintel side of the door opening. A mechanism for hingedly supporting a door from the elongate support member is also included, so that the hinged door may be supported from the elongate support member to close off at least part of the door opening. According to another aspect, a system or kit is taught for converting a hinged, bi-folding door to a hinged, double door system. The kit allows the use of the existing doors by providing a set of spacers that allow proper fit of the existing doors and allow clearance for the hinges within the door opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Michael R. Sears
  • Patent number: 5829508
    Abstract: Disclosed is a top mounted interior door closer utilizing as a drive mechanism a yieldable actuator which is exercised during the opening and retraction which is desirably mounted in an encasement having a closing rod extending from one end. The closing rod is secured to a pair of flanking members along a vertical axis, which members, in turn, are positioned for movement in a track. The closer is sandwiched in place interiorly by having elongate slot at the top of the door means of a cover plate. The elongate slot passes a closing link pin pivotally secured to the shaft or bushing joining the rollers or blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: EMCO Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc M. DeBower, Walter B. Herbst, James E. Schooler, Gordon D. Hansen
  • Patent number: 5816307
    Abstract: An aircraft window assembly for installing into the interior of an aircraft. The aircraft window assembly includes a reveal with a circular window opening defined by an inner perimeter. There is a collapsible shade with an upper end and lower end for attachment to the reveal. Side rails on the reveal engage the side of the shade. A circular inner lens has an inner and outer surface dimensioned to fit over the inner perimeter of the reveal and contains a handle on the inner surface of the inner lens for rotating the inner lens in a circular motion. A shade rail is mounted to the lower end of the shade and structure is provided to engage the shade rail to the outer surface of the inner lens so that when the handle of the inner lens is moved in a rotating manner, the shade moves between an open and closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: MSA Aircraft Interior Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Eduardo Sanz
  • Patent number: 5803145
    Abstract: A storm door includes a frame with opposing side rails, top and bottom rails, and a center mullion. A kick plate is mounted between the center mullion and bottom rail, and a stationary screen sash and stationary window panel are mounted within the same vertical plane between the center mullion and top rail. A window sash is slidably mounted between a pair of jamb liners on the side rails between the center mullion and top rail, and spaced inwardly of the screen sash and stationary window panel. Counterbalance assemblies are connected to the window sash and located between the jamb liners and side rails to permit retention of the window sash at any position between an upper position contacting the top rail, and the lower position contacting the center mullion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Pacesetter Corp.
    Inventor: Matthew C. Lamb
  • Patent number: 5730196
    Abstract: A device for attachment to screens including a body in turn having arms by which the device is attached to the screen and legs by which the device is stabilized in position. The body preferably includes an element such as a hook such that an ornament may be suspended from the device so that the device serves as a visual warning so that people will be aware of its presence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Inventor: Gavin A. Frament
  • Patent number: 5720080
    Abstract: A door closure for a patio sliding screen door includes an elastic band having one end connected to the sliding screen door and its opposite end connected to the door frame to bias the sliding screen door toward a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Brainstorms, LLC
    Inventor: Gary T. Rose
  • Patent number: 5609387
    Abstract: A lining panel for a vehicle sliding roof the panel being formed as two parts namely a lining frame covered with a flexible, air-permeable sheet material, and a stiff lining plate. The lining plate constructed basically as a closed spatial structure, is disposed underneath the covered lining frame and can have, on its lower face material structure and/or colour corresponding to that of the vehicles main roof lining. The lining frame and lining plate are mounted displaceable relative to each other, so that the lining plate can be slid open towards the rear to allow light entry through a closed glass sliding lid independently of the sunshield formed by the lining frame covered by the sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Rockwell International GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Stallfort, Rainer Hattass, Dieter Federmann
  • Patent number: 5575321
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a security grille system for attachment to screen sliding doors. Many safety features are encompassed in the design of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Inventor: Ken E. Currier
  • Patent number: 5465774
    Abstract: A decorative window covering provides privacy on sliding glass doors or windows without altering the walls surrounding the door or window. These privacy screens are functional as well as decorative, are removably attached to the window or door, and can remain within a sliding window or door frame when opening or closing the window or door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventor: Mary A. Smith
  • Patent number: 5379824
    Abstract: The present invention is a novel and unique double window apparatus with insect/solar screens designed for many applications such as residential office buildings and schools. The present invention has three important features which are as follows: first, the double window apparatus has insect/solar screens between the exterior and interior windows; secondly, a pressure chamber is created between the exterior and interior windows and the pressure chamber reduces water entry; and third, the window contains perforated screen tracks covering the fiberglass which serve to reduce the noise transmission inside the building structure. The present invention is utilized as a solar energy admitting device for rejecting or accepting the sun's energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Hegwer Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Elmer R. Carvalho
  • Patent number: 5309972
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for an improved device for covering an aperture disposed on a horizontal surface. The cover has sidewalls, a top surface, and a lip which defines a cover opening within a sidewall. The improvement comprises a first and a second guide rail extending from the cover and disposed on opposed first and second sides of the cover opening. A slot is defined in the cover and disposed along a third side of the cover opening. A frame defines a screened window and includes fastener projections which extend outwardly from the frame. The frame is inserted within the slot with a first and a second side of the frame being guided by the first and second opposed guide rails. The fastener projections engage the lip of the cover opening for retaining the frame and the screened window within the cover opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Inventor: Allen C. Thomas
  • Patent number: 5230376
    Abstract: A door with transom window includes a window opening in which are placed an upper transom window and a lower stationary window. The lower edge of the transom window is adjacent and hinged to the upper edge of the stationary window so that the transom window is pivotal from a closed position, wherein both the transom window and the stationary window completely fill the window opening to an open position, wherein the transom window is in facing engagement with the stationary window and the upper portion of the window opening is opened. Securing tabs detachably engage the transom window in its open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Emco Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Emco Specialties, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Woodruff, Robert C. Tweedt
  • Patent number: 5192112
    Abstract: A safety captain window for a truck, which comprises: a captain window housing comprising inner, middle, and outer channel members, wherein the inner channel member comprises at least one slidable glass window member slidably movable within the inner channel member, the middle channel member comprises first and second fixed glass plate members fixedly mounted within the middle channel member so as to define an opening therein between the first and second fixed glass plate members, and the outer channel member comprises first and second channel sections separated by a safety screen means, whereby the safety screen means prevents the influx of solid matter through an opening formed when the at least one slidable glass window member is moved in a lateral direction within the inner channel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Inventors: Nicholas Gherardi, Sari Steller
  • Patent number: 5179992
    Abstract: A thin, flat, body of woven mesh shading screen (10) having eight grommets (12), two at each corner set on edges of sunshade, and four pieces of rubber bungee (14) communicating with and affixed to grommets. By matter of virtue, rubber bungee is extremely flexible, allowing for the bungee to be stretched at each of the four corners around each of the four exterior corners of a skylight for attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Inventors: Steven E. Okarski, Scott E. Okarski, Carol Okarski-Lawlor
  • Patent number: 5111866
    Abstract: A shade covering a window movable from a first position to a second position and a plurality of shade carriers supporting the shade in spaced, parallel relationship to each other and disposed substantially perpendicular to tracks, with the carriers secured to and movable in the tracks. Slides are affixed to the carriers, seated in the tracks and movable therein, and a retaining device is provided between at least one of the slides and carriers releasably firmly holding the slide in any desired position in the tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Inventor: Robert N. Prostko
  • Patent number: 5105868
    Abstract: A rectangular rigid lattice structure contained in a frame that is adapted to be inserted between the upper and lower trackways of a conventional sliding door, with one vertical side of the structure abutting the door jamb and the other vertical side abutting the outer edge of the sliding door. The latter vertical side is equipped with flanges that wrap around the edge of the sliding door and prevent the extraction of the insert without opening or also removing the door. Locking mechanisms suitable for cooperation with the lock and jamb plate of the sliding door may be provided on each side of the insert to fasten the assembly in a closed position. The lattice may constitute a large grille with ornamental features, a small mesh screen capable of preventing insects and small animals from entering the premises, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Inventor: Sharron E. Riise