Marginal Closure Flange Overlaps Portal Frame Patents (Class 49/401)
  • Patent number: 11700981
    Abstract: A portable assembly for housing a toilet having an enclosure having a doorframe cutout having a first perimeter portion formed around the doorframe cutout, the first perimeter portion comprises a knife edge extending out from an outer side of the front sidewall. The portable assembly further includes a door having a second perimeter being sized and shaped to substantially correspond to a shape and a size of the doorframe cutout, a gasket fit inside of a cavity in the door, wherein the gasket comprises a divot sized and shaped to correspond a shape and a size of the knife edge to accommodate the knife edge when the door is configured in the closed position, and a lock assembly configured to engage a wedge to provide a knife-edge seal via the gasket and knife edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Chad Boudreaux
  • Patent number: 11118807
    Abstract: This door assembly (29) comprises a frame (31), extending along a frame plane (P1) and comprising: at least one frame beam (35) defining a frame axis (X35) along the frame plane, the frame beam comprising a main body (39) elongated along the frame axis and having a substantially constant cross-section (S39) along said frame axis, the main body comprising a beveled portion (55) inclined relative to the frame plane; and a swing door (33), pivotably secured to the frame between an opened position and a closed position, said swing door comprising at least one edge beam (63) comprising a main body (139) elongated along an edge axis (X63) of the edge beam and having a substantially constant cross-section (S139) along said edge axis, the main body comprising a beveled portion (155) which is brought to rest against the beveled portion of the frame beam when the swing door is brought to the closed position, wherein the cross-section (S39) of the main body (39) of the frame beam (35) is identical to the cross-section (
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas Carton, Samuel Duchet
  • Patent number: 10947772
    Abstract: A building component includes a frame including a first material and cladding connected to the frame. The building component also includes a thermal break defined by the frame intermediate a first side and a second side of the building component and an insulating material within the thermal break. The building component further includes an insulated glass unit including a first glass pane and a second glass pane spaced from the first glass pane. The first glass pane and the second glass pane define a pocket therebetween. The thermal break and the pocket define a continuous thermal break when the building component is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Quaker Window Products Co.
    Inventors: Curtis Weavers, Ben Neuner, Aaron Haller
  • Patent number: 10837219
    Abstract: A method of assembling a window includes positioning an insulating material in a frame thermal break defined by a middle portion of a frame intermediate a first side and a second side of the window. The method also includes connecting a cladding to the frame. The frame includes a first material visible on the first side of the window. The cladding includes a second material visible on the second side of the window. The method also includes connecting a first glass pane to a second glass pane to form an insulated glass unit and positioning the insulated glass unit in the frame. The method further includes aligning the frame thermal break and a pocket of the insulated glass unit such that a central plane of the pocket extends through a middle portion of the frame thermal break. The frame thermal break and the pocket define a continuous thermal break extending through the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Quaker Window Products Co.
    Inventors: Curtis Weavers, Ben Neuner, Aaron Haller
  • Patent number: 10473399
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connection structure that connects a housing to a magnetic annealing furnace that is provided with a fixedly arranged magnet and includes a first drum flange having a cylindrical flange portion. The connection structure includes: a second drum flange that is attached and fixed to the housing and includes a flange portion configured to externally or internally fit the flange portion of the first drum flange thereto; a first sealant that is installed between facing surfaces of the housing and the second drum flange; and a second sealant that is installed between facing surfaces of the first and second drum flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Tokyo Electron Limited
    Inventors: Ian Colgan, George Eyres, Ioan Domsa, Junichi Sato, Koyu Hasegawa, Tomoaki Abe
  • Patent number: 10309146
    Abstract: A screwless window fastening system has a frame having an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a peripheral wall extending between the exterior and interior surfaces. The peripheral wall has an inward facing surface forming a window opening for receiving a window assembly through the exterior surface. At least one window clip has a window frame receiving channel and is attachable to a window frame of a window with the window frame disposed in the window channel to form an assembly that is insertable into the window opening. And when the assembly is inserted into the window opening, the at least one window clip engages with the frame to prevent withdrawal of the assembly from the window opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Deco Flash LLC
    Inventor: John Rosende
  • Patent number: 9908390
    Abstract: A door system includes a door panel and a door panel frame. The door panel frame includes a peripheral web, an outer flange extending outwardly from the web, a seal flange extending inwardly from the web, and a guard flange extending inwardly from the web. The seal flange is outboard of the guard flange. Lower portions of the seal flange may include perforations there through to allow water that may accumulate between the seal flange and the guard flange to exit the frame outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Dallas Martin, David Wysong
  • Patent number: 9889935
    Abstract: An aircraft galley cart bay door includes a door main structure having an inwardly facing peripheral inner edge with an inner surface, and a surface seal on the inner surface of the inwardly facing peripheral inner edge of the inner wall. A substantial majority of the main structure of the door is formed from a high strength molded carbon fiber composite material. The door main structure may optionally define a recess, and insulation material can be disposed in the recess defined by the main structure of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter John Leslie Burd
  • Patent number: 9051775
    Abstract: The window for a building structure has a window frame (3), a sash (2) and a pane (1) including at least one sheet of glass or other glazing material. The sash (2) is moveable relative to the frame (3) by means of a hinge connection including a set of frame hinge parts (32) and a set of sash hinge parts (22). The sash (2) carrying the pane (1) includes at least a first element (4) surrounding the pane (1) and formed as a moulded border element which at least partially encases an edge of the pane (1). The first element (4) has at least one functional face to which the set of sash hinge parts (22) of the hinge connection is adapted to be connected. The sash (2) may include further elements (5, 6, 7, 8) for insulating, covering and/or aesthetical purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Lars Kristensen, Kristian Ørnsvig Nielsen, Peter Sønderkær
  • Patent number: 8925251
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shielded door with constant force spring perimeter seal may include a door panel and door jamb. The door panel may include a sealing member around a perimeter of an inside face of the door panel. In certain embodiments, the sealing member may have a raised sealing surface. The door jamb may have at least one spring containment member along an inside perimeter facing the door panel. A spring mechanism may attach to the at least one spring containment member. The spring mechanism may include a plurality of continuous force flat torsion roller springs attached to at least one spring containment member which may be part of a channel. The raised sealing surface may engage with the plurality of continuous force flat torsion roller springs on the at least one spring containment member of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen Vincent Rust
  • Patent number: 8844201
    Abstract: An enclosure having a gate which may be pivotably hung from stanchions or walls such that it swings in either direction, and may be opened from either side, depending on the assembly of the enclosure, is described. A latch which may be opened from both inside and outside of the enclosure is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Gator Kennels LLC
    Inventors: Joshua A. Robinson, Kirk A. Robinson
  • Patent number: 8844202
    Abstract: Disclosed is a latching mechanism for a access door. More specifically, the disclosure relates to an access door that can be pivoted between opened and closed orientations and secured in the open position with the aid of a hold open arm. A latching lever, in turn, pivotally engages the hold open arm to selectively secure the access door in an opened orientation. A grip upon the hold open arm can thereafter be used in conjunction with the latching lever to release the access door and permit it to be closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: U.S.F. Fabrication, Inc.
    Inventors: Osmany M. Carralero, Marvin Ernesto Lopez, Louis S. Slimak
  • Patent number: 8608222
    Abstract: A tank inlet cover module is provided, which is installable in a motor vehicle, and a tank inlet cover mounted so it is pivotable thereon. The tank inlet cover module has a groove body having an end stop for limiting a pivot movement of the tank inlet cover. The tank inlet cover itself has a tank inlet cover body and a counter stop element, which interacts with the stop of the tank groove via a counter stop surface, furthermore, means being provided for damping a structure-borne noise propagation between counter stop element and the tank inlet cover body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Kiefer
  • Patent number: 8522484
    Abstract: The present invention is a wide channel door frame cooperating with a wide width knife edge of a door and latching mechanism: to accommodate a gap between finger stock seals when the wide knife edge door is in the open position, to provide electrical connectivity between the door and door frame when the wide knife edge door is received into the wide channel door frame in the closed position, to accommodate ease of manufacturing a straight channel, to accommodate ease of cleaning the channel after installation of the finger stock seals, and to accommodate ease of closing/latching and opening/delatching the door. An alternative embodiment includes a third strip of beryllium copper finger stock seals attached to the base of the channel for increased electrical conductivity or the addition of weather seals for exterior applications. Wide channels and knife edges can be made of desirable material, for example 304 stainless steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Gaven Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Gaviglia
  • Patent number: 8484902
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a window frame having a front wall and a lateral wall, the window frame being set within a building opening. A thermal break liner having a laterally extending portion is provided wherein the laterally extending portion is positioned on the lateral wall of the window frame. The window assembly also includes a glazing with at least one pane of glass mounted in the window frame, a glazing bead for holding the glazing in place against the window frame, and a glazing bead retainer fixed to the thermal break liner for retaining the glazing bead in place on the thermal break liner. The thermal break liner is formed of a material having a low thermal transmittance factor and is positioned to prevent direct contact and thermal transfer between the glazing bead and the window frame. The window assembly may be a fixed or operable window assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Hope's Window, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Brown, David R. Ahlstrom
  • Patent number: 8484894
    Abstract: A method of operating a door assembly may include pivoting a first door about a first pivot axis from a closed position to an open position such that the first door acts as an inlet. The method may further include pivoting the first door to the closed position, and pivoting a second door about a second pivot axis from a closed position to an open position when the first door is in the closed position such that the second door acts as an outlet facing in a direction opposite the first door. The method may additionally include pivoting the second pivot axis about the first pivot axis when pivoting the second door, the second door being of a smaller size than the first door and forming at least a portion of the first door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Seiya Sakurai, Matthew D. Fevergeon
  • Publication number: 20120240468
    Abstract: A forward closure system includes a cylindrical frame. A pair of lune-shaped base sections are mounted to an inside surface of the frame. First and second opposed lune-shaped shell assemblies, each assembly including at least an outer shell section and an inner shell section, are rotatably mounted independently of each other at opposed ends along the rotation axis, the inner section and base sections of each shell assembly nested within the outer section when the forward closure system is in an open position, mating edges of the outer sections abutting one another when the forward closure system is in a closed position. An actuator is coupled to each outer shell section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Bryce Wallis
  • Publication number: 20120227328
    Abstract: The door system disclosed herein includes a frame and a door fabricated from a plurality of horizontal and vertical wire rods. The door may have an inverted hook which is aligned to a horizontal wire rod of the frame when the door is pivoted to the closed position. To close the door, the door is dropped so that the horizontal wire rod of the frame is traversed into the inverted hook. At this point, the animal inside of the pet crate cannot open the door by pushing on the door. Rather, the door must be raised so that the inverted hook clears the horizontal wire rod of the frame to pivot the door to the opened position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: David Link
  • Patent number: 8166719
    Abstract: Flood proofing of buildings built on a slab is provided. Water having a depth less than a selected distance H above the slab is excluded from the building by windows, doors and panels that are sealed to prevent water entry. The panels may be applied over a variety of existing veneer materials or may be used in new construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald M. Helton
  • Publication number: 20120047809
    Abstract: Door systems and door hardware components are described herein, along with methods of installing the door systems and components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Kelly Hemping, Jesse Baldwin, Korey Gearhart
  • Patent number: 7975432
    Abstract: A casement window assembly includes a rectangular sash frame enclosing an insulated glass panel unit and supported for swinging movement by a surrounding main window support frame. At least one set of interfitting and interlocking members are positioned in opposing relation on adjacent vertical members of the sash frame and support frame and have hook portions positioned to pass each other when the sash frame is pivoted between a closed position and an open position. The hook portions are effective to engage and hook each other in response to a substantial positive or negative windload or such windload applied after an impact breaks the glass to limit deflection and prevent permanent deformation of the sash frame. The hook portions also produce a snubbing action for compressing a flexible seal between the sash frame and support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Deceuninck North America, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan G. Morton, Dennis D. Cox
  • Patent number: 7958992
    Abstract: A dust control inspection door has its door frame formed of frame elements each with a flat outer portion against the associated shroud, and with the seal flange or coaming radiused 90 degrees. The edge of the seal flange or coaming is perpendicular to the door to engage the gasket or seal bead, and is at zero degrees to the frame flat portions, so there is no angled bend line and no weak zones. The coaming is free of any horizontal surfaces on which dust may collect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: Randal J. Stier
  • Publication number: 20110120021
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a door assembly (200), comprising, in combination, a door frame (220) suitable for receiving a door panel (210), the door frame (220) having a door jamb (221) at which a door panel (210) is received, the door jamb (221) comprising a lip (222) extending perpendicularly from an end portion of the door jamb, a pivoting member (230) onto which the door panel (210) is pivotally connectable, wherein the pivoting member (230) is attached to the lip (222) of the door jamb (221).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Choo Siong Lim
  • Publication number: 20110047881
    Abstract: An outwardly opening window assembly (1) for mounting in a window opening (27), said window assembly comprising: a plate element (4), a window sash (3) comprising a top sash element (3a), a bottom sash element (3c) and two side sash elements (3b,3d), said window sash elements arranged at the periphery of said plate element, a window frame (2) comprised of a top frame member (2a), a bottom frame member (2c) and two side frame members (2b,2d), said window frame members arranged at the periphery of said window sash when the window assembly is closed, a mounting fitting (5,6) which connects at least one of the window sash elements (3b) to at least one of the window frame members (2d).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Eirik Bjørn, Torben Hundevad, Ulla Toft Østergaard, Esben Brun Nielsen, Niels Peter Christensen, Stefan Madsen
  • Patent number: 7819113
    Abstract: A door assembly for a cooking apparatus is provided that prevents heat generated in a cooking chamber from being released to the outside while also being as thin as possible. The door assembly may include a glass support that supports a first glass panel on a front side, and a second glass panel on a rear side. The second glass panel may be supported by a seating protrusion and catching protrusions formed on the rear side of the glass support. A door frame may be coupled to the rear side of the glass support, with a third glass panel coupled to either a front or rear side thereof. A cover frame may be coupled to the rear side of the glass support to enclose the first, second and third glass panels and the door frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Jae Myeung Chin
  • Publication number: 20100043299
    Abstract: A casement window with a snubber assembly for maintaining the position of the window sash in the frame. The snubber assembly includes a pair of snubbers. Each snubber has a base portion and a hook-shaped flange extending from the base portion. One of the pair of snubbers is mounted to the frame and the other is mounted to the sash. The snubbers may be disposed such that when the sash is in the closed position, a contact surface of each snubber engages an interface surface of the other snubber. The hook-shaped flanges of the snubbers are adapted for releasable engagement when negative pressure is applied to the window sash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Gregory J. Vetter
  • Patent number: 6622432
    Abstract: An exterior door incorporates first and second overlays which extend laterally from the sides of the door so as to cover spaces between the door and the respective sides of the door frame. A third overlay can be attached to and extend across the top of the door, perpendicular to the overlays which extend along the sides of the door to cover the space between the top of the frame and the top of the door. The overlays frame, in part, the exterior surface of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bryan P. Zacher, Allen E. Lee
  • Patent number: 6588154
    Abstract: A swing in window with an optional security screen having an outer window frame, an inner window frame and a single sash that may be opened without invoking the swing in emergency egress option. The swing in window will provide a legal egress size opening for the escape of the dwelling occupants in the event of an emergency and provide a means to easily clean the exterior of the window. The swing in window provides welded, continuous sealing weather bulbs, an alignment shim, an internal snubber and a high tensile security screen with concealed fasteners to prevent fastener tampering by an intruder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventors: Patrick Thomas Miller, Donald L. Speer
  • Patent number: 6363660
    Abstract: A security window or security door that impedes forced entry or penetration by projectiles includes a jamb frame (2) and a panel frame (3) that is pivotably mounted in the jamb frame. The jamb frame and the panel frame are constructed from hollow profile members (5, 6, 8, 9) having hollow chambers (17, 18) extending longitudinally therein and including solid edge portions (14, 15). The solid edge portion (14) of the jamb frame (2) overlaps the solid edge portion (15) of the panel frame (3) in an overlap area (25) when the door or window is closed, while leaving a convoluted or non-linear gap (16) between the jamb frame and the panel frame through the overlap area. Inserts (23, 24) that help impede forced entry and/or bullet penetration can optionally be disposed in the respective hollow chambers, to easily adapt the degree of security provided by the door or window to the security requirements of any particular situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Saelzer Sicherheitstechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Heinrich Saelzer
  • Publication number: 20010025452
    Abstract: The door opening and closing apparatus is characterized in that, when the door is closed, the door and the opening portion of the cabinet have the non-contact positional relationship with each other, and by the capacitor structured by a gap formed of respective conductive materials on the surfaces to which the door and the opening portion are opposite each other, the impedance of the gap in the alternating current is lowered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Applicant: Pioneer Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshiki Shiraishi, Takashi Asami, Naoji Nakashima, Manabu Honda, Ikuo Ogura
  • Patent number: 5806946
    Abstract: A switchgear cabinet with a frame made up of frame members and corner joints. The open sides of the frame are or may be closed by side walls, a rear wall, a bottom plate, a cover plate and at least one door. A special design of the frame members in the area of their outer edges and of the corner joints makes it simple to attach a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rolf Benner, Walter Nicolai, Heinrich Strackbein
  • Patent number: 5761860
    Abstract: A structure for mounting a panel in a panel mounting frame to form a door, window, or the like comprises bilateral vertical frame elements, an upper transverse frame element and a lower transverse frame element assembled to form a quadrangular panel mounting frame. Each of the bilateral vertical frame elements has a recessed groove and a receiving means. A first bead member is attached to each of the vertical frame elements by an attachment means inserted in the recessed groove. A second bead member is also attached to each of the vertical frame elements by an engaging means engaged with a receiving means. A panel is mounted so that each of its bilateral vertical edge portions is disposed between the first bead member and the second bead member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: YKK Architectural Products Inc.
    Inventors: Sou Koike, Masao Hirano
  • Patent number: 5476316
    Abstract: A cabinet housing electronic equipment which utilizes a door mounted to hydraulic lifts and a door stay to keep the door from closing if the lifts fail. Special troughs are also provided to protect craftspeople during a rainstorm and to keep water from electronic equipment and areas where it might cause the door to freeze shut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: AT&T Corp.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Batroney, Harry R. Stoller, Brian E. Underwood
  • Patent number: 5201822
    Abstract: Arrangements are provided for an automatic vending machine, including a vertical support frame, a top plate mounted securely on the top end of the support frame, and a bottom plate mounted securely on the bottom end of the support frame. An L-cross-sectioned side plate is hinged to a side wall of the support frame. A rib arrangement is provided on the side plate and includes an L-shaped first horizontal rib, an L-shaped second horizontal rib, an L-shaped third horizontal rib, an L-shaped fourth horizontal rib and a vertical rib. The first horizontal rib is positioned just over the top plate. The second horizontal rib is positioned just under the top plate. The entire length of the second horizontal rib extends under an intermediate portion of the first horizontal rib, so as to conceal an L-shaped peripheral plate portion of the top plate between the first and second horizontal ribs. The third horizontal rib is positioned just under the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Inventor: Ming-Ho Chen
  • Patent number: 5103592
    Abstract: A protective door device for anti-aircraft installations and nuclear power stations has a door opening in a wall preferably designed as a concrete wall. The opening is surrounded on all sides by the wall and can be closed by means of a protective door which overlaps the wall. The protective door has a central lock and a bowl-shaped metal door leaf reinforced by ribs, from which one-piece support arms project. Two bearing bolts on which two door hinges are mounted are inserted in the wall near the door opening and pockets for adjustable engagement of lock bails of the central lock are arranged in the intrados of the door opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Inventor: Manfred Janitzky
  • Patent number: 5082336
    Abstract: The invention relates to a control cabinet with a cabinet door in which a cutout has been provided, which cutout is enclosed by a cover. To obtain more space for additional assemblies in the area of the cutout of the cabinet door, the invention comprises a frame connected to a trough-like insert placed in the cutout of the cabinet door. The frame has a connecting section on the outside of the cabinet door which covers the edge area of the cabinet door adjoining the cutout and connects to a U-shaped closure frame which is open in the direction of the cabinet door. A cover is pivotally seated in the area of the lower horizontal edge of the insert, and can be brought into and maintained in a horiziontal position by means of cover hinges or cover stops. The cover can be fastened by means of a closure element in a closed position which covers the open end of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Udo Munch, Jurgen Zachrei
  • Patent number: 5044121
    Abstract: A window or door unit is disclosed having means for equalizing air pressure within a window or door sash about the perimeter and front portion of the sash with atmospheric air pressure at the exterior of the sash under high wind conditions to avoid drawing up and accumulation of water within the sash. The structure of the invention comprises the provision of at least one vent opening in the upper portion of the sash on the exterior side of the sash for communication of exterior air with the interior of the sash and equalization of air pressure about the perimeter of the interior of the sash, in communication with at least one exterior water drain hole at the bottom of the sash, with exterior atmospheric air pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Plastmo Ltd.
    Inventors: John Harbom, Allan Skjodt
  • Patent number: 5014463
    Abstract: A combination door and door frame primarily designed for blast shelters wherein the hinged door, which in locked position is designed to withstand external overpressures resulting from detonation of either nuclear or conventional weapons, swings inwardly when opened, thus avoiding the objection of outwardly opening doors which can be blocked by rubble, debris, soil, etc. projected by the force of the explosion piling up against the door resulting in the occupants becoming entombed in the shelter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: Marcel M. Barbier, Inc.
    Inventor: Marcel M. Barbier
  • Patent number: 4888919
    Abstract: An improved construction for an automotive vehicle door provides an upstanding peripherally extending mounting flange formed integrally with the outer panel of the door for carrying a resilient seal for sealing engagement with the vehicle body when the door is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1989
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Gordon G. Strosberg, Adam M. Janotik, Derek F. Gentle
  • Patent number: 4872288
    Abstract: A sealing structure around a door of an automobile has a weather strip of a uniform width, which is installed in a vertical side of a door frame of a front door. In a center pillar of the automobile is formed a projecting portion to come in contact with the weather strip when the front door is closed. A sealing surface of the projecting portion inclines so as to gradually project towards the weather strip from the position close to the belt line to the position close to the roof side. This results in the gap between the door frame and the center pillar being gradually decreased upwards so as to gradually increase the quantity of flection of the weather strip upwards. This sealing structure maintains sufficient sealing property with a door closing force hardly increased if the front door is drawn out while the automobile is running at a high speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masahiro Nozaki
  • Patent number: 4738054
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an access door assembly for a ceiling. The assembly includes a frame adapted to be attached to supports of the ceiling and mounted in a generally horizontal position, and a door which fits within and has one edge hingedly connected to the frame. The hinge enables the door to swing between a generally horizontal closed position within the frame and a lowered open position. A constant-force return spring urges the door to the closed position, and an automatically engageable lock is provided for holding the door in the closed position. The frame and the door have closely adjacent Z-shaped frame members and the door is made of heat-resistant material, to form a fire retardant construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Assignee: Milcor Incorporated
    Inventors: James C. Muth, Otto E. Kersten, Jr., Gregory A. Kulpa
  • Patent number: 4676026
    Abstract: A window or door construction for a building is shown wherein the frame carrying the glass pane or the window or door wing is not fixedly connected to the building but is "floatingly" disposed in a case. Therefore, if adequate spaces are taken into account, the frame can freely move in the case and expand and contract under thermal influences independently of the building. The invention makes it possible to realize window or door constructions of a plastic profile material which, if necessary, also withstand arctic temperatures without their weld joints cracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Inventor: Johann Schreiner
  • Patent number: 4665654
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a switchboard cabinet comprising a box-like cabinet body with an opening, a door which seals the opening of the cabinet, and a door frame provided in the opening of the cabinet connected to the inner panels of the cabinet body, whereby when the door is closed, a frame sealing member in the door frame bears against a sealing element provided inside the door, and the door is provided with a continuous inwardly bent perimeter flange at a right angle to the surface of the door. The joint between the cabinet body and the door, when it is closed, may be completely sealed from the weather by means of a cover strip fastened in a recess between the cabinet body and door frame which extends over and beyond the door and has a sealing lip which seals against the perimeter flange of the cabinet door, so that the cabinet is suitable for outdoor installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Horst Stedron, Lothar Lehr
  • Patent number: 4663885
    Abstract: An improved security window cover is provided having a peripheral frame structure and a security shielding door or cover hingedly attached to the frame. The frame has at least two walls intended to conform to the interior building wall adjacent the window and at least two other walls intended to ultimately conform to the shape, contour and dimensions of the inner circumferential edge of the wall opening in which the window is installed. The inner circumferential walls of the frame have a degree of flexibility, thereby allowing the installer to quickly and easily bend or shape the inner circumferential wall to conform to the inner circumferential edge of the wall opening in which the window is installed.The shielding door may have a ridge medial and parallel to the edges of the door and on the side thereof facing the outside of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Inventor: Paul E. Stibolt
  • Patent number: 4644697
    Abstract: A security screen assembly comprising a sub-frame mounted within an opening in a building and a hinged main frame which has a screened opening. Keys are provided at each corner of each frame to maintain the frame members in a predetermined angular relationship. The hinge is designed to permit assembly and disassembly of the hinged parts by a movement through an open side of one of the hinge parts. The screen is marginally held within the opening in the pivoted frame by screws extending through the margin of the screen which self-tap into a slot in the frame members, and ribs and slots on the main frame and sub-frame are provided to prevent warping of the parts in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Inventor: Edmund A. Nida
  • Patent number: 4614062
    Abstract: A metal frame assembly for windows or doors, comprising at least two sections that are joined together via an insulating strip, wherein the insulating strip is provided with a channel to accommodate a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1986
    Assignee: Swiss Aluminium Ltd.
    Inventor: Karl Sperr
  • Patent number: 4593493
    Abstract: An access door to be installed on the ceiling or the like of a building which essentially comprises an outer square frame adapted to be installed in an opening formed at said installation area; an inner square frame pivotally connected to said outer frame for movement between open and closed positions; a pair of link hinge means provided on each of two selected sides of said outer frame to pivotally connect said frame to said outer frame; and a lock means for locking said inner frame to said outer frame as the inner frame is in its closed position.The inner frame has a joint finishing flange at the peripheral edge thereof to conceal the peripheral edge of said outer frame as the inner frame is in its closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Naka Gijutsu Kenkyusho
    Inventors: Hiromitsu Naka, Takehiko Okushima, Tatsuo Shoji
  • Patent number: 4591022
    Abstract: An insulating enclosure for a ceiling opening of the kind typically provided for a pull-down folding stair provides an inexpensive and simple structure for enclosing and insulating the opening. The structure comprises wall portions and a top portion overlying the wall portion when the apparatus is operatively disposed, the wall portions and top portions comprising modular insulating block-like members. The block-like members may be made of foam, encased in corrugated board or plastic sheet, interconnected by tabs or tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1986
    Inventors: Orlando L. Sciambi, Frank J. Valtri
  • Patent number: 4581852
    Abstract: A composite section that the frames of a window or a door are made out of or that are used to construct a facade consist of a plastic rail section and of a metal rail section. The metal rail sections face inward when the composite section is employed to construct a window or a door frame, whereas the plastic rail sections constitute the outer shell. The plastic rail section has anchoring webs with free edges that engage recesses in the metal rail sections. The anchoring webs are secured in the recesses because the outer recess webs and/or inner recess webs conform to the shape of the anchoring webs. The plastic rail sections are angular in cross-section and have outer flanks that in the case of a window or door constitute motion-limiting webs or glass-securing strips. The fittings that connect the casement to the window frame and the fittings that anchor the window frame are attached only to the metal rail sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Schuco Heinz Schumann GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Tilo Jager, Armin Tonsmann, Siegfried Habicht, Eitel Hocker
  • Patent number: 4495726
    Abstract: A sill and frame for windows or doors have front and rear sections and connecting elements therebetween to which the sections are connected. In order to produce the sill and frame at substantially lower costs than for conventionally manufactured sections and in a manner that saves material, each section has been formed by roll forming to provide two shanks which provide a double-walled support portion for mounting seals or build-up sections for seals. The shanks, in connection with the support portion, are extended to form coupling portions for connecting the shanks to the connecting elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: Credence Finance Association
    Inventor: Wictor C. O. Lindstrom