Horizontally Sliding Sashless-type Patents (Class 49/413)
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Patent number: 12196021Abstract: Apparatuses, such as shower door frame kits, for installing sliding shower door assemblies are provided. The apparatuses enable secure and convenient installation of the sliding shower door assemblies, while keeping water that may escape a shower area to a minimum. The apparatuses of the present disclosure also provide for efficient installation of the sliding shower door assemblies that can be completed with a single tool and/or in a single step. The apparatuses for installing sliding shower door assemblies may include one or more of a shower door header, a wall jamb, a shower header retainer, a shower door catcher, a roller assembly, a corner bracket, and a shower threshold.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Inventors: Christine Lacasse Veilleux, Martin Desaulniers, Dominique Robert-Beaudoin
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Patent number: 12193122Abstract: A vehicular window assembly includes a window panel having an inner surface and an outer surface, electrically conductive traces established at the inner surface of the window panel, a pair of busbars established at the inner surface and in electrical connection with respective portions of the electrically conductive traces, and an electrical connector affixed at each busbar and configured to electrically connect to a wire harness of a vehicle when the vehicular window assembly is installed at the vehicle. The electrical connector includes a bonding portion, a connecting terminal and a busbar-connecting portion. The connecting terminal is configured to electrically connect to the wire harness of the vehicle. The bonding portion is adhesively bonded at the window panel. The electrical connector is bonded at the window panel with the busbar-connecting portion electrically connected to the respective busbar without use of solder.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventors: Darin J. Snider, Benjamin J. Wolters
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Patent number: 12152423Abstract: A sliding door horizontally displaceable between two building wall elements includes a door leaf support frame with an attached door leaf, whereby a distance, perpendicular to a displacement direction of the support frame, between the door leaf and the support frame is changeable between an open position of the door leaf between the wall elements and a closed position of the door leaf in a door opening of one of the wall elements with outer surfaces of the door leaf and wall in alignment. A control element is movable in the displacement direction relative to the support frame and cooperates with a closing edge of the opening to increase and decrease the distance between the door leaf and the door leaf support frame during the closing and opening respectively in a region adjacent the closing edge.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: INVENTIO AGInventors: Paul Friedli, Jonas Vonaesch
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Patent number: 12043389Abstract: The present invention provides an aircraft passenger accommodation unit comprising a seat, a shell that allows a passenger egress between an aisle and the seat through an opening, and a door assembly comprising a door slidable with respect to the shell between a retracted position and an extended position, a slide track attached to the shell, a slide runner for sliding along the slide track, and a connection mechanism for selectively connecting the door to the slide runner, wherein the door has a first sliding mode in which the connection mechanism connects the door to the slide runner and wherein the slide runner slides along the slide track, and a second sliding mode in which the connection mechanism does not connect the door to the slide runner and wherein the door slides in relation to the slide track. The invention also provides a door arrangement and associated methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Safran Seats GB LimitedInventor: Paul John Wills
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Patent number: 11952820Abstract: A vehicular slider window assembly includes a frame portion, a fixed window panel fixed relative to the frame portion, and a movable window panel. A drive system is operable to move the movable window panel between an opened position and a closed position. The drive system includes (i) a housing attached at the fixed window panel, (ii) a drive motor disposed in the housing, (iii) a threaded shaft disposed in the housing and rotatably driven by the drive motor, (iv) a connecting element that threadedly receives the threaded shaft therethrough and (v) a window connector that is affixed to the movable window panel and that pivotally connects to the connecting element. Rotation of the threaded shaft imparts a translational movement of the connecting element along the threaded shaft to move the movable window panel between the opened and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventors: Darin J. Snider, Peggy L. Gustafson, Troy F. Tooker
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Patent number: 11912109Abstract: A flush glass apparatus includes a fixed glass having an opening, an operation glass configured to open and close the opening of the fixed glass, a lower rail configured to slidably support a lower portion of the operation glass, a sealing member provided below the lower rail to seal a gap between an inner surface of the fixed glass and a vehicle body, one or more upper drain holes provided on the lower rail to discharge rainwater on the lower rail to a buffer area between the lower rail and the sealing member, and a drain induction member interposed between the inner surface of the fixed glass and the sealing member and providing a lower drain hole to discharge rainwater in the buffer area to the outside.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Webasto Korea Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Jeong Hyeon Kim, Seong Min Gwak, Su Yun Choi
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Patent number: 11686144Abstract: A vehicular slider window assembly includes a frame having upper and lower rails. A fixed window has an opening and the rails are attached at the fixed window. A movable window is movable between a closed position and an opened position. A carrier disposed at a lower edge of the movable window moves with the movable window between the opened and closed positions. A sensing system determines when the movable window is in the closed position and includes a switch assembly that is actuated when the movable window is in the closed position. The switch assembly includes a switch device within a housing. A portion of the housing is an end stop configured to limit movement of the carrier when the movable window is in the closed position. The switch device includes a contact and, when the movable window is in the closed position, the contact actuates the switch device.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventors: Darin J. Snider, David L. Guillozet
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Patent number: 11635687Abstract: A resist composition that generates an acid upon exposure and has solubility in a developing solution, which is changed by action of an acid, the resist composition containing a resin component having a constitutional unit represented by General Formula (a01-1) and a constitutional unit represented by General Formula (a02-1). In General Formula (a01-1), R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or a halogenated alkyl group; Yax01 represents a linking group; Ax represents a sulfonyl group or a sulfoxide group; Rax01 represents an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a halogen atom, or a halogenated alkyl group; s0 and v0 represent an integer of 0 to 6; and 1?s0+v0?6 and u0?s0+v0.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: TOKYO OHKA KOGYO, CO., LTD.Inventors: Junichi Miyakawa, Masatoshi Arai, Takashi Nagamine
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Patent number: 11433744Abstract: A vehicle window assembly is disclosed that includes a screen assembly mountable within an opening and a motor operable to move a movable window to engage the screen assembly and hold the screen assembly within the opening. A controller is provided that is configured to operate the motor to apply a desired force against the screen assembly with the movable window to hold the screen assembly within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Chester Stanislaus Walawender, John Walawender, Hussein Berry, Paul Kenneth Dellock, David Brian Glickman
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Patent number: 10301815Abstract: A glass curtain wall fastener, a first clamping plate is provided opposite to a second clamping plate to hold a glass panel therebetween. A first connecting part is provided on a side of the first clamping plate adjacent to the second clamping plate, the second connecting part is provided on a side of the first clamping plate adjacent to the first clamping plate, and the first connecting part is connected to the second connecting part via a connecting element. A gap is defined between two adjacent glass panels, the first connecting part, the second connecting part, and the connecting element are received in the gap. In a direction from the first clamping plate to the second clamping plate, a sum of an extend length of the first connecting part and an extend length of the second connecting part is less than a thickness of the glass panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: GUANGDONG KIN LONG HARDWARE PRODUCTS CO., LTDInventor: Baokun Bai
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Patent number: 9995081Abstract: A spacer element for a double glazed article, a kit for assembling the spacer element, and a double glazed article including the spacer element. The spacer element includes a frame section. The frame section has a first substantially planar mounting surface located on a first side of the frame section for mounting a first sheet of glass on the spacer element at a periphery of the first sheet of glass. The frame section also has a second substantially planar mounting surface located on a second side of the frame section opposite the first side, for mounting a second sheet of glass on the spacer element at a periphery of the second sheet of glass. The spacer element also has a cavity located in-between the first and second mounting surfaces for accommodating a lock and/or roller mechanism of the double glazed article at a periphery of the double glazed article.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: THE FOLDING SLIDING DOOR COMPANY LLCInventor: Paul Anthony Shearman
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Patent number: 9982431Abstract: A modular frame structure (1) of a partition wall made of glass panes, or other pane material, or pane (7), comprises: —a side assembly (2) to form at least one of the lower side, or base, of the frame structure (1), or the upper side, or cross bar, of the frame structure (1), or a mount, or column member arranged between the base and the cross bar, of the frame structure (1); —said side assembly (2) comprising—a track (3) suitable to firmly connect to the ceiling or the floor or a support structure, said track (3) having body extending along a preset first longitudinal extent (X-X); —said assembly further comprising a telescopic section bar (4), suitable to be connected to said track (3); —said telescopic section bar (4) forming at least one invitation and coupling seat (5) and being suitable to receive a coupling section bar (6) secured to said pane (7); —said invitation and coupling seat (5) being defined by a sliding and resting wall (8) that, with an edge (9) thereof, defines a seat opening (10) throughType: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: TECNO S.P.A.Inventor: Daniele Del missier
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Patent number: 9371646Abstract: A curtain wall panel includes frame with a first frame member defining a channel, a cover configured to extend over the first frame member, a spacer formed of a thermally insulating material, the spacer including a first end, a body, and a second end, the first end being configured to be secured in the channel of the first frame member in a cammed interference fit by rotating a body of the spacer, and the second end being configured to form a cammed interference fit with the cover. An insert is supported from the first frame member by the spacer with the cover fit onto the spacer to capture and secure the insert relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Pella CorporationInventors: Robert D. Magoon, James Alan Hughes, Chris Smith
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Patent number: 9027282Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a sliding window assembly (e.g., of the type found in utility cabs or other vehicles), and methods of making the same. A slidable window panel includes at least one top pin and at least one bottom pin attached thereto. A single fixed window panel includes a hole being defined therein for receiving the slidable panel. Elongated upper and lower rails connected to the fixed panel include upper and lower rail channels defined therein for slidingly receiving the at least one top and bottom pin attached to the slidable panel. Forward and rear end details are provided to each of the upper and lower rails proximate to the hole for slidingly receiving, in respective channels formed therein, the at least one top and bottom pins. The slidable panel is laterally movable when being opened via the respective rail channels provided to the upper and lower rails.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Mark A. Schreiner, Darrin Neitzke, Duane O. Recker
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Publication number: 20150101254Abstract: A slider window assembly for a vehicle includes a frame portion having an upper rail and a lower rail, with at least one fixed window panel fixed relative to the frame portion and defining an opening. A movable window panel is movable along the upper and lower rails between a closed position and an opened position. A perimeter seal is disposed at the at least one fixed window panel. The perimeter seal includes a single continuous sealing element that circumscribes the opening and that is configured to substantially seal against a surface of the movable window panel about a periphery of the movable window panel when the movable window panel is in its closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Troy F. Tooker, David K. Johnson, Michael J. Hulst
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Publication number: 20150068125Abstract: A hingeless door system for a pressure vessel; especially, aeronautic and astronautic crafts. The door system has the following major components: a contour in a pressure vessel wall, a doorway opening, a seal, an upper track, a lower track and a door. The door translocates laterally along the tracks from an open position to a closing position and moves radailly along the tracks to a sealing position against the contour which closes the door opening. The problem solved by the invention is to reduce weight, operational volume and complexity and increase durability of a door system for pressure vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Arthur Richard Daniel Thompson
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Publication number: 20150040480Abstract: The invention relates to a platform door system comprising cover elements and sliding doors arranged along a platform for opening and closing passages between the cover elements, wherein the sliding doors when in a closed state are displaceable into different door positions along the platform, starting from which door positions they can then be opened and closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Hans Ulrich Reichling, Günter Radczimanowski
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Patent number: 8938914Abstract: A slider window assembly for a vehicle includes a frame portion having upper and lower rails, at least one fixed window panel fixed relative to the frame portion, and a movable window panel that is movable along the rails between a closed position and an opened position. The lower rail may comprise a unitarily formed rail having (i) a channel portion that extends at least partially along the fixed window panel and an opening and (ii) a cable guide formed at each end region of the channel portion. A carrier is at a lower portion of the movable window panel and is configured to move along the channel portion of the lower rail. The cable guides are configured to engage or receive a respective sheath of a cable assembly of a cable drive system, with a cable of the cable assembly being attached at the respective end of the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Hulst, Troy F. Tooker, Darin J. Snider
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Patent number: 8915018Abstract: A vehicular slider window assembly (10) includes upper and lower rails (22, 24), at least one fixed window panel (16, 18) and a movable window panel (20). The lower rail comprises a channel (26) and a guide element (28) received in and secured to the channel. The guide element extends at least partially along the fixed window panel and the opening and the channel extends at least partially along the fixed window panel and beyond an end of the guide element and receives a carrier (30) of the movable window therein during loading of the movable window. The movable window is received in the channel at a first depth during the loading process and is raised to a second depth to generally align the carrier with the guide portion (28a) of the guide element for insertion of the carrier into the guide portion for movement along the guide portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventor: Darin J. Snider
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Publication number: 20140331560Abstract: A platform screen gate system having a tower, a gate secured to the tower. The gate is movable between an open position, to facilitate access to and from the platform, and a closed position, to block access to and from the platform. The system further includes at least one roller secured to the tower and a track secured to the gate. The track is supported by and movable on the least one roller such that the door cantilevers from the tower and remains above the platform when the door is moved between the open and closed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATIONInventor: Federico Romero
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Publication number: 20140318019Abstract: A door mechanism of a machining center includes a wide door panel, narrow door panels, a pair of upper and lower slide rails with a U-shaped section into which the wide door panel and the narrow door panels are to be fitted, three motors that serve as drive units for independently driving the wide door panel and the narrow door panels. The wide door panel and the narrow door panels are arranged in line so as to be slidable in the width direction such that an opening portion is opened and closed, and the opening width has a length suitable for the length of the largest workpiece on one pallet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Okuma CorporationInventors: Tomofumi TSUCHIDA, Makoto TOMITA
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Publication number: 20140318017Abstract: A support arm for a sliding door of a mobile platform is provided and may include a first housing slidably attached to the mobile platform proximate to an opening of the mobile platform and a second housing attached to a door of the mobile platform and to the first housing. The second housing may be moveable relative to the first housing between a retracted state and an extended state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Robbie M Linkner
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Patent number: 8844203Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle includes a fixed panel and a sliding panel moveable relative to the fixed panel between an open position and a closed position. An elongated member is connected to the fixed panel and defines a channel extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end. The channel receives the sliding panel for movement of the sliding panel relative to the fixed panel. A rail is disposed in the channel along the longitudinal axis and is spaced along the longitudinal axis from the first end. The elongated member defines a drain hole molded into the elongated member in the channel. The drain hole is defined between the rail and the first end of the channel along the axis for draining water from the channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas Co.Inventor: David W. Lahnala
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Patent number: 8707624Abstract: A heated sliding window assembly for a vehicle that includes at least one fixed window. A rail is attached to the at least one fixed window. The fixed window may include an electrical contact. A sliding window is moveable along the rail and is moveable between open and closed positions. The sliding window includes a heater grid and an electrical contact. A drive mechanism is attached to the sliding window for moving the sliding window between the open and closed positions. An electrical circuit is included for carrying current to the heater grid. A switch is disposed within the electrical circuit that cuts off current to the heater grid when the sliding window is moved.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Dura Operating LLCInventors: Ron G. Gipson, Charles Flynn, Brian D. Howe, Ken Keck
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Patent number: 8668989Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle includes a frameless fixed portion having first and second glass window portions and includes a sliding portion having a glass window panel. The sliding window assembly is a horizontal sliding window assembly and is configured for mounting at an opening of a bodywork of the vehicle. Upper and lower track members are adhesively attached at the rear surface of the first and second fixed glass window portions and no portion of the upper and lower track members is in contact with the front surface of the first and second fixed glass window portions. A glide member is longitudinally movable along the lower track member to facilitate movement of the glass window panel between its opened and closed positions. The fixed portion is adhesively bonded to the bodywork at a frameless periphery of the fixed portion that faces the interior of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Lewno
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Patent number: 8595981Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle including a first fixed panel and a second fixed panel spaced a distance from the first fixed panel to define an aperture therebetween. A sliding panel is movable relative to the fixed panels between a closed position and an open position. The sliding panel includes a top end and a bottom end spaced from the top end. A track is coupled to the fixed panels with a central section of the track spanning the aperture. The track defines a channel for receiving the top or bottom end of the sliding panel. The central section of the track defines a notch having a width substantially equal to or greater than the distance between the fixed panels for revealing either the top end or the bottom end of the sliding panel within the channel of the track between the first and second fixed panels.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas Co.Inventor: David W. Lahnala
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Publication number: 20130310173Abstract: A display device for a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a shutter assembly configured to cover and uncover the display panel at least in part, the shutter assembly including a first sliding door configured to move along a guide; and a driving unit configured to drive the first sliding doorType: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicants: Aruze Gaming America, Inc., Universal Entertainment CorporationInventors: Satoshi JOKO, Hiroatsu IKE, Kenta KITAMURA, Kazuo OKADA
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Patent number: 8578654Abstract: A window drive mechanism is used to cover and uncover an opening formed in a first window panel. A second window panel is mounted for movement relative to the first window panel. The second window panel is moved by the window drive mechanism between an open position where the opening is uncovered and a closed position where the second window panel covers the opening. When the second window panel is in the closed position, the second window panel is flush with the first window panel. A guide member is mounted for movement with the second window panel and has a notch that defines a first path of movement where the second window panel is moved inwardly of the first window panel. When activated, the drive mechanism moves the second window panel inwardly to a non-flush position via the notch, and then moves the second window panel axially to uncover the opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Body Systems USA, LLCInventors: Narendra Somashekhar Rao, Santhosh Karumuri, Everardo A. Hernandez, Balaji Ramanan
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Publication number: 20130255156Abstract: A vehicular slider window assembly (10) includes upper and lower rails (22, 24), at least one fixed window panel (16, 18) and a movable window panel (20). The lower rail comprises a channel (26) and a guide element (28) received in and secured to the channel. The guide element extends at least partially along the fixed window panel and the opening and the channel extends at least partially along the fixed window panel and beyond an end of the guide element and receives a carrier (30) of the movable window therein during loading of the movable window. The movable window is received in the channel at a first depth during the loading process and is raised to a second depth to generally align the carrier with the guide portion (28a) of the guide element for insertion of the carrier into the guide portion for movement along the guide portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Darin J. Snider
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Publication number: 20130219817Abstract: A drainage system is configured for draining water or other liquid intrusion in to building structure openings, access routes, including fenestration, door or window products. Embodiments include adjustable height drainage systems that are vertically adjustable to controllably place the height of the drainage system above, below or flush with one or more surrounding floor or fenestration portal surfaces. One or more adjustable members controllably move and position the cover with respect to the drainage system body. Drainage systems are readily accessible for service and/or adjustment of the drainage system without removal or disassembly of a fenestration product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: JOHN B. HIGMAN AND VALORIE J. HIGMAN; TRUSTEES OF THE HIGMAN FAMILY TRUST U/D/TInventor: Eric David Hans
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Publication number: 20130192141Abstract: A demountable modular wall system including a series of individual glass panels that can be positioned adjacent to each other. Each of the individual glass panels is supported by a panel height adjustment mechanism that allows the height of each side of the glass panel to be adjusted. Each wall panel includes an upper trim section that is stationary relative to the movable glass panels. Each of the individual glass panels can include a stiffening channel to reinforce the vertical side edges of the glass panel. A vertical trim section can be attached to cover the panel joint between adjacent glass panels. A sliding door track can be attached to the top end of the wall panel to support a sliding door.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Krueger International, Inc.Inventor: Krueger International, Inc.
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Patent number: 8495841Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle includes a frame configured to mount to a transit vehicle, a fixed window panel affixed to a portion of the frame, and a movable window assembly having a movable window panel circumscribed by a movable frame. The movable frame has opposite end members and a pair of opposite slide rail members. The slide rail members are slidably received in respective channels along opposite portions of the frame. Each of the slide rail members includes a co-extruded slide rail having a semi-rigid or rigid rail portion, a flexible window seal co-extruded with the rail portion for sealing against the movable window panel, and a flexible sliding seal co-extruded with the rail portion for slidably engaging the opposite portions of the frame when the movable window assembly is assembled to the frame and is moved between its opened and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventor: Gary DeGroff
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Patent number: 8474186Abstract: A slider window assembly for a motor vehicle includes a peripheral frame, at least one fixed panel located within the frame and adjacent an opening and a slider panel located within the frame and movable between a closed position wherein the slider panel covers the opening and an open position wherein the slider panel does not entirely close the opening. A drive assembly is operably connected to the slider panel to selectively move the slider panel between the closed and open positions. The drive assembly includes a rack secured to the slider panel, an electric motor secured to a fixed position on the slider window assembly, and a gear operably connected to the motor and operably engaging the rack so that operation of the motor in opposite directions moves the slider panel in opposite directions between the closed and open positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Dura Operating, LLCInventors: William T. Dufour, Robert J. Cicala
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Publication number: 20130086844Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle includes a frameless fixed portion having first and second glass window portions and includes a sliding portion having a glass window panel. The sliding window assembly is a horizontal sliding window assembly and is configured for mounting at an opening of a bodywork of the vehicle. Upper and lower track members are adhesively attached at the rear surface of the first and second fixed glass window portions and no portion of the upper and lower track members is in contact with the front surface of the first and second fixed glass window portions. A glide member is longitudinally movable along the lower track member to facilitate movement of the glass window panel between its opened and closed positions. The fixed portion is adhesively bonded to the bodywork at a frameless periphery of the fixed portion that faces the interior of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.Inventor: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
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Patent number: 8402695Abstract: A rear slider window assembly includes a frame portion, at least one fixed window panel and at least one movable window panel that is movable along the frame portion. The movable window panel is movable between a closed position and an opened position and has a first electrical element (such as a heater element) established thereat. The first electrical element is electrically connected to a power source of the vehicle irrespective of whether the movable window panel is in the opened or closed position. The first electrical element may be electrically connected to the power source of the vehicle via a flexible connector that is connected at one end to the first electrical element and at another end to an electrical connector at the fixed window panel, such as at an electrical element of the fixed window panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventors: Dominic C. Smith, Troy F. Tooker, Darin J. Snider
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Patent number: 8388043Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle comprises a first fixed panel and a second fixed panel spaced from the first fixed panel. A sliding panel is movable relative to the fixed panels. A rail is coupled to the fixed panels. The rail has a channel portion for receiving the sliding panel and an attachment portion extending from the channel portion. The attachment portion has an interior surface. The sliding window assembly further comprises an elongated member that couples the rail to the fixed panels. The elongated member partially encapsulates the rail with a portion of the interior surface of the attachment portion free of the elongated member to present an exposed bonding surface. The exposed bonding surface allows the rail to be bonded to the flange of the vehicle for mounting the sliding window assembly to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas Co.Inventor: David W. Lahnala
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Publication number: 20130008090Abstract: A closure arrangement (1) is provided for an opening (2) of a cabinet, a refrigerator, a building or the like, having at least one closure element (4) which is guided in a moveable manner, in particular in or on at least one guide element (3), over the opening (2). At least one free end of the closure element (4) and/or one free end of the guide element (3) are operatively connected to one another by means of a magnetic attraction force, provided by at least one a magnet (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Thomas Lanzl, Frank Pohlmann
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Publication number: 20130008089Abstract: A sliding panel system includes a door sill, an inner panel support, an inner sliding track, an outer panel support, and inner panel and an outer panel. The door sill has a left hand side and a right hand side. The inner panel support is connected to the door sill. The inner sliding track is connected to the inner panel support. The outer panel support is connectable to the door sill whereby the outer panel support is connectable to one of the left hand side and the right hand side of the door sill. The inner panel is slidingly supported on the inner sliding track and the outer panel supported on the outer panel support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventor: Elias Frankley MANCEBO
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Patent number: 8322073Abstract: A rear sliding window assembly suitable for use in a vehicle includes a fixed portion and a sliding portion and upper and lower track members disposed at a surface of first and second fixed glass portions. The sliding portion comprises a glass window panel and is laterally movable between the upper and lower track members relative to the fixed portion. The glass window panel is movable between an opened position and a closed position, and the glass window panel is disposed at the gap that is between the first and second fixed glass window portions when at its closed position. A glide member is longitudinally movable along the lower track member to facilitate movement of the glass window panel between its opened and closed positions. A sealing member is disposed between the fixed portion and the sliding portion at least when the glass window panel is at its closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Lewno
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Patent number: 8322075Abstract: The present invention includes a sliding window assembly for a vehicle. The sliding window assembly comprises a first fixed panel configured for coupling with the vehicle and a second fixed panel configured for coupling with the vehicle. The second fixed panel is spaced from the first fixed panel to define an opening therebetween. A track is connected to the first fixed panel and to the second fixed panel and the track defines a U-shaped channel. The sliding window assembly also comprises a sliding panel disposed within the channel and moveable relative to the first and second fixed panels along the track for covering and uncovering the opening. The sliding window assembly further includes a channel seal having a finger contacting the sliding panel and a base extending from the finger and coupled to the track for sealing the channel from environmental elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas Co.Inventor: David W. Lahnala
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Patent number: 8316583Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle includes a fixed panel and a sliding panel moveable relative to the fixed panel between an open position and a closed position. An elongated member is connected to the fixed panel and defines a channel extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end. The channel receives the sliding panel for movement of the sliding panel relative to the fixed panel. A rail is disposed in the channel along the longitudinal axis and is spaced along the longitudinal axis from the first end. The elongated member defines a drain hole molded into the elongated member in the channel. The drain hole is defined between the rail and the first end of the channel along the axis for draining water from the channel.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas Co.Inventor: David W. Lahnala
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Patent number: 8272168Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle includes a fixed panel and a sliding panel. A track includes a first side wall connected to the fixed panel and a second side wall spaced from and extending along the first side wall defining a channel therebetween. The channel receives the sliding panel for movement of the sliding panel relative to the fixed panel. A horizontal seal is coupled to the first side wall in the channel for sealing between the first side wall and the sliding panel. A vertical seal is affixed to the fixed panel and intersects the horizontal seal at an intersection in the channel. The vertical seal extends along the wall into the channel beyond the horizontal seal at the intersection for preventing the flow of water from the horizontal seal past the vertical seal and onto an interior side of the fixed panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas Co.Inventor: David W. Lahnala
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Patent number: 8250812Abstract: A slider window assembly for a motor vehicle includes a fixed panel formed of a single pane encircling an opening formed therein, a slider panel movable along a horizontal axis between closed and open positions, an injection-molded plastic slider frame adhesively bonded to the fixed panel, and at least one seal member forming a seal between the slider frame and the slider panel. The slider frame includes a sealing frame extending entirely about the opening, an upper run located above the opening and receiving the slider panel, and a lower run located below the opening and receiving the slider panel. There is preferably a substantially continuous adhesive bond between the slider frame and the fixed panel that entirely encircles the opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Bryan Emile Hebert, Robert John Cicala, Kenneth E. Keck, II
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Patent number: 8240087Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle includes a sliding panel and a rail. The rail defines a channel for receiving the sliding panel. The sliding panel is movable between a closed position and an open position along the rail. An encapsulation at least partially encapsulates the sliding panel. The encapsulation includes a silicone-based polymer that has a minimal coefficient of friction. The encapsulation provides operational advantages to the sliding window assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas Co.Inventor: Brian Kinross
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Patent number: 8220205Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a window assembly for a vehicle. A slidable window panel includes at least one top pin and at least one bottom pin attached thereto. A single fixed window panel includes a hole defined therein for receiving the slidable panel. An elongated upper rail includes first and second upper rail channels defined therein for slidingly receiving the at least one top pin attached to the slidable panel. An elongated lower rail includes first and second lower rail channels defined therein for slidingly receiving the at least one bottom pin attached to the slidable panel. The upper and lower rails are connected to the fixed panel. The first upper rail channel and the first lower rail channel are provided at a first depth and the second upper rail channel and the second lower rail channel are provided at a second depth. The slidable panel is substantially flush with the fixed panel when closed, but is slightly inwardly and laterally movable when being opened.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventor: Duane O. Recker
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Patent number: 8186103Abstract: A sliding window assembly includes a fixed window panel and a sliding window panel that is movable along a guide rail relative to the fixed window panel between an open position and a closed position. A window frame is fixed to the sliding window panel and includes a first guide feature. A locking frame is coupled to the window frame and includes a second guide feature. The guide rail, in cooperation with the first and the second guide features, initially guides the sliding window panel to an offset position relative to the fixed window panel, and then guides the sliding window panel in a lateral direction to uncover an opening in the fixed window panel. A locking mechanism cooperates with the locking frame to selectively lock the sliding window panel to the guide rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Body Systems USA, LLCInventors: Rainer Grimm, Donald Monroe, Justin LaBorde, Sheleena Totharam, John Raasakke, Santhosh K. Shivayogi
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Publication number: 20120110915Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle including a first fixed panel and a second fixed panel spaced a distance from the first fixed panel to define an aperture therebetween. A sliding panel is movable relative to the fixed panels between a closed position and an open position. The sliding panel includes a top end and a bottom end spaced from the top end. A track is coupled to the fixed panels with a central section of the track spanning the aperture. The track defines a channel for receiving the top or bottom end of the sliding panel. The central section of the track defines a notch having a width substantially equal to or greater than the distance between the fixed panels for revealing either the top end or the bottom end of the sliding panel within the channel of the track between the first and second fixed panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: David W. Lahnala
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Patent number: 8127498Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle includes first and second fixed window panes spaced from each other defining an opening therebetween. A sliding window pane is moveable relative to the first and second fixed window panes for covering and uncovering the opening. First and second tracks are spaced from each other and are connected to the first and second fixed window panes. The first and second tracks are coupled to the sliding window pane for guiding movement of the sliding window pane relative to the first and second fixed window panes. The first track and the second track are rigidly interconnected only by the first and second fixed window panes.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas Co.Inventor: David W. Lahnala
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Publication number: 20120031008Abstract: A roller door system includes one or more sets of rollers configured to mount to a panel frame member on an upper end of a panel, and move through a complementary upper guide. A lower side of the panel frame can also be guided through one or more bottom tracks. These components, when coupled with the resin panel, can provide the ability to provide a smooth gliding motion for the resin panel door. In addition, the frame in which the panel is mounted can be configured with one or more components to accommodate the unique expansion and contraction properties of resin materials, and thus allow a stable, long term mounting solution. The upper guide and the lower track can also be configured with one or more components or mechanisms for pitch adjustment, as well as to adjust for uneven or irregular mounting surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: 3FORM, INC.Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Venugopal R. Ghatikar, Christopher A. Luomanen, Jeremy Porter, William Gatti, Brian Hillstrom, R. Talley Goodson
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Patent number: 8048529Abstract: A rear sliding window assembly suitable for use in a vehicle includes upper and lower track members and at least one fixed glass window panel. The track members are disposed at a surface of the fixed glass window panels and no portion of the track members is in contact with the opposite surface of the fixed glass window panels. A movable glass window panel is slidably disposed at the track members and movable at least partially along the track members relative to the fixed glass window panel or panels. The movable glass window panel is movable between opened and closed positions. A perimeter edge of the movable glass window panel may be received by a glide member, and the glide member may be disposed in the upper or lower track member to facilitate sliding of the movable glass window panel at least partially along the upper or lower track member.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, IncInventor: Jeffrey A. Lewno