Frame With Closure Feature Patents (Class 49/504)
  • Patent number: 8522479
    Abstract: A double door assembly having an active door and a passive door includes an astragal that is formed of a composite of aluminum and wood. The astragal is formed of an aluminum rail with a U-shaped cross section that receives a wooden insert. The astragal is mounted to a passive door such that the U-shaped cross section opens to the active door and the wooden insert presents a mounting surface for hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Masonite International Corporation
    Inventors: Victor T. Massey, Kevin Hall
  • Publication number: 20130205673
    Abstract: A window system for a vehicle includes a glazing assembly, a frame member having a portion for receiving the glazing assembly, and a mounting clip having a body and an extension that extends outwardly from the body of the mounting clip. The body of the mounting clip is configured to be attached to a body portion of a vehicle and the extension is configured to be attached to the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: RICON CORP.
    Inventors: Stanton D. Saucier, David C. Griffis, Simon Evans
  • Patent number: 8499509
    Abstract: Disclosed is a jamb assembly for a door having a novel structure, capable of representing a wooden feel and reinforcing the strength for a specific region by improving the structure of the jamb assembly coupled with an opening of a wall surface for the installation of the door. The jamb assembly is installed along an inner peripheral surface of an opening of a wall surface for installation of a door and constituting a door frame. The jamb assembly includes an outer skin section constituting an outer portion of the jamb assembly and having a surface molded with various patterns such as a wooden pattern, and a body core section surrounded by the outer skin section, constituting an inner frame portion of the jamb assembly, and fixedly coupled with the opening of the wall surface for the installation of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Capstone Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter Yong Sibbett
  • Patent number: 8496720
    Abstract: An air filter system and an air filter therefor are provided for use in a building with first and second zones separated by a wall-door system having a wall with a door therein. The gap between the door edges and the door frame and the door threshold region has an air flow permitting region in at least a portion of the gap. An air filter is mounted to extend substantially across the air flow permitting region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Bordin Racing Limited
    Inventor: Andrew Bordin
  • 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: 8448382
    Abstract: A device for transferring electrical power between a frame and a closable member such as a door includes a first housing and face plate disposed in an opening in the frame and a second housing and face plate disposed in an opening in the closable member edge. The openings are positioned so that when the closable member is closed the openings are aligned. A hollow elbow assembly is rotatably disposed and secured in each hole. A tube having a pivot guide at each end is rotatably and axially slidable in each elbow assembly. A slot in each elbow assembly allows the tube to pivot. A wire bundle in the tube is connectable to wire leads. Boots may be supplied around the tube/elbow assemblies' junctions to exclude water. Thus, the wire bundle is fully contained within a protective, articulated, armored sheath to prevent wear, chafing, breakage, and vandalism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Securitron Magnalock Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Justus Rodgers, Thomas Edward Roth, Larry Gene Corwin, Jr., Michael A. Webb
  • Publication number: 20130125470
    Abstract: A low-profile barrier and method of installation is provided including a barrier door located in an opening defined by a frame having a pair of upwardly extending arms connected to a lower cross member. In an un-installed position, the lower cross member has a curvature biasing the upwardly extending arms outward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN INC.
    Inventor: Steven Bryan DUNN
  • Publication number: 20130118085
    Abstract: A foot-operated sanitary door opener for a door supported in a door frame for swinging movement between open and closed conditions. A foot pedal is attached to the door frame. A strike pad is disposed in a pocket of the stop strip portion of the door frame. When depressed, the foot pedal imparts movement to the strike pad, which in turn thrusts open the door. In one embodiment, the foot pedal is guided for linear movement between its home and actuated conditions. In one embodiment, a retrofit mounting bracket enables a flush fit installation with respect to the swing side of the door frame. Various linkage arrangements are proposed to achieve pivotal, linear and other motions of the strike pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Paul Hedemark
  • Patent number: 8434281
    Abstract: Presented herein is a system for stiffening and strengthening a door, said system comprising a plurality of stoppers each having a channel, wherein said stoppers are affixed to the door; and at least one stiffening rod seated within the channels of said stoppers; and means for shortening the span of said stiffening rod disposed between said stoppers; whereby shortening the span results in straightening the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Hardoor Mechanisms Production Ltd.
    Inventors: Amos Halfon, Mordechai Harari
  • Patent number: 8418427
    Abstract: An insulated door comprising a door shell having spaced first and second exterior panels. The door includes a plurality of stiffeners bonded to a liner panel, with thermal insulation between adjacent stiffeners, disposed within the door shell. The liner panel may extend along one side of the stiffeners and the thermal insulation along the liner panel between the stiffeners and the first and second exterior panels. The stiffeners and the liner panel are preferably made of steel and the stiffeners are welded to the liner panel. The stiffeners are preferably not welded to the first and second exterior panels of the door shell. The liner panel is preferably insertable into the first or second exterior panels of the door shell. The insulation material fills substantially all of the space between the liner panel and one of the first or second exterior panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Assa Abloy Door Group, LLC
    Inventors: Bobby Neal Strickland, John A. Wilkinson, Dale Childers, Michael Campbell
  • Patent number: 8407952
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a spacer tube (1) for the production of spacer frames for multi-pane insulated glazing having at least two glass panes, having a tube wall (2) that has a visible wall (6), a bottom wall (7) that lies opposite the former, and two side walls (8) that lie opposite one another, for a connection with a glass pane each, whereby at least one of the two side walls (8) is cold-strengthened, at least in partial regions, to increase the bending stiffness of the spacer tube (1), as well as a multi-pane insulated glazing having a spacer frame having at least one such spacer tube (1), and a device and a method for production of the spacer tube (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Helmut Lingemann GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Joerg Engelmeyer
  • Publication number: 20130074414
    Abstract: A door jamb reinforcing device includes a first face member configured to engage with a face of a stop rail of the door jamb and a second face member interconnected with the first face member and configured to engage with a face of a latch-engagement portion of the door jamb. A first side member may be attached orthogonally to the first face member. A second side member may be attached orthogonally to the second face member. The first and second side members may be spaced apart from one another by a distance that corresponds to a width of the jamb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Frederick Jones
  • Patent number: 8393115
    Abstract: Some aspects relate to weather seal systems for forming water barriers and air barriers. Some air barriers include a sill portion, a frame portion, and a transition portion extending between the sill and frame portions, where the transition portion extends inwardly and downwardly from the frame portion of the air barrier, toward an interior side of an associated door assembly, to the sill portion of the air barrier. The transition portion optionally provides a buffer zone, or transition zone of air at a greater spacing from the water barrier. In some embodiments, the transition zone is equilibrated to external pressures and supplies substantially dry air to air leaks in the air barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Paul D. Schroder, Joseph A. Ritzert
  • Patent number: 8375658
    Abstract: A water restrictor adapted to control water diversion from one or more channels in a lower member of a fenestration unit, such as a prehung sliding door or window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron J. Ryan, Jonathan S. Hoogland
  • Patent number: 8375634
    Abstract: Disclosed is a modular assembly device for providing adequate and efficient ventilation, temperature control, and insulation in poultry houses. The disclosed invention relates to an automated or manually-operated modular shutter system for tunnel ventilation in poultry houses, the system being self-sealed by the poultry house's internal negative static pressure. All the shutters in a modular shutter unit are designed to open and close in unison by means of specially-designed hinges and hinge spacers. In the preferred embodiment, there are four shutters per modular shutter unit, all of the same construction and dimensions. The shutters are designed with beveled horizontal edges and end cap seals, which together provide an efficient and practically airtight fit against each other when closed. The shutters are also of sufficient thickness to accommodate internal insulation if necessary to raise the insulation values needed for the poultry houses in cold winter months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventors: Ari Meyer Brandley, John Theodore Brandley
  • Publication number: 20130031840
    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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: U.S.F. FABRICATION, INC.
    Inventors: Osmany M. Carralero, Marvin Ernesto Lopez, Louis S. Slimak
  • Publication number: 20130026898
    Abstract: A cover assembly for an appliance includes a glass panel, at least one attachment element and a perimeter frame. The glass panel has a perimeter edge extending between an inner surface and an outer surface and along a periphery of the glass panel. The attachment element is configured for engaging a corresponding structure of the appliance when the cover assembly is disposed at the appliance. The perimeter frame encompasses at least the perimeter edge of the glass panel, with no portion of the outer surface of the glass panel encompassed by the perimeter frame such that the outer surface of the glass panel is generally co-planar with an outer surface of the perimeter frame along the periphery of the glass panel. At least one of (i) the attachment element is bonded at the inner surface of the glass panel and (ii) the perimeter frame comprises the attachment element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8347567
    Abstract: A water barrier trim has a base, a top flange, and an overhang section. The base has at least one ridge extending away from the base in a first direction and a projection extending in the first direction. The top flange section is positionable adjacent to the base. The overhang section is positionable adjacent to the base and defines a drip cap. The at least one ridge is sized and configured to rest on a top of a trim board. The projection is sized and configured to fit into a slot defined in the top of the trim board to provide an interference connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: AZEK Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Nolan, Michael A. Dotsey
  • Patent number: 8322079
    Abstract: A sash window includes two window frames disposed in lateral juxtaposition and each including a head member, a sill member and a pair of jamb members connected together into a rectangular configuration, and a pair of upper and lower sashes supported within a respective one of the window frames. A sill nose facing member is mounted to exterior sides of the sill members and extends continuously from an outer end of one sill member to an outer end of the other sill member. Each window frame has miter joints at corners thereof so as to provide sufficient structural strength. The miter joints formed between the sill member and the jamb members are covered or concealed and do not deteriorate an aesthetic appearance of the sash window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: YKK Corporation of America
    Inventors: John Patrick Daniels, Jin Goto, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Akio Ozawa, Tsutomu Ito
  • Publication number: 20120297690
    Abstract: An insulated door (1.0029 includes a door frame made of four side members (1.006, 1.008, 1.010, 1.012) connected by four corner connectors (1.014, 1.016, 1.018, 1.020). The frame members are profiled “L” shaped extrusions having outer panel locating ribs (6.035), and inner panel retaining slots (6.007). The corner connector has a base (4.044) with a projecting post (4.040). A first pair of connector tabs (4.022, 4.044) project from adjacent sides of the base to cooperate with first connection slots (6.028) of adjacent side members and a second pair of connector tabs (4.042, 4.043) project from the post to cooperate with connection slots (6.026) of the adjacent side members. The outer panel is located on the opposite side of the frame by location ribs (6.036). The legs (6.009, 6.011) of the extrusion define a space D between the inner and outer door panels, and this space is filled with foam insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Mark Roberts
  • Patent number: 8291657
    Abstract: An attack-resistant window assembly that can be easily maintained without requiring the use of tools. The attack-resistant window assembly includes a slidable plate for securing the attack-resistant pane into the window assembly. The window assembly also has ballistic-resistant armor around the peripheral sides of the ballistic-resistant pane to prevent bullets from exiting the peripheral sides of the ballistic-resistant pane and coming into the space on the protected side of the window assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Defenshield, Inc.
    Inventor: William Collins White
  • Patent number: 8286396
    Abstract: A plastic profile for window, door and facade elements includes a plastic profile body, which extends in a longitudinal direction (z), and at least one outer side, which is located outside in a transverse direction (x) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (z) as viewed in a cross-section (x-y) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (z). The outer side includes two roll-in protrusions configured such that a reinforcement element is connectable with the plastic profile body by a rolled-in connection. The reinforcement element has at least one of a hollow profile, a partially-open profile and a receptacle portion configured to accommodate a corner connector, wherein at least one of the hollow profile, the partially-open profile and the receptacle portion is disposed between the roll-in protrusions in the rolled-in state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Technoform Bautec Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Erwin Brunnhofer, Thomas Muster, Ferdinand Bebber
  • Patent number: 8286388
    Abstract: A jalousie window in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a jalousie window insert having parallel side rails and a plurality of window louvers extending between the side rails for simultaneous rotation around parallel horizontal axes. A window frame includes a frame head, a frame sill, and a pair of spaced frame jambs interconnected with the frame head and sill in a rectangular frame geometry. A pair of opposed jamb adapters include outer portions secured by snap fit to the frame jambs and inner portions that receive by snap fit an associated one of the insert side rails such that the side rails and the jalousie window insert are secured by the jamb adapters within the window frame. A head adapter has an outer portion secured by snap fit to the frame head, and a sill adapter has an outer portion secured by snap fit to the frame sill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: David Dezhou Zhao, Kevin Dwayne Vilhauer
  • Patent number: 8276320
    Abstract: A system for impeding air or liquid penetration through an entry into the interior of a structure includes a door mounted to a door frame. The door frame includes at least one integral cavity. The system also includes a dual-sealing system between the door and the door frame. The dual-sealing system includes an inner seal and an outer seal. A drainage cavity is defined by a region bounded by the inner seal, the outer seal, the door, and the door frame. A gap is formed in the outer seal that permits equalization of pressure of the cavity with external atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly Erbrect, Stan Nowak, Pete Strycharske
  • Patent number: 8266851
    Abstract: A mullion system includes a universal reinforcement key, that joins window frame members and when anchored in a window frame opening or against other window frame joining members, contributes to bearing the load on the window frame unit. The system also includes a mull strip member with end caps designed to weep moisture away from and out of the window frame unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin D. Campbell, James M. Bowling
  • Patent number: 8240090
    Abstract: A door assembly for disposition in a building includes a vertical member, a weather strip adjacent the vertical member, and a door selectively moveable to be adjacent the weather strip opposite the vertical member. A threshold extends below the door and the vertical member extends upwardly from a lower end. A corner pad is mounted to the lower end of the vertical member. The corner pad includes a base surface abutting the threshold, a first edge surface extending upwardly from the base surface between the vertical member and the weather strip, and a lower reservoir surface extending upwardly from the first edge surface. The lower reservoir surface extends inwardly into the corner pad defining a reservoir between the vertical member and the weather strip. The corner pad includes a second reservoir surface extending angularly from said lower reservoir surface for preventing the water from splashing out of said reservoir and into an interior of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Quanex Building Products Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Meeks, Brian S. Hewitt
  • Publication number: 20120198775
    Abstract: A door frame, a frame body which includes a glass opposing portion, a design portion positioned on one side of the glass opposing portion on the vehicle exterior side, a tubular portion positioned on the other side of the glass opposing portion on the vehicle interior side, and a glass guide portion having a concave cross section surrounding the edge of the door glass, is structured as a single member which is continuous from an upper sash portion to a side sash portion by having a uniform cross section from the upper to side sash portions, and by a bending process performed on the corner portion. The width of the design portion of the frame varies at least one area along the length thereof and the design portion of the frame body is covered with an exterior member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: SHIROKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Katsuhisa FUKUI, Tadashi Mutoh, Atsuo Noda, Kazuyoshi Yokota
  • Publication number: 20120192498
    Abstract: A door frame, a frame body including a glass opposing portion, a design portion on one side of the glass opposing portion and a tubular portion positioned on the other side thereof, is structured as a single member continuous from an upper sash portion to a side sash portion by forming the tubular portion to have a uniform cross section and by a bending process performed on a corner portion. The design portion is covered with an exterior member including an inwardly projecting portion projecting toward the inner periphery of the door frame and folding back, and a glass guide portion having a concave cross section is configured from the inwardly projecting portion of the exterior member and the design portion, the tubular portion and the glass opposing portion. The width of the inwardly projecting portion of the exterior member varies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: SHIROKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Katsuhisa FUKUI, Tadashi MUTOH, Atsuo NODA, Kazuyoshi YOKOTA
  • Patent number: 8191313
    Abstract: A sash window includes a support device disposed on a lower end portion of each sash and including a pivot shaft for pivotally supporting the sash relative to a window frame, and a latch device disposed on an upper end portion of the sash for interlocking engagement with each jamb member to lock the sash in position against pivotal movement relative to the window frame. The window frame has a holder member for holding the pivot shaft in position against movement in inward and outward directions of the sash window when the sash is in a fully closed position. A first reinforcement member is mounted in at least one sash rail, and a second reinforcement member is mounted in a portion of each jamb member adapted for engagement with the latch device in the fully closed state of the sash, so as to indirectly reinforce the jamb member portion from inside the jamb member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: YKK Corporation of America
    Inventors: Tsutomu Ito, Masanori Moriya
  • Patent number: 8176680
    Abstract: The frame and the sash of the sliding door assembly are each made of plastic. The frame extrusion profile utilizes an opposing open-leg or C-channel construction that creates an interior accessory slot that is utilized throughout the overall construction to create a carrier that can accept a wide variety of snap-in accessory extrusions or components. Similarly, the sash extrusion profile allows for the use of snap-in accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Thermoseal Industries, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard A. Chubb, Ralph R. Wearsch
  • Patent number: 8178643
    Abstract: A polymer casting formulation for producing molded polymeric structural members comprises a liquid mixture that contains a polyisocyanate component comprising at least two polyisocyanates; and an isocyanate-reactive component comprising at least two isocyanate-reactive compounds, which formulation cures to form a polyurethane. Methods of using the casting formulation to produce molded polymer structural members and the structural members that are produced by such a method are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: JELD-WEN, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Edstrom, Michael Charles Michie, Aniq Sufi
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8151525
    Abstract: A blast-resistant window assembly is provided. The assembly has a window, and first and second brackets. The window is fitted within an opening having at least one wall. The first bracket has a brace located adjacent the window, and a stop located adjacent the wall. The second bracket is located adjacent the wall and is configured to receive the stop. During an explosion, force created therefrom causes the window to engage the brace of the first bracket to cause the stop of the same to be received by the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Donald L Coddens
  • Patent number: 8146295
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of assembling and using a z-bar extension member for a door installation that negates the need for trimming the assembly. The apparatus includes an exterior z-bar member having an exterior barrel portion and an interior z-bar member having an interior barrel portion. The interior barrel portion is slidably or snappingly engaged within the exterior barrel portion. Mating structures may be included on the cooperating components to maintain a positional relationship therebetween during assembly. A guard assembly that mounts to the edge of a door or on the end of a door expander to cover the gap between the z-bar and the casing is also disclosed that may be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to the z-bar extension member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Kibbel, Kelly Nordgaard
  • Patent number: 8137043
    Abstract: A device is described for opening and closing the discharge door of a bulk seed box. The device comprises a portable lightweight structure which is attached to the box and which uses an electrically operated screw actuator to move the discharge door of the box from its closed position to its open position and vice versa. The device also includes a spreader mechanism which relieves the stress or tension on the supporting slide or track for the discharge door so that the discharge door may be more easily opened and closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Tom J. Beck
  • Patent number: 8127504
    Abstract: A sliding door assembly includes a fixed meeting stile sufficiently designed for maintaining a vertical weather strip gasket; a door jamb sufficiently designed for maintaining a vertical weather strip gasket; a first horizontal weather bar comprising an attaching means for engaging a sill of the sliding door assembly, and a horizontal member having a first end for engaging the fixed meeting stile, and a second end for engaging the door jamb, wherein the horizontal member is sufficiently designed for maintaining a horizontal weather strip gasket; and a second horizontal weather bar comprising an attaching means for engaging a head component of the sliding door assembly, and a horizontal member having a first end for engaging the fixed meeting stile, and a second end for engaging the door jamb, wherein the horizontal member is sufficiently designed for maintaining a horizontal weather strip gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle A. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 8109053
    Abstract: A welded door frame assembly including a hinge jamb joined to a lock jamb via a frame head jamb, all of which are joined with existing studs and an existing wall. The hinge jamb has a bottom end and a top end and includes a door side base, a door contact flange, and a non-door side trim attachment track including one or more fastener holes. A hinge jamb trim piece includes a connector portion configured to be removably retained within the non-door side trim attachment track and is adapted to cover the non-door side trim attachment track, any fastener holes, and any fasteners. Both the lock jamb and frame head jamb include a door side base, a door contact flange, and a connection flange including one or more fastener holes. A lock jamb or frame head jamb trim piece covers the connection flange, any fastener holes, and any fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Assa Abloy Door Group, LLC
    Inventor: M. Stephen Smith
  • Patent number: 8096081
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a double hung window assembly and methods of manufacturing the double hung window assembly. The window assembly includes upper and lower sash assemblies, opposing side jambs, and a pair of opposing jamb liners that each have a length generally equal to a length of the opposing side jambs. At least one jamb recess is located between sash tracks on each of the jamb liners. Each jamb recess retains a jamb filler having a length generally equal to the jamb liner length. Each jamb filler has outer and inner weather stripping recesses, and outer and inner weather stripping. The jamb filler may include a primary exposed surface that is substantially unobstructed by the inner and outer weather stripping. A portion of the outer and inner weather stripping may be compressively secured between the jamb filler and a portion of the jamb liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventor: Benjamin R. Sees
  • Patent number: 8024907
    Abstract: A panel comprising: a frame member (70) defining a periphery of said panel; a first wall (77) retained by the frame (70) and a second wall (79) opposing said first wall (77) and together with the first wall (77) defining an internal space (73, 74) of the panel; the panel further comprising at least one intermediate wall (78) disposed in said internal space intermediate the first (77) and second walls (79) and which creates a first space (73) in said internal space between said intermediate wall (78) and said first wall (77) and a second space (74) in said internal space between said intermediate wall (78) and said second wall (79); characterized in that the frame includes respective abutment surfaces (80, 81, 82) which receive and retain respective first, second and intermediate walls wherein; the intermediate wall (78) insulates said first wall (77) from said second wall (79).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventors: Ross Campbell McKinlay, Murray Christian Pickford
  • Publication number: 20110225893
    Abstract: A frame assembly has a surface bearing element which comprises at least one glass pane. A plastic profile frame (1, 2) encloses the end face of the surface bearing element. For strengthening purposes, the plastic profile frame (1, 2) has reinforcing components (7, 14, 19, 26, 35) of fibre-reinforced plastic. A receiving portion (3) is provided as an enclosing edge portion of the surface bearing element. The reinforcing components (7, 14, 19, 26, 35) of fibre-reinforced plastic are boundary walls of internal hollow spaces (9-11, 16-18, 21-23, 28-30, 37, 38) which, together with non-reinforced boundary walls, bound the internal hollow spaces. The profile frame (1, 2) is embodied as a coextrudate of the reinforcing components (7, 14, 19, 26, 35) and the non-reinforced boundary walls (4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 25, 31, 32, 33, 34). This results in a frame assembly which can be produced using mass production techniques with minimal use of fibre-reinforced plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Jörg Neukirchner, Stefan Eckert, Horst Tippenhauer, Markus Fischer
  • Publication number: 20110192091
    Abstract: A plastic window frame assembly is disclosed that includes rigid molded corner sections. Each of the corner sections has opposite ends. A pair of offset tabs extend outward from each of the opposite ends. The corners are molded so as to include integrally formed non-rigid seals. Lineal rail sections are located between the corner sections. Each of the rail sections has channels, one each formed in an exterior and an interior surface of the rail section for receiving, respectively, the offset tabs of the corner sections to locate and to align the corner sections with a rail section. The channels include a glazing channel extending along the length of the rail section for receiving a glass or plastic pane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Mark L. Smith, Roch Tolinski
  • Publication number: 20110185654
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for providing improved and locking joints in window and door casings. Complementary geometric shapes are provided on each adjacent joint member to provide locking engagement thereof. This locking engagement helps prevent the gaps that typically result in known 45 degree miter joints as a result of expansion and contraction due to water uptake and release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: Howard D. Jostad
  • Patent number: 7987637
    Abstract: An adjustable shim includes a first member having a fastener opening for attachment by a screw to a frame, and a protrusion defining a coaxial threaded opening spaced from the fastener opening. A second member has a protrusion telescopically mounted on the first member and has a hollow bolt threadably located in the threaded opening coaxial with the fastener opening. The head of the hollow bolt is accessible through the second member protrusion, so that a screw can pass through the bolt to the fastener opening, and the head of the bolt is restrained from axial movement relative to the second member, so that rotation of the bolt causes the first and second members to move telescopically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Patrick J. Smith
  • Patent number: 7987633
    Abstract: A construction product such as a window or door includes a multi-functional thermal break. The thermal break serves to contact and support elements of the frame of the construction product. The thermal break also provides one or more additional structural functions for the construction product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Alcoa Commercial Windows LLC
    Inventors: Ronald M. Lenox, Mahmoud Manteghi, Heath Lewis
  • Patent number: 7946635
    Abstract: An apparatus for reinforcing door jambs to prevent forced entry through the doorway by strengthening the composite materials of the door jamb with the addition of the apparatus, which is attached with threaded fasteners that go through the door jamb and are anchored into the framing studs. The device is made of 14 gauge ASTM, A-36, Mild Steel with holes through which the latching and locking mechanisms of the door may pass, as well as smaller beveled holes to pass screws through to attach the device to the door jamb and framing studs. The device is also formed so as to facilitate latching mechanism closure. This device can also be used to assist in the repair of damaged door jambs by holding together the damaged portions once they are placed back in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventor: Aubry L. Canerdy, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7921603
    Abstract: A fire-resistant door jamb system may incorporate wood components, fire-resistant material, intumescent material and may include a bracket set including an L-shaped fixed bracket for installing a door jamb assembly in a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Inventor: Duane Darnell
  • Patent number: 7913454
    Abstract: A pet portal flap assembly has interior and exterior frames between which moveable flaps are mounted in a swinging door, or in a patio door insert, or in an exterior wall, to permit both ingress and egress of a pet. A handle operated mechanism is provided for selectively vertically positioning the moveable flaps in an uppermost position to permit both ingress and egress of a pet, in a mid-position for only permitting ingress of a pet, and in a lowermost position in which bottom portions of the flaps are locked between the interior and exterior frames to prevent any movement of the flaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Accession, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas D. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 7905058
    Abstract: A double door assembly having an active door and a passive door includes an astragal that is formed of a composite of aluminum and wood. The astragal is formed of an aluminum rail with a U-shaped cross section that receives a wooden insert. The astragal is mounted to the passive door such that the U-shaped cross section opens to the active door and the wooden insert presents a mounting surface for hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Masonite International Corporation
    Inventors: Victor T. Massey, Kevin Hall
  • Patent number: RE43251
    Abstract: A frame is formed of side walls that are extruded from vinyl. The side walls have interior channels. The side walls may be formed to effect a female-male connection between the ends of two adjoining side walls. Alternatively a locking member is provided that is sized to frictionally engage a selected channel. The side walls have a concrete retention fin positioned to extend away from the outer wall of the side wall to interconnect with the concrete as the and after the concrete cures. The frame may be formed into door jambs, doors, and the like. The frame may also be a window buck that may be formed into selected geometric shapes. Window bucks of different dimensions may be assembled on site by sawing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventors: Justin J. Anderson, Bruce Anderson, Thayne Anderson, Audrey E. Anderson
  • Patent number: RE43457
    Abstract: A window buck is formed of side walls that are extruded from vinyl. The side walls have interior channels. The side walls may be formed to effect a female-male connection between the ends of two adjoining side walls. Alternatively a locking member is provided that is sized to frictionally engage a selected channel. The edges of the side members are shaped for abutment to each other with a connector in the channels to hold the window buck together. The window buck thereafter may be placed before the cement wall is formed and is sized to receive a window frame. The window buck may be formed into selected geometric shapes. Window bucks of different dimensions may be assembled by selected sides of different dimensions from bins or pallets of presized side members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventors: Justin J. Anderson, Bruce W. Anderson, Thayne J. Anderson