Window Or Window Sash, Sill, Mullion, Or Glazing Patents (Class 52/204.5)
  • Patent number: 11926552
    Abstract: A glass substrate comprises: a first position, wherein a tensile stress of the glass substrate is insufficient to cause fragmentation of the glass substrate into small pieces upon fracture of the glass substrate; and a second position, wherein the glass substrate is bent relative to the first position, and wherein the tensile stress of the glass substrate is sufficient to cause fragmentation of the glass substrate into small pieces upon fracture of the glass substrate. The glass substrate can include a first surface and a second surface. In the first position, the first surface and the second surface of the glass substrate can be planar. In the second position, the first surface and the second surface of the glass substrate can be planar. The small pieces can be generally cubic. In the second position, the glass substrate can be bent uniaxially along a bend axis of the glass substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jason Thomas Harris, Peter Joseph Lezzi, Ross Johnson Stewart
  • Patent number: 11850921
    Abstract: A vehicle window glass includes a glass body provided with a through hole and an insert which is a hollow columnar body and at least one end of which is an open end. The insert is fixed in the through hole of the glass body. It is possible to obtain direct connection between the vehicle window glass and the large-size irregular decoration part with the cooperation of the through hole on the glass body and the insert in the through hole. This connection ensures positioning accuracy and fixing reliability and can be widely applied to various occasions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Jing Yu, Xiaobing Xu
  • Patent number: 11584199
    Abstract: A method and a system are provided for retaining a side window in a vehicle to meet FMVSS No. 226 standard, where the side window is being secured to an exterior surface of a vehicle body. An optically transparent flexible film laminate is adhered to a visible interior surface of the side window. The optically transparent flexible film laminate has a thickness of between about 0.005 inches and about 0.020 inches. A peripheral edge of the optically transparent flexible film laminate is bonded to an interior surface of the vehicle body. The bonding agent overlaps the peripheral edge and the interior surface at a distance of at least 0.5 inches. The bonding agent can be a Sikaflex-552 adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Sunset Vans, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Schicora, Derek Murray
  • Patent number: 11500280
    Abstract: A system includes a view screen with polarized output. The view screen may include a projected view screen or writing-surface view screen. A window capable of blocking the polarized output at least in part cloaks the view screen to frustrate viewing of the view screen through the window. In some cases, the window includes an array of panels capable of blocking multiple polarizations. The array may disrupt multiple different polarized view screen outputs while maintaining transparency to unpolarized light. In some cases, the window capable of blocking polarized output may be paired with view screen cover that converts view screen output in an unblocked polarization to one of the one or more polarizations blocked by the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventor: Andrew Graham
  • Patent number: 11485679
    Abstract: The invention relates to a glass substrate including a stack of coating layers having control properties, in which stack comprises at least one niobium metal layer located between a layer of a dielectric material selected from Si3N4 or TiOx and a layer of a protective metal material selected from TIN or Ni—Cr, conferring solar control and heat resistance properties on the glass substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Vidrio Plano de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
    Inventors: Jose Luis Tavares Cortes, José Guadalupe Cid Aguilar, Arturo Si Ming Lamshing Tai, Edgar Valverde-Chong, Jorge Sanchez-Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 11439438
    Abstract: A method of assembly for a bone fastener is provided. The method includes the steps of: engaging a retainer with an implant receiver in a relatively fixed position; translating the retainer relative to the implant receiver to an expandable orientation; and manually engaging a screw shaft with the retainer to connect the implant receiver with the screw shaft. Implants, systems and instruments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason M. May
  • Patent number: 11407485
    Abstract: A porthole, a porthole plug in a vehicle, and an aircraft with portholes are provided. The porthole includes an opaque plug with an aperture therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Ashley G. Badger, Steven E. Rhynard, G. Frank Sexton, Craig T. Brockett, Shawn M. Pare, Ryan A. Street, Andrew F. Szerlag
  • Patent number: 11309830
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a photovoltaic module onto at least one mounting rail. The mounting system comprises a frame for the photovoltaic module with at least one opening or protrusion at a lateral side or a bottom side of the frame, the bottom side being opposite to light incidence side of the photovoltaic module. The mounting system further comprises a plurality of mounting elements, each comprising a first portion and a second portion for securing the frame to the at least one mounting rail, the first portion defining a hook-like engagement portion to hook into the opening or the protrusion or the bottom side of the frame to provide an interlocking connection, the second portion enabling a secure fixation to the at least one mounting rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Neuhauser, Heiko Molitor, Henning Busse, Marc Dewenter, Thomas Ebenroth, Thomas Linke
  • Patent number: 10550624
    Abstract: An extrusion for a multiple configuration window base frame is disclosed. In one aspect, the frame includes a main body defining an interior-side surface and an opposite opening-side surface extending between first and second ends. To facilitate use with different window types, part or all of the opening-side surface can be formed in a parallel arrangement with the interior-side surface. The frame can include a first attachment arrangement located proximate the main body first end that is configured for attachment to one or more cladding members. In one aspect, the first attachment arrangement includes a first clip member having a first outer portion and a first inner portion that define a first female receiving area and having a first overhang portion extending at least partially across the female receiving area to enable a snap-fit connection between the main body and the cladding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Sierra Pacific Industries
    Inventor: Scott D. Albrecht
  • Patent number: 10526692
    Abstract: Coated articles include two or more functional infrared (IR) reflecting layers optionally sandwiched between at least dielectric layers. The dielectric layers may be of or including silicon nitride or the like. At least one of the IR reflecting layers is of or including zirconium nitride (e.g., ZrN) and at least another of the IR reflecting layers is of or including indium-tin-oxide (ITO).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: GUARDIAN GLASS, LLC
    Inventors: Yiwei Lu, Guowen Ding, Cesar Clavero, Daniel Schweigert, Guizhen Zhang, Scott Jewhurst, Daniel Lee
  • Patent number: 10182664
    Abstract: A refrigerated enclosure system includes an enclosure with an interior region defined between a top portion and a bottom portion. A top rail is attached to the top portion and includes an upper hinge mount. A bottom rail is attached to the bottom portion and includes a lower hinge mount. A central axis of the lower hinge mount is positioned relative to a central axis of the upper hinge mount to enable a door secured to the upper hinge mount and the lower hinge mount to open and close relative to an opening of the enclosure. The refrigerated enclosure system also includes a first insulating layer positioned on a back side of the top rail and within the interior region and a second insulating layer positioned on a back side of the bottom rail and within the interior region. The first and second insulating layers inhibit a transfer of heat into the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLC
    Inventors: Chandrashekhara Chikkakalbalu, Vinod Kunchala
  • Patent number: 9784655
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for examining the fracture strength of flat samples made of brittle-fracture material are provided. The margin of the respective sample is subjected to tensile stress by bending the material in a circular arc shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: Markus Heiss-Chouquet, Kurt Nattermann, Clemens Ottermann, Matthias Jotz
  • Patent number: 9567061
    Abstract: A window funnel for an aircraft is provided, which has a ring made of an elastic material, which is arranged by means of an adhesive layer on an outer side of the window funnel, the ring having a hollow profile. The ring serves as a sight screen, light screen and dust screen for the rear side of the window funnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Jürgen Vogt, Sebastian Keil
  • Patent number: 9481498
    Abstract: An apparatus for permitting inspection of container processing includes a one-piece elastic peripheral lip seal that seals a transition between a window and a mounting frame. In its un-deformed state, the lip-seal, which has first and second strip-shaped lip-sections, has an at least partially sickle-shaped cross-section in its un-deformed state. Both lip sections extend outward toward respective first and second edges, the second edge being a sealing edge. A thickness of the second lip-section decreases towards the sealing edge. The lip sections curve around an axis oriented along a longitudinal direction of the lip seal. The first lip-section defines a concave curve along a first surface of the lip seal, and the second lip-section defines a convex curve along the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: KHS GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Vorwerk, Thomas Niehr, Marcel Scheufen
  • Patent number: 9354368
    Abstract: The invention relates to solar-control glazing comprising a glass substrate and a solar-control thin-film multilayer, said thin-film multilayer incorporating a film selectively absorbing infrared radiation having a wavelength longer than 800 nm, said absorbing film consisting of a titanium oxide substituted with an element X chosen from Nb or Ta, the atomic percentage [X/Ti+X] lying between about 4% and about 9% and the thickness of said absorbing film lying between about 20 and about 200 nanometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Bruno Mauvernay, Emilie Charlet, Laura Jane Singh, Charlotte Poirot
  • Patent number: 9222301
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of systems and methods related to a removable solar panel insert for a window. In some embodiments the window is an architectural window. The removable solar panel insert may include an insert frame shaped substantially equivalent to the frame of the window and a translucent solar material securely attached to the insert frame. The translucent solar material covers an opening defined by the insert frame. The solar panel insert may be easily removed from the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: BEST SOLAR CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Dison, Janie L. Dison
  • Patent number: 9080380
    Abstract: A door lite frame comprises a first frame component comprising first screw bosses and first grip sockets, and a second frame component comprising second screw bosses and second grip sockets. The first and second frame components are constructed to permit arrangement of the first and second frame components in an assembled state and a nested state with respect to one another. In the assembled state, the first screw bosses are correspondingly aligned with the second screw bosses, and the first and second frame components are secured to each other. In the nested state, at least one of the first screw bosses of the first frame component is mated with at least one of the second grip sockets of the second frame component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas Thompson
  • Patent number: 9057220
    Abstract: A plastic window frame trim is for installation of a window in a corrugated metal building wall having a cut opening with a top edge, bottom edge, and side edges, each of the edges being backed by framing members. The window frame trim includes: a frame header J-channel with a flange; a frame footer J-channel with a flange; a pair of nailing fins; and fasteners. The trim header J-channel, footer J-channel, and nailing fins are attached to the window frame. The window frame is lifted so frame header J-channel flange slides between the top edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the top of the cut opening. The window is lowered so footer J-channel flange slides between the bottom edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the bottom of the cut opening so that window frame rest on the window sill. Fasteners attach the window frame to the framing members through the metal building wall. Trim caps snap over the nailing fins to finish the trimmed window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: A.J. Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Todd C. Carlson, Timothy J. Rogge
  • Patent number: 9038333
    Abstract: Disclosed is an operating-fixed-operating window with a common frame. The window frame includes a sill with a sill lock and sill tower upwardly extending from the sill. The window frame also includes a head disposed atop the window frame, at least one jamb and at least one operating window frame. The window also includes at least one fixed window frame with a sill cover disposed atop the sill, the sill cover engaged with the sill lock and the sill tower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Colin David Campbell
  • Patent number: 9027294
    Abstract: A window assembly is used in a vehicle. The window assembly comprises a transparent pane having an inner surface and an outer surface spaced from the inner surface. The window assembly also comprises a ceramic frit disposed on a portion of the transparent pane. A primer is disposed on at least one of the transparent pane and the ceramic frit for providing a bonding surface. An encapsulation is coupled to the primer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas R&D, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan Bennett
  • Publication number: 20150068141
    Abstract: A manufacture for reducing thermal transfer through windows has a composite metal/nonmetallic frame and/or a composite vent surround. The metallic and non-metallic components are modular and selectively coupled, such that a range of variations to accommodate different applications may be inter-coupled via common interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventor: Keith Cardinal
  • Patent number: 8945699
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sheet that comprises protrusions comprising a first portion extending from a base by a second portion where a second portion diameter is less than a first portion diameter. Also disclosed is a sheet that comprises a first portion and a second portion extending from a symmetry plane, where the protrusions repeat across a length of the sheet along the symmetry plane where the first portion has a first portion diameter and the second portion has a second portion diameter and where the second portion diameter is less than the first portion diameter. A sheet comprising a plurality of cavities across a width of the sheet where each cavity extends the length of the sheet and the cavity has an opening diameter that is smaller than a body diameter is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sabic Global Technologies B.V.
    Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen
  • Patent number: 8938882
    Abstract: Disclosed are frame members and mullions for a window frame that comprise a reinforcing member that is surrounded by an outer plastic layer. The outer plastic layer is held securely to the reinforcing member as a result of a waist banding effect that comprises an inward force created by the outer plastic layer as it cools and contracts around the reinforcing member. In addition, lobes are formed in the reinforcing member that assist in holding the outer plastic layer to the reinforcing member. Window inserts can be removed and replaced using adapters and removable brackets. Frame members and mullions can be built sufficiently strong to provide structural support. The frame can also be used to hold photovoltaic cells and protective coverings for photovoltaic cells. Structural members are also disclosed that have reinforcing members with apertures, debossing, scarification and/or indentations that secure the thermoplastic layer to the reinforcing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: TAC Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Barry Carlson, Jason Underhill
  • Patent number: 8938921
    Abstract: Disclosed is a heat exchange conduit formed between pre-fabricated building panels and a daylighting section integral within pre-fabricated, structural panels. The daylighting section has the capability to take ceiling air (or air below free-standing arrays) and either return it to the building during heating months, reject the heat, or shunt it for other uses after being warmed through a dual pane glazing assembly with infrared rejection. During summer days, this allows for dramatic reduction in building cooling demand. Heat exchange surfaces within the conduit are thermally tied to the exterior components of the panels to allow heating by solar insolation or cooling to night sky or air. An advanced insulation system adds to thermal performance and sealed insulation cavities prevent moisture degradation of R-Values. Passage through the heat exchange conduit allows for active whole roof solar collection in spring/fall and night cooling capability during summer night operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: Paul H. Hartman
  • Patent number: 8933166
    Abstract: The present invention provides poly(ureaurethane)s including a reaction product of components comprising: (a) at least one isocyanate functional ureaurethane prepolymer comprising the reaction product of: (1) at least one isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising the reaction product of: (i) a first amount of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) a first amount of at least one branched polyol; and (2) water, to form an isocyanate functional ureaurethane prepolymer; and (b) a second amount of at least one polyisocyanate and a second amount of at least one branched polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Rukavina, Robert Hunia
  • Patent number: 8900684
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vapour barrier collar (1) comprising a number of sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5) including side sheet elements (2, 3), which extend substantially along a longitudinal axis (L), and top (4) and bottom (5) sheet elements, respectively, which extend substantially along a lateral axis (A), which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L). Each sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5) has two end edges (6) adjacent to a first edge (7) of the sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5). The sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5) are mutually joined together in joints (8) extending along the end edges (6), and mounting means (9) are provided along the first edges (7) of the sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5). The mounting means (9) extend uninterruptedly along the entire length of the first edge (7) of each sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventor: Anders Køhl Bülow
  • Publication number: 20140331576
    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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: John E. Brown, David R. Ahlstrom
  • Patent number: 8875456
    Abstract: A pressure stabilization device for an IGU includes a stem and a boot coupled to the stem. The stem includes an elongated shaft extending from a first end to a second end, and an element extending radially outward from the second end of the shaft, the element having a stronger magnetic attraction than the shaft. The boot includes a spout having a central bore receiving the shaft, a surface of the bore defining an interior groove, and a cap formed integrally with the spout and defining an exterior groove intersecting the interior groove of the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Waddell
  • Patent number: 8865853
    Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from branched polyol (b) and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas G. Rukaivina
  • Patent number: 8866590
    Abstract: A sealed insulating glass unit comprises two glass sheets held apart by a spacer, optionally with a sealant between the edges of the glass sheets outside the spacer. The insulating glass unit contains an electronic device, having information relating to the origin, manufacture and/or properties of the insulating glass unit capable of being read from the device by means actuated from outside the insulating glass unit. The device is embedded within the spacer or sealant so that it is concealed within the insulating glass unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignees: Dow Corning, Bystronic Lenhardt GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Wolf, Richard Henry Thomas, Klaus Puschmann, Peter Schuler
  • Patent number: 8857129
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a frame assembly includes at least two frame members, each frame member comprising two mitered ends and defining an interior space divided into at least three longitudinal cavities, wherein one of the at least three cavities is a corner key cavity. The frame assembly further includes at least one corner key, wherein each half of each corner key is configured to fit into one end of one of the corner key cavities to form a corner. When the at least two frame members are joined using the corner key, the corner key cavity is adjacent to the outer perimeter of the frame assembly system. The outer perimeter of the frame assembly includes a contact portion configured to contact another frame assembly or a structure, wherein the corner key cavity extends across at least 90% of the contact portion of the outer perimeter of the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Proformance Maufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald D. Beranek
  • Patent number: 8844217
    Abstract: A fenestration assembly is described. The fenestration assembly includes: (1) a layer of film; (2) a frame having a first surface and a second surface, which is opposite to the first surface, the first surface substantially surrounding and having secured thereon the film and the frame having a thickness such that when the second side is fitted onto a window or a window frame, the thickness of the frame defines a space between the film and the window; and (3) wherein said film is a low-emittance film having an emissivity equal to or less than 0.35.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Clear Wall Corporation
    Inventor: Norman Marchand
  • Patent number: 8835592
    Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from branched polyol (b) and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Rukavina, Caroline S. Harris, Robert M. Hunia, Veronica L. Frain, Yan Wang
  • Publication number: 20140250804
    Abstract: A sound attenuating covering for an architectural opening is provided. The covering may include a frame, a first shade, and a second shade. The frame may include opposing side members, each defining an opposing channel extending along at least a portion of the side member. The first shade may be positioned forward of the frame and may define a plurality of horizontally-extending, transversely-collapsible cells. The second shade may be positioned rearward of the first shade and may be slidably received within the channels of the side members. The first and second shades may be operably coupled to a roller and may move in conjunction with one another across the architectural opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Ko Kuperus, Fabian Ruffo
  • Patent number: 8826616
    Abstract: The present relates to a metal profile having a thermal break for making doors. The metal profile comprises two complementary metal structural members. The two complementary metal structural members define at least one junction area there between, where each junction area defines a channel between the two complementary metal structural members. The metal profile further comprises a structural adhesive material for filling each of the channel. The structural adhesive material simultaneously forms a mechanical joint and a thermal break between the two complementary metal structural members. The structural adhesive material has a low thermal conductivity, a high percentage of elongation, and maintains a high rigidity of the metal profile. In an embodiment, the two structural members are made of aluminum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Les Portes J.P.R. Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre Gosselin
  • Patent number: 8829147
    Abstract: Polymerizable liquid compositions of the polyurethane type, consisting of two components (A) and (B), wherein component (A) contains at least one cyclo-aliphatic diisocyanate monomer or a mixture of one cyclo-aliphatic diisocyanate monomer and a pre-polymer obtained by reaction, in the presence of an acid phosphate ester catalyst, between said cyclo-aliphatic diisocyanate monomer and one or more polyols having two or more hydroxy 1 groups per molecule and a molecular weight ranging from 50 to 2,000 g/mole; the second component (B) contains one or more polyols having a molecular weight ranging from 50 to 2,000 g/mole and a functionality between 2 and 5; in the absence of polyalkoxylated tertiary diamines and organometallic catalysts, said components (A) and (B) being present in a weight ratio which varies from 1:1 to 2:1 and the process for the production of organic glass starting from polymerizable liquid compositions of the polyurethane type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Acomon AG
    Inventors: Willem Bos, Fiorenzo Renzi, Roberto Forestieri, Andrea Vecchione
  • Publication number: 20140245675
    Abstract: A glazing assembly is disclosed. The glazing assembly includes a frame assembly including a frame member and a pane assembly secured within the frame assembly and defining a first plane. A radiant barrier member on the frame member is configured to reflect infrared radiation in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Associated Materials, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony P. Bouquot, Robert A. Jablonski, Dan Green, Steven R. Harp, William J. Nowak
  • Patent number: 8824051
    Abstract: A daylighting system for use in a building including a louver array having a first longitudinal element, and a second longitudinal element spaced therefrom. At least one of the first and second elements has an asymmetrical profile, each of the first and second longitudinal elements has a bottom profile including a parabolic surface, portions of opposing surfaces of the first and second longitudinal elements define a compound parabolic concentrator profile having a non-horizontal centerline that is tilted upwards, and the array prevents line of sight therethrough. A louver for a daylighting system includes (i) a leading edge defined by a leading connecting surface disposal between a parabolic concentrator surface and a flat surface; and (ii) a trailing edge defined by a trailing connecting surface disposed between a lower compound parabolic concentrator profile, and an upper compound parabolic concentrator profile. A method for designing a louver profile is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Kevin W. Thuot, Marilyne Andersen
  • Patent number: 8813442
    Abstract: A window frame assembly to secure a glass pane within a window opening in a door slab. The assembly preferably includes two identical frame halves carrying bosses on which modular clip members are secure. The clip members each carry a male post member and a female socket member. Each clip member on a half frame engages a corresponding clip member on the other half frame with their female and male socket members engaging the outer surface of the clip member carrying a key member complementary to the keying member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Weber Manufacturing Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Garry Edwards, Timothy Ryan Krokos, Kenneth Karl Kussen, Edgar Grant Eckenswiller
  • Publication number: 20140230350
    Abstract: A removable interior window trim system and method is comprised of either cut to size trim pieces or a pre-fabricated trim unit sized to insert within the jambs of a window and secure to the jamb and/or window frame and cover any existing mullions. The trim system can be secured in many ways, such as trim nails, adhesives, or spring loaded stops. The resulting trim system is particularly useful in creating a more expensive looking window during the course of window installation, but can also be used to retroactively improve the look of existing windows while allowing the user to change systems to create different looks without installing a new window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Seth D. Poundstone
  • Patent number: 8800221
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vertical or a sloped glazing system that facilitates wire routing from electrically producing or consumptive glazing materials such as solar PV panels or electrochromic glass. The glazing system includes vertical and horizontal framing members, each with enclosed cavities and outward facing gutters. The vertical framing member gutter is deeper than the horizontal framing member gutter, creating an offset between the enclosed cavities such that a portion of the vertical wall of the vertical framing member gutter aligns with the enclosed cavity of the horizontal framing member. Electrical wire can be routed from the vertical framing member gutter into the horizontal framing member enclosed cavity through a wire-receiving aperture in the vertical frame member gutter wall portion that is aligned with the horizontal framing member enclosed cavity. This arrangement allows wiring between the outside and inside building environment while minimizing the possibility of water infiltration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Gregory Header
  • Patent number: 8789323
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attachment of an object to a thin-walled profile with a number of walls by means of one or more threaded fastening members. Each fastening member is driven into an open-ended space between two walls of the profile, where the opening faces an outer surface of the profile, and the space has a width corresponding substantially to the minor diameter of the thread. Fastening members can be screws or bolts, a retaining member can be applied to prevent the two walls from moving away from each other and a filler or glue may be provided in the space before the introduction of the fastening member. The profile can be made from a plastic matrix reinforced with fiber glass and made by pultrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventor: Johnny Christian Nygaard Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20140190099
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various waterproof membranes that may be applied to a sill surface of an opening in a building structure to waterproof that surface as well as direct water that penetrates through the opening out of the structure. Generally, a flexible waterproof membrane is adhesively applied to the sill surface for purposes of waterproofing that surface. In one arrangement, the membrane includes a conformable adhesive flap that extends beyond the front edge of the sill surface and which is flexible to allow stretching and adhering the flap to a surface that is transverse (e.g., vertical) to the remainder of the membrane. The membrane also includes a non-adhesive flap that may be disposed over the adhesive flap once it is adhered in a desired orientation. The non-adhesive flap provides a durable surface for the adhesive flap once it is stretched and adhered in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Protecto Wrap Company
    Inventor: John R. Hopkins, II
  • Patent number: 8756884
    Abstract: A method is provided for coupling individual fenestration units together and sealing the gaps between them so as to form a sealed compound fenestration unit. The individual fenestration units include mating channels and tabs, or other connectors, that are attached to outside frame surfaces of the individual fenestration units. When the connectors are coupled together, they attach the frames of the individual fenestration units securely together in such a way that gaps are formed between the units along their joined frame surfaces. The gaps are sealed by resilient sealing strips that are configured to be inserted into the gaps, and that are formed with seals that bear against the walls of the gaps to form impervious moisture seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Tufts, Craig M. Johnson, Corey M. Bishman, Robert J. Geisen
  • Publication number: 20140130426
    Abstract: The invention consists of an improved heat exchange conduit formed between pre-fabricated building panels and a daylighting section integral within pre-fabricated, structural panels. The daylighting section has the capability to take ceiling air (or air below free-standing arrays) and either return it to the building during heating months, reject the heat, or shunt it for other uses after being warmed through a dual pane glazing assembly with infrared rejection. During summer days, this allows for dramatic reduction in building cooling demand. Heat exchange surfaces within the conduit are thermally tied to the exterior components of the panels to allow heating by solar insolation or cooling to night sky or air. An advanced insulation system adds to thermal performance and sealed insulation cavities prevent moisture degradation of R-Values. Passage through the heat exchange conduit allows for active whole roof solar collection in spring/fall and night cooling capability during summer night operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Paul H. Hartman
  • Publication number: 20140109498
    Abstract: Extruded plastic profiles with integrated insulation, the method for extruding such products, and the windows and doors made with such plastic extrusions. The plastic extrusions may additionally include a low heat build-up capstock system comprising an acrylic cap and pigment system that is substantially IR transparent. The extruded plastic profiles with integrated insulation are recyclable using conventional plastic extrusion process and are fully weldable in conventional window and door manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Mikron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: George Melkonian
  • Patent number: 8701362
    Abstract: A skylight includes at least one glass section supported by an intermediate member. The intermediate member includes a beam supporting the glass section, a cap disposed above the glass section and an insulator disposed between and attaching the beam to the cap. The insulator forms a thermal break to impede heat transfer through the skylight in either direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Extech Building Materials
    Inventor: Christopher J. Stone
  • Patent number: 8689732
    Abstract: A system for creating a wood like appearance on a synthetic component including a sales client device, a network, computer instructions for creating a work order, a tray with scannable tray identifier to hold a synthetic component, a production client device connected to the network with computer instructions for applying a base coat, a glaze, and a top coat to the synthetic component as it automatically moves on a conveyer system a portion of which is connected to the production client device. A scannable tray identifier with a plurality of sensors link the tray identifier to the work order for authenticating and validating the location of the tray on the conveyor system, or initiating an alerting device. The system has a plurality of temperature control environments to simultaneously control heating of the synthetic component while spraying, drying and UV curing with spray treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Glasscraft Door Company
    Inventors: John B. Plummer, Matthew James O'Shea, Joseph Gene Denley
  • Patent number: 8683694
    Abstract: A frame assembly that includes at least two frame members that are connected to one another. A corner key cavity is formed at the outer sides of adjacent frame members and is shaped to cooperate with a corner key. The corner key cooperates with the corner key cavity to secure adjacent frame members to one another. The corner key cavity is formed at or near the outer perimeter of the joined frame members, and extends across a majority of the depth of the frame members. The frame assembly may include a number of frame members that, when secured to one another, define a window frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: James Hardie Technology Limited
    Inventor: Brian A. Emanuel
  • Publication number: 20140053479
    Abstract: Another exemplary embodiment relates to a sash assembly. The sash assembly includes an outer sash having at least one groove, an inner sash having at least one groove, and a removable binder extending along a perimeter of a surface of the outer sash and inner sash. The binder is configured to engage the outer sash and the inner sash and to mechanically couple the outer sash and the inner sash together. The binder includes a plurality of protrusions. Each protrusion is configured to mate with one of the groove in the inner sash and the groove in the outer sash. Each protrusion includes a plurality of flexible barbs that are compressed when the protrusion mates with one of the grooves. The flexible barbs provide a force on interior edges of the groove to couple the inner sash and outer sash together. The binder is configured for removal for service of the sash assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Jess J. Valler, Melvin Saunders