Architrave; I.e., Finish Strip On Floor, Ceiling, Or Wall Opening Patents (Class 52/211)
  • Patent number: 8024899
    Abstract: An interior window framing system comprising a standardized frame having predetermined dimensions proportionate to a standard window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Outlook Window Products, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kendall W. Prince, Jack R. Prince, Matt A. Stott
  • Patent number: 8024898
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a window sill comprises a structural base having a first side and a second side, a fenestration cap attached to the structural base, a window frame mounted on the fenestration cap and finish elements applied to the structural base and adjacent to the fenestration cap. The window frame may be removed from the fenestration cap without disturbing the finish elements. Alternatively, a method of installing a window in a window opening comprises providing a window opening and preparing the window opening for receiving a fenestration cap, installing a fenestration cap by placement within and attachment to the window opening in a primary step, and installing a window within the window opening by placement within and attachment to the fenestration cap in a secondary step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Jorge Alvarado
  • Publication number: 20110138717
    Abstract: A window remediation system includes a sill member having a portion coupled to an exterior sheathing of a building adjacent a through-opening between the exterior sheathing and a siding panel, and another portion extending into and being coupled to a lower region of the opening. The system further includes a plurality of corner members each having a body configured to be coupled to the exterior sheathing between the exterior sheathing and a siding panel. The corner members include a return flange extending into the through-opening. The system includes a pair of side jambs each having a body configured to be coupled to the exterior sheathing and between the exterior sheathing and a siding panel, and a return flange extending into the through-opening. First and second portions of the side jambs toward longitudinal ends thereof overlap a portion of opposing corner members, respectively. The return flange of each corner member is positioned contiguous the return flange of the corresponding corner member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: 2FL ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Floren, Michael Paul Henry
  • Patent number: 7941982
    Abstract: A curtain wall including an extruded aluminum sill having a first channel for receiving a glazed panel, a sill anchor/access portion for securing the sill to a poured concrete slab or slab wall, and toward the interior side of the sill, a wireway is defined in part by the sill and in part by a wireway cover for concealing power and/or data/telecommunication cables. The wireway cover may also include outlet devices or plugs arranged in a longitudinally spaced relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Anne Elliott Merica
  • Publication number: 20110107695
    Abstract: A nosing and drip cap are mounted to each other by elements of the nosing and drip cap. A hook receptacle and/or a stud receptacle extend the length of the nosing. A cooperating hook and/or stud extend from the drip cap. The drip cap is secured to the nosing by engaging the hook in the hook receptacle and/or the stud in the stud receptacle, in a loose engagement combination. While nosing and drip cap are engaged, the assembly can be secured together by (i) installing fasteners spaced along the length of the assembly or, where hook and hook receptacle are used, (ii) bending the assembly into an arcuate configuration, with the inner flange of the nosing to the inside of the bend. While being bent, the hook and hook receptacle create a tightened locking-type engagement between themselves. Either way, the nosing and the drip cap are substantially permanently locked together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Bay Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Boldt
  • Publication number: 20110107694
    Abstract: Interfaces between nosings on respective frames and frame combinations to be joined. Each nosing has an elongate receptacle extending along the nosing length. A remote wall of the receptacle is displaced from the remainder of the nosing. The remote wall on the nosings to be joined can be generally aligned with and proximate the receptacle opening on the other nosing. With the remote walls and respective receptacles aligned, the frames are moved toward each other with the remote walls on the respective nosings entering the receptacles, with the remote walls in generally facing relationship with each other. Spacings and tolerances of the remote walls, and corresponding receptacles, can optionally provide frictionally-restrained engagements of the remote walls in the receptacles, whereby the frames can be re-oriented with limited assembly support to such assembly without disengagement of the nosings from each other by the action of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Bay Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Boldt
  • Publication number: 20110094172
    Abstract: A trim element such as a door pilaster or frieze board, for attachment to a building wall, having front and back longitudinal faces, first and second longitudinal edges, and a longitudinal groove in the first edge. A mounting bracket for the wall has a forward strip that extends laterally and is selectively friction fit into the groove, a back strip that extends laterally on the back face of the element, and a connecting web between the forward and back strip that is flush with the first edge when the forward strip is fully inserted in the groove. A mounting flange for the wall extends laterally from the back face of the element, beyond the second longitudinal edge, and has a longitudinal channel along the second edge with a width that is effective to receive an edge of wall siding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: Daniel J. Cashman
  • Patent number: 7918063
    Abstract: A garage door window has an outside frame member which has an inside frame member connection. The inside frame member has a protrusion connecting with the inside frame member connection. There is also an outside retainer channel, an inside retainer channel and an outside retainer fitting within the outside retainer channel, with an inside retainer fitting with the inside retainer channel. The inside retainer is nondestructively removable relative the inside retainer channel by a snap fit. An outside track is formed on the outside frame member, between a central inside face of the outside frame member and the outside retainer. An inside track is formed on the outside frame member, between the outside retainer and the inside retainer. A screen is mounted on the outside track, a fixed window mounted on the outside track; and an active window is mounted on the inside track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Hossein Etemadi
  • Publication number: 20110047906
    Abstract: An apparatus for installing a corner bead to a doorway is provided. The apparatus may comprise a flange and an attachment base which are integrally connected to each other. The attachment base is securable to a doorframe such that upon securement, the flange and the doorframe form a receiving channel for receiving the corner bead therein. Such configuration maintains the structural integrity of the doorframe, maintains the length of the exposed edge of the doorframe and reduces cost to install the corner bead to the doorway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Fitzpatrick
  • Patent number: 7891147
    Abstract: A profile for a light wall includes at least one first, essentially closed hollow chamber, into which a connector can be inserted on at least one end side of the profile, and at least one second hollow chamber having a system groove running essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis on a lateral outer face, into which a holder for a wall element, which can be arranged essentially parallel to the lateral outer face, can be inserted. The profile includes at least one third hollow chamber with at least one cable groove, which runs essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis and emerges from a cover face and/or a bottom face. The profile and profile system may be used, for example, for trade fairs and exhibitions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Octanorm-Vertriebs-GmbH fuer Bauelemente
    Inventor: Hans Bruder
  • Patent number: 7877951
    Abstract: There is provided a caulk free window trim for use with a replacement window in a wall having a window jam. The window jam has a jam liner. The window trim includes a vertical rigid first member for disposing against a portion of the replacement window. An angled flexible second member extends away from a predetermined intermediate position on the vertical rigid first member and above an uppermost portion of the vertical rigid first member in contact with a portion of the jam liner to prevent air from infiltrating into the wall between the jam liner and the replacement window. No caulking or painting is required because the angled flexible second member together with the vertical rigid first member seals any minor gaps and produces an attractive finished product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Rodney Allen Jacobsen
  • Patent number: 7874106
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are directed to a sill flashing assembly configured to fit within a lower portion of an opening in a wall. The sill flashing assembly comprises: (1) a central sill flashing member having a substantially horizontal portion and a substantially vertical portion; and (2) at least one end dam member. The substantially vertical portion extends upwardly adjacent an interior edge of the substantially horizontal portion, and the substantially vertical portion defines at least one channel. The end dam member has a planar base and at least one tab extending at an angle greater than zero degrees from an interior edge of the planar base. The tab has a height that is shorter than a height of the interior edge of the planar base, and the tab engages the channel when the end dam member is installed adjacent an end of the central sill flashing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: YKK Corporation of America
    Inventors: Donald G. Pangburn, Richard Braunstein
  • Patent number: 7870697
    Abstract: A skirting board comprising a base profile and a guard profile. The base profile comprises a receiving portion and a deflecting arm. The guard profile comprises a protruding portion, that interfaces with the receiving portion of the base profile, and a curved portion. The guard profile combines with the base profile to provide at least one open space. Finally, the deflecting arm and the curved portion combine to provide a surface used to finish a corner produced by a floor and a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: Adam Galas
  • Patent number: 7861473
    Abstract: A system for framing a porch using concealed fasteners and concealed or partially-concealed framing elements on support posts. The framing elements have a small cross section, generally shaped like the letter C with a slot on one side and a spline groove in one of the opposing corners. The framing elements are attached to a support post by screwing plural, spaced-apart buttons into the posts and then snapping the button heads into the slot of the framing elements. The framing elements may be applied to the surface of the posts or, because of their small size, may be put into grooves formed in the sides or corners of the posts and concealed on one or more sides by trim boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Marhaydue, LLC
    Inventor: Guerry E. Green
  • Publication number: 20100325983
    Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
  • Publication number: 20100325982
    Abstract: A handicap accessible doorway includes a frame having side jambs and a low profile sill extending between the bottom portions of the jambs. A flexible fin extends along the length of the sill and projects upwardly therefrom to form a water dam. The flexible fin is sealingly attached at each end to a jamb. During a blowing rainstorm, water is contained by the dam and directed to a contain-and-drain water management system, which directs the water away from the doorway to an exterior weep hole or other drain port. The fin, being flexible, yields to the weight of a footstep or a wheelchair thereby maintaining the handicap accessible designation of the sill and the doorway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: David Bogenhagen, Jon Dekko, Duane Fier
  • Patent number: 7856772
    Abstract: A modular assembly system comprising a plurality of structural members. Each of the structural members has at least one slot along a lengthwise side of the member. Each of the structural members is also defined by a unique spaced relationship between the predetermined slot-to-side distance and the slot-to-slot distance. The slot-to-slot distance is a whole-number multiple of the predetermined slot-to-side distance. Each of the at least one along a lengthwise side of each of the plurality of structural members is adapted to be detachably and selectively connected slot-to-slot to one of all of the slots along one of the lengthwise sides of each of the other structural members. In the preferred embodiments, the system also includes a circular support structure and an arcuate support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Smart Furniture, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Culp, Terry W. Gentle
  • Publication number: 20100307079
    Abstract: A sill assembly includes an integral sill assembly having a sill base and an inclined threshold. The sill base is overmolded in an injection molding process onto the inclined threshold. A rail assembly is adjustably secured to the sill base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Eric A. Baczuk, Matthew D. White
  • Patent number: 7841153
    Abstract: A combination of an enclosure and a treated foam design and a method of manufacturing a treated foam design and combining the foam design with an enclosure consisting of a pool cage having vertical and horizontal aluminum tubing sections. After the enclosure (cage) is measured, the measurements are entered into an auto cad program and the cad file is entered into a computer controlled contour cutter. The colonnade pieces are then painted. The columns, cornices and trim contain depressions to fit around and conceal the tubing sections or tent poles. The aesthetically formed foam columns, cornices and trim are attached to the enclosure structure with a construction adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Mary M. Braithwaite
  • Patent number: 7841573
    Abstract: A door guard is disclosed having a protector plate which protects a door and a support which protects a door jam and a door hinge. The protector plate is hingedly connected to the support. The protector plate rotates in response to the door opening when force is applied to the door. The present invention may further include a slide mount assembly which slideably couples the protector plate to a door. Other embodiments of a door guard also protect an overhead door and an overhead door track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Block
  • Patent number: 7836644
    Abstract: A molding system and method for installation that covers existing molding. The molding system covers existing trim for doorways and floors with a more decorative molding. The invention includes a molding overlay that has three points of contact. An upper corner block covers the intersections of the existing doorway molding, and a lower corner block covers a section of the existing doorway molding with the existing baseboard, eliminating the need to cut mitered angles in the overlay molding. Recesses in the backside of the corner blocks allow the corner blocks to receive the old molding. The molding overlay abuts the corner blocks, thereby avoiding the requirements for making any cuts other than perpendicular cuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventor: William J. Cooper
  • Publication number: 20100287857
    Abstract: A door framing system includes a header including a header jamb, first and second legs each including a leg jamb dimensioned to abut against and extend downwards from a respective end of the header jamb, and, for each leg jamb, at least one adjustable connector for establishing a connection between the leg jamb and the header jamb and permitting selective tightening or loosening of the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Ian Kerr
  • Patent number: 7832164
    Abstract: A joint support system for trim members 12 and 14 has a reinforcement member 16 attached to the trim members 12 and 14. A fastener fastens the trim members 12 and 14 to the reinforcement. An adhering glue may be applied and set between the reinforcement member 16 and trim members 12 and 14 to form a tight joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Scott Gittleman
  • Publication number: 20100242384
    Abstract: A prefabricated mantle unit has a base (36, 40) and a top plate (44) extending forwardly from the top of the base. A decorative strip (56) is oriented obliquely between the front of the top plate and the bottom of the base, with the lower edge (48) of the strip and the bottom (54) of the base forming a lower channel (50). The top element (22) of the surround (16) and the nailing flange (28) of the window box project above the top edge (24) of the window box, forming a box channel (26). The upward projection (22) of the top element is received within the lower channel (50) of the mantle unit, and a downward projecting portion (54) of the mantle base is received within the box channel (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel J. Cashman
  • Patent number: 7797884
    Abstract: A flexible flashing for sealing a window, door, or other portal against the entry of water. The flashing includes a base member with a plurality of channels that are structured to direct water therefrom, and a face plate extends from the base member and permits the flashing to be joined to a vertical wall. The face plate includes slots or corrugations which permit the flashing to be curved or flexed to correspond to a curved portion of the wall opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: L. Ross Allen
  • Patent number: 7788863
    Abstract: An astragal boot is mounted onto a lower end of an astragal disposed on a free end of a semi-active door in a double-door set disposed over a threshold. The astragal boot includes a platform and a pair of lateral fins spaced from one another and being flexible and projecting downwardly from the platform to seal against the threshold. Primary fins are flexible and project downwardly from the platform a greater distance than the lateral fins and are joined to and extend between the lateral fins. The lateral fins are joined to the primary fins and hold the primary fins into sealing engagement with the threshold to prevent the penetration of water between the astragal boot and the threshold. The lateral fins hold the primary fins against the threshold because the primary fins are thinner thereby minimizing the effort required to close the semi-active door over the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Quanex Corporation
    Inventors: Michael E. Pepper, James W. Meeks, Brian S. Hewitt
  • Patent number: 7788862
    Abstract: In a door constructed of spaced apart skins mounted on a rectangular frame and reinforced with the core between the skins filled with a plastic foam, a window or door light frame system consists of a two part frame system with a window light permanently installed in one part of the system and the other part releasably adapted to register with the frame part with the window light installed during shipping and rotated when installed to bring the locking elements of the several parts into registry to permanently lock the frame system in an aperture formed in a door with stop means in the locking arrangements to prevent damage to the frame system or the door on which the frame system is installed from excessive compressive forces on the frame parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Plastpro 2000, Inc.
    Inventors: Shirley Wang, Pao Yu Franco An, Wen Hsian Chen
  • Patent number: 7770352
    Abstract: A shutter system having a clip that facilitates installation of a decorative cover over a frame rail is provided. The shutter system includes a frame rail, a clip and a decorative cover, the clip being installed in a channel on the frame rail and engaging a channel on the decorative cover to provide a secure fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventors: Scott A. Plasek, Derek Stuth
  • Patent number: 7748179
    Abstract: The invention includes an end cover (32) for disposition over an end of a mantel (20). The end cover (32) presents a front corner (38) extending between an upper wall (34) and a lower wall (36) and is symmetrical rearwardly to a pair of side edges (42) from the front corner (38) whereby the end cover (32) may be disposed over either end of the mantel (20). The upper wall (34) of the end cover (32) extends between the front walls (44) and the side edges (42) and the lower wall (36) extends between the front walls (44) and the side edges (42). The upper wall (34) and the lower wall (36) each has the shape of a square with equal sides. The front walls (44) define interior surfaces complementary to the irregular pattern of the decorative face (24) of the mantel (20) and the end cover (32) overlies the mantel (20) the thickness of each front wall (44).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
  • Publication number: 20100162634
    Abstract: A universal flashing is provided for windows and doors. A head flashing assembly is fabricated at a construction site to fit specific door or window widths. A center section which may be extruded with a sloped base, a rear flange, and a front lip. End caps may be provided to snap or glue on the center section. The end caps have a perpendicular fin which serves as an end dam to block the lateral movement of water. The assembly may be inverted for use as a sill pan. The center section may be cut to a desired length and installed over arched windows or doors by bending to shape as it is installed. For arched applications, a combination of rigid and flexible PVC may be coextruded to provide a desired cross sectional profile that is flexible enough to be bent around the arch, but stiff enough to retain its cross section for drainage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Mishko Teodorovich
  • Patent number: 7743564
    Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
  • Publication number: 20100132280
    Abstract: A door threshold may include upper and lower members for sandwiching carpet and/or carpet padding therebetween. The threshold may, in certain example embodiments, grip the carpet in order to prevent it from being pulled out from between the upper and lower threshold members. Thus, in certain example instances, the need for tacks (or carpet tack strip(s)) proximate the threshold can be reduced and/or eliminated. In certain example embodiments of this invention, the threshold structure may include a locating bracket that is provided proximate the door frame for frame alignment and security purposes, and/or one or more pans located under the threshold for locating and/or securing purposes. Levelers, shims and/or the like may be used in certain example embodiments in order to compensate for non-level flooring proximate the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Rissone
  • Patent number: 7726092
    Abstract: The present invention is a window sill and trim corner assembly. The window sill and trim corner assembly may extend around a window or other opening in a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: The Crane Group Companies Limited
    Inventors: Paul R. Pelfrey, Jan E. Byer
  • Patent number: 7712262
    Abstract: A removable arch form assembly for use in forming a masonry arch of a plurality of masonry elements on a substructure comprises a flexible arch form having a substantially rectangular shape, first and second end clips engaging an arched structure about which the masonry arch is to be formed, at least one intermediate clip positioned on the arched structure between the end clips and at an elevation differing from the end clips, the end clips and the at least one intermediate clip removably receiving the flexible arch form and retaining the form in an arched orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventor: Tom Scanlan
  • Publication number: 20100107527
    Abstract: A frame device adapted to be mounted between a balcony slab and a roof slab (2) located above the former supports wall elements (16, 16?, 16?) for building-in a balcony. The frame device has an upper horizontal sectional element (17), which supports a cover strip (28), which extends parallel thereto and is fastened thereto by holder means (26). The cover strip (28) has a leg (28a), which is inserted into a pocket (27) formed between the holder means (26) and a supporting surface (25) of the sectional element (17). The cover strip (28) is extractable from a retracted position in the pocket (27) to an arbitrarily extracted position so as to provide, when the frame device is mounted between the balcony slab and the roof slab (2), a visual screening off of a gap (S), which is formed between the roof slab (2) and the sectional element (17).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: NORDISKA BALCO AB
    Inventor: Lars Björkman
  • Publication number: 20100088977
    Abstract: A method and system finish member for forming a wall surface is provided. The finish member comprises a substantially organic material having a length along a longitudinal axis and a thickness perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and the finish member is flexible along the length in a direction of the thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Curtis William Darling
  • Patent number: 7694471
    Abstract: An astragal boot for mounting onto a lower end of an astragal includes a platform, a first and second lateral fin spaced from each other and projecting downwardly from the platform, and an auxiliary fin disposed between the first and second lateral fins. The auxiliary fin defines an auxiliary fin edge extending from the first lateral fin to the second lateral fin for sealing engagement with the threshold. The auxiliary fin includes a hub portion and a first and second leg portion each extending from the hub portion to the first and second lateral fins, respectively. The first leg portion extends along a first direction defining a portion of the auxiliary fin edge along the first direction and the second leg portion extends along a second direction at an obtuse angle relative to the first direction defining another portion of the auxiliary fin edge along the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Quanex Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Meeks, David C. Bryant
  • Patent number: 7681372
    Abstract: A door threshold may include upper and lower members for sandwiching carpet and/or carpet padding therebetween. The threshold may, in certain example embodiments, grip the carpet in order to prevent it from being pulled out from between the upper and lower threshold members. Thus, in certain example instances, the need for tacks (or carpet tack strip(s)) proximate the threshold can be reduced and/or eliminated. In certain example embodiments of this invention, the threshold structure may include a locating bracket that is provided proximate the door frame for frame alignment and security purposes, and/or one or more pans located under the threshold for locating and/or securing purposes. Levelers, shims and/or the like may be used in certain example embodiments in order to compensate for non-level flooring proximate the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Rissone
  • Publication number: 20100011684
    Abstract: A number of elongated and preferably extruded periphery pieces are described that have essentially the same shape in cross-section. Each piece has a first channel behind a second channel. The first half of the window may slide in the first channel, and the second channel is to receive a second half of the window which may be fixed. A number of elongated and preferably extruded glazing frame pieces are used each having a glazing channel on one side and a section on an opposite side to be fitted into one of the periphery pieces. The glazing frame pieces also have essentially the same shape in cross-section. A number of glazing stop pieces, each of which is to be secured to a respective one of the glazing frame pieces, are provided. These glazing stop pieces also have essentially the same shape in cross-section. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Guardian, LLC
    Inventor: Murray L. Neal
  • Patent number: 7627996
    Abstract: The present invention provides an opening portion periphery decorative member easy in construction, excellent in external appearance and excellent in weather resistance, an opening portion periphery construction structure, and an opening portion periphery construction method. Accordingly, an opening portion periphery construction structure includes an opening portion periphery decorative member 10 to be installed on a periphery of an opening portion 5 of a building, upper, lower, left and right L-joiners 100 to be installed on upper, lower, left and right sides of the opening portion 5, respectively, and upper, lower, left and right frame members 11 each configured to be engaged with the corresponding L-joiner 100 and fixed to a front face 20 of an underlayment member 2. The L-joiner 100 has a front plate portion 101, an inner side plate portion 102, and a joiner side engaging portion 103.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Nichiha Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Takashi Honda
  • Patent number: 7621083
    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: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Assa Abloy Door Group, LLC
    Inventor: M. Stephen Smith
  • Patent number: 7614190
    Abstract: A molding system and method for installation that covers existing molding. The molding system covers existing trim for doorways and floors with a more decorative molding. The invention includes a molding overlay. An upper corner block covers the intersections of the existing doorway molding, and a lower corner block covers a section of the existing doorway molding with the existing baseboard, eliminating the need to cut mitered angles in the overlay molding. Recesses in the backside of the corner blocks allow the corner blocks to receive the old molding. The molding overlay abuts the corner blocks, thereby avoiding the requirements for making any cuts other than perpendicular cuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: William J. Cooper
  • Patent number: 7614189
    Abstract: An arched member such as a jamb is made from three parts. The first part is an elongate strip having upper and lower faces, opposite sides, and opposite first and second ends, with elongate grooves extending along the opposite sides. The other parts are a pair of elongate side pieces each slidably engaged in a respective one of the grooves. The strip and side pieces are formed together into an arch having a predetermined curvature with the opposite ends of the side pieces flush with the opposite ends of the strip. The formed member is sufficiently flexible to enable it to be forced into a flat condition for shipping. When forced flat, at least one end of each side piece will project out from the respective end of the strip. The projecting ends provide indicators to allow a user to correct the curvature of the member after release from the flat condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventors: Richard J. Smerud, J. Miguel Arvizu
  • Patent number: 7600346
    Abstract: A threshold assembly is disposed below a closure. The threshold assembly includes a sill having a first end and a second end spaced from each other and having an entry portion sloping downwardly from a proximate end to a distal end between the first and second ends. A pair of jamb pedestals are disposed at the first and second ends of the sill, respectively. Each jamb pedestal supports a jamb spaced above the sill. A first wall extends upwardly from the proximate end of the entry portion and a second wall extends upwardly from the sill and along the first wall to define a channel extending longitudinally between the jamb pedestals. The first wall defines an opening which establishes fluid communication from the channel to the entry portion of the sill between the jamb pedestals for directing water from the channel away from the threshold assembly along the entry portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Quanex Corporation
    Inventor: James W. Meeks
  • Publication number: 20090205271
    Abstract: A fire-rated light kit for a fire-resistant partition includes a track for holding a window pane in an aperture of the partition. The track includes a channel for capturing an edge of the window pane, and a flange. A first intumescent material is positioned under the track to seal between the track and the partition. A second intumescent layer is positioned on top of the track. A flammable molding material can be positioned over the flange of the track. In the event of heat or flame, the second intumescent layer expands and pushes the flammable trim away from the glass and/or partition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Andre Fortin, Robert G. Dimke
  • Patent number: 7562497
    Abstract: An arched door frame for use within an arched opening in a framed, wallboard clad wall comprises: two similar door frame side portions each having a lower straight portion, an upper rounded portion, and an upper connection edge portion; wherein each door frame side portion has a jamb having a width generally equal to a stud width and two thicknesses of wallboard, and a contoured casing attached to both a front and rear edge portion of the jamb; and, frame side alignment and connection maintenance means to centrally align and maintain the two frame side portions in close proximity. In a preferred aspect the frame alignment means comprises clip holes and dowels, and the connection maintenance means comprises a front and back U shaped clip having opposite ends which are received in the clip holes, one clip hole in an outer edge of each jamb side portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Douglas A. Warren
  • Publication number: 20090173021
    Abstract: The present invention is a entryway protector for use with elevator door jamb panels to protect the surfaces of the panels from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The entryway protector includes the main sections and an angled guide and a minor section which is attached at approximately a right angle. The entryway protector is constructed of a material that is sufficiently rigid to protect the elevator door jamb panel and also to remain in proper position. The preferred material is polycarbonate. The entryway protector may be attached to the elevator door jamb panel by suction cups. Preferably the entryway protector is made at a height of approximately forty inches so that two entryway protectors are need for each elevator door jamb panel. Two entryway protectors can be attached together by one or more H clamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: MARQUIS, INC.
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Publication number: 20090165406
    Abstract: A sill corner for use in a sill assembly supported on a base surface, the sill assembly comprising a vertical jamb and a lineal base member. The sill corner comprises a vertical component with a top surface adapted to receive the vertical jamb and a bottom surface adapted to abut the base surface. A horizontal component extends transversely from the vertical component and the horizontal and the vertical components are a unitary element. The top and bottom surfaces of the vertical component are separated by a height, the height being between about 1.00 and about 3.00 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: JELD-WEN, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Campbell, John D. Stackpole, Kenneth M. Hart, Kenneth J. Christensen
  • Patent number: 7543864
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for repairing the jamb of a door, window, or the like, without removal or replacement of the jamb, through use of an elongated U-shaped channel adapted to slide over a portion of the jamb and be secured in place on the jamb. The channel includes slots therein for receipt of a latching mechanism where required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Philip E. Barthel
  • Patent number: 7533503
    Abstract: A knockdown doorframe includes: a pair or jambs respectively secured to a right and a left vertical side wall of a doorway, each jamb having an adjustable covering plate adjustably shielding a side portion of the jamb with the wall; and a lintel horizontally secured to a top portion of each jamb adjacent to a horizontal top wall of the doorway and having an adjustable horizontal covering plate adjustably shielding an upper portion of the lintel and the horizontal top wall, whereby upon a sliding or telescopic movement of each covering plate in each jamb or in the lintel, the covering plate may adjustably well shield the jamb or lintel with the wall having variable wall thickness for security and ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Guo-Chi Wang