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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8057120 | Corner joining of structural members A structure for joining structural members is disclosed. The structure joins an end of a first member to a side of a second member by a coupling insert. The coupling insert has a web coupling portion that is received by the end of the first member and a tenon portio... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8042598 | Reduced visibility insect screen An insect screen of increased invisibility can be created by using small wire diameter elements and/or increasing the mesh density of the screen. The combination of small wire diameter and increased mesh density provide a screen with a higher Dalquist Rating that be... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8033056 | Doorway with anti-bubbling sill drain A doorway with anti-bubbling sill drain includes spaced vertical side jambs, a head jamb, and a substantially hollow contain-and-drain sill, all of which form a frame. The sill has an outside nosing provided with weep holes and weep doors and a threshold portion tha... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7523968 | Reach out lock A reach out lock for a sliding door includes a keeper having a keeper latch and a locking mechanism having a hook to engage the keeper latch. The reach out lock further includes a mechanism which prevents actuation of the locking mechanism if the locking mechanism i... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7426804 | Specialty display window A window unit includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and a window located within the frame perimeter. The window includes a display surface adapted to receive a display image. A display image source is disposed in the window frame and a speaker element i... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7293391 | Unitary insulated glass unit with vapor barrier A multi-paned fenestration unit in which the glass panes are manufactured directly into the support structure without first manufacturing an insulated glass unit. The support structure is designed to provide the structural support for the glass panes without a separ... | 11/13/2007 |
| D547634 | Hinged door handle assembly | 07/31/2007 |
| D546160 | Gliding door handle assembly | 07/10/2007 |
| 7201208 | Reduced visibility insect screen A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195053 | Reduced visibility insect screen A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7180489 | Automated multi-task window assembly A window assembly includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and at least one window mounted in the frame. A media panel incorporating a video display is associated with the window assembly and can be moved selectively into the frame perimeter for displaying... | 02/20/2007 |
| D535759 | Decorative window pane | 01/23/2007 |
| D533949 | Decorative window pane | 12/19/2006 |
| 7109959 | Multi-task window A window unit that includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and a window located within the frame perimeter. The window includes a display module adapted to receive a display signal from a display signal source. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100335 | Attachment system for a decorative member A fenestration system including a glass unit, attachment member and decorative member is provided. The decorative member includes a rotatable coupler for easy attachment of the decorative member to the attachment member. An attachment system including a decorative m... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080676 | Fenestration unit with screen coil apparatus A fenestration unit including screen coil apparatus is provided by the invention. The fenestration unit includes a frame defining an opening. A sash- is slideably received by the opening of the frame. The fenestration unit includes a screen coil assembly attached to... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7070215 | Tilt latch mechanism for hung windows A dual function lock, a tilt latch assembly, and tilt latch for use on a hung or double hung window are provided. The lock includes a base, a handle, and a tilt latch actuating mechanism. The tilt latch assembly includes a lock, left and right latches, and an extens... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6988339 | Specialty media window A media window system includes a window unit having a window frame defining a frame perimeter and a glass unit located within the frame perimeter. The window unit includes a display area adapted to receive a display image. A display image source is configured to pro... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6889480 | Unitary insulated glass unit and method of manufacture A multi-paned fenestration unit in which the glass panes are manufactured directly into the support structure without first manufacturing an insulated glass unit. The support structure is designed to provide the structural support for the glass panes without a separ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6880612 | Reduced visibility insect screen A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch, havin... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6877784 | Tilt latch mechanism for hung windows A dual function lock for use on a hung window is provided that includes a base, a handle and a tilt latch actuating mechanism. A tilt latch for use on a hung window is also provided. Furthermore, a tilt latch assembly including a lock, left and right latches and an ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6840011 | Window panel balance apparatus and method A window having a window panel that slides in a frame and at least one balancer that is secured to the window panel is disclosed. The window is of the tiltable hung type having a vertical operating position in which the balancer slides with the window panel in the f... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6763875 | Reduced visibility insect screen An insect screen that includes a rigid frame defining a frame perimeter and a metal screen located within the rigid frame perimeter. The metal screen has a plurality of metal elements with a dark mat surface. The metal elements have a width of about 0.001 inch to ab... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6722082 | Window having a hinged weatherstrip A window having a frame, two fixed jamb liners, a sash, and two hinged weatherstrips. The fixed jamb liners are secured to the frame such that they do not move laterally with respect to the frame. The hinged weatherstrips include a rigid sash bearing member hingedly... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6718704 | Attachment system for a decorative member A fenestration system including a glass unit, attachment member and decorative member is provided. The decorative member includes a rotatable coupler for easy attachment of the decorative member to the attachment member. An attachment system including a decorative m... | 04/13/2004 |
| D488243 | Door sill portion | 04/06/2004 |
| 6682789 | Polyolefin wood fiber composite A member comprising a complex profile made of a composite comprising a polypropylene polymer, and a wood fiber. The composite is useful in construction applications. The profile can be used in residential and commercial structures. The member is used in f... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6682814 | Fiber-polymeric composite siding unit and method of manufacture A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each sidin... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6680090 | Polyolefin wood fiber composite A complex profile made of a composite comprising a polyolefin polymer and a wood fiber. The composite is useful in conventional structural applications. The profile can be used in residential and commercial structures. The profile is used in the manufactu... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6615558 | Door and sidelights with visually matching curves Signature entryway units combine common non-circular elements to form an entryway unit that suggests a circle. The entryway unit can include a door and one or more sidelight panels. The non-circular elements can include glazing units.... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6531010 | Thermoplastic resin and fiberglass fabric composite and method The invention relates to a composite comprising a thermoplastic resin and a glass fabric that can be used in the form of a linear extrudate as a structural member or as a repair unit. The resin glass fiber composite structural member can be manufactured i... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6526835 | Apparatus and method for characterizing physical properties of a test piece An apparatus and method for non-destructively determining non-musical physical characteristics such as the Young's modulus, stiffness coefficient, and damping coefficient of a test piece of arbitrary shape. The apparatus consists of a frame having a natur... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6463706 | Unitary insulated glass unit and method of manufacture A multi-paned fenestration unit in which the glass panes are manufactured directly into the support structure without first manufacturing an insulated glass unit. The support structure is designed to provide the structural support for the glass panes with... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6357197 | Polymer covered advanced polymer/wood composite structural member A composite structural member of the invention comprises a linear member having a first end and a second end attached to each end of the linear member as an end piece or end cap structure. Covering the composite member is a thermoplastic envelope preferab... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6346160 | Thermoplastic resin and fiberglass fabric composite and method The invention relates to a composite comprising a thermoplastic resin and a glass fabric that can be used in the form of a linear extrudate as a structural member or as a repair unit. The resin glass fiber composite structural member can be manufactured i... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6342172 | Method of forming a foamed thermoplastic polymer and wood fiber profile and member Advanced structural components comprising a foamed thermoplastic that can be used in virtually any application where wooden components have a use. Such structural components can comprise sized lumber, shaped trim, posts, beams or shaped structural members... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6280667 | Process for making thermoplastic-biofiber composite materials and articles including a poly(vinylchloride) component The invention relates to polymer/wood fiber composite structural members that can be manufactured in an extrusion process engineered to produce the highest quality materials. The composite can be in a linear extrudate or pellet and can have a cross-sectio... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6265037 | Polyolefin wood fiber composite An improved composite structural member comprising a complex profile structural member, made of a composite comprising a polypropylene polymer and a wood fiber. The material is useful in conventional construction applications. The complex profile, in the ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6263623 | Method and apparatus for using a detent arrangement on a roof window frame and sash A roof window assembly adapted to be mounted to cover an opening in a roof structure of a building and method of installing and removing the roof window. The assembly includes a glass unit and a sash member operatively connected to the glass unit. A frame... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6260251 | Unitary profile for window construction A method for assembling a window is described including forming a lineal member having a cross-sectional profile, where the profile includes a sash portion and a frame portion, cutting the lineal member into lengths sized for forming the window, and joini... | 07/17/2001 |
