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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151413 | Drawing device A drawing device increases durability of dampers. A slider 14 and a damper base 22 are provided slidable on a base 12 of a drawing device. The damper base 22 is provided with a damper lock 28 which engages with the base 12 t... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8051536 | Magnetic drapery track A drapery holder releasably engages a header jamb of a window. A vertical front wall and back wall are disposed in parallel relation to one another and are interconnected to one another by a horizontal bottom wall. Co-planar horizontal flanges are formed integrally ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7921512 | Assembly for guiding the longitudinal sliding movement of a sub-assembly An improved arrangement for a transverse dividing element includes an upper cross beam (32), each free end of the cross beam being guided longitudinally by way of an associated guiding structure. The guiding structure includes a slide having a groove in which... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7721387 | Track assembly for an overhead door A track assembly for an overhead door (10) includes a generally vertically positionable track segment (14) and a generally horizontally positionable track segment (15). The track segment (14) includes a curvilinear portion (17) at ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7653966 | Sliding rail assembly for a sliding panel movable along a track A sliding rail assembly (20) for a sliding panel (22), movable along a track (24) between open and closed positions, includes a runner (26) and a glide (28) for sliding engagement along the runner (26). The runner (26... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7367159 | Dual overhead track for a sliding door A sliding door for selectively opening and closing an opening. The door comprises a first guide track defining a first linear guide path and a second guide track defining a second linear guide path. The second guide track is spaced from the first guide track. The do... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7281773 | Sliding assisting apparatus A sliding assisting apparatus assists a movable body to move between a drawn-out position and a drawn-in position. The apparatus includes a unit main body to be attached to a main body or the movable body, and a pair of strikers to be attached to the main body or mo... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7249813 | Retraction device for drawers A retraction device for drawers includes a displaceable entrainment member (12) which is subjected to the force of two springs (14, 15) and which can be releasably coupled to a holding member (6) secured to a portion of an article of furniture. ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7240978 | Sliding assisting device A sliding assisting device assists a movable body to move between a drawn-in position and a drawn-out position relative a main body. The sliding assisting device includes a unit main body provided on one of the main body and the movable body, and having a slider, a ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7228659 | Sliding door reinforced frame header with movable cover A sliding door includes a frame comprising an elongated header member having a topwall, a backwall, an intermediate wall and a bottom wall. The bottom wall and intermediate wall are engageable with sliding door panel support rollers and the bottom wall and intermedi... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7219392 | Breakaway track system for an overhead door An overhead garage door (10) includes a plurality of panels (11) each carrying rollers (12) which ride in a track assembly (15). The track assembly (15) includes a generally vertically positionable component (16), a generall... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7210198 | Retracting apparatus, drawer apparatus and sliding door apparatus The invention provides a retracting apparatus of a sliding rail in which a self locking state is not cancelled without intention, a structure and an adjustment are simple, and a cost is inexpensive. In the retracting apparatus of the sliding rail, a guiding member (... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7174944 | Triple slide assembly for sliding doors A triple slide assembly for a three panel door system that mounts on a two track header and allows the panels to slide easily and sequentially with an interlocking function that provides a means to align the panels. The outer rails or panels each have an inward faci... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171703 | Pool cover tracking system A track assembly for flexible pool covers. The track assembly includes track members, and securing pieces for being secured to the pool deck and for splicing the track members together in an end-to-end series. The securing pieces are designed to reside beneath, and ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152889 | Cable latching system A latching system includes a rotatable cam formed of substantially symmetric pieces with a cable, connected to oppositely disposed bolts, extending therethrough. The configuration of the cam is such that when rotated, the cable is pulled in both directions with resp... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7143474 | Compact, modular storage system A shelving system includes at least two parallel lengths of track, at least two pair of end pieces disposed on opposite ends of each of the at least two lengths of track, and a stationary shelving unit attached to one of the at least two pair of end pieces, with the... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128123 | Door mounting and track system for a sectional door A door system including a sectional door having adjacent panels hinged for moving between a closed vertical position and an open horizontal position, the adjacent panels including at least a top panel, an intermediate panel, and a bottom panel, sets of lower rollers... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7059017 | Sliding door assembly for track, step plate, roller, guide and constraint systems The invention corrects three major safety and security problems, associated with millions of traditional sliding doors. It offers a dramatic, yet simplistic, solution to these chronic problems in addition to providing a smooth, maintenance-free operation. The invent... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055571 | Shield for a movable barrier A door system (10) used in connection with an opening defined by a pair of jambs (11) and a laterally extending header (12) connecting the jambs, the door system including, a pair of tracks (15) mountable on the jambs, the tracks having a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7032271 | Noise control device for a steel door A noise control device for a steel door includes a buffer, a shock-absorbing member, a stopping member, or only includes a colliding member. The noise control device is installed at any location of a steel door and a casting where noise may be generated when the ste... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028370 | Retracting apparatus, drawer apparatus and sliding door apparatus The invention provides a retracting apparatus of a sliding rail in which a self locking state is not cancelled without intention, a structure and an adjustment are simple, and a cost is inexpensive. In the retracting apparatus of the sliding rail, a guiding member (... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7028738 | Shutter system and barrier assembly for use in connection therewith A shutter system for covering a wall opening includes a mounting assembly and a retractable/deployable barrier assembly. The mounting assembly includes at least one pair of guide tracks that are mountable on opposing sides of the opening. Each guide track includes i... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021007 | Double-sided sliding door assembly A sliding door assembly is disclosed for use in an environment where both sides of the door are useable. The door assembly includes at least one bottom roller mechanism fitted into a lower portion of a bottom rail. The bottom roller mechanism is adjustable and conce... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7010830 | Repair using plastic as the sliding mechanism for laterally sliding doors/windows The invention pertains to the repair of the sliding mechanism of horizontally or laterally sliding glass doors/windows, including shower doors, that are permanently built into a residential or commercial building. Instead of the door/window riding on a metal track u... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011347 | Latch for section doors and the like, and operating sets including said latch A latch for a section door wherein near the hinges located between the door elements there are provided, at each end of the elements, small rolling wheels which turn on horizontal pivots and slide within side guide bars having a vertical branch, an upper horizontal ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7007343 | In-floor, adjustable, multiple-configuration track assembly for sliding panels with built-in weep system In-floor, adjustable, track assembly for sliding panels with a build-in weep system, including a track, extending upward from a base, for engaging the undercarriage of a vertically-oriented panel, and supporting rectilinear motion therealong, an upright splash guard... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6978513 | Method and apparatus for stopping a moving member A system and method for stopping a moving member located on a stationary member. The system includes sliders or rollers configured to move along a track. The track has a discontinuity to move the moving member to engage a friction pad to slow the moving member. The ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6945364 | Elevator roller guide and rail assembly An elevator door assembly includes a rail and at least one roller that rolls along the rail to move a door between opened and closed positions, for example. A resilient track is provided on the rail that facilitates more efficient roller movement and increases the l... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6931791 | System to be fitted in a vehicle door A system to be fitted into a vehicle door which includes a window lifter for lifting and lowering a window pane of the vehicle door and includes a drive unit and a mechanism for transferring drive force from the drive unit to the window pane, and a closing mechanism... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6928696 | Actuator for improving seal for overhead doors The invention includes a clasp that can be mounted to the roller track of an overhead door and a shim that can be mounted to the overhead door or the shaft of the roller. The clasp includes a portion for attaching to the roller track and a blocking portion that is s... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6918157 | Rail structure for the door A rail structure for doors comprises a track rail body (3) which supports the door wheels (4) which are attached to a door (6) and freely roll on the track rail body (3), a load support member (2) which is extended along the track ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6874199 | Protective cover for guidance device for a flexible-curtain goods-handling door The protective cover according to the present invention comprises an internal space (30) designed to take the corresponding strap (8, 9) of a guidance device (6) and at least one continuous external face (26) forming the sliding face.... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6792651 | In-floor, adjustable, multiple-configuration track assembly for sliding panels with built-in weep system In-floor, adjustable, track assembly for sliding panels with a build-in weep system, including a track, extending upward from a base, for engaging the undercarriage of a vertically-oriented panel, and supporting rectilinear motion therealong, an upright splash guard... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6757937 | Apparatus to mount a support rail of a drawer guide to a wall of a piece of furniture An apparatus to mount a support rail of a drawer guide to a wall of a piece of furniture, the apparatus having a base plate for mounting to the wall of the piece of furniture and a connecting piece, connectable to the rear end of the support rail, which is guided in... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6672360 | Material handling gate An upright for a goods-handling door, said upright including a slideway (1) and being formed in one piece by extrusion or in two mutually snap-fastenable pieces. The upright includes a plane surface (14F) serving to be placed against a wall, so as to posi... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6574832 | Yieldable guide for a door A flexible guide for a door includes straps that are mounted in pairs along either side of a doorway. The straps for each pair are generally parallel, facing each other, and spaced apart to create a gap or channel between the two. As the door opens and cl... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6550848 | Sliding door for a motor vehicle A sliding door is arranged on a side wall of a body of a motor vehicle. A running device interacts with a guide rail mounted on the side wall. A safety device is provided for aiding in opening of the sliding door after an accident-caused deformation of th... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6526604 | Pool cover tracking system A track assembly for flexible pool covers. The track assembly includes several track members, and splicing pieces for splicing the track members together in an end-to-end series. The splicing pieces are designed to reside beneath, and to be concealed by, ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6516493 | Guide rail and method for producing a guide rail for a cable or bowden tube window lift A guide rail 10 for a cable or Bowden cable window lifter with a guide area 1 with slide faces 11, 12 for holding and the sliding guide of a follower mounted displaceable on the guide rail 10 and with at least one fastening area 31, 32 for connecting the ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6431250 | Apparatus and method for windlocking a building opening A track system for use in a windlocking apparatus is disclosed and claimed. One embodiment includes a housing piece and an interfitting piece. The housing piece includes a channel and the interfitting piece includes a key which slidingly mates with the ch... | 08/13/2002 |
