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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8046965 | Partition system and method of assembling same A partition to be supported by one or more support elements. The partition includes two or more panel modules, each panel module having two or more panel elements. The panel elements in each panel module are positioned relative to each other in a predetermined abutt... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7997040 | Door with glass insert and method for assembling the same A door comprising first and second door skins secured to each other to form a cavity therebetween filled with expended foam. Each of the door skins has an opening therethrough for receiving a glass insert and a flange portion. Distal ends of the flange portions of t... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7856782 | Grid muntin retaining clips for muntins Techniques are provided for mounting simulated muntin bars, preassembled muntin grids and the like between parallel glazing sheets in an integrated multipane window sash. Among the mounting techniques disclosed are clips for holding simulated muntin components to a ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7748185 | Muntin grids for transparencies and transparencies having muntin grids A grid simulating muntins for a multi-sheet unit includes a plurality of interconnected vertical and horizontal elongated members. The ends of the elongated members are shaped to engage interior surface of a spacer frame to position the grid within the spacer frame.... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7743570 | Method of fabricating muntin bars for simulated divided lite windows A method for fabricating muntin grid pieces includes steps that attach an outer muntin grid element to an inner muntin grid element to form a two piece muntin grid piece. The outer muntin grid element surrounds at least three sides of the inner muntin grid element a... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7721501 | Door with glass insert and method for assembling the same A door comprising first and second door skins secured to each other to form a cavity therebetween filled with expended foam. Each of the door skins has an opening therethrough for receiving a glass insert and a flange portion. Distal ends of the flange portions of t... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7698863 | Window assembly and methods A window assembly includes first, second, third, and fourth frame pieces connected together to form a rectangular frame. Each of the frame pieces has an inside face defining a glass-receiving groove and a muntin-engaging face orthogonal to the inside face and defini... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7681369 | Double pane window construction The double pane window construction includes an inner peripheral surround captured between two panes of glass immediately adjacent the outer peripheral seal of the assembly. The surround has a width sufficient to conceal the inner surface of the seal from the view w... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7640712 | Window glazing assembly having a carbon fiber insert member The invention is a window glazing assembly having a series of segmented and non-segmented intersecting muntins for supporting glass panes. The non-segmented muntins incorporate a continuous carbon fiber insert that is disposed interior of the non-segmented muntin wh... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7634880 | Foam seal frame corner joint and method of manufacture A frame corner joint includes first and second frame rails having hollow interiors of predetermined contours and ends in mitered abutment. A corner key has legs inserted into the mitered ends of the frame rails. End portions of the legs substantially fill the hollow... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7533507 | Clip and sash assembly for mounting components between glazing panes Techniques are provided for mounting simulated muntin bars, preassembled muntin grids and the like between parallel glazing sheets in an integrated multipane window sash. Among the mounting techniques disclosed are clips for holding simulated muntin components to a ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7490445 | Integrated window sash An integrated window sash includes a sash frame having a first sheet supporting surface, a second sheet supporting surface spaced from the first sheet supporting surface, and a base between the first and second sheet supporting surfaces, the base defining an opening... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7318301 | Window, muntin and method A non-metal window muntin formed from plastic or wood is described for use in hermetically sealed insulated glass windows. The process for forming the muntin includes machining polystyrene sheets which are painted with a latex pain and baked prior to use between sea... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7299853 | High wind load resistant sectional wood overhead door, assembly, and methods A sectional wood overhead garage doors to withstand very high wind loads such as those created by hurricane force winds typically greater than 90 mph and which can be greater than 140 mph. The door meets design pressures of −65 psf and +48 psf. The door includes p... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284352 | Door skin, method of manufacturing a door produced therewith, and door produced therefrom A door skin comprises an exterior side and an interior side for being secured to a frame member. First and second molded, spaced stiles lie on a first plane. A flat planar portion is disposed between the stiles and lies on a second plane spaced from the first plane.... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7275352 | Fire retardant panel door and door frame having intumescent materials therein with a 90 minute fire rating A fire retardant panel door, including a panel door having at least one door panel and stiles and rails. The door panel includes an interior composite section formed by a first plurality of layers of intumescent materials and a first plurality of layers of fire resi... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7185469 | Modular raised wall paneling system The present invention is a new and novel modular raised wall paneling system and method of manufacture that is economical, labor non-intensive, and can be easily constructed for a variety of room configurations and dimensions. The modular raised wall paneling system... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7174683 | Impact-resistant shutter assembly An impact-resistant shutter does not fracture upon impact from debris. The shutter includes a decorative panel and a support panel. The decorative panel has an outer surface and an inner surface and includes a first chemical composition. The support panel has a firs... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7159369 | Stud wall system and method using combined bridging and spacing device A stud bridging/spacing member generally having at least three longitudinally spaced apart notches for receiving and engaging therein a web of a metal stud. At least one of the notches has opposing notch sides which are oriented such that when a portion of a web is ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7143561 | Veneered raised panel element and method of manufacturing thereof The present invention relates to veneered paneled elements such as doors. For example, a veneered raised panel door could include two vertically-oriented framing members (e.g., stiles) and two horizontally-oriented framing members (e.g., rails). These members are co... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137229 | Floorboards with decorative grooves Floorboards consisting of a core and a surface layer with decorative joint edge portions which are formed by removing the surface layer. ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124546 | Muntin bar connector with positioning tabs A connector for holding an internal muntin assembly away from a perimeter spacer of an insulating glass assembly until the assembler is ready to affix the muntin bar to the perimeter bar using an attachment device. The connector includes a positioning tab for holdin... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121369 | Frame for multiple vehicle heat exchangers A frame supports heat exchangers one in front of another in the direction of flow of cooling air, and includes two vertical walls interconnected by transverse walls, cross braces between the walls, and fastening points on the walls adapted to fasten the heat exchang... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104021 | Terminal plug for screwing a muntin bar to a spacer frame of in particular an insulated glass window A terminal for use with a muntin bar or cross includes a muntin bar and a terminal plug. The muntin bar has an end and an outer surface. The end of the muntin bar includes a hollow space and an inner wall. The terminal plug is adapted to be inserted into the end of ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7059380 | Sectional door panel having decorative components A sectional door (20,120) for articulated movement between an open position and a closed position having a plurality of interconnected panels (21, 22, 23; 121, 122, 123, 124), a body portion of the panels spacing a first decorative rail (30A, | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059092 | Fire-resistant wood assemblies for building Door and glazing frames include intumescent material positioned in a dado that is formed in a jamb side surface. Trim materials are positioned over the intumescent material to improve the appearance of the frame and to prevent tampering with and damage to the intume... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040373 | Extruded door panel members A door panel comprises several interlocking panel members. The panel members can be extrusions that are readily cut to length to create assembled door panels that match doorways of various widths. The ability to readily provide a door panel in various widths and len... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7024830 | Plastic window assembly A plastic window assembly is adapted to be mounted in an opening defined by a structure. The plastic window assembly is oval-shaped with a decorative plastic window muntin. A plastic frame supports parallel window panes. The window muntin is disposed between the par... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6990782 | Method for assembling building with thin and lightweight shaped-steel members The present invention provides a method for assembling structural members of thin and lightweight shaped steel, the thin and lightweight shaped-steel members to be assembled having at least one joint hole or concave/convex portion at an appropriate position of a fla... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6978579 | Storm shutter system The embodiment of this invention is disclosed, which describes a storm shutter system, which allows easy installation and removal by the homeowner. This invention does not add anything to the window and does not require the homeowner to change the window or drill ho... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6935078 | Anchor fastener clip The present invention 10 discloses an anchor fastener for mating parts to a channel 30 for, e.g., the attachment of muntin in a window 14 design. The end clip 15 of the preferred embodiment is comprised of molded polymeric material having... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6898914 | Muntin grid assembly and mounting system A muntin bar assembly for a window or door including a peripheral frame; a continuous surface contained within the frame; at least one continuous muntin bar and at least two discontinuous muntin bars on at least one side of the surface. The continuous muntin bar and... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6877289 | Panel door A panel door including a framework configured to form a support structure for the panel door. The panel door further including a set of surface covers configured to overlay the framework and be secured thereto to form both a set of stiles and a set of rails for the ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6871464 | Door structure for preventing water leakage A door structure for preventing water leakage is disclosed. The door structure comprises two sides pillars having an opening at the side and having frame with hollow passage and a waterproof stripe being disposed at the front side of the passage and a pressing strip... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6817146 | Door lite utilizing slump glass and method for forming the same One aspect of the present invention relates to a lite for a building structure. The lite includes a first peripheral caming framework and a first glass unit supported within the first peripheral caming framework. The first glass unit includes a plurality of glass me... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6792724 | Methods of making windows and windows made thereby A method of providing a glazed panel with Georgian-effect glazing bars (45). The method comprises providing a frame (37) for the panel and glazing material (30) to fit within the frame. A generally U-shaped clip (33), having two arms (... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6748711 | Door for a housing containing electrical components A door for a housing containing electrical components, in particular a switchgear cabinet, having a door frame, which has two vertical profiled frame sections spaced parallel apart from each other and connected at their longitudinal ends by horizontal transverse sta... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6745526 | Fire retardant wooden door with intumescent materials A fire retardant wooden door that prevents the spread of fire through the door during a fire. The fire retardant wooden door has at least one door panel connected to stiles and rails by tongue and groove joints, and the tongue and groove joints have intumescent mate... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6735922 | Glazing panel and insulated assembly thereof The glazing panel, conform the present invention, comprises a panel of thermoplastic material provided with a three-dimensional decorative pattern. The latter includes elevated portions projecting outwardly from the three-dimensional decorative pattern and also simu... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6729095 | Refined assembly structure of hubbed door leaf installed with glass The present invention relates to a refined assembly structure of hubbed door leaf installed with glass, which comprises a first door skin with an opening, a second door skin with an opening, a top lacing material, a bottom lacing material, a left lacing material, a ... | 05/04/2004 |
