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...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109060 | Storm shutter A light transmitting storm shutter for protectively covering building portals, windows and the like from hurricane damage. A corrugated polycarbonate panel is formed having lengthwise corrugations, each of which preferably has radiused side margins and a generally f... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8028489 | Framed window screen and connector A framed window screen formed from four (4) rails which each include a channel, a wide groove and a narrow groove and are each cut at a forty-five degree (45°) angle at the terminal ends. A durable, sturdy corner connector joins each rail one to another, which may ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7934350 | Security screen A security screen comprising a frame having an outer edge which defines the outer perimeter of the frame and further having an inner edge (12) which surrounds an open portion of the frame, the outer edge of the frame being dimensioned such that in use the sec... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7430836 | Door with glass A door comprises a main frame with an opening, a front window frame and a rear window frame. The main frame includes a connection mold formed along an inner circumference of the opening and formed with a plurality of projections and recessed hooking channels. A glas... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7380384 | Layout for shop window construction, as well as a window frame, glazed door and/or similar, composed of such a layout A layout for shop window construction includes a dormant frame and an opening frame of a closed tubular section defining an internal volume, the opening or dormant frames appearing in the form of an assembly of the profiles defining the closed tubular section, the p... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7251917 | Methods and arrangements for securing fabric An arrangement for securing fabric relative to a framework comprising a framework, a groove in the framework, and a locking spline for being received into the groove in the framework whereby a fabric panel can be retained relative to the framework by an insertion of... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7223044 | Door frame miter brace A frame member miter guide or brace has first and second legs configured for insertion and engagement with adjoining frame members at a mitered joint, the miter guide having a stop with stop edges which accurately position intersecting walls of the frame members for... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222467 | Screen with integral railing A frame assembly for at least partially enclosing a raised floor structure includes a bottom frame member positioned adjacent an associated raised floor structure. A pair of spaced apart side frame members are connected to and extend upwardly from the bottom frame m... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7207636 | Modular cabinet system A modular cabinet structure, process, and system are provided, in which a modular cabinet structure comprises a structural frame comprising a first side and a second side, and a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the frame structure comprises... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7150130 | Sliding door assembly A door assembly of the type having a frame mounted to a wall. The frame comprises a head portion, opposed vertical jamb portions and a sill portion. Doors are provided in the frame. A door in the frame is displaceable between an open position and a closed position. ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7028964 | Tubular structure for supporting a product A base pad for supporting and cushioning a product such as a major home appliance. The base pad is made from a tube formed into a desired cross-sectional shape (profile) and folded into a square or rectangular frame-like configuration. V-shaped sections are cut out ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6964290 | Wood interior screen for out-swinging wood window A window system includes an out-swinging window having an exterior surface, and an interior surface. The viewable portions of the interior surface are made of a first material. The window system also includes a jamb. The out-swinging window is pivotally attached to ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6955022 | Fixing means for fixing a screen panel on a support structure A fixing means for fixing a screen panel on a support structure includes an insert member adapted to fit into a bore formed on the underside of a corner of a screen panel. The insert member has a first upper curved surface forming the major part of the insert member... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6931802 | Flood protection barrier A flood protection barrier is disclosed that can be deployed in the event of an immanent flood risk. The barrier comprises a shield having a sealing element and securing means for securing the shield in place to at least partially close an aperture in a wall of a bu... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6860078 | Method of providing precut trim pieces for a structural sliding door A method of providing precut trim pieces for a structural sliding door includes a vertical trim piece with one end that fits over a rail lip of a vertical rail, instead of under the rail lip. The rail lip terminates a trim extension of the vertical rail. Attaching t... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6742565 | Covered frame method and apparatus This is a method and kit for making window coverings and frames and the like in which a multiplicity of frame members are held in position in a geometric shape and distorted inwardly towards a center of the frame by a distorting force after which a covering is adher... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6681833 | Screen frame having corners under compression A frame for a ventilation screen-frame assembly includes a body having a mounting surface for receiving ventilation screen material. In one example, the body has at least three V-shaped cuts partially through it. Each V-shaped cut leaves an edge of the bo... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6604322 | Exterior louvered hurricane window shutters The present invention provides an exterior window shutter that is made of PVC, has functional louvers, but is still hurricane resistant. The shutter includes a perimeter framework that is adapted to receive a transparent impact resistant member. This impa... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6581668 | Window frame for a fence A window frame for positioning in a fence. The window frame includes a first frame having a first side, a second side, an outer perimeter edge, and an inner perimeter edge. A shoulder is integrally coupled to and extends away from the outer perimeter edge... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6532703 | Portable screen door A portable screen door for positioning in an apartment doorway. The portable screen door includes a frame having a first side bar, a second side bar, a top bar and a bottom bar. A screen extends between and is attached to the first side bar, the second si... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6427415 | Casement frame for a window A casement frame for a window formed of a plastic section having a seat region for receiving an edge region of a window pane and a room-side casement region, and at least one heat conducting insert arranged in the plastic section and forming a thermal bri... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6427396 | Barrier arrangement A frame expandable in a structural opening has a stretchable substantially fluid impermeable cover membrane disposed across the frame and arranged to stretch with expansion of the frame. The frame is preferably expandable in mutually perpendicular directi... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6425210 | Slat tensioning mechanism and frame structure for louver assemblies A slat tensioning mechanism is provided for holding interconnected slats of a louver assembly in a desired angulated position. The slat tensioning mechanism comprises a housing having wheel positioning means for rotationally receiving a bearing wheel. The... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6405506 | Door frame for metal buildings A pre-hung door and door frame in combination with nesting door posts. Preferably, the door posts have a central channel extending into contact with a door jamb soffit and one of the door jamb stops. The header includes a header tab extending from a naili... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6378267 | Window screen installation system A window screen installation system for releasably mounting a screen fabric or other pliable sheet material in such a manner as to self-tighten the fabric or material during installation. Moreover, the screen frame and trim mold are designed to allow for ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6374551 | Moveable structural reinforcement system A moveable structural reinforcement system is described including a moveable panel adapted to substantially close a building opening, the panel including variable shear load resistance means for regulating the shear stiffness of the building when the pane... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6314690 | High impact extended standoff window screen A high strength window screen frame that includes an extruded metal frame that fits within a window opening in a building. The frame is made up of a plurality of window frame units, each defining an opening and covered with mesh. A standoff leg portion of... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6282851 | Door frames A door frame comprises opposed door jambs and a door head, with the jambs and head each being formed from a metal section (6) of channel-shape having a base wall (8) which carries a door stop (12) and opposed side walls (10) of a width such that when the ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6250040 | Solid core vinyl screen door A screen door made of foamed, closed-cell, solid-core polyvinyl chloride includes two rails and two stiles connected together to form a rectangular frame having an opening. A groove is milled into the frame around the opening. The screen that is to cover ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6243999 | Blow-out prevention mechanism for windows A storm-resistant window includes a mechanism for preventing the blowout of a movable sash when wind pressure pulls the sash outwardly. In a single hung window having a slidable lower sash, the mechanism consists of a first rib projecting downwardly from ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6199331 | Hurricane force wind resistance sliding glass door assembly and associated methods A sliding door assembly includes a door frame positioned in a structure opening. The door frame includes a roller track along a bottom portion. A fixed door panel may be positioned in the door frame. A sliding door panel is slidably positioned in the door... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6192643 | Modular pool enclosure system having aesthetic appeal An aesthetic pool enclosure of modular design includes cover members that hide from view various utilitarian structural components such as bolts, screws, rubber splines for holding screens, and the like. The structure is made of extruded posts and beams a... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6192637 | Moveable structural reinforcement system A moveable structural reinforcement system is described including a moveable panel, a metal frame structure connectable to the frame structure of a building opening, the frame structure including a top support member and lateral supports connected on a fi... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6134857 | Structural corner reinforcement, a frame including such a reinforcement and methods of manufacturing these products A structural corner reinforcement for strengthening frames includes at least a first segment and a second segment of frame bar, each formed into a desired profile and each having a hollow interior portion, a reinforcing channel having a first leg and a se... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6131364 | Spacer for insulated windows having a lengthened thermal path An elongate tubular spacer frame bar for insulating windows. The spacer frame bar is formed of metal and has spaced, staggered sequences of longitudinally oriented elongate slits which increase the length of the thermal conductivity path from the first pa... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6108997 | Vinyl window screen frame A vinyl window or door screen frame which does not require clips or hooks for installation. The frame contains corner keys formed at angles greater than 91° which provide a slight bow along each side of the screen frame. This feature allows the screen fr... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6094879 | Corner connector for L-section frame elements A pair of L-section elements extend generally perpendicular to each other and each have a pair of legs one of which is provided with a mounting formation and the other of which is generally coplanar with the other leg of the other element. The corner conn... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6076314 | Window frame A window frame includes a head, a one-piece stepped and sloped bottom sill and one-piece side jambs with integral sash and screen tracks. The side jambs, head and bottom sill are welded together at the corners, such that jamb walls attach to the appropria... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6052957 | Compressible insert Insert (10) is formed from sheet (12) which is slidably held in slit (16) formed in compressible resilient covering (14). Stiffening member (22) is contained in the core of material (14) and has a slit (24) also slidably holding sheet (12). A compressible... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6035600 | Heat-insulated composite section for doors, windows or facades A heat-insulated composite section for doors, windows and facades, includes a plurality of metal rail sections so connected as to form a frame, at least one insulating rod arranged between the rail sections and having longitudinal edges secured to the met... | 03/14/2000 |
