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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162025 | Shutter slat assembly for roll down storm shutters A shutter slat assembly for a storm shutter, the slat assembly including an elongated horizontally extending shutter slat having longitudinally extending formed edges configured to slidably, interlockingly connect with the next adjacent slat for limited pivotal move... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7913741 | Screen connection pass-through for hoses, electric/power cords, telephone and cable lines Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing a pass through connection opening for water hoses, electrical and power cords, telephone lines, and cable lines to freely pass through screens such as screen pool enclosures, screen doors, and the like. The pass-... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7438113 | Window covering having operable segments A window covering has a headrail, a plurality of lift cords extending from the headrail and a plurality of shade elements positioned sequentially below the headrail. Each shade element has an upper edge and a lower edge which edges are substantially parallel to one ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7363956 | Adjustable pet door An adjustable panel door comprises a panel door frame having a top cross piece and a bottom cross piece. A portal assembly provides access through the panel door. The portal assembly is positioned between the top cross piece and the bottom top piece. At least one sp... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7275580 | Roman style shade A window covering having a plurality of panels comprising a head rail and a plurality of panels suspended from the head rail by a securement member and at least one opening member is provided. Each of the plurality of panels is collapsible and includes a pair of opp... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7207141 | Sliding door insert for portable pet portal A portable pet portal insert for a sliding patio door includes separate top, center, and bottom modules that can be assembled together through use of tongue and groove fittings therebetween, with the bottom module having a cutout portion adapted for receiving a pet ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207372 | Garage door ventilation apparatus A ventilation apparatus 26 is provided for mounting in a garage 10 door. The ventilation apparatus is provided with a rectangular shaped base support member 30 having an opening 40 formed therein. A first rectangular shaped tracking membe... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7209043 | Sensing system for pet controllable access Pet sensing is accomplished by detecting pulsed infrared light reflected from a pet worn collar or harness devised of highly reflective material. To avoid false triggering, a dual set of infrared light emitting and detecting sensor units works in conjunction with lo... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7197848 | Swing flap for the entry and exit of pets A swing flap (10) for the entry and exit of pets comprising a frame (11), which can be fixed to an opening (12) made in a door or a wall, equipped at the top with hinged means of constraint for a flap (20), and a first function selector (... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7159360 | Pet ventilation window A pet ventilation panel for a vehicle window opening is disclosed. The vehicle window opening is typically defined by a retractable windowpane movable within a window frame having upper, lower and opposed side frame members. The ventilation panel includes a selectiv... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152371 | Swing flap for the entry and exit of small pets with last transit direction indicator A swing flap (10) for the entry and exit of small pets, which comprises a frame (812), which can be fixed to an opening (13) made in a door or a wall, equipped at the top with hinged means of constraint for a flap (22), and having a strip... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137428 | Car screen and window A ventilation device for automobiles having a screen which fits into the grooved portion of an automobile window opening so it can be moved adjustably up and down within the door. The screen is made from two layers, one of which has circular apertures and the other ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7063123 | Adjustable pet door A panel pet door is an insert into a sliding glass door and has a panel door frame and a movable door flap assembly mounted on the panel door frame. The door flap assembly can slide vertically on the panel door frame along tracks in the vertical stiles of the panel ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6966153 | Insulating cover A thermal insulating cover is presented. The cover includes a top, a plurality of sides extending from the top and a wide base perimeter extending from the plurality of sides. The device may be formed as a unitary piece, or may be provided in two or more sections wh... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6962188 | Device with flexible shutter This invention concerns a flexible shutter system combined with drive systems in such a way as to permit the shutter (1) to move vertically between a closed position and an open position, said shutter (1) being intended to close an opening (5) o... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6959511 | Lockable pet door A pet door offering ingress or egress through a structural member. A lock mechanism in the pet door allows the pet owner to restrict ingress and/or egress as desired. The pet door features a dual control system that simplifies the setting of the lock. Each control c... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6745515 | Emergency escape door An emergency escape door device includes a primary door panel having an entrance formed in an inner peripheral surface inclined between a greater peripheral side contour a smaller peripheral side contour, and an auxiliary door panel pivotally secured to the primary ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6745788 | Tent with a pet entrance A tent for human or animal habitation with a separate pet entrance which offers pets separate entry and exit to and from the interior of the tent at will. The pet entrance offers freedom of movement therethrough in either direction at the pet's discretion followed b... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6684584 | Shelter having a tensioned sidewall assembly A shelter has a frame assembly (12), and a roof assembly (14) and flexible sidewall assembly (16) releasably connected thereto. The frame assembly (12) has a plurality of upright frame members (18) laterally spaced relative to each other, and a plurality ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6681524 | Insulated, weatherproof, and lockable pet door A pet door has interior (22) and exterior frames (28) that assemble to define a tunnel through which a pet may pass. Attaching to the frames are rigid inner (34) and outer doors (36) that are each held closed at a non-vertical angle by force of their own ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6634407 | Through-screen access assembly for hoses, power cords and the like A through-screen access assembly for hose, power cords and the like for allowing a user to pass power cords, hoses or the like through a screen. The through-screen access assembly for hose, power cords and the like includes a first through-screen access m... | 10/21/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6390112 | Tent door/door frame structural unit permanently attached around a tent's wall opening and which folds around a rolled up tent A tent door is hinged (44) and spring assisted to close the door and hold the door in a closed position against a bug-stopping weather-strip (18) attached to the surface of a door stop along the inside perimeter of a door frame. After entering or exiting ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6296003 | Versatile tent door A tent having a fabric body defining an internal volume and a door for entering and exiting the internal volume and for providing ventilation to the internal volume. A continuous zipper is located on the periphery of the door and on the door opening. A pa... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6164361 | One-way insect screen A one-way insect screen limits ingress of insects to an enclosed area, yet allows egress of insects from the enclosed area, by inclusion of a number of one-way passageways. The passageways are made by a number of flaps, moveable by insects making egress b... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6095226 | Structure multipurpose partition The invention relates to a kind of improved structure multifunction partition, specifically referring to a kind of structure offering an innovative improvement over shortcomings, such as uninteresting and monotonous features, of conventional partitions an... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6009932 | Push to exit, pull to enter latch assembly for screen door A push to exit, pull to enter latch assembly is disclosed, particularly suitable as a screen door latch for a recreational vehicle door assembly having a main closure door and a screen door. The latch assembly comprises a latch housing, a latch bolt linea... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5992096 | Controllable pet access system A controllable animal access system connectable to the door of a building which has an opening covered by a pivotally moveable animal door. The animal access system has a motion detector associated with a reader which detects an encoded pet tag worn by a ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5967215 | One-and two-way pet screen door kit A one- and two-way pet screen door kit is provided for installation in an existing screen door or window screen to allow pets to pass through in one or both directions. The door is made up of a rectangular metal frame having a pair of magnetic latches loc... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5946855 | Swing-away pet door apparatus The swing-away pet door apparatus, is adapted for mounting to the frame of a new or existing conventional sliding glass door assembly. A hinge member is secured to an elastomeric sealing flange, which is secured to the sliding glass door frame at a locati... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5934731 | Discharge control for the tail gate of a truck A discharge control apparatus for the rear slide gate on the tail gate of a truck box comprises a rod mounted horizontally across the tailgate from a free beyond one side of the tail gate. The rod is formed in two portions which can divided as a coupler b... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5829195 | Window module for mounting in a soft topped vehicle A window unit configured to be removably mounted in an operative position in a motor vehicle having a half door and a soft roof structure disposed above the half door. The window unit comprises a rigid, transparent window panel and a surrounding frame of ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5701702 | Pet door A pet door has a frame defining an access aperture with a pivotally-hung aperture-closing flap therein and with a catch to secure the flap against opening in one direction. The catch is supported on a collapsible support, and a pivoted lever is normally p... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5701813 | Pet door for screen applications Presented is a pet door for screen applications with framing members similar to that used in existing screen doors and screen windows. The pet door comprises interchangeable and reversible parts capable of being combined in a manner to acheive a configura... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5673740 | Shutter equipment for a building A shutter with an emergency exit has blocks attached to it. The projection of the blocks from the shutter match the projection of hinges that hold the emergency exit, such that the shutter winds evenly around a drum in a shutter box. The shutter also has ... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5626175 | Plastic film indoor window insulation kit with reinforced access ports An improvement in clear plastic film indoor window insulation kits. The improvement provides a way to open and to close roller window shades or venetian blinds attached to inside window frames after a sheet of clear plastic film has been stretched across ... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5562142 | Big dash shield and seat shields A sun shield for a motor vehicle comprising three flexible panels sized in the shape of a windshield and two side window assemblies of the motor vehicle. The flexible panel of the windshield has a vertical central top slit to accommodate a rearview mirror... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5535804 | Pet door kit A pet door kit made of frame sides and door sides all of which may be assembled onto a mesh screen panel before the panel is required to be cut to allow for pivoting of the door. Advantageously each frame side is formed as an integral molding with an asso... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5481833 | Attic hatchway cover An attic hatchway cover wherein a tent-like structure having side walls, a front wall, and a rear wall each having a flange structure are arranged to engage and for securement to a hatchway opening framework employing mounting strips, such that fastening ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5469659 | Pet Door A pet door has a frame defining an access aperture and a pivotally-hung aperture-closing flap therein with a catch to secure the flap against opening in one direction. The catch is supported on a toggle joint spring-biased against one of two adjacent abut... | 11/28/1995 |
