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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132370 | Self-draining threshold assemblies including a reservoir chamber Self-draining panel threshold assemblies including a reservoir chamber are discussed. The threshold assemblies comprise an interior sill portion, an exterior sill portion, and a drop-down chamber therebetween. The interior sill portion may include a condensation cha... | 03/13/2012 |
| 7600346 | Entryway system including a threshold assembly A threshold assembly is disposed below a closure. The threshold assembly includes a sill having a first end and a second end spaced from each other and having an entry portion sloping downwardly from a proximate end to a distal end between the first and second ends.... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7346939 | Triple slide frameless shower door A sliding door assembly includes at least three frameless panels that are slidably installed to form a door to an enclosed tub or shower area. Each frameless panel is gripped at a top by at least two roller assemblies, and the roller assemblies are slidably suspende... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7290371 | Combined security strut apparatus and threshold cover for sliding doors and windows A locking strut for use on sliding doors, windows and other sliding closures. The locking strut is supplementary to any closure lock. The strut has at least one receiver in the bottom surface to receive one or more guide rails included in the guide channel of the ca... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7204568 | Sealing structure of refrigerator A sealing structure for a refrigerator is provided. The structure includes a gasket formed at a door of the refrigerator and at least two air pockets provided in the gasket. There is at least one connector, which separates the at least two air pockets from each othe... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7062881 | Door threshold A door threshold may include upper and lower members for sandwiching carpet and/or carpet padding therebetween. The threshold may, in certain example embodiments, grip the carpet in order to prevent it from being pulled out from between the upper and lower threshold... | 06/20/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6968657 | Patio door assembly with extruded plastics components Sections of extruded rigid plastics material form a rectangular main frame including a pair of vertical jamb members, a top head member and a bottom sill member connected by welded mitered corners. An extruded plastic astragal member is spaced between the jamb membe... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6912813 | Flashing structure A flashing structure for mounting onto a roof surface and used for receiving shingles. The flashing structure includes a first drainage channel extending longitudinally along the flashing structure. The flashing structure also includes a securing lip positioned over... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6789358 | Threshold assembly with unitary molded substrate and jamb boot subassembly A threshold assembly includes a unitary compression molded plastic composite body formed to define an upwardly open threshold cap channel, jamb boots at its ends, and a support substrate outboard of the channel. An extruded aluminum sill plate is snapped into place ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6789359 | Weeped end plug for sill assembly A sill assembly for doors and windows that provides a weep system for channeling water away from the sill assembly. The sill assembly includes an elongated frame member formed with a longitudinally extending upwardly open channel that defines a rear wall, a front wa... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6763639 | Threshold assembly with pre-fitted draining jamb boots and pre-fitted mull boots An entryway system includes an elongated threshold assembly and a pair of plastic jamb boots attached to the ends of the threshold assembly. The jamb boots have flat level upper faces and a pair of jambs having square-cut bottoms are secured to the jamb boots and ex... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6665989 | Entryway system with leak managing corner pads An improved corner pad for sealing the bottom corner of a closed door has a sloped upper surface that forms a reservoir between the closed door and the jamb. Rainwater that is blown up the weather strip by wind is collected in the reservoir until the wind... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6662518 | Floor covering transition device The present invention provides a device for transitioning between a first floor covering and a second floor covering wherein the transition device includes an elongated core and a covering. The elongated core has a top, a bottom, opposing sides and opposi... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6637158 | Leak resistant entryway assembly with anti-wicking weather strips An entryway system includes an elongated threshold assembly and a pair of plastic jamb boots attached to the ends of the threshold assembly. The jamb boots have flat level upper surfaces and a pair of jambs having square-cut bottoms are secured to the jam... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6401401 | Multi-component flashing systems The invention relates to an improved multi-component flashing system for controlling water and air that intrudes at windows, doors, louvers and other wall penetrations. It accomplishes this through the use of several known commercially available products ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6401402 | Pre-folded flashing systems and method The invention relates to an improved flashing system and method for controlling water and air intrusion around windows, doors, louvers and other wall penetrations. More specifically, the invention utilizes commercially available products such as coated po... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6385925 | Window drain Window drain comprises, in general, a base having a horizontally extending lower surface and a sloping downwardly and outwardly upper surface. To the base are connected: a front flange, an upstanding rear rib, an end flange at each end, window supports an... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6371188 | Doors assembly and an improved method for making a doors sill assembly The present application generally relates to door frame assemblies and door sill assemblies. One aspect relates to a door sill assembly having an open fluid receiving trough in its sub-sill. Another aspect relates to a door sill assembly having a tread st... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6308475 | Sill for supporting wall panel A sill for supporting a wall panel such as window panels for a modular solarium comprises a forward or outer sill, an intermediate rail, an inner channel, and an inner flange. The intermediate rail extends laterally inward from the outer sill. The rail in... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6219979 | Threshold assembly A threshold assembly comprising a sill and a pair of lateral brackets which are upwardly extending and oppositely facing. Each lateral bracket is attached at the lower, outside part of each jamb of a door frame.... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6170207 | Frame with water stop and method of installation The present invention provides an exterior wall frame construction for excluding rain, the construction having a frame and a water stop. The frame has a head, a sill, and two jambs. The two jambs are each connected to the head and the sill for holding a d... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6161343 | Wood rot preventing wood casing end grain moisture barrier assembly and method A moisture barrier assembly for the end grain at the lower end of a wood casing such as door jambs, molding for exterior building sidings and window frames is disclosed. The barrier includes a moisture impervious plate such as plastic attached to and cove... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6138413 | Standardized framing section for closure wings A standard sized, or standard shaped profile for use as header, sill, latch jamb and/or striker jamb portions within a framing section, each of the standard shaped and sized profiles includes a first side and a second side wherein are provided mounting po... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6098343 | Gutter for window and door openings of a building structure A gutter attachable to wall structure of a building for the reception of moisture and the discharge of same harmlessly to an exterior wall surface. The gutter includes a rear wall for disposition below a sill pan mounted in a door or window opening of the... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6006375 | Removable threshold A removable threshold (18) wherein a first sidewall (20) and a second sidewall (22) are joined to a top section (48). The first sidewall (20) has a lower lateral edge (26) and terminal portions (28 and 30) that form radiused corners (68 and 70). The secon... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5887387 | Drainage system for horizontally sliding closure assemblies A drainage system for horizontally sliding closures, especially horizontally sliding closures having a solid sill such as is typical with patio doors and the like. The drainage system includes a valve assembly having a top wall, opposed end walls and a si... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5687508 | Water resistant door assembly A water resistant door assembly includes a door frame, a door hingedly mounted with the frame, and a threshold. The threshold has a height selected to be equal to or greater than a water head at a preselected design wind load pressure as a primary means t... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5678366 | Sliding window structure A sliding window structure has a window frame comprising an upper frame member, a lower frame member and bilateral side vertical frame members which are assembled in substantially rectangular shape, and an indoor side sash and an outdoor side sash fitted ... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5611173 | Continuous sidelight sill with adaptable threshold caps and removable paint shield A continuous sidelight threshold and door sill assembly for use with entryways having at least one fixed sidelight panel and a hinged door panel comprises an extruded aluminum frame having an elongated channel and a sloped sill. A vertically adjustable th... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5588266 | Continuous sidelight sill with adaptable threshold caps and removable paint shield A continuous sidelight threshold and door sill assembly for use with entryways having at least one fixed sidelight panel and a hinged door panel comprises an extruded aluminum frame having an elongated channel and a sloped sill. A vertically adjustable th... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5542217 | Molded one-piece entry door flashing pan This invention is an integrally-formed entry door flashing pan that fits snugly in the threshold of a rough-entry door opening. The flashing pan has an upwardly projecting rear lip, upwardly projecting side lips, and a downwardly projecting exterior lip. ... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5469666 | Walkable secure patio door threshold A new and improved walkable secure patio door threshold with a lower extrusion having a lower surface and a vertical extension. The lower surface has a plurality of apertures vertically therethrough. The vertical extension is integral with the lower surfa... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5426894 | Continuous sidelight sill with adaptable threshold caps A continuous sidelight threshold and door sill assembly for use with entryways having at least one fixed sidelight panel and a hinged door panel comprises an extruded aluminum frame having an elongated channel and a sloped sill. A vertically adjustable th... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5341600 | Sliding door sill construction A door sill in a frame mounting a fixed door panel and a sliding door panel movable along a longitudinally-extending track wherein the sliding door panel is disposed inwardly of the fixed door panel for movement thereof. The door sill comprising a sill fl... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5325648 | Composite exterior door structure A composite exterior door structure comprising an inner frame of transversely connected elongated structural members formed of synthetic low thermally conductive material. The structural members have opposed parallel flat side walls and edge walls, the la... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5243786 | Foot board for a door sill in an aircraft passenger door A foot board for an aircraft passenger door has an elongated nearly quadrilateral single piece construction with an inner and an outer longitudinal edge fastened by screw bolts to an aircraft door sill structure. The foot board is constructed as a one pie... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5214877 | Refrigerator door assembly with venting system A vent plate is attached to the bottom frame member of a door mounting frame of the insulated door assembly of a refrigerator unit. The vent plate includes passages which enable ambient air to be drawn into the cabinet of the refrigerator unit at a contro... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5179804 | Self draining door sill assembly A self draining door sill assembly for use in the bottom of an exterior door frame of a house or other building is disclosed. The assembly includes an elongated base and a threshold member adjustably attached to the base for cooperating with and engaging ... | 01/19/1993 |
