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049467000THRESHOLD43
20120011776Door 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 members. Thus, in certain example instances, the need for tacks (or carpet tack strip(s)) proximate the threshold can be reduced and/or eliminated. In certain example embodiments of this invention, the threshold structure may include a locating bracket that is provided proximate the door frame for frame alignment and security purposes, and/or one or more pans located under the threshold for locating and/or securing purposes. Levelers, shims and/or the like may be used in certain example embodiments in order to compensate for non-level flooring proximate the door.01-19-2012
20120180397DOOR SILL ASSEMBLY WITH REPLACEABLE SILL DECK - A door sill assembly for an entryway of a building can include a substrate having a nosing and a sill channel. A nosing cover can be attached to the substrate and extending over at least a portion of the nosing and over at least a portion of the sill channel. A sill deck can be on the substrate. The sill deck can include a deck and a clip. The deck can be engaged with a portion of the nosing cover. The clip can be operably engaged with the deck. The clip can be removably attachable to the substrate. The sill deck is capable of removable attachment from the door sill assembly before or after the door sill assembly is installed in the entryway.07-19-2012
20130091776Door Sill Assemblies With Replaceable Sill Decks - A door sill assembly for an entryway of a building can include a substrate having a nosing and a sill channel. A nosing cover can be attached to the substrate and extending over at least a portion of the nosing and over at least a portion of the sill channel. A sill deck can be on the substrate. The sill deck can include a deck and a clip. In an embodiment, the sill deck and clip are a unitary construction. The deck can be engaged with a portion of the nosing cover. The clip can be operably engaged with the deck. The clip can be removably attachable to the substrate. The sill deck is capable of removable attachment from the door sill assembly before or after the door sill assembly is installed in the entryway.04-18-2013
049468000 Adjustable 13
20080229669FLIP TOP ADJUSTABLE THRESHOLD CAP - A vertically adjustable threshold cap is provided for installation in a door sill assembly. The threshold cap includes a lower portion that facilitates vertical adjustment, having pedestals that can be manipulated to achieve vertical adjustment. A cover is connected to the lower portion, and has an access position whereby a user can access and adjust the pedestals, and a closed position whereby no access is provided. The cover may be integrally connected to the lower portion.09-25-2008
20090193719DETACHABLE TRACKS FOR SLIDING DOORS AND WINDOWS - The present invention provides a rail system for a horizontally sliding door or window having a construction casing; and at least one slideable panel. The system includes, at least one track from which or on which the panel slides. Each track includes, at least two track segments whose length is shorter than the width of the slideable panel(s). The track further includes a track segment fastening mechanism for allowing the track segments to be removed and re-inserted into the construction casing; and a spacer disposed between adjacent track segments. The total length of each spacer and one of each of its adjacent track segments is greater than the width of the slideable panel(s).08-06-2009
20100031578ADA COMPLIANT COLLAPSIBLE THRESHOLD FOR USE WITH A SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY - ADA compliant collapsible thresholds for use with sliding door assemblies are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a bottom assembly for a sliding door includes a threshold having an upper moveable surface, a lower stationary surface and flexible connectors therebetween, wherein the upper moveable surface is capable of moving towards the lower stationary surface when sufficient downward pressure is applied to the upper moveable surface; and a sill member having a track capable of attaching with the sliding door and allowing lateral reciprocating motion of the sliding door and further comprising at least one recess capable of attaching with the threshold. In an embodiment, the threshold has an overall height equal to or less than about 0.75 inches when the upper moveable surface collapses onto the lower stationary surface.02-11-2010
20100257789SEAL FOR AN ADJUSTABLE THRESHOLD ASSEMBLY - An adjustable threshold assembly for disposition below a door includes a sill, a rail spaced from the sill and configured to be vertically adjustable relative to the sill, and a seal disposed between the rail and the sill. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion each engaging one of the sill and the rail, respectively, and a flexible intermediate portion connecting the first and second portions. The seal includes a bulb extending from the first portion and contacting the second portion. The bulb includes a first end and a second end each extending from the first portion. The bulb encloses a cavity between the first and second ends such that the bulb resiliently collapses between the rail and the sill as the rail is vertically adjusted relative to the sill to maintain contact between the bulb and the second portion.10-14-2010
20110265386IMPROVEMENTS IN RELATION TO DOORSILLS - This invention relates to a sill for a door frame, whether a door is hinged, sliding, or bi-fold or otherwise, comprising or including a stationary sill member, whether of unitary or composite construction, a movable sill member with a surface thereon to act as a threshold (hereafter ‘threshold surface’) for said sill, and at least one moving means, wherein said at least one moving means acts on said movable sill member, directly or indirectly to move said movable sill member between, a first position wherein said threshold surface is retracted at least in part toward or within said stationary sill member, and a second position wherein said threshold surface is extended from said stationary sill member, said at least one moving means energised by a controlling event. The invention also relates to a method of providing and installing a sill for a door frame.11-03-2011
20120085037ADJUSTABLE DOOR SILL ASSEMBLY AND CARRIAGE - An adjustable door sill assembly can include a threshold. A threshold cap can be on the threshold and have at least one opening formed therein. A carriage can be beneath the threshold cap and positioned proximate the at least one opening. At least one adjustment element on the carriage is capable of causing the threshold cap to move vertically with respect to the threshold. The adjustment element can be accessible through the opening on the threshold cap. A cap plug can cover the opening, the cap plug being removably attachable with the carriage.04-12-2012
20120210650ADJUSTABLE DOOR THRESHOLD - A door threshold may comprise a main body formed from two feet. In certain example embodiments, a male-female connection between the feet may be used to adjust the depth of the door threshold. In certain other example embodiments, a center bridge insert to be used in connection with two female feet to adjust the depth of the door threshold. In still further example embodiments, one or more center layers may be disposed between two feet, with the size of the center layer(s) determining the depth of the door threshold. Also, the door threshold may include upper and lower members for sandwiching carpet and/or carpet padding therebetween which, in certain example embodiments, may grip the carpet to reduce the ease with which it may be pulled out from between the upper and lower members. Thus, certain example embodiments may reduce and/or eliminate the need for tacks proximate to the threshold.08-23-2012
20130047518Door Entryway System - A door entryway system can include a door sweep capable of attachment to a bottom of a door panel. The system also includes a threshold assembly having a self-articulating threshold cap configured to self-adjust toward the door sweep and interact therewith to form a sealing barrier when the door panel is in a closed position.02-28-2013
20130199100DOOR ENTRYWAY SYSTEM - A door entryway system can include a door sweep capable of attachment to a bottom of a door panel. The system also includes a threshold assembly having a self-articulating threshold cap configured to be biased toward the door sweep and interact therewith to form a sealing barrier when the door panel is in a closed position.08-08-2013
20130333294REMOVABLE WINDOW DRAFT BLOCKER - A window draft blocker uses resilient elements held in spaced parallel relationship within a rectangular envelope and also has at least one impervious sleeve surrounding one of the resilient bodies protecting it from the elements.12-19-2013
20140318020DOOR ENTRYWAY SYSTEM - A door entryway system can include a door sweep capable of attachment to a bottom of a door panel. The system also includes a threshold assembly having a self-articulating threshold cap configured to self-adjust toward the door sweep and interact therewith to form a sealing barrier when the door panel is in a closed position.10-30-2014
20150052820PRESS-IN SILL EXTENDER FOR THRESHOLDS - A threshold with a sill deck, a removable sill extender and a seal. The sill extender slides into a press-fit engagement with the sill deck such that the seal provides a press-fit connection between the sill deck and the sill extender.02-26-2015
20160145931Threshold Assembly For An Entryway System - A threshold assembly for an entryway system includes a sill presenting an upper sill surface, and a rail coupled to and disposed above the upper sill surface. The rail is movable between an initial and second position. The rail presents a lower rail surface facing the upper sill surface and has first and second retaining arms extending from the lower rail surface toward the upper sill surface to a distal retention end of the first and second retaining arms. The distal retention ends define a retaining width (W05-26-2016
049469000 With diverse seal 21
20090025299ENTRYWAY FOR DISPOSITION IN A DOOR OPENING OF A BUILDING - An entryway for disposition in a door opening of a building includes a threshold and a corner sealing member mounted in the door opening between the building and the threshold. The threshold has a bottom facing downwardly and a back extending upwardly from the bottom. The corner sealing member has a middle portion disposed partially below the bottom of the threshold, a first vertical portion extending upwardly from the middle portion adjacent the threshold, and a second vertical portion extending upwardly from the middle portion transversely from the first vertical portion. The back of the threshold defines a recess and the second vertical portion of the corner sealing member is disposed in the recess to allow for adequate sealing between the threshold and the corner sealing member and to allow for proper placement of the threshold in the door opening without interference from the corner sealing member.01-29-2009
20100064590ZERO STEP SILL EXTRUDED FLUSH THRESHOLD DOOR SEAL SYSTEM - The present application is directed to a manual or automatic flush threshold door seal system used on folding exterior doors along with an alternate embodiment for conventional exterior entryway doors that will not impede the passage of a wheelchair. A flexible weather seal can be put in a retracted or down position within an aluminum extrusion imbedded within the threshold providing a flush access surface and may be raised up into the upright position providing an adequate weather seal.03-18-2010
20100192469Sliding Door Assembly Allowing for Varying Performance and Threshold Heights - A sliding door assembly allowing for varying performance and threshold heights is disclosed herein. A sliding door assembly incorporating a sliding door sill of the present invention can have varying performance and threshold heights while maintaining the integrity of the assembly. For example, the sliding doors do not have to be removed from the assembly, and the door frame does not have to be uninstalled.08-05-2010
20120011777TELESCOPING FLOOR SEAL FOR VERTICALLY DISPLACEABLE PARTITION - A telescoping floor seal assembly comprising an attachment portion adapted to be mounted to a bottom edge of a vertically displaceable partition, and a displaceable sealing portion slideably mounted within the attachment portion for relative displacement therewith between a fully collapsed position and a fully extended position and described. The displaceable sealing portion has at least one longitudinal sealing edge member at a base thereof for contacting a floor when the vertical partition is displaced to a closed position. The attachment portion is substantially vertically displaceable with the vertically displaceable partition while the sealing edge member of the displaceable sealing portion remains in sealing contact with the floor within a predetermined displacement range of vertical movement of the vertical partition. The telescoping floor seal assembly thereby accommodates live load deflections of the vertically displaceable partition without compromising the seal formed between the floor and the telescoping floor seal.01-19-2012
20120174490SELF-DRAINING THRESHOLD ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A RESERVOIR CHAMBER - Low-profile, self-draining panel threshold assemblies 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 channel, which in one example, includes a roller track centrally positioned therein. The exterior sill portion includes a drain chamber and a reservoir chamber, where the reservoir chamber is positioned below and optionally to the exterior of the drain chamber. The drop-down chamber is partially defined by an elongate exposed weather-strip and an elongate covered weather-strip. In varying examples, a reservoir chamber height is equal to or greater than a water head height at a preselected wind load pressure. In certain examples, an effective threshold assembly height is less than or equal to ¾-inch, such as less than or equal to ½-inch. Methods and apparatuses related to the threshold assemblies are also discussed.07-12-2012
20130199101Barrier-free floor threshold, in particular old building or renovation threshold - The invention refers to a barrier-free floor threshold, in particular old building or renovation threshold that can be put on a finished floor, wherein the floor threshold seals an exterior area of a building against an interior area, or two rooms against each other, while interacting with a window or a door, comprising a basic body, having at least one, preferably two grooves for receiving magnetic seal strips, wherein a first thermal separation is provided on the side of the basic body pointing inwards, and a second thermal separation is provided on the side of the basic body pointing outwards, and wherein a bottom end element is arranged on the side of the basic body facing the floor in order to limit a flume that connects the grooves with an outlet provided on the outside of the basic body.08-08-2013
20130199102BARRIER-FREE FLOOR THRESHOLD, IN PARTICULAR OLD BUILDING OR RENOVATION THRESHOLD - The invention refers to a barrier-free floor threshold, in particular old building or renovation threshold that can be put on a finished floor, wherein the floor threshold seals an exterior area of a building against an interior area, or two rooms against each other, while interacting with a window or a door, comprising a basic body, having at least one, preferably two grooves for receiving magnetic seal strips, wherein a first thermal separation is provided on the side of the basic body pointing inwards, and wherein a bottom end element is arranged on the side of the basic body facing the floor in order to limit a flume that connects the grooves with an outlet provided on the outside of the basic body.08-08-2013
20130247471NOSING COVER FOR DOOR SILL ASSEMBLY - A nosing cover for a door sill assembly of an entryway of a building where the door sill assembly includes a substrate, a nosing, and a sill channel. The nosing cover has a nosing portion with a first wall, a second wall, and a horizontal portion connecting the first wall to the second wall. The first wall and the second wall can be disposed on opposite sides of the nosing with the horizontal portion covering the top of the nosing. The nosing cover also includes a floor portion extending from the second wall to be contiguous with the floor of the sill channel when the nosing cover is installed on the sill assembly.09-26-2013
20130276376DOOR SILL ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR DOORS - A door sill assembly comprises a sill threshold defining an upper step portion and a lower step portion. A sweep is connected to a bottom of a door slab of a door, the sweep comprising deflectors projecting downwardly from the door slab. An outermost deflector is vertically aligned with and spaced apart from the lower step portion when the door is closed to form a pressure-equalized zone open to the exterior. A second deflector is vertically aligned and in contact with the upper step portion when the door is closed. A seal is positioned interiorly relative to the deflectors and is vertically aligned with the upper step portion to form a sealed zone with the second one of the deflectors and the upper portion when the door is closed.10-24-2013
20140259951THRESHOLD - A threshold system and threshold insert for transitions through doorways. An insert for a threshold saddle to be used with a door includes an elongated member for providing a seal along a bottom edge of the door and to be received in a seat in the saddle. The insert defines a door engagement surface adapted to extend across both the seat and the change in elevation to engage the door to provide the seal. When installed for use, the door engagement surface, the saddle adjacent to the sides of the seat, or both provide an overall slope of at least or approximately 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical. A threshold system includes a saddle and the insert. The door or an appurtenant door shoe may have an angled surface to interface with the door engagement surface of the insert.09-18-2014
20140318021DOOR SILL ASSEMBLIES WITH REPLACEABLE SILL DECKS - A door sill assembly for an entryway of a building can include a substrate having a sill channel. A sill deck can be on the substrate. The sill deck can include a deck and a clip. In an embodiment, the sill deck and clip are a unitary construction. The clip can be operably engaged with the deck. The clip can be removably attachable to the substrate. The sill deck is capable of removable attachment from the door sill assembly before or after the door sill assembly is installed in the entryway without removal or damage to any portion of the side jambs.10-30-2014
20150007502Concealed Insect Screen - The swing door assembly disclosed herein is formed and assembled to keep fluids (liquids) in particular (rain) water out of a building such as a home or business. An interoperating accordion screen is also disclosed. Several examples will be provided demonstrating a door that swings inward, a door that swings outward, and an example of each with an accordion style screen provided in the door assembly. Such accordion-style screen assemblies have been known to cause significant problems in transfer of fluid away from the exterior surface of the door and building due in part to the alignment channels needed to keep the accordion screens in proper position when closed.01-08-2015
20150013232BARRIER-FREE FLOOR SILL, IN PARTICULAR OLD BUILDING OR RENOVATION SILL - The invention refers to a barrier-free floor threshold, in particular old building or renovation threshold that can be put on a finished floor, wherein the floor threshold seals an exterior area of a building against an interior area, or two rooms against each other, while interacting with a window or a door.01-15-2015
20190145158THRESHOLD SEAL APPARATUS, A KIT OF PARTS AND A METHOD05-16-2019
049470000 Closure carried 7
20120255235REMOVABLE DRAFT BLOCKER HAVING AN END RETAINING ELEMENT - A removable draft blocker, for blocking drafts by sealing a gap between a bottom surface of a door and an underlying floor surface, includes first and second elongated draft blocking bodies, a base member extending between a bottom of the first draft blocking body and a bottom of the second draft blocking body to join the first and second draft blocking bodies in a spaced apart parallel relationship, and a retaining member disposed between ends of the first and second draft blocking bodies. The draft blocker is adapted to be positioned at the bottom of a door, with the draft blocking bodies on opposite sides of the door, and with the retaining member engaged behind or against a side edge of the door, such that the draft blocker is prevented from moving out of position as the door is opened and closed.10-11-2012
20140173992SILL AND OPENING-LEAF ASSEMBLY FOR A DOOR THAT ESSENTIALLY IS FLUID-TIGHT TO A LIQUID OR GASEOUS FLUID AND IS INTENDED TO SEAL AN OPENING SEPARATING TWO SPACES IN A BUILDING OR MONUMENT - The subject of the present disclosure is a sill and opening leaf assembly for a door that is fluid-tight to a liquid or gaseous fluid and intended to seal an opening separating two spaces in a building, wherein one of the edge faces or lower edge face of the opening leaf is situated, when mounted, facing a floor surface, and a sill able to provide fluid-tightness, of the bottom part of the door concerned between the lower edge face and the floor surface. The sill includes at least one flat and elongate gasket element, of the tongue type, fixed via one of its longitudinal sides to the lower edge face and a sealing and travel groove made in the floor surface across the opening concerned and intended to house the gasket element able to collaborate in travel with one of the longitudinal edges of the groove.06-26-2014
20140311039Garage door vent pivot unit - The invention is a hands-free pivoting ventilation and restraint attachment to the base of an overhead sectional or solid garage door, door, or commercial door and is designed to permit screened air flow and light while impeding passage of debris, small animals, etc. in and/or out of the garage or room when the door is stopped approximately 0″-6″, as designed, from the floor to perform as described, yet deters human entry; and, upon closing the door, the unit pivots flat and out of the way and are designed to function in a garage door application without conflict with the standard automatic, self-opening laser eye “Auto Reverse” garage door operators currently in use.10-23-2014
20140338265SILL ASSEMBLY FOR A DOOR FRAME - An example of a sill assembly for a door frame includes a sub sill extending along a generally horizontal sill axis. The sub sill includes a sub sill upper portion. A base sill extends along the sill axis. The base sill is mounted to the sub sill and clads at least a portion of the sub sill upper portion. The base sill includes at least one base sill clip member. A step sill extends along the sill axis. The step sill includes an axially extending step sill upper surface positioned above the base sill, and at least one step sill clip member removably engaged with the base sill clip member to removably mount the step sill to the base sill.11-20-2014
20150096235DOOR SILL ASSEMBLY, DOOR SILL AND KIT THEREFOR - A door sill assembly comprises a door sill comprising a sill crown having one or more upper drain apertures therein, a sill tread defining a stepping surface, and an internal support at least partially supporting the sill crown and the sill tread and having a drainage surface. At least a portion of the drainage surface is sloped, and at least one of the sill tread and the internal support has one or more lower drain apertures therein. The drainage surface defines at least one internal drainage channel in fluid communication with at least one upper drain aperture and at least one lower drain aperture. At least one of the sill crown, the sill tread, and the internal support is separately formed.04-09-2015
20150308180DOOR BOTTOM SYSTEM FOR AN ENTRYWAY SYSTEM - A door bottom system is used with an entryway system having a door panel movable between open and closed positions. The door bottom system includes a door sweep movable with the door panel between first and second positions corresponding with the open and closed positions, respectively. The door bottom system includes a threshold assembly including a sill that defines a channel adapted for accepting a fluid. The threshold assembly includes a seal extending downwardly toward the sill to a distal end and movable between initial and sealed positions. The door sweep selectively engages and moves the seal from the initial position in the first position to the sealed position in the second position. The seal extends over and covers the channel in the initial position. The seal at least partially uncovers the channel in the sealed position such that the distal end of the seal is positioned above the channel.10-29-2015
20190145159DOOR SWEEP05-16-2019
049471000 With drain or vent 6
20080222961ENTRYWAY 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. A pair of jamb pedestals are disposed at the first and second ends of the sill, respectively. Each jamb pedestal supports a jamb spaced above the sill. A first wall extends upwardly from the proximate end of the entry portion and a second wall extends upwardly from the sill and along the first wall to define a channel extending longitudinally between the jamb pedestals. The first wall defines an opening which establishes fluid communication from the channel to the entry portion of the sill between the jamb pedestals for directing water from the channel away from the threshold assembly along the entry portion.09-18-2008
20090038230Device and method for weatherproofing an entryway - The present invention is directed to a formed construction element for providing drainage from beneath an entry door threshold. The formed construction element comprises a rectangular base having left and right sidewalls, a back wall and a front edge to which a front flange attaches. The rectangular base is adapted for attachment to a subfloor and for receiving a threshold. Further, the rectangular base has an upper planar surface comprising a plurality of channels extending from the back wall to the front edge, and the channels are pitched to carry fluid by gravity flow from the back wall front edge of the rectangular base. The front flange comprises a plurality of vertically oriented ribs for creating a drainage volume between the front flange and an attached kickboard.02-12-2009
20090199486Doorway with anti-bubbling sill drain - A doorway with anti-bubbling sill drain includes spaced vertical side jambs, a head jamb, and a substantially hollow contain-and-drain sill, all of which form a frame. The sill has an outside nosing provided with weep holes and weep doors and a threshold portion that directly underlies a closed door mounted in the frame. A drain insert is mounted within an oblong hole in the threshold portion of the sill for allowing water collected on the threshold portion to drain into the sill and for allowing air within the sill to vent. The drain insert has a top cover, from the end portions of which a pair of drains depend. The tops of the drains are spaced from the underside of the top cover to form drain entrances. An open vent space is formed between the two drains and terminates at its upper extent in drain holes formed through the top cover. When installed, the drains extend down into the interior of the sill with the drain entrances being flush with the floor of the threshold portion. Water on the threshold portion drains into the drain entrances and through the two drains into the sill while air escaping from within the sill vents through the separate vent space and vent holes above. Percolation and bubbling at the drain location is thus eliminated.08-13-2009
20100300001Doorway with DP Enhanced Sill - A doorway with a sill attachment that increases a sill DP rating includes spaced vertical jambs, a head jamb, and a sill, all of which form a door frame, and a door panel mounted in the frame. The sill is a substantially hollow contain-and-drain type sill with a nosing provided with drainage openings. a substantially hollow sill attachment is mounted to and extends along the nosing and the attachment projects downwardly to a position below the openings in the nosing of the sill. The drainage openings communicate with the interior of the extension. Weep holes that communicate with the environment are located in the sill attachment at a position below the openings in the nosing of the sill. The sill and sill attachment may be formed as a single component, or as separate components assembled either in the factory or the field. The attachment increases a column height of water that can be accommodated by the sill before leakage occurs, and thus enhances the DP rating of the sill.12-02-2010
20130305610Threshold Assembly Having A Rail And A Drainage Element - A threshold assembly for use with an entryway system disposed within a structure having an exterior and an interior. The threshold assembly has a sill base extending between an exterior side for facing the exterior and an interior side for facing the interior. The threshold assembly has a rail disposed above the sill base and movable between initial and sealed positions. The threshold assembly has a drainage element disposed beneath the rail having a height relative to the sill base and sloping away from the interior side of the sill base such that the height decreases from the interior side to the exterior side for providing positive drainage of any fluid that may infiltrate beyond the rail from the threshold assembly at the exterior side. The threshold assembly has a biasing member coupled to the rail and contacting the drainage element and biasing the rail into the initial position.11-21-2013
20170234060SILL WITH DETACHABLE WATER DRAINAGE TROUGH FOR HIGH DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE PERFORMANCE08-17-2017

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