| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 052210000 | Specific studding arrangement for door, doorjamb, or window sash | 29 |
| 20080271394 | Frame assembly for the opening of a structure - A frame assembly may be secured within an opening in a structure and is adapted to carry a window assembly therein. The frame assembly may include a pair of spaced vertical rails and a top rail secured to a top end of the vertical rails. A bottom rail may be secured to a bottom end of the vertical rails and the window assembly is removable without damaging the underlying structure. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090183449 | METALWORK OF A WINDOW AND ELEMENTS THEREOF - A metalwork for a window having a fixed frame and a leaf The metalwork also includes a control which enables opening and closing of the leaf so as to turn around vertical or horizontal axes depending on the position of the control. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090255197 | Fenestration Products Comprising Pultrusion Reinforced Vinyl Polymer Foam - The present application provides improved fenestration products and improved methods of making fenestration products. The product may include (a) an elongated vinyl polymer foam body having a length, a first surface extending the length of the foam body, and a second surface extending the length of the foam body; and (b) an elongated fiber reinforced polymer pultrusion support engaging the foam body and substantially entirely covering the first surface, wherein at least a portion of the second surface is exposed. The method may include (a) providing an elongated vinyl polymer foam body; (b) covering a first surface extending the length of the body with an elongated fiber reinforced polymer pultrusion support; and (c) applying traditional woodworking processes to a second exposed surface extending the length of the body. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090272051 | Prefabricated temporary building system consisting of interchangeable panels and a plurality of connectors used to construct walls, roofs, and floors without the need of fasteners, or tools or heavy construction equipment - The present invention relates to a system for constructing temporary prefabricated structures for the motion picture, television and stage play industries. The invention uses interchangeable panels with an array of connecting elements for constructing walls, roofs and floors. Because of this nature of interchangeability, flexibility in the use of our panels affords last minute changes in set design to accommodate desirable camera or actor movements. The materials used are substantially strong enough to withstand transportation, use in adverse weather conditions, and storage for reuse, and are recyclable when life expectancy is reached. The system does not require site preparation prior to assembling structures. Buildings can be erected on virtually any surface and over existing vegetation with out destruction. More particularly, the components used to erect the structure are easy to assemble and disassemble and do not require the use of any fasteners or tools or heavy construction equipment. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100095611 | Structural support framing assembly - Novel structural support framing assemblies and component thereof are described herein for use in residential, commercial, and industrial building construction. Preferred embodiments of the inventive framing assembly include the employment of a variety of structural studs and stud mounts, the studs preferably fabricated of a composite material. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100095612 | Structural support framng assembly - Novel structural support framing assemblies and component thereof are described herein for use in residential, commercial, and industrial building construction. Preferred embodiments of the inventive framing assembly include the employment of a variety of structural studs and stud mounts, the studs preferably fabricated of a composite material. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100192489 | REINFORCED MULL POST ASSEMBLY - A composite reinforced mull post is disclosed or use in an exterior building entryway assembly, engaging a door on one side and a side light window on the other side. The mull post may comprise a polymer profile portion and first and second reinforcing members. The profile portion comprises a layer of polyvinyl chloride with a hollow center. The first reinforcing member comprises an engineered material such as a wood laminate, and the second reinforcing member comprises a U-shaped steel channel that fits around one end of the first reinforcing member. The reinforcing members are received within the hollow center of the polymer profile portion and run the entire length of the mull post to provide substantial rigidity to the assembly. A polymer cap layer may be co-extruded on the outer surface of the polymer profile portion to provide the mull post with a desired finished surface appearance and/or color. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100199580 | DOOR FRAME STRUCTURE AND MOUNTING METHOD THEREOF - An object of the present invention is to provide a door frame structure that can block light or noise without inconvenience or risk of an accident while a user moves near a door. A door is provided in a middle portion of the door frame in the door frame structure. In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, according to the present invention, a door frame structure includes side covers for covering both side surfaces of a temporary door frame, and a central cover for covering the side covers. A door is fixed to a fixing part having a stepped shape, which is formed in each of the side covers and the central cover, and swings, so that the door is positioned in a middle portion of the door frame. According to the above-mentioned structure of the present invention, a door is positioned in a middle portion of the door frame. Further, a handle and a hinge, which are provided on the outer portion of the door, are positioned inside the door frame. Accordingly, while a user moves near the door, it is possible to prevent a user from being caught by the handle or hinge and to prevent the occurrence of an accident caused by a strong collision. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100307079 | ONE-PIECE INJECTION MOLDED DOOR SILL ASSEMBLY - A sill assembly includes an integral sill assembly having a sill base and an inclined threshold. The sill base is overmolded in an injection molding process onto the inclined threshold. A rail assembly is adjustably secured to the sill base. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110154754 | Shear wall building assemblies - Novel building systems, in particular low cost superior strength building assemblies incorporating single or double shear walls, and disaster resistant window attachments are described herein. The inventive building systems are particularly well-suited for adding rooms to existing buildings, such as attached residential room additions, basements, disaster relief housing, and Do-It Yourself (DIY) projects. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110185653 | Window and Door Frame Assembly Apparatus and Method - Pre-fabricated kits are provided for window/door trimming/casing that are designed and tailored for various window/door openings, architectural styles and/or manufacturers. According to one aspect, the kit is easy to assemble with everything in the box including prefabricated mutually engaging fasteners to allow all the pieces to be fastened together quickly and by hand. According to another aspect, the kit is prefabricated in a prepared and finished condition with all the pieces already painted, stained and finished, so no finishing such as painting required during or after installation. The kit can be manufactured to fit for any type of window/door and opening as long as the dimensions of openings are substantially known. Optional add-ons such as curtain rods, valances, closet shelves, poles, cabinets, shutters and cornices can also be included in the kit in pre-fabricated condition. The principles of the invention can also be extended to other types of molding such as crown molding and baseboards. Among many advantages, the invention reduces labor costs dramatically, improves quality and consistency in craftsmanship, and provides economies of scale to be applied the production of finished products that has never been previously available. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110247283 | REPLACEABLE DOOR JAMB - A door jamb is formed having a vertical jamb member which defines a jamb opening. A replaceable jamb member is sized to be removably secured in the jamb opening by a connection element, preferably shear screws. The shear screws are formed to break or shear apart so as to release the replaceable jamb member when an effective amount of force is applied. When the shear screws break, the replaceable jamb member is free to slide out of jamb opening and release a door which is latched thereto, thus saving the surrounding jamb elements and the door itself from damage. The effective amount of force is generally the force needed to break down a conventional door. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110271614 | JAMB STUD CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A device and method for providing a support for framing an opening. The device comprises generally a first stud, a second stud, and a connector to form a jamb stud connection assembly. Each of the first stud and the second stud comprises a web, a pair of flanges, and a pair of returns. The connector comprises an elevation, a pair of side flanges, and a pair of terminal flanges. The first stud and the second stud are secured together by the connector such that the elevation of the connector is flush with and attached to the web of the first stud, and the terminal flanges of the connector are flush with and attached to the web of the second stud. The jamb stud connection assembly may be vertically installed inside a wall adjacent to the opening. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110289871 | FLUSH JAMB - A door jamb which is flush with the wallboard. Also a door jamb which provides a pocket into which wallboard fits. The preferred embodiment of this invention comprises a central web having a first surface a second surface, a first side and a second side, with a first right triangular section at the first side and a second right triangular section at the second side. The adjacent leg of the first right triangular section is in line with the second surface and the opposite leg of the first right triangular section projects away from the first surface. Further the adjacent leg of the second right triangular section is in line with the first surface and the opposite leg of the second right triangular section projects away from the second surface. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120042591 | ADJUSTABLE DOOR JAMB WRAP FOR EXTERIOR DOOR JAMB - An adjustable door jamb wrap for use on a door jamb of an exterior door. The adjustable door jamb wrap covers openings next to the door that are commonly found on door jambs with beveled edges. The door jamb wrap includes an outer bracket having an “L” shape. The door jamb wrap also includes an inner bracket having an “L” shape, the inner bracket slidably coupled to the outer bracket. The inner bracket and the outer bracket together form a “C” shape having an adjustable size and configured to surround a bottom edge of the door jamb. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120102858 | PLASTIC WINDOW FRAME TRIM FOR CORRUGATED BUILDING WALLS AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A plastic window frame trim is for installation of a window in a corrugated metal building wall having a cut opening with a top edge, bottom edge, and side edges, each of the edges being backed by framing members. The window frame trim includes: a frame header J-channel with a flange; a frame footer J-channel with a flange; a pair of nailing fins; and fasteners. The trim header J-channel, footer J-channel, and nailing fins are attached to the window frame. The window frame is lifted so frame header J-channel flange slides between the top edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the top of the cut opening. The window is lowered so footer J-channel flange slides between the bottom edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the bottom of the cut opening so that window frame rest on the window sill. Fasteners attach the window frame to the framing members through the metal building wall. Trim caps snap over the nailing fins to finish the trimmed window. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120240494 | WINDOW CASING SYSTEM - A window casing system includes a kit to completely finish the insides of windows in homes and offices. An installer provides key measurements of the window opening height, width, and depth, to the factory. Custom pre-finished jambs, casings, sills, and aprons are then packaged and delivered in a kit to the jobsite for installation. Plastic fasteners with ribbed shanks are included in the kit for the installer to press into holes and dados in the jambs, casings, and sill to permanently join them together. The top corner miters of the side and top casings are joined with unique, ribbed plastic corner elbows for tight, perfectly aligned joints. The whole is then either nailed, glued, or otherwise fastened into the window opening. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120260589 | ADJUSTABLE DOOR JAMB WRAP FOR EXTERIOR DOOR JAMB - An adjustable door jamb wrap for use on a door jamb of an exterior door. The adjustable door jamb wrap covers openings next to the door that are commonly found on door jambs with beveled edges. The door jamb wrap includes an outer bracket having an “L” shape. The door jamb wrap also includes an inner bracket having an “L” shape, the inner bracket slidably coupled to the outer bracket. The inner bracket and the outer bracket together form a “C” shape having an adjustable size and configured to surround a bottom edge of the door jamb. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20130152495 | REINFORCED MULL POST ASSEMBLY - A composite reinforced mull post is disclosed for use in an entryway assembly. The mull post may engage a door on one side and a side light window on the other side. The mull post may comprise a one or two piece outer portion and one or more internal reinforcing members. The outer portion may comprise a plurality of interlocking pieces. The pieces may include a stop portion and a support portion, each with interlocking ribs. A first internal reinforcing member may be formed of engineered material such as a wood laminate, and a second reinforcing member may comprise a channel that extends partially around the first reinforcing member. The reinforcing member may include orthogonal portions conterminously received within a correspondingly shaped central chamber formed by the housing formed by the joined interlocking pieces. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130199116 | DOOR FRAME ANCHOR - An anchor for securing a metal door frame to a floor comprises a generally planar flange securable in an upright position to an interior surface of the door frame, and a generally planar base extending generally orthogonally with respect to the flange and securable to the floor adjacent the door frame. The base comprises a central portion comprising an inner end adjacent the flange and an opposed outer end defining an outer edge. At least a first tab extends outwardly from the outer end of the central portion and beyond the outer edge. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20140069038 | Multi-Component Door Jamb And Stop Assembly - A multi-component door frame assembly, including a door jamb having a length and contact surface. A plurality of ribs along the length of the door jamb and extending distally from the contact surface. A door stop detachably fixed to the door jamb and adapted to receive a door when the door is in a closed position. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140102018 | DOOR FRAME POST, AND DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SAME AND KIT FOR ASSEMBLY OF SAME - A door frame post comprises an extruded, longitudinal post member comprising at least one longitudinal internal cavity and a longitudinal external channel, and a longitudinal frame member matingly engaging the external channel of the post member. One or more longitudinal filler strips are inserted into the at least one internal cavity, each filler strip comprising at least one longitudinal cavity for receiving one or more fasteners. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140115983 | Reinforced Mull Post Assembly - A composite reinforced mull post is disclosed for use in an entryway assembly. The mull post may engage a door on one side and a side light window on the other side. The mull post may comprise a one or two piece outer portion and one or more internal reinforcing members. The outer portion may comprise a plurality of interlocking pieces. The pieces may include a stop portion and a support portion, each with interlocking ribs. A first internal reinforcing member may be formed of engineered material such as a wood laminate, and a second reinforcing member may comprise a channel that extends partially around the first reinforcing member. The reinforcing member may include orthogonal portions conterminously received within a correspondingly shaped central chamber formed by the housing formed by the joined interlocking pieces. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140245676 | L-BEAD: A LEAK PREVENTION SYSTEM FOR STUCCO SURFACES - A stop bead for mounting along a frame or jamb of a window or door of a building to separate the frame or jamb from plaster or stucco material during application of the plaster or stucco material to the building comprises a first side end portion and a second side end portion, the first side portion having a leading edge for engaging the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, a base panel having a front face, a stop bead wall formed on the base panel and extending outwardly above the front face of the base panel, the stop bead wall having an engaging surface for engaging plaster or stucco and a frame/jamb facing surface that faces the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, and a spacing member formed on the stop bead and extending outwardly away from the frame/jamb facing surface of the stop bead wall for spacing the stop bead wall a predetermined distance from the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, the spacing member forming the leading edge of the first side portion of the stop bead and forming gap between the stop bead wall and the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb for receiving caulk for sealing between the stop bead and the frame or jamb. In a preferred embodiment, the spacing member is flexible to permit movement of the spacing member responsive to movement to weather induced movement of the jamb after the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the jamb. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140245677 | L-BEAD: A LEAK PREVENTION SYSTEM FOR STUCCO SURFACES - A stop bead for mounting along a frame or jamb of a window or door of a building to separate the frame or jamb from plaster or stucco material during application of the plaster or stucco material to the building comprises a first side end portion and a second side end portion, the first side portion having a leading edge for engaging the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, a base panel having a front face, a stop bead wall formed on the base panel and extending outwardly above the front face of the base panel, the stop bead wall having an engaging surface for engaging plaster or stucco and a frame/jamb facing surface that faces the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, and a spacing member formed on the stop bead and extending outwardly away from the frame/jamb facing surface of the stop bead wall for spacing the stop bead wall a predetermined distance from the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb, the spacing member forming the leading edge of the first side portion of the stop bead and forming gap between the stop bead wall and the frame or jamb when the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the frame or jamb for receiving caulk for sealing between the stop bead and the frame or jamb. In a preferred embodiment, the spacing member is flexible to permit movement of the spacing member responsive to movement to weather induced movement of the jamb after the stop bead is mounted adjacent to the jamb. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140318051 | PLASTIC WINDOW FRAME TRIM FOR CORRUGATED BUILDING WALLS AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A plastic window frame trim is for installation of a window in a corrugated metal building wall having a cut opening with a top edge, bottom edge, and side edges, each of the edges being backed by framing members. The window frame trim includes: a frame header J-channel with a flange; a frame footer J-channel with a flange; a pair of nailing fins; and fasteners. The trim header J-channel, footer J-channel, and nailing fins are attached to the window frame. The window frame is lifted so frame header J-channel flange slides between the top edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the top of the cut opening. The window is lowered so footer J-channel flange slides between the bottom edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the bottom of the cut opening so that window frame rest on the window sill. Fasteners attach the window frame to the framing members through the metal building wall. Trim caps snap over the nailing fins to finish the trimmed window. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140338275 | Door Frame Reinforcement Assembly - A door frame reinforcement assembly for resisting an intrusive force applied to a building door has a pair of opposing elongated jamb members and elongated reinforcement members securable with a respective jamb member. Each of the jamb members has a pair of rabbet milled step-up cutouts. One of the cutouts receives a long screw threadably engaging the jamb member with the walls studs. The reinforcement members are secured within the second cutout. The reinforcement members are formed as metal tubes with an insert. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20160053527 | ENTRY DOOR CLEARANCE SIDELIGHT - A building entryway assembly has the appearance of a fixed sidelight and the functionality of a hinged sidelight. The building entryway assembly includes a hinged main entryway door and at least one hinged sidelight having a lock side that meets the lock side of the main door, such that the sidelight can be selectively opened in addition to the main door when needed to expand the entryway access area. An astragal is fixed to an outer surface of the sidelight at its lock side, and the door threshold includes an astragal boot which aligns with the sidelight astragal when the sidelight is in its closed position. When so aligned, the astragal and astragal boot have the appearance of a fixed astragal extending from the threshold to the header, such that the sidelight appears to be a standard fixed unit with its hinged functionality disguised. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160083961 | MODULAR STORAGE STRUCTURE - A modular storage structure can be constructed from a number of modular wall panels and modular roof panels. Multiple modular wall panels can be joined to form a wall system of the storage structure. The wall panels can be serially connected together such that a J-shaped interlock member of one panel is in abutting relationship with a corresponding J-shaped interlock member of another wall panel to define a series of wall stud assemblies adapted to receive fasteners for joining wall layers. The roof panels can be serially connected together in a similar fashion. In embodiments, the storage structure can be constructed such that it meets the predetermined requirements for a fire rating (e.g. a 2-hour or a 4-hour fire rating). | 03-24-2016 |
