Douglas K Kidd

US Patent:

20030041539, Mar 6, 2003

Filed:

Aug 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/229589

Inventors:

Daniel Bernacki - Coralville IA, US
Douglas Kidd - Keller TX, US

International Classification:

E06B003/30
E06B003/00
E02D027/42

US Classification:

052/204540

Abstract:

An apparatus, method and system for a window assembly for insertion into an opening in a window supporting structure including, but not limited to, a building wall or door, or a mobile or automotive vehicle. Frame pieces are adapted to fit into opposite sides of the opening and be releaseably secured into position without the window glazing or any insert in place. This allows the frame pieces to be installed by one person. The frame pieces are translatable relative to one another over a range to accommodate different thickness openings. A glazing or insert can independently installed in a frame piece. Securing structure can be adapted to accommodate different thickness glazing or inserts.

US Patent:

20040000109, Jan 1, 2004

Filed:

Apr 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/418438

Inventors:

Luc Bourassa - Saint-Majorique, CA
Douglas Kidd - Keller TX, US

Assignee:

Canimex Inc. - Drummondville

International Classification:

E06B003/30

US Classification:

052/204540

Abstract:

A frame assembly () and a method for installing a window pane () in an opening () of a panel (). The assembly () includes an outer frame () having connecting devices () and an abutment member (). The assembly () also includes an inner frame () provided with first connecting devices (). The first connecting devices () cooperate with the connecting devices () of the outer frame () for disengageably connecting the outer and inner frames (). The assembly () also includes locking device () having at least one flexible element () cooperating with one of the frames () for locking the locking device () in locking position, and at least one contacting element () for holding the window pane () in position with aid of the abutment member () when the locking device () is in the locking position.

US Patent:

20040003554, Jan 8, 2004

Filed:

Apr 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/418443

Inventors:

Michel Beaudoin - Drummondville, CA
Luc Bourassa - St-Majorique, CA
Michel Levesque - Drummondville, CA
Pascal Provencher - Drummondville, CA
Pierre-Louis Foucault - St-Lambert, CA
Normand Savard - Drummondville, CA
Douglas Kidd - Keller TX, US

Assignee:

CANIMEX INC. - Drummondville

International Classification:

E06B003/30

US Classification:

052/204540

Abstract:

A window framework for mounting a glass pane in an aperture of a panel. The window framework includes an exterior frame having a peripheral wall shaped for fitting with and extending into the aperture. The peripheral wall extends between exterior and interior sides of the panel, and is provided along the periphery thereof with an abutment member adjacent to the exterior side. The wall is also provided with stop means adjacent to the interior side. The window framework also includes removable locking means having a flexible element lockable with the stop means when the locking means is in a locking position. The locking means is also provided with an element for holding the glass pane in position with the aid of the abutment member when the locking means is in the locking position. The window framework further includes a securing means for securing the exterior frame to the panel in the aperture. A method for mounting a glass pane in an aperture of a panel is also provided.