James P Hopper

US Patent:

53795180, Jan 10, 1995

Filed:

Feb 4, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/013765

Inventors:

James P. Hopper - Delmont PA

Assignee:

Caradon America Inc. - Norcross GA

International Classification:

B23P 1904
E06B 132

US Classification:

29897312

Abstract:

A method of producing a window sash by first providing a window sash frame and then cutting the window sash frame longitudinally to create a first frame portion and a second frame portion. A connection member is secured to the first frame portion and a glazing member is placed into one of the frame portions. After this, the second frame portion is secured to the first frame portion by virtue of the connection member to form the window sash.

US Patent:

57628890, Jun 9, 1998

Filed:

Mar 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/813580

Inventors:

James A. Hopper - Wexford PA

International Classification:

A61L 200

US Classification:

422295

Abstract:

An autoclave having end walls sturdily attached to one another by rods and a mobile, cylindrical lateral wall. When the lateral wall is moved into an operable position over the end walls, thereby sealing a working chamber defined between the end walls and when steam is introduced into the working chamber, each end wall will counteract pressure acting on its opposing counterpart. The autoclave need not be reinforced to hold the walls together. The rods connecting the end walls are hollow, and have ports disposed within the working chamber, so that steam may be introduced into the working chamber through these rods. Air from within the working chamber may also be vented by the rods. The lateral wall is vertically oriented and moved. A retaining wall traps condensate, which would otherwise escape when the lateral wall is lifted. An optional powered apparatus lifts and lowers the lateral wall into positions respectively exposing and sealing the working chamber.

US Patent:

55705480, Nov 5, 1996

Filed:

Oct 18, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/325038

Inventors:

James P. Hopper - Delmont PA

Assignee:

Caradon America Inc. - Norcross GA

International Classification:

E06B 300

US Classification:

522045

Abstract:

A method of producing a window sash by first providing a window sash frame and then cutting the window sash frame longitudinally to create a first frame portion and a second frame portion. A connection member is secured to the first frame portion and a glazing member is placed into one of the frame portions. After this, the second frame portion is secured to the first frame portion by virtue of the connection member to form the window sash. An associated product is also disclosed.

US Patent:

61390712, Oct 31, 2000

Filed:

Feb 19, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/026268

Inventors:

James P. Hopper - Export PA

International Classification:

E05C 106

US Classification:

292158

Abstract:

A double-hung window construction includes a window jamb and a pair of sashes slidably movable within the window jamb. A pivot member pivotally connects each sash to the window jamb such that the sash can tilt relative to the window jamb around the pivot member. A combined locking and tilting mechanism is attached to each sash. The mechanism is movable between a locked position preventing sliding or tilting of the window, an operative position permitting sliding of the sash and preventing tilting of the sash, and a tilting position which allows the tilting movement of the sash. Each locking and tilting mechanism is independent of the operation of the remaining locking and tilting mechanism.