Rodney P Williams

US Patent:

6680090, Jan 20, 2004

Filed:

Apr 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/824923

Inventors:

Shankar Godavarti - Maplewood MN
Rodney K. Williams - Stacy MN
Michael J. Deaner - Osceola WI

Assignee:

Andersen Corporation - Bayport MN

International Classification:

E04C 226

US Classification:

428 34, 428 357, 428 369, 4282974, 428 52, 4287303, 4287304

Abstract:

A complex profile made of a composite comprising a polyolefin polymer and a wood fiber. The composite is useful in conventional structural applications. The profile can be used in residential and commercial structures. The profile is used in the manufacture of the fenestration components such as windows and doors. The profile is designed with a cross-sectional shape to form structural elements in the fenestration units that possess sufficient strength, thermal stability and weatherability. The member comprises a hollow cross-section with at least one structural web or one fastener web. The profile can have a visible capstock layer and can be assembled using thermal welding processes.

US Patent:

6682789, Jan 27, 2004

Filed:

Jun 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/891196

Inventors:

Shankar Godavarti - Maplewood MN
Rodney K. Williams - Stacy MN
Michael J. Deaner - Osceola WI

Assignee:

Andersen Corporation - Bayport MN

International Classification:

E04C 226

US Classification:

428 34, 4282974, 527303, 524 13, 525 543, 525 64

Abstract:

A member comprising a complex profile made of a composite comprising a polypropylene polymer, and a wood fiber. The composite is useful in construction applications. The profile can be used in residential and commercial structures. The member is used in fenestration components such as windows and doors. The members possess strength, thermal stability and weatherability. The member comprises a complex cross-section with at least one structural web or one fastener web. The exterior can contain a cap-stock and is shaped for use in a fenestration unit such as a window, sash or movable door unit. The members can be assembled in thermal welding processes.

US Patent:

6763875, Jul 20, 2004

Filed:

Feb 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/068069

Inventors:

Patrick J. Gronlund - Star Prairie Township WI
Rodney K. Williams - Stacy MN
Russell J. Pylkki - St. Paul MN

Assignee:

Andersen Corporation - Bayport MN

International Classification:

E06B 952

US Classification:

160371

Abstract:

An insect screen that includes a rigid frame defining a frame perimeter and a metal screen located within the rigid frame perimeter. The metal screen has a plurality of metal elements with a dark mat surface. The metal elements have a width of about 0. 001 inch to about 0. 0015 inch. The insect screen has a reduced visibility such that it appears nearly invisible or transparent.

US Patent:

6880612, Apr 19, 2005

Filed:

Sep 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/259221

Inventors:

Russell John Pylkki - St. Paul MN, US
Patrick Jerome Gronlund - Star Prairie Twonship WI, US
Rodney Kieth Williams - Stacy MN, US
Kurt E. Heikkila - Marine on the St. Croix MN, US

Assignee:

Andersen Corporation - Bayport MN

International Classification:

E06B009/52

US Classification:

160371, 245 8

Abstract:

A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0. 75 and a reflectance of about 0. 04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0. 005 inch, having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi, and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0. 005 inch or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.

US Patent:

7109959, Sep 19, 2006

Filed:

Feb 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/068686

Inventors:

James Brian Libby - Stillwater MN, US
Rodney Kieth Williams - Stacy MN, US
Oscar E. Pena A. - London, GB
Alex W. K. Tan - Eindhoven, NL

Assignee:

Andersen Corporation - Bayport MN

International Classification:

G09G 3/36

US Classification:

345 87, 348794, 40789

Abstract:

A window unit that includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and a window located within the frame perimeter. The window includes a display module adapted to receive a display signal from a display signal source.

US Patent:

7180489, Feb 20, 2007

Filed:

Mar 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/397084

Inventors:

James B. Libby - Stillwater MN, US
Rodney K. Williams - Stacy MN, US
Oscar E. Pena A - London, GB
Alex W. K. Tan - Eindhoven, NL
Anthony J. Lightfoot - White Bear Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Andersen Corporation - Bayport MN

International Classification:

G09G 3/36
E05B 65/04

US Classification:

345 87, 49 63, 49501, 40789

Abstract:

A window assembly includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and at least one window mounted in the frame. A media panel incorporating a video display is associated with the window assembly and can be moved selectively into the frame perimeter for displaying video information and out of the frame perimeter for storage when not in use. A motorized transport mechanism is coupled to the media panel for selectively and automatically moving the media panel between its storage and operational positions.

US Patent:

7195053, Mar 27, 2007

Filed:

Apr 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/823235

Inventors:

Russell John Pylkki - St. Paul MN, US
Patrick Jerome Gronlund - Star Prairie Twonship WI, US
Rodney Kieth Williams - Stacy MN, US
Kurt E. Heikkila - Marine on the St. Croix MN, US

Assignee:

Andersen Corporation - Bayport MN

International Classification:

E06B 9/52

US Classification:

160371, 428336, 442125

Abstract:

A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0. 75 and a reflectance of about 0. 04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0. 005 inch (0. 13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0. 005 inch (0. 1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.

US Patent:

7201208, Apr 10, 2007

Filed:

Dec 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/015040

Inventors:

Russell John Pylkki - St. Paul MN, US
Patrick Jerome Gronlund - Star Prairie Twonship WI, US
Rodney Kieth Williams - Stacy MN, US
Kurt E. Heikkila - Marine on the St. Croix MN, US

Assignee:

Andersen Corporation - Bayport MN

International Classification:

E06B 9/52

US Classification:

160371, 428336, 442125

Abstract:

A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0. 75 and a reflectance of about 0. 04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0. 005 inch (0. 13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0. 005 inch (0. 1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.