Pella Corporation

Rolscreen Company

Marlo G Van Klompenburg

Bruce A Baier

Gregory J Vetter

Andrew W Middleswart

David J Vande Steeg

Frank R Wilgus

Scot C Miller

Todd M Leathers

Kenneth E Nossaman

Evan R Vande Haar

Bruce A Hagemeyer

Gary E Tagtow

Mearl J Minter

Ted L Hansen

Gabriel P Gromotka

Robert S Evers

Joseph A Ritzert

Andy Breuer

Jeffrey Belloma

Gary L Miller

Matt Van Dyne

John M Mitchell

Kraig A Downs

Daniel W Parrish

Ranjith Rajendran

Bruce Sievers

Jeffrey Scott Belloma

Fenestration systems and associated methods include use of a lock assembly having a housing, a cam gear, a reversal gear, and one or more catches. Various aspects relate to enhanced locking/security, including repeatability and overall efficacy.

Multi-point locking system

Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a multipoint lock. The multipoint lock may include a horizontally translating lock bolt and at least one vertical translating lock bolt. In addition, the multipoint lock includes a linkage coupled to and configured to translate the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt. Further, the multipoint lock includes a gear mechanism configured to actuate the linkage and to effect translation of the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt.

Multipoint locks and associated systems and methods

A window assembly having a window frame and at least one primary sash mounted in the window frame. The primary sash has a plurality of sash members forming a primary sash perimeter and a first glazing panel mounted in the primary sash perimeter. At least one secondary sash is pivotally attached directly to the primary sash perimeter along an interior surface thereof so that the secondary sash is rotatably movable between a closed position and an open position relative to the primary sash. The secondary sash has a plurality of secondary sash members forming a secondary sash structure and a second glazing panel mounted in the secondary sash perimeter. An air chamber is located between the primary sash and the secondary sash that is substantially closed to the interior of the building structure. At least one accessory channel is locating along at least one side of the secondary sash members.

Window assembly with movable interior sash

A window or door assembly having a secondary sash hinged to a prime sash and movable between a closed position and an open position toward an interior region. The prime sash is coupled to a frame. A compressible member biases the secondary sash toward the open position. A latch assembly is provided including a plurality of retractable latching elements each biased to an extended position to retain the secondary sash in the closed position. The latch assembly includes a sliding operator accessible from the interior region and slidable along an edge of the secondary sash to sequentially displace the retractable latching elements to a retracted position sufficient for the compressible member to move the secondary sash toward the open position.

Movable light latch

A window handle assembly for use with a window having a moveable sash. The assembly including a window handle having a pivot mechanism. The handle pivotable at the pivot mechanism between open and closed positions. When open, the handle is free to rotate to move the sash between open and closed positions. When closed, the handle engages a cover to provide a sleek, aesthetically pleasing handle structure for the window. The assembly also including a lock activating mechanism coupled to the pivot mechanism and operationally couplable to a sash lock mechanism. The lock activating mechanism configured to operate the sash lock upon pivoting movement of the window handle. Opening of the handle opens the lock and closing the handle closes the lock. This mechanism including a sliding bar connectable to the sash lock and a movement mechanism causing sliding movement of the bar upon pivoting movement of the pivot mechanism.

Combination folding crank handle and lock

An operating assembly for a casement window includes a folding crank handle and cover assembly that are located on the exterior surface of a trim piece on the sill of the window frame. The crank handle is attached to the drive shaft of the operator of the assembly in such a way that the handle may be folded down into a low-profile position in which the knob of the handle projects into a receiving pocket in the cover. An integral flap on the handle extending beyond the knob covers the pocket when the knob is received therein. Internal detent projections within the pocket yieldably retain the knob so as to provide for snap fit reception of the folded handle into its home position. Finger depressions in sidewalls of the cover on opposite sides of the pocket facilitate gripping of the edges of the handle for unfolding.

Casement window operating assembly

Combined folding crank handle and cover assembly for a casement window operator

Outer surface of a cover for a casement window operator

Outer surface of a crank handle

A rolling window screen assembly is provided for a window frame having a sill, a head and opposite side jambs. The screen assembly comprises a screen mounted at the head of the window frame and being unrollable along the jambs thereof. A pair of guide members are mounted on and extend along each side jamb for guiding the opposite edges of the screen as the screen is unrolled along the jambs. Control levers adjacent each side edge of the screen frictionally engage the guide members so as to control the position of the screen along the guide members. The guide members are mounted to the window frame jambs by a plurality of L-shaped clips which extend through a corresponding slot in the respective guide members. A spring is positioned in each guide member for centering the unrolled screen between the pair of guide members.

Field installable rolling screen assembly

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Pella, IA, United States of America

Marlo G Van Klompenburg