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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2004

Filed:

Jun. 27, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:

Shankar Godavarti, Maplewood, MN (US);

Rodney K. Williams, Stacy, MN (US);

Michael J. Deaner, Osceola, WI (US);

Assignee:

Andersen Corporation, Bayport, MN (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04C 2/26 ; E06B 1/30 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E04C 2/26 ; E06B 1/30 ;
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.


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