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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2007
Applicants:
James W. Meeks, Eaton, OH (US);
Michael Braun, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Inventors:
James W. Meeks, Eaton, OH (US);
Michael Braun, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Assignee:
Therma-Tru Corp., Maumee, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E06B 7/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Entry systems that minimize water infiltration due to a wind driven rain. In one embodiment, the entry system includes a corner pad that includes an upper portion that seals against the weather strip when the door is closed and a lower portion that is spaced apart from the weather strip to form a gap between the lower portion and the weather strip. The lower portion seals against the door when the door is closed.