Cordell R. Burton - Pella IA, US Timothy D. Dorenkamp - Pella IA, US Michael J. Kugel - Des Moines IA, US Evan R. Vande Haar - Pella IA, US Bruce A. Baier - Pella IA, US Mark Mullen - Pella IA, US Jason L. Jungling - Altoona IA, US
Assignee:
Pella Corporation - Pella IA
International Classification:
E06B 3/00
US Classification:
5274516, 527414, 5220455, 52208, 52 62, 49506
Abstract:
A closure assembly and a method of installing the closure assembly are provided. A insertion opening is formed in water resistant barrier covering a rough opening that generally corresponds to a perimeter of the rough opening. A drainage system including a channel assembly is installed on a sill surface of the rough opening. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening and temporarily secured to the structure. At least one shim carried on the closure assembly is adjusted to level the closure assembly in the rough opening. A sealing member attached to the closure assembly is engaged with the water resistant barrier. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening to permanently secure the closure assembly within the rough opening.
Ted Hansen - Pella IA, US Daryl Johnson - Grinnell IA, US William White - Newton IA, US Evan Vande Haar - Pella IA, US Timothy Dorenkamp - Newton IA, US
International Classification:
D06F039/00
US Classification:
068/184000
Abstract:
The present invention includes a washing machine having a water cavity position beneath an outer tub and a pump mounted above the water cavity with an impeller extending downwardly into the water cavity. Preferably, the water cavity is integral with the outer tub and the water cavity includes a service port located along the bottom of the water cavity.