Todd E Cripe

US Patent:

6829861, Dec 14, 2004

Filed:

Aug 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/219986

Inventors:

Michael D. Kobrehel - Elkhart IN
Todd E. Cripe - Goshen IN
Darren M. Grumm - Cassopolis MI
Natvar H. Soni - Middlebury IN
Daryl F. Dankert - Mishawaka IN
LeRoy C. Schmuck - Kendallville IN

Assignee:

Atwood Mobile Products, Inc. - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

E05F 900

US Classification:

49356, 49346, 49397, 49324, 16355

Abstract:

An awning-type insulated glazing assembly includes an insulated glazing having a first glazing pane and a second glazing pane mounted parallel to and spaced from the first glazing pane. The first glazing pane has a marginal portion extending beyond the second glazing pane in at least a first direction in a plane of the first glazing pane. A mounting hinge defines a hinge axis and is secured to the insulated glazing for hingedly mounting the insulated glazing for awning-type movement about the hinge axis. A window regulator is secured to the insulated glazing for controlling the awning-type movement of the insulated glazing about the hinge axis.

US Patent:

6941700, Sep 13, 2005

Filed:

Jul 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/890497

Inventors:

Michael D. Kobrehel - Elkhart IN, US
Todd E. Cripe - Goshen IN, US
Darren M. Grumm - Cassopolis MI, US
Natvar H. Soni - Middlebury IN, US
Daryl F. Dankert - Mishawaka IN, US
LeRoy C. Schmuck - Kendallville IN, US

Assignee:

Dura Global Technologies, Inc. - Rochester Hills MI

International Classification:

E05F009/00
E05F011/24

US Classification:

49356, 49346, 49397, 49324, 16355

Abstract:

An awning-type insulated glazing assembly includes an insulated glazing having a first glazing pane and a second glazing pane mounted parallel to and spaced from the first glazing pane. The first glazing pane has a marginal portion extending beyond the second glazing pane in at least a first direction in a plane of the first glazing pane. A mounting hinge defines a hinge axis and is secured to the insulated glazing for hingedly mounting the insulated glazing for awning-type movement about the hinge axis. A window regulator is secured to the insulated glazing for controlling the awning-type movement of the insulated glazing about the hinge axis.

US Patent:

7287802, Oct 30, 2007

Filed:

Sep 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/946631

Inventors:

Daryl F. Dankert - Mishawaka IN, US
Robert Carl Eckstein - Osceola IN, US
Darren M. Grumm - Cassopolis MI, US
Todd E. Cripe - Goshen IN, US

Assignee:

Dura Global Technologies, Inc. - Rochester Hills MI

International Classification:

B60J 1/04

US Classification:

29614616, 296201

Abstract:

A transom window assembly is provided that comprises a windowpane and an openable transom pane, the windowpane and the transom pane being adjacent to each other. A transom hinge hingedly connecting the windowpane and the transom pane to each other comprises a first hinge portion attached to the interior surface of the transom pane along a lower edge, preferably directly attached, and a second hinge portion attached to the interior surface of the windowpane along the transom opening edge. The transom window is capable of being swung between a closed position and an open position. Certain embodiments of the window assemblies have a flush appearance. Also provided are vehicles comprising a vehicle window assembly in accordance with those just described.

US Patent:

7469509, Dec 30, 2008

Filed:

Nov 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/290659

Inventors:

Todd Ellsworth Cripe - Elkhart IN, US

Assignee:

Dura Global Technologies, Inc. - Rochester Hills MI

International Classification:

E06B 3/00
B60J 1/10
B60J 7/00

US Classification:

52208, 296201, 29614615

Abstract:

A window assembly includes a glazing, a frame encircling a periphery of the glazing and securable about an opening in a support structure, and at least one retaining bracket secured to the glazing. The retaining bracket can be secured to the glazing with adhesive or mechanical fasteners. The retaining bracket has at least one tab forming an interlock with the frame to secure the glazing to the frame so that the glazing is selectively removable from the frame without removing the frame from the support structure. Preferably, the retaining bracket extends through an opening in the frame and the tab engages an edge of the opening to form the interlock.

US Patent:

7568316, Aug 4, 2009

Filed:

Jul 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/177249

Inventors:

David A. Choby - Rochester Hills MI, US
Michael D. Kobrehel - Elkhart IN, US
Daryl F. Dankert - Mishawaka IN, US
Leroy C. Schmuck - Kendallville IN, US
Todd E. Cripe - Goshen IN, US
Harley Rensch - Corunna IN, US
Kip B. Ellis - Goshen IN, US

Assignee:

Dura Global Technologies, Inc. - Rochester Hills MI

International Classification:

E06B 5/10
E06B 5/20

US Classification:

52203, 52202, 52204593, 52204597, 527165, 49 61

Abstract:

Installation structure for installing and removing a sacrificial glazing panel. There is disclosed a removable retaining member for the sacrificial glazing panel that laterally pressures a primary glazing panel to seal and hold the primary glazing panel and holds the sacrificial glazing panel without lateral pressure. A unitary, dual-durometer retaining member is disclosed which is optimized for holding the primary glazing and the sacrificial glazing panel in different manners by having materials of two different hardnesses. Additionally, a retaining member is disclosed that has flocking material to reduce rattling of the sacrificial glazing panel.

US Patent:

8091948, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Apr 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/110694

Inventors:

Mark L. Smith - Buchanan MI, US
Todd E. Cripe - Goshen IN, US
Bruce L. Drudge - Mishawaka IN, US
Darren M. Grumm - Cassopolis MI, US
Mark Mackenzie - Elkhart IN, US
Eric Wong - Elkhart IN, US

Assignee:

Atwood Mobile Products, LLC - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

B60J 1/00

US Classification:

29614616, 296201

Abstract:

A multi-pane flush closing window assembly for a vehicle that has a body enclosing a passenger compartment is secured in an opening in the vehicle body by a clamp ring fastened to the interior wall of the vehicle body. The improved window assembly includes at least one fixed sub-assembly and at least one sliding sub-assembly supported by a frame. The fixed sub-assembly has a sash, and removable fasteners extend through the peripheral edge of the sash into the interior side of the frame so that the fixed sub-assembly can be independently disassembled from the interior of the vehicle without removing the frame or the clamp ring. The sliding sub-assembly is removably secured to the frame by an improved multi-piece guide track and slide pin assembly that allows removal of the sliding sub-assembly without removing the frame. The slide pins are removably secured to opposite sides of the sliding sub-assembly.

US Patent:

20030066255, Apr 10, 2003

Filed:

Oct 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/973250

Inventors:

Todd Cripe - Goshen IN, US

International Classification:

E06B007/00
E06B003/00

US Classification:

052/208000, 052/204591

Abstract:

A window assembly includes an annealed laminated glazing having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a peripheral surface. The glazing has a first pane of annealed glass, a second pane of annealed glass, and a layer of laminating film sandwiched between the first and second panes. A frame member includes a base portion bonded to an inner surface of the glazing, and an edge portion extending along the peripheral surface of the glazing.

US Patent:

20040128924, Jul 8, 2004

Filed:

Aug 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/646468

Inventors:

Michael Kobrehel - Elkhart IN, US
Daryl Dankert - Mishawaka IN, US
Leroy Schmuck - Kendallville IN, US
Todd Cripe - Goshen IN, US
Harley Rensch - Corunna IN, US
Kip Ellis - Goshen IN, US

International Classification:

E06B003/28
E06B003/26

US Classification:

052/203000, 052/202000

Abstract:

An installation structure and method for installing and removing a sacrificial glazing panel in a frame having a perimeter channel in which a deeper channel section is formed in the frame receiving an edge of the glazing panel to allow forcible shifting of the glazing panel so that an opposite edge clears the lip of an opposite channel section during installation and removal. A positioner element such as bowed leaf spring may be installed to reposition the glazing panel after the glazing panel is released so that the opposite edge is located to be retained by the lip after release.