公开(公告)号：US20120042573A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US12859126

申请日：2010-08-18

Applicant: Tracy M. Knight ,  Michael D. George ,  William Michael Coleman ,  John G. Garrett, III

Inventor： Tracy M. Knight ,  Michael D. George ,  William Michael Coleman ,  John G. Garrett, III

IPC: E05D15/12 ,  E05C21/00 ,  E06B3/38 ,  E05C19/00

CPC classification number: E05C19/024 ,  E05B65/0085 ,  E05B65/104 ,  E05D15/12 ,  E05Y2201/22 ,  E05Y2600/62 ,  E05Y2900/134 ,  E05Y2900/142 ,  Y10T292/08 ,  Y10T292/0908

Abstract: Closure assemblies for movable partitions may include a leading end assembly having a first side and a second side and a latching assembly coupled thereto. The latching assembly may include a first latching member having a portion thereof positioned proximate to the first side and a second latching member having a portion thereof positioned proximate to the second side. Movable partition systems may include a plurality of hingedly coupled panels movably coupled to a track, and a leading end assembly coupled to at least one panel of the plurality of hingedly coupled panels. The leading end assembly may include at least two latching features positioned on the leading end assembly. Methods of securing a movable partition may include retaining a first latching member and a second latching member in a retracted position and extending the first latching member and the second latching member to an extended position.

Abstract translation: 用于可移动隔板的闭合组件可以包括具有第一侧和第二侧的前端组件以及与其连接的闩锁组件。 闩锁组件可以包括第一闩锁构件，其具有靠近第一侧定位的部分，以及第二闩锁构件，其一部分定位成靠近第二侧。 可移动分隔系统可以包括可移动地联接到轨道的多个铰接结合的面板，以及联接到多个铰接的面板中的至少一个面板的前端组件。 前端组件可以包括定位在前端组件上的至少两个闩锁特征。 固定可动隔板的方法可包括将第一闭锁构件和第二闭锁构件保持在缩回位置，并将第一闭锁构件和第二闭锁构件延伸到延伸位置。

公开(公告)号：US20110061820A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12951765

申请日：2010-11-22

Applicant: W. Michael Coleman ,  Michael D. George ,  E. Carl Goodman

Inventor： W. Michael Coleman ,  Michael D. George ,  E. Carl Goodman

IPC: E05D15/06

CPC classification number: E06B3/94 ,  E06B3/5892 ,  E06B5/162

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided for visual inspection across a barrier such as a fire door. In one embodiment of the present invention, a first movable partition is disposed adjacent, and laterally spaced from, a second movable partition. A first vision panel is disposed in the first partition and a second vision panel is disposed in the second partition in substantial alignment with the first vision panel. The position of the first vision panel is substantially constrained with respect to the position of the second vision panel along a first longitudinal direction. The first vision panel and the second vision panel are enabled to exhibit a desired amount of lateral displacement relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 提供了设备和方法，用于跨屏障（例如防火门）的视觉检查。 在本发明的一个实施例中，第一可移动分隔件设置成与第二活动分隔件相邻并且横向间隔开。 第一视野面板设置在第一分区中，并且第二视觉面板设置在与第一视觉面板基本对准的第二分区中。 第一视觉面板的位置相对于第二视觉面板沿第一纵向方向的位置基本受到限制。 第一视觉面板和第二视觉面板能够相对于彼此呈现期望量的横向位移。

公开(公告)号：US07874341B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US11472031

申请日：2006-06-21

Applicant: W. Michael Coleman ,  John G. Garrett ,  Michael D. George

Inventor： W. Michael Coleman ,  John G. Garrett ,  Michael D. George

IPC: E05D15/26 ,  E06B3/48 ,  E06B7/86

CPC classification number: E05D3/12 ,  E05D1/00 ,  E05D15/12 ,  E06B3/481

Abstract: A movable partition having hinged connections and related methods are disclosed. The partition may include one or more movable structures wherein each movable structure has a plurality of panels and a plurality of hinged structures arranged in an alternating pattern. The panels may include pockets formed along the ends thereof and the hinge structures may include rods formed on the ends thereof. The rods are disposed within the pockets such that a hinged joint is formed. Retainers are removably disposed over a portion of the joint or coupling formed by the rod and associated pocket. The retainer may include a clip having a first member disposed adjacent the pocket, a second member disposed within an interior space of the rod, and a transition member coupling the first and second members and also spanning a portion of the rod and pocket.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有铰链连接的可移动分隔件和相关方法。 分隔件可以包括一个或多个可移动结构，其中每个可移动结构具有多个面板和以交替图案排列的多个铰链结构。 面板可以包括沿其端部形成的凹穴，并且铰链结构可以包括形成在其端部上的杆。 杆设置在凹穴内，使得形成铰接接头。 保持器可移除地设置在由杆和相关联的口袋形成的接头或联接器的一部分上。 保持器可以包括夹子，该夹具具有邻近该凹口设置的第一构件，设置在该杆的内部空间内的第二构件以及联接第一构件和第二构件并且跨越杆和袋的一部分的过渡构件。

公开(公告)号：US20110005689A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12501255

申请日：2009-07-10

Applicant: W. Michael Coleman ,  Duane O. Hall ,  E. Carl Goodman ,  Michael D. George ,  D. George Field

Inventor： W. Michael Coleman ,  Duane O. Hall ,  E. Carl Goodman ,  Michael D. George ,  D. George Field

IPC: E06B9/06 ,  H02H7/085

CPC classification number: H02H7/0851 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/51 ,  E05Y2400/54 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E06B3/94

Abstract: Motor control systems comprise a motor control circuit, a processing circuit operably coupled to the motor control circuit, and a current sensor operably coupled to the processing circuit. The current sensor may be configured to sense a current and to convey a signal to the processing circuitry proportional to the amount of current sensed. The processing circuitry may be configured to sample the signal to obtain a plurality of current values, to store the plurality of current values and to generate an operation profile from the plurality of current values. Folding partitions comprising motor control systems are also disclosed, as well as methods of monitoring the operation of an electric motor and of monitoring for an obstruction of a folding partition.

Abstract translation: 电动机控制系统包括电动机控制电路，可操作地耦合到电动机控制电路的处理电路和可操作地耦合到处理电路的电流传感器。 电流传感器可以被配置为感测电流并且将信号传送到与感测的电流量成比例的处理电路。 处理电路可以被配置为对信号进行采样以获得多个电流值，以存储多个当前值并且从多个当前值生成运行曲线。 还公开了包括电动机控制系统的折叠隔板，以及监视电动机的操作和监视折叠隔板的障碍物的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110000625A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12497310

申请日：2009-07-02

Applicant: Michael D. George

Inventor： Michael D. George

IPC: E06B3/94 ,  E06B3/48 ,  E05D15/26 ,  E05F15/02 ,  E04B1/00

CPC classification number: E06B3/94 ,  E06B3/4654

Abstract: A leading end assembly for a movable partition may include a jamb plate for coupling the leading end assembly to at least one panel of a movable partition and a leading end cover coupled to the jamb plate and being movable relative to the jamb plate. The leading end assembly may include an at least substantially planar leading surface having a size and shape configured to at least substantially cover an opening to a storage pocket for a movable partition. A movable partition assembly may include a leading end structure configured to at least substantially cover an opening to a storage pocket. Methods of installing a movable partition assembly include forming a leading end structure to at least substantially cover an opening to a storage pocket. Methods of using a movable partition include covering an opening to a storage pocket with a leading end structure coupled to the movable partition.

Abstract translation: 用于可移动隔板的前端组件可以包括用于将前端组件连接到活动隔板的至少一个面板和连接到侧板的前端盖并且可相对于侧板移动的侧板。 前端组件可以包括至少基本平坦的前表面，其具有尺寸和形状，其尺寸和形状被配置为至少基本上覆盖用于可移动分隔件的存储口袋的开口。 可移动分隔组件可以包括构造成至少基本上覆盖到存储口袋的开口的前端结构。 安装可移动分隔组件的方法包括形成前端结构以至少基本上覆盖到存储口袋的开口。 使用可移动分隔件的方法包括将具有连接到可移动分隔件的前端结构的开口覆盖到存储口袋。

公开(公告)号：US07854248B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US12060161

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: W. Michael Coleman ,  Michael D. George ,  E. Carl Goodman

Inventor： W. Michael Coleman ,  Michael D. George ,  E. Carl Goodman

IPC: E06B3/48 ,  E05D15/26

CPC classification number: E06B3/94 ,  E06B3/5892 ,  E06B5/162

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided for visual inspection across a barrier such as a fire door. In one embodiment of the present invention, a first movable partition is disposed adjacent, and laterally spaced from, a second movable partition. A first vision panel is disposed in the first partition and a second vision panel is disposed in the second partition in substantial alignment with the first vision panel. The position of the first vision panel is substantially constrained with respect to the position of the second vision panel along a first longitudinal direction. The first vision panel and the second vision panel are enabled to exhibit a desired amount of lateral displacement relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 提供了设备和方法，用于跨屏障（例如防火门）的视觉检查。 在本发明的一个实施例中，第一可移动分隔件设置成与第二活动分隔件相邻并且横向间隔开。 第一视野面板设置在第一分区中，并且第二视觉面板设置在与第一视觉面板基本对准的第二分区中。 第一视觉面板的位置相对于第二视觉面板沿第一纵向方向的位置基本受到限制。 第一视觉面板和第二视觉面板能够相对于彼此呈现期望量的横向位移。

公开(公告)号：US20090188633A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12023001

申请日：2008-01-30

Applicant: E. Carl Goodman ,  Michael D. George ,  Michael E. Hazlett ,  Craig G. Bell ,  Ronald A. Smart ,  Jaren R. Dickinson

Inventor： E. Carl Goodman ,  Michael D. George ,  Michael E. Hazlett ,  Craig G. Bell ,  Ronald A. Smart ,  Jaren R. Dickinson

IPC: E06B3/48 ,  E06B3/01

CPC classification number: E06B3/94

Abstract: Folding partitions and related methods and components are provided and may include accordion-style folding doors or partitions having multiple folding panels. In one embodiment, a folding partition includes one or more baffling devices. The baffling device may include an elongated enclosure having a first opening proximate a first longitudinal end of the elongated enclosure, a second opening proximate a second longitudinal end of the elongated enclosure, and a flow path extending from the first opening to the second opening. A sound attenuation chamber may be disposed adjacent the at least one insulative channel disposed adjacent at least a portion of the flow path. In one embodiment, the baffling device may be disposed in, or otherwise associated with, a jamb component of the partition. In another embodiment, the baffling device may be disposed in, or otherwise associated with, the hinged connection of panel sections of a partition panel.

Abstract translation: 提供折叠分隔件及相关方法和组件，并且可以包括具有多个折叠面板的手风琴式折叠门或隔板。 在一个实施例中，折叠分隔件包括一个或多个挡板装置。 阻挡装置可以包括细长的外壳，其具有靠近细长外壳的第一纵向端的第一开口，靠近细长外壳的第二纵向端的第二开口，以及从第一开口延伸到第二开口的流路。 声衰减室可以邻近于邻近流动路径的至少一部分设置的至少一个绝缘通道设置。 在一个实施例中，挡板装置可以设置在隔板的侧壁部件中或以其它方式与隔板的侧柱部件相关联。 在另一个实施例中，挡板装置可以设置在分隔板的面板部分的铰接连接中或以其它方式与其相关联。

公开(公告)号：US09303445B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US12951765

申请日：2010-11-22

Applicant: W. Michael Coleman ,  Michael D. George ,  E. Carl Goodman

Inventor： W. Michael Coleman ,  Michael D. George ,  E. Carl Goodman

IPC: E06B3/48 ,  E06B3/94 ,  E06B3/58 ,  E06B5/16

CPC classification number: E06B3/94 ,  E06B3/5892 ,  E06B5/162

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided for visual inspection across a barrier such as a fire door. In one embodiment of the present invention, a first movable partition is disposed adjacent, and laterally spaced from, a second movable partition. A first vision panel is disposed in the first partition and a second vision panel is disposed in the second partition in substantial alignment with the first vision panel. The position of the first vision panel is substantially constrained with respect to the position of the second vision panel along a first longitudinal direction. The first vision panel and the second vision panel are enabled to exhibit a desired amount of lateral displacement relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 提供了设备和方法，用于跨屏障（例如防火门）的视觉检查。 在本发明的一个实施例中，第一可移动分隔件设置成与第二活动分隔件相邻并且横向间隔开。 第一视野面板设置在第一分区中，并且第二视觉面板设置在与第一视觉面板基本对准的第二分区中。 第一视觉面板的位置相对于第二视觉面板沿第一纵向方向的位置基本受到限制。 第一视觉面板和第二视觉面板能够相对于彼此呈现期望量的横向位移。

公开(公告)号：US08534341B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US13169584

申请日：2011-06-27

Applicant: W. Michael Coleman ,  John G. Garrett, III ,  Paul Saccomanno ,  Michael D. George

Inventor： W. Michael Coleman ,  John G. Garrett, III ,  Paul Saccomanno ,  Michael D. George

IPC: E05F15/00

CPC classification number: E04B2/88 ,  E05F15/605 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Movable partition systems include a drive mechanism including a motor positioned at least partially on a side of a track opposite a movable partition. Automatically movable partition systems include a movable partition movable along a track and a motor configured to move the movable partition, the motor positioned on a side of the track opposite the movable partition. Methods of installing a movable partition system include coupling a movable partition to a track, positioning a drive mechanism at least partially on a side of the track opposite the movable partition, and coupling an elongated drive member to the movable partition. Methods of moving a movable partition along a track include actuating a drive mechanism positioned at least substantially in a header recess. Drive modules for a movable partition system and other methods of installing a movable partition system including attaching a motor to a section of track are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 可移动分隔系统包括驱动机构，其包括至少部分地位于与可移动分隔件相对的轨道的侧面上的马达。 自动移动分隔系统包括沿着轨道移动的可移动分隔件和构造成移动可移动分隔件的马达，马达位于跟可移动分隔件相对的轨道的一侧。 安装可移动分隔系统的方法包括将可移动分隔件联接到轨道，将驱动机构至少部分地定位在与可移动分隔件相对的轨道的侧面上，以及将细长的驱动构件联接到可移动分隔件。 沿着轨道移动可移动分隔件的方法包括致动至少基本上位于集管凹部中的驱动机构。 还公开了用于可移动分隔系统的驱动模块和其他安装可移动分隔系统的方法，包括将马达附接到轨道的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08522853B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12582802

申请日：2009-10-21

Applicant: W. Michael Coleman ,  Duane O. Hall ,  E. Carl Goodman ,  Michael D. George ,  D. George Field

Inventor： W. Michael Coleman ,  Duane O. Hall ,  E. Carl Goodman ,  Michael D. George ,  D. George Field

IPC: E06B3/48

CPC classification number: E05B65/104 ,  E05B65/0085 ,  E05D15/0621 ,  E05Y2900/134 ,  E05Y2900/142 ,  E06B3/94 ,  E06B5/167 ,  Y10T70/5159

Abstract: In one embodiment, a closure assembly for a fire door, including a first lead post having a longitudinal cavity located therein, an opening extending through a wall of the first lead post into the longitudinal cavity and a locking member may be positioned within the longitudinal cavity that is configured to obstruct the opening into the longitudinal cavity upon reaching a predetermined temperature, is disclosed. In additional embodiments, fire doors including such closure assemblies and methods of locking fire doors are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种用于防火门的封闭组件，包括其中位于其中的纵向腔的第一引导柱，穿过第一引导柱的壁延伸到纵向腔中的开口，并且锁定构件可定位在纵向腔内 被配置为在达到预定温度时阻碍开口进入纵向腔。 在另外的实施例中，公开了包括这种闭合组件的防火门和防火门的锁定方法。