20240026732. WATER RESISTIVE ENTRANCE DOORS FOR BUILDINGS simplified abstract (ARCONIC TECHNOLOGIES LLC)
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WATER RESISTIVE ENTRANCE DOORS FOR BUILDINGS
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Inventor(s)
Michael David Mitchell of Norcross GA (US)
WATER RESISTIVE ENTRANCE DOORS FOR BUILDINGS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240026732 titled 'WATER RESISTIVE ENTRANCE DOORS FOR BUILDINGS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a door system that includes a doorframe with vertical jambs, a pivotable door, a threshold with a valley, and a removable dam that can be mounted to the threshold. A seal is placed between the dam and the threshold at the valley to create a sealed interface.
- The door system includes a doorframe, a door, a threshold, and a dam.
- The doorframe has vertical jambs that provide support for the door.
- The door is pivotably coupled to the doorframe, allowing it to open and close.
- The threshold extends between the vertical jambs and has an upper surface that forms a valley.
- The dam can be removably mounted to the threshold at the valley.
- A seal is placed between the dam and the threshold at the valley to create a sealed interface.
Potential Applications:
- Residential and commercial buildings
- Industrial facilities
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Hotels and hospitality industry
Problems Solved:
- Provides a sealed interface between the dam and the threshold, preventing water, air, and other elements from passing through.
- Helps to maintain temperature control and energy efficiency by preventing drafts and leaks.
- Reduces noise transmission between different areas of a building.
Benefits:
- Improved weatherproofing and insulation for doors.
- Enhanced energy efficiency and cost savings.
- Increased comfort and privacy.
- Reduced maintenance and repair costs.
- Potential for customization and aesthetic appeal.
Original Abstract Submitted
a door system includes a doorframe having opposing vertical jambs, a door pivotably coupled to the doorframe, a threshold extending between the opposing vertical jambs and providing an upper surface that defines a valley, and a dam removably mountable to the threshold at the valley. a valley seal interposes the dam and the threshold at the valley when the dam is mounted to the threshold and thereby generates a sealed interface between the dam and the threshold.
