Patents Examined by Justin Rephann
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Patent number: 9569980Abstract: A security door breach training system comprising a frame member; a plurality of elongate members, each of the elongate members fixed to the frame member and having a free end spaced from the frame member, the plurality of elongate members including at least one capture member, a first clevis member, and a second clevis member fixed to the frame member opposite the first clevis member; at least one retention bar attached between two of the elongate members and spaced a distance from the frame member; and at least one retaining pin adjacent to the frame member, the at least one retaining pin comprising an elongate element at least partially adjacent to the frame member and having a first end and an opposing second end, a retaining pin socket attached to the elongate element proximal to the first end, and a stub extending from the at least one elongate element proximal to the second end.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Darron Phillips, George Wyatt Tubb
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Patent number: 9562378Abstract: A fenestration operation hardware assembly includes at least one latch mechanism and an operation hardware assembly configured for coupling with a panel slidable within a frame. The latch mechanism includes a latch bolt and a latch biasing element coupled with the latch bolt. An operator of the operation hardware assembly is remote from the latch mechanism and is coupled with the panel. The operator includes an operator interface feature movable between initial and operating positions. In the initial position the latch bolt is in a projecting position, and in the operating position the operator interface feature moves the latch bolt into one or more withdrawn positions. The operation hardware assembly includes a retention assembly for retaining the latch bolt in a withdrawn position.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Marvin Lumber and Cedar CompanyInventors: Nathan H. DeBoer, Eric Salentine
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Patent number: 9561850Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing aircraft includes a propulsion mechanism having a fan for generating lift and thrust, an engine for supplying motive power to the propulsion mechanism, a frame coupling the propulsion mechanism and the engine, seating connected to and suspended from the frame so as to be swingable back and forth relative to the frame, a control stick connected to the frame, and a landing undercarriage connected to the seating, wherein the propulsion mechanism is connected to the frame such that the drive shaft of the fan is directed vertically during landing, and the frame is moved relative to the seating by manipulating the control stick, to change the orientation of the propulsion mechanism. The thrust can be controlled with simple configuration, and take-off and landing can be performed safely even in a small space surrounded by obstacles.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: IHI CORPORATIONInventors: Masayoshi Tsunekawa, Tetsuya Tamura
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Patent number: 9527665Abstract: A variable gate with control for grain elevator applications utilizes a sliding gate panel. Two proximity sensors are arranged to provide full sensing and control functions of the gate remotely located. A first proximity sensor confirms gate is shut, and a second proximity sensor outputs a serial pulse train signal for detecting movement of the gate panel. The second proximity sensor can be operatively coupled with gear teeth inherent to the drive mechanism (e.g., rack and pinion mechanism), or with a passive device such as a free sprocket on the motor shaft to sense the passage of each sprocket teeth, or may be placed at a linear portion that moves with the gate that has sequential indicating positions, such as metal or no metal positions. In one embodiment, the controller tracks the direction of the gate as pulses are receive, allowing the subsequent positioning of the gate.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Schlagel, Inc.Inventor: Bill Schlagel
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Patent number: 9523223Abstract: A fenestration operation hardware assembly includes at least one latch mechanism and an operation hardware assembly configured for coupling with a panel slidable within a frame. The latch mechanism includes a latch bolt and a latch biasing element coupled with the latch bolt. An operator of the operation hardware assembly is remote from the latch mechanism and is coupled with the panel. The operator includes an operator interface feature movable between initial and operating positions. In the initial position the latch bolt is in a projecting position, and in the operating position the operator interface feature moves the latch bolt into one or more withdrawn positions. The operation hardware assembly includes a retention assembly for retaining the latch bolt in a withdrawn position.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Marvin Lumber and Cedar CompanyInventors: Nathan H. DeBoer, Eric Salentine
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Patent number: 9517840Abstract: The herein invention is presenting a lift generating method based on a semi-open fluid jet flowing in a closed circuit around a lifting airfoil. A VTOL aircraft with maximized pay load room and car-like shape is the preferred embodiment of the invention. The herein aircraft uses no wings, exposed propellers, hot gas jets or other high injury risk means for propulsion and lift, and it can be driven by ordinary skilled people. Furthermore the aircraft has a small footprint and can land, take off and even cruise on water in one of the preferred embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Inventor: Bogdan Tudor Bucheru
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Patent number: 9518416Abstract: The present invention regards a casement window, and more in particular it is directed to a casement window with controlled opening and the possibility of locking the hung sash in open position, to prevent the inadvertent return of the hung sash.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: FAPIM S.P.A.Inventor: Sergio Pacini
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Patent number: 9517830Abstract: Provided is a captured seal assembly that can be positioned between a first surface and a second surface of a structure or vehicle, such as an aircraft. The captured seal assembly includes a geometric-shaped seal such as a bulb-shaped seal that can be secured to an outer perimeter of the first surface and a receiving land capture that can be secured to an outer perimeter of the second surface. The geometric-shaped seal is designed to engage with the receiving land capture, and join the first surface and second surface when the geometric-shaped seal is engaged with the receiving land capture. In addition, the seal assembly can maintain a differential in pressure between a first region adjacent to the first surface and a second region adjacent to the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Sham S. Hariram, Paul B. Philipp
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Patent number: 9512656Abstract: The present invention relates to a door guide frame for guiding the sliding movement of a roller device which supports a sliding window and provides a sliding opening/closing operation and, more specifically, to a sliding window installation structure which: stably supports and moves a sliding window on a bottom surface and an upper surface on which the sliding window is installed; reduces an installation space by minimizing the size of a door guide frame and a roller device for supporting a heavy sliding window, thereby obtaining a wider open view when applied to a window; enables vertical stiffeners having an expanded cross section (cross section thicker than glass) for compensating a transverse bending rigidity of glass to be connected to both sides of the glass which constitutes the sliding window formed by including the glass that is supported by a roller; and enables the sliding window with the vertical stiffeners to be installed within the door guide frame in an integrated manner and the sliding windowType: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: FILOBE CO., LTDInventor: Kwang-Seok Lee
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Patent number: 9511652Abstract: A plastic carrier plate for vehicle door is provided. The plastic carrier plate having: a channel structure molded into the plastic carrier plate, the channel structure having a pair channels integrally molded into the plastic carrier plate, wherein the channels provide structural reinforcement to the plastic carrier plate and the channels intersect each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Geoffrey Barr, Fred L. Sawgle, Kenneth M. Easter
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Patent number: 9506286Abstract: A barrier employed to keep children and/or pets in or out of certain areas in the house. The barrier includes four panels. Two main panels slide parallel to each other to lengthen or shorten the barrier as a whole. Two side panels stabilize the main panels and extend to the front and rear faces of the main panels to provide a self-supporting in-house barrier. Each of the panels includes a wooden frame. The wood lends less weight, less sharp edges, and more pleasing aesthetics than, for example, a metal gate. Legs are connected to the side panels to further stabilize the side panels and main panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Carlson Pet Products, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Porter R. Million
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Patent number: 9499031Abstract: A rear door device for a vehicle may include a rear door, an upper rail mounted to the rear door in a width direction, an upper slider inserted in the upper rail to support the upper rail, a lower rail mounted to a vehicle body and formed with a curved portion, a lower slider inserted in the lower rail and movable along the lower rail, an upper support structure having one end connected to the upper slider and the other end mounted to the vehicle body for supporting the upper slider, and a connection structure for connecting the lower slider to the upper rail. The rear door device permits the rear door to be opened or closed by sliding it forward or backward in the length direction of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kwangjin Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae Hong Choi, YoungBae Gong
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Patent number: 9499285Abstract: A spacecraft arrangement having sensors for providing the three dimensional imaging of space object to be imaged and having a plurality of spaced apart nodes defining an open imaging area therebetween through which imaging area the space object to be imaged passes.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Inventor: Darren D. Garber
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Patent number: 9500359Abstract: A heat recovery steam generator access door kit comprising a door assembly comprising an insulation box; a door face attached to the insulation box that is larger in width and length than the insulation box and projects around the perimeter of the insulation box; at least one cross beam; a frame assembly comprising a frame and at least one swing bolt assembly attached to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: WK Enterprises, LLCInventors: Michael Wayne Kirkpatrick, Phillip Nolan Hamilton
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Patent number: 9493056Abstract: A front door device for a vehicle may include a front door, an upper rail mounted to the front door in a width direction, an upper slider inserted in the upper rail to support the upper rail, a lower rail mounted to a vehicle body, a lower slider inserted in the lower rail and movable along the lower rail, an upper support structure having one end connected to the upper slider and the other end mounted to the vehicle body for supporting the upper slider, and a connection structure for connecting the lower slider to the upper rail. The front door device permits the front door to be opened by sliding it forward in the length direction of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Jae Hong Choi
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Patent number: 9493228Abstract: A system and methods for high heat transfer rate reusable thermal protection are presented. A porous skin comprises an exposed exterior surface and a non-exposed surface, and a coolant reservoir comprises perforations coupled to the non-exposed surface, and valves. The valves regulate a flow of coolant from the coolant reservoir to the porous skin in response to a temperature of the porous skin.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James S. Herzberg, Robert J. Budica, Frank O. Chandler, Joseph W. Haney
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Patent number: 9487987Abstract: A door system designed for buildings that store large objects such as airplanes or farm, marine, and other heavy equipment. The door system is comprised of a door, a lift frame, and a brake system disposed within the lift frame and coupled with the door. Furthermore, an articulating arm system connects to the lift frame and the door and a drive system connects to the brake system. The drive system moves the brake system within the lift frame such that the brake system and the articulating arm system guide the door between an open and a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Inventors: Gary Baczweski, Ken Gordon
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Patent number: 9485881Abstract: An inverter cover for covering an inverter provided in a front space which is formed in front of a vehicle room in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, by partitioning the vehicle room with a vehicle body panel, includes: a body part for covering an upper face of the inverter; and an extended part extended rearward from the body part so as to be positioned between a connecting part which is provided in a rear part of the inverter and to which a harness is connected, and an edge part which is protruded frontward from the vehicle body panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignees: Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Mitsubishi Jidosha Engineering Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takeo Nagamori, Masaru Ohkado, Katsumi Nishimura, Toshihiko Ando, Shoji Tanizawa
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Patent number: 9482044Abstract: A forced entry resistance system for a wooden door built with a lock-stile and a hinge-stile includes one or more metal mounts pre-installed inside the door stiles and concealed by door panels. A doorframe mount may be pre-installed inside the lock-jamb at the lock-strike-plate and multiple doorframe mounts may be installed inside the hinge-jamb in the vicinity where door-stile fracture-resistant mounts and hinge reinforcement latch bolts are installed. A method for manufacturing a door and a doorframe with the forced entry resistance system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Inventor: Lung Fai Wong
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Patent number: 9482043Abstract: A door main body includes a through hole formed on an end surface located at an end of the door main body in a rotation axis direction of rotation of the door main body, a cable or a hose being inserted through the through hole. A door frame portion includes: a frame opening portion which is formed on a surface opposed to the through hole and has a shape corresponding to a movement trajectory of the through hole when the door main body is opened or closed; and a slide supporting member supporting the cable or the hose extending through the frame opening portion while sliding relative to the frame opening portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takahiro Kawashima, Tsunetoshi Goto, Hiroyuki Hirata