Patents by Inventor Angelo Nixon

Angelo Nixon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8434266
    Abstract: A retrofit conversion kit for converting a generally moisture intolerant door operating apparatus from overhead use to underground use and for operating a swinging door while protecting the door apparatus against moisture and dust encroachment within its underground location. The kit includes an enclosure to be mounted in a sub-floor stratum beneath a swinging door, with all of the door operating and controlling apparatus, whether electronic or mechanical, being self-contained within the enclosure. A seal arrangement provides the contamination encroachment protection while permitting access to the self-contained operating apparatus within the enclosure while the door remains in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Opcon International Holdings, L.P.
    Inventor: Angelo Nixon
  • Patent number: 8434268
    Abstract: A method for installing a retrofit conversion kit for converting a door operating apparatus from overhead use to underground use and for operating a swinging door while protecting the door apparatus against moisture and dust encroachment within its underground location. A seal arrangement provides this contamination encroachment protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Opcon International Holdings, L.P.
    Inventor: Angelo Nixon
  • Patent number: 8375636
    Abstract: A retrofit conversion kit for facilitating the conversion of a door operating apparatus conventionally mounted above the door, to a position mounted and anchored underground for operating a swinging door therefrom. The conversion to an anchored underground position is facilitated by incorporating positional adjustment mechanisms covering any or all possible adjustment dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Opcon International Holdings, L.P.
    Inventor: Angelo Nixon
  • Publication number: 20120085035
    Abstract: A retrofit conversion kit for facilitating the conversion of a door operating apparatus conventionally mounted above the door, to a position mounted and anchored underground for operating a swinging door therefrom. The conversion to an anchored underground position is facilitated by incorporating positional adjustment mechanisms covering any or all possible adjustment dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Opcon International Holdings, L.P.
    Inventor: Angelo Nixon
  • Patent number: 8091283
    Abstract: A retrofit conversion kit for facilitating the conversion of a door operating apparatus conventionally mounted above the door, to a position mounted and anchored underground for operating a swinging door therefrom. The conversion to an anchored underground position is facilitated by incorporating positional adjustment mechanisms covering any or all possible adjustment dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Opcon International Holdings, L.P.
    Inventor: Angelo Nixon
  • Publication number: 20110314741
    Abstract: A retrofit conversion kit for converting a generally moisture intolerant door operating apparatus from overhead use to underground use and for operating a swinging door while protecting the door apparatus against moisture and dust encroachment within its underground location. The kit includes an enclosure to be mounted in a sub-floor stratum beneath a swinging door, with all of the door operating and controlling apparatus, whether electronic or mechanical, being self-contained within the enclosure. A seal arrangement provides the contamination encroachment protection while permitting access to the self-contained operating apparatus within the enclosure while the door remains in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: OPCON MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Angelo NIXON
  • Publication number: 20110302848
    Abstract: A method for installing a retrofit conversion kit for converting a door operating apparatus from overhead use to underground use and for operating a swinging door while protecting the door apparatus against moisture and dust encroachment within its underground location. A seal arrangement provides this contamination encroachment protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: OPCON MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Angelo NIXON
  • Publication number: 20080256869
    Abstract: A retrofit conversion kit for converting a door operating apparatus from overhead use to underground use and for operating a swinging door while protecting the door apparatus against moisture and dust encroachment within its underground location. A seal arrangement provides this contamination encroachment protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: OPCON MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Angelo NIXON
  • Publication number: 20080256870
    Abstract: A retrofit conversion kit for facilitating the conversion of a door operating apparatus conventionally mounted above the door, to a position mounted and anchored underground for operating a swinging door therefrom. The conversion to an anchored underground position is facilitated by incorporating positional adjustment mechanisms covering any or all possible adjustment dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: OPCON MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Angelo NIXON
  • Patent number: 6176044
    Abstract: A door assembly includes a door automatically operable relative to a floor and further comprises an electromechanical power device disposed beneath the floor and providing a rotary output on a shaft. The support apparatus includes a spindle adapted to receive power from the rotary shaft beneath the floor and to extend above the floor into a coupled relationship with the door. A bearing included in the support apparatus supports the spindle and at least a portion of the weight of the door beneath the floor. The electromechanical device can be of the type commonly used in overhead systems, in which case the power device can be retrofitted with the support apparatus for disposition beneath the floor. A coupling mechanism in the support apparatus can include pulleys, sprockets and gears, and power transfer devices such as belts and chains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Pacific Architectural Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo Nixon, Edward Preston Murphy