Patents by Inventor Craig J. Helton

Craig J. Helton 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: 7611173
    Abstract: A kit for selectively constructing a system for releasably maintaining a movable closure element in a predetermined position relative to a frame upon which the closure element is movably mounted. The kit includes a base assembly, a first mechanism that is operably attachable to the base assembly to define a first system having a first configuration that is operable in a first manner, and a second mechanism that is operably attachable to the base assembly to define a second system having a second configuration that is operable in a second manner that is different than the first manner. The first and second mechanisms are interchangeably operably attachable to the base assembly, one in place of the other, to allow a selection to be made by an assembler as to a desired configuration and manner of operation of a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Tri/Mark Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Helton, Ricci L. Marzolf
  • Publication number: 20080018116
    Abstract: A kit for selectively constructing a system for releasably maintaining a movable closure element in a predetermined position relative to a frame upon which the closure element is movably mounted. The kit includes a base assembly, a first mechanism that is operably attachable to the base assembly to define a first system having a first configuration that is operable in a first manner, and a second mechanism that is operably attachable to the base assembly to define a second system having a second configuration that is operable in a second manner that is different than the first manner. The first and second mechanisms are interchangeably operably attachable to the base assembly, one in place of the other, to allow a selection to be made by an assembler as to a desired configuration and manner of operation of a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Craig J. Helton, Ricci L. Marzolf
  • Patent number: 6357078
    Abstract: An assembly for releasably holding a movable closure element in a desired position relative to a support. The holding assembly has a first part with a first element and a first actuator and a second part with a second element and a second actuator. The first part is connectable to a closure element, with the second part connectable to a support for the closure element. At least one of the first and second elements is movable relative to a support and/or closure element to which the at least one of the first and second elements is connected to allow the first and second elements to act, one against the other, so that the first and second elements realize a holding position as a closure element to which the first part is connected is moved towards and into the desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Tri/Mark Corporation
    Inventors: Ricci L. Marzolf, Bruce E. Kallevig, Bruce E. Frohman, Craig J. Helton
  • Patent number: D541129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Trimark Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Helton, Ricci L. Marzolf