Patents by Inventor Dan Greenbank

Dan Greenbank 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).

  • Biaxial door hinge
    Patent number: 7770960
    Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a biaxial rear door hinge of a vehicle that allows the vehicle door to open outward and then upward. This biaxial hinge system allows the rear door in a sedan to mimic the look of a vertically pivoting front door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Dan Greenbank
  • Dual stage hidden hinge
    Patent number: 7636985
    Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a dual stage vehicle door hinge that: allows a vehicle door to be opened at least one hundred and eighty (180) degrees; is compact; fits most production model vehicles, is inexpensive; is easy to install; is adjustable; and is off-the-shelf available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Inventor: Dan Greenbank
  • Pillar Mounted Vehicle Hinge
    Publication number: 20090106936
    Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a vehicle door hinge that combines: aerodynamic features; a pleasing aesthetic shape; a hinge axis between the door and the A-pillar of the vehicle; an inexpensive price; off-the-shelf availability; and an ability to open a door simultaneously outward and upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Dan Greenbank
  • Biaxial Door Hinge
    Publication number: 20090106941
    Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a biaxial rear door hinge of a vehicle that allows the vehicle door to open outward and then upward. This biaxial hinge system allows the rear door in a sedan to mimic the look of a vertically pivoting front door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Dan Greenbank
  • Dual Stage Hidden Hinge
    Publication number: 20090106940
    Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a dual stage vehicle door hinge that: allows a vehicle door to be opened at least one hundred and eighty (180) degrees; is compact; fits most production model vehicles, is inexpensive; is easy to install; is adjustable; and is off-the-shelf available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Dan Greenbank