Patents by Inventor Howard B. Gorton

Howard B. Gorton 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).

  • Self-closing concealed hinge
    Patent number: 4177540
    Abstract: Concealed self-closing door hinge has pressure element operating in a slender box-like housing comprising parallel ears which closely juxtapose the sidewalls of the slot in which the hinge operates. This gives additional support to the door. Various means for restricting the lateral movement of the pressure element are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Assignee: Ajax Hardware Corporation
    Inventor: Howard B. Gorton
  • Drawer and support system
    Patent number: 4176890
    Abstract: Drawer is supported by system in which drawer side rails are provided with rollers which fit into U-shaped tracks, the rearward ends of which are supported vertically but are permitted lateral movement. Restraining means on the drawer keep the tracks in contact with the rollers. The system forgives errors and discrepancies in the squareness of the structure and inaccuracy of the mounting of rear supports. Also disclosed is a "wrapping" of the bottom portion of the drawer sidewall by the metal rail obviating glue and other fastening means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1979
    Assignee: Ajax Hardware Corporation
    Inventor: Howard B. Gorton