Patents by Inventor John E. Jenks

John E. Jenks 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: 6591453
    Abstract: A locking hinge system for allowing an individual to selectively lock a door within a desired open or closed position. The locking hinge system includes a first leaf having a plurality of first extensions and first apertures, a second leaf having a plurality of second extensions and second apertures, a tubular pin pivotally attaching the leafs together, and a locking pin for locking the leafs in a desired open or closed position. The locking pin is preferably stored within the lumen of the tubular pin and then removed for insertion into the apertures within the extensions for locking the leafs into the desired position. The first leaf may be attached to a door and the second leaf may be attached to a doorjamb or vice versa. In an alternative embodiment, a locking mechanism that is accessible from outside of the door is utilized to manipulate the locking pin within the apertures of the extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: John E. Jenks
  • Publication number: 20030051314
    Abstract: A locking hinge system for allowing an individual to selectively lock a door within a desired open or closed position. The locking hinge system includes a first leaf having a plurality of first extensions and first apertures, a second leaf having a plurality of second extensions and second apertures, a tubular pin pivotally attaching the leafs together, and a locking pin for locking the leafs in a desired open or closed position. The locking pin is preferably stored within the lumen of the tubular pin and then removed for insertion into the apertures within the extensions for locking the leafs into the desired position. The first leaf may be attached to a door and the second leaf may be attached to a doorjamb or vice versa. In an alternative embodiment, a locking mechanism that is accessible from outside of the door is utilized to manipulate the locking pin within the apertures of the extensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventor: John E. Jenks