Patents by Inventor Michael J. Clarady

Michael J. Clarady 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-activating threshold door seal
    Patent number: 7028740
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a smoke barrier through a doorway comprising a door coupled to a doorframe and a threshold on the floor between the doorframe. A movable seal assembly is coupled to the threshold and a first seal is coupled to the doorframe for contacting a top and two sides of the door when the door is in the closed position. A bottom seal is coupled to the movable seal assembly for contacting a bottom of the door when the door is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Clarady, Lance A. Cutler, John A. Bitker