Patents by Inventor Scott C. McKINNON

Scott C. McKINNON 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).

  • Publication number: 20240141702
    Abstract: An entry door extension handle cooperable with a door latch assembly includes a main bracket securable to the door latch assembly, an extension bar connected to the main bracket, and an auxiliary bracket assembly connected to an end of the extension bar opposite from the main bracket. The extension bar is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. In the open position, the extension bar pivots the main bracket to an unlocked position. The auxiliary bracket assembly includes an auxiliary bracket configured for pivoting with the main bracket and the extension bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Scott C. MCKINNON, David CROWDER
  • Publication number: 20230365238
    Abstract: A mast navigation light includes a base assembly affixable to a surface, a pivot mechanism secured to the base assembly, a mast coupled at a proximal end with the pivot mechanism, and a light secured to a distal end of the mast. The pivot mechanism is configured to effect pivoting of the mast about at least two axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Murray KAIJALA, Martin E. FLYNN, David A. LEHMAN, Scott C. MCKINNON
  • Publication number: 20220282524
    Abstract: A screen door cross bar is cooperable with a screen door assembly including a door frame and a latch assembly with a latch handle. The screen door cross bar includes a mounting bracket securable to the door frame on a side of the door frame opposite from the latch assembly, and a bar pivotally attached at one end to the mounting bracket. The bar is configured to engage the latch handle at an opposite end. The cross bar is designed to be fixed at a pivot point on the non-latch side of the screen door and receive the latch at the latch-side of the door to pivot and move vertically with the latch as it is actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: David CROWDER, Scott C. MCKINNON
  • Publication number: 20220194289
    Abstract: An RV ramp door is hingedly connected near the vehicle floor for selective opening and closing by a user. A weather-resistant construction of a ramp door includes an inner foam body having an inner face and an outer face, a ramp door inner surface, a ramp door outer surface, a first layer of thermoplastic composite material disposed between the inner face of the foam body and the ramp door inner surface, and a second layer of thermoplastic composite material disposed between the outer face of the foam body and the ramp door outer surface. The ramp door inner surface may be a slip-resistant material, and the ramp door outer surface may be a fiberglass panel. The ramp door may include one or more weep holes for releasing any trapped liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Frank A. Zappia, III, Josh Black, Joshua T. Howk, Scott C. McKinnon
  • Patent number: 11339595
    Abstract: A hinge system includes first and second hinge assemblies. The first hinge assembly includes a first hinge plate with a post and a second hinge plate with a collar configured to selectively receive the post. The second hinge assembly includes a third hinge plate with a counter bore and a keyway and a fourth hinge plate with a key configured to be selectively received within the keyway and the counter bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Lehman, Scott C. McKinnon, David Wysong
  • Publication number: 20220055717
    Abstract: A bimini top includes a framework and a canopy secured to the framework. The canopy is formed of a mesh material. The mesh material allows air to flow through the canopy to limit the stresses to the connected structure at high speed. The bimini top may secure a removable and reversible secondary canopy or cover that can provide rain and sun protection under the mesh canopy or may extend forward of the bimini frame when not subjected to high speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Scott C. MCKINNON, Martin E. FLYNN, Matthew HESS
  • Publication number: 20210261061
    Abstract: A stowable stair assembly with step treads connected between stair stringers includes stabilizing legs positioned within a width of the treads and behind the treads. A removable hinge assembly facilitates installation of the stair assembly as well as access to the stair assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Nathaniel FULLER, Scott C. MCKINNON
  • Patent number: 11097644
    Abstract: An awning system includes lighting units integrated with support arms thereof. The lighting units are configured to direct light emitted thereby primarily toward a canopy thereof when the canopy is fully deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. McKinnon, Steve Jenkins, Josh Black, Byron Brown, Brian M. Worthman, Catherine Kline
  • Patent number: 11001188
    Abstract: An awning system includes a housing connectable to a rear of a vehicle and an awning canopy extendable from and retractable into the housing. In an embodiment, a plurality of marker lights is integrated with the housing and oriented to project light in a rearward direction when the housing is attached to the rear of the vehicle. In another embodiment, a rear-facing camera is integrated with the housing and oriented to have a field of view covering an area rearward of the vehicle and below the canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott C. McKinnon, Josh Black, Michael Fiwek, Byron Brown, Brian Worthman
  • Publication number: 20200284095
    Abstract: A step stabilizer leg is adjustable in both the angle and length of the leg. The legs are also individually adjustable to accommodate for uneven ground and are lockable and stowable with the step when it is not in use. A plate that mounts the stabilizer leg to the bottom of the step has multiple apertures that correspond to one of a few apertures adjacent to or integrated with the leg. This allows for the leg to be placed in different angles with respect to the step, including an angle that projects backwards towards the step assembly for situations when the bottom step is very close to the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Nathaniel FULLER, Scott C. MCKINNON
  • Publication number: 20200079269
    Abstract: An awning system includes lighting units integrated with support arms thereof. The lighting units are configured to direct light emitted thereby primarily toward a canopy thereof when the canopy is fully deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Scott C. McKinnon, Steve Jenkins, Josh Black, Byron Brown, Brian M. Worthman, Catherine Kline
  • Patent number: 10577846
    Abstract: A door closer includes a helical extension spring disposed within a housing. A first end of the spring is attached to a spring anchor attached to a first end of the housing. A second end of the spring is attached to a first end of a strap. The strap passes through a strap guide attached to a second end of the housing. A second end of the strap is configured for attachment to a door jamb. The spring anchor and strap guide are configured for attachment to a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Scott C. McKinnon
  • Publication number: 20190351832
    Abstract: A stair assembly may include a plurality of steps, a main stringer pivotably connected to a corresponding lateral end of each of the plurality of steps, and a support stringer pivotably connected to a corresponding lateral end of each of the plurality of steps, wherein the main stringer and the support stringer are movably connected to the plurality of steps such that the rise and the run of the plurality of steps remains consistent when the main stringer and the support stringer are moved relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Nathaniel Fuller, Barry Ousley, Scott C. McKinnon
  • Patent number: 10457182
    Abstract: A system for attaching a grab handle to a structure adjacent an opening in the structure includes a frame and a bracket attached to the frame. The bracket includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion defines one or more apertures for receiving fasteners attaching a mount of the grab handle to the bracket. The second portion defines one or more apertures for receiving fasteners attaching the bracket and the door frame to the structure. The third portion may define one or more apertures for receiving fasteners attaching the bracket to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott C. McKinnon, David A. Lehman
  • Publication number: 20190249474
    Abstract: A hinge system includes first and second hinge assemblies. The first hinge assembly includes a first hinge plate with a post and a second hinge plate with a collar configured to selectively receive the post. The second hinge assembly includes a third hinge plate with a counter bore and a keyway and a fourth hinge plate with a key configured to be selectively received within the keyway and the counter bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: David A. Lehman, Scott C. McKinnon, David Wysong
  • Publication number: 20190010744
    Abstract: A door closer includes a helical extension spring disposed within a housing. A first end of the spring is attached to a spring anchor attached to a first end of the housing. A second end of the spring is attached to a first end of a strap. The strap passes through a strap guide attached to a second end of the housing. A second end of the strap is configured for attachment to a door jamb. The spring anchor and strap guide are configured for attachment to a door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventor: Scott C. MCKINNON
  • Publication number: 20180361905
    Abstract: An awning system includes a housing connectable to a rear of a vehicle and an awning canopy extendable from and retractable into the housing. In an embodiment, a plurality of marker lights is integrated with the housing and oriented to project light in a rearward direction when the housing is attached to the rear of the vehicle. In another embodiment, a rear-facing camera is integrated with the housing and oriented to have a field of view covering an area rearward of the vehicle and below the canopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Scott C. MCKINNON, Josh Black, Michael Fiwek, Byron Brown, Brian Worthman
  • Publication number: 20170267071
    Abstract: An integrated window frame and blind unit includes a frame having an inner bezel and an outer bezel configured to sandwich a wall of a structure between them. A window pane may be installed to the outer bezel to cover an opening therein. A blind unit may be inserted through a similar opening in the inner bezel and attached to a header portion and/or sill portion of the frame. The inner and/or outer bezel may include snap features to effect the attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventor: Scott C. McKINNON
  • Publication number: 20170182919
    Abstract: A system for attaching a grab handle to a structure adjacent an opening in the structure includes a frame and a bracket attached to the frame. The bracket includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion defines one or more apertures for receiving fasteners attaching a mount of the grab handle to the bracket. The second portion defines one or more apertures for receiving fasteners attaching the bracket and the door frame to the structure. The third portion may define one or more apertures for receiving fasteners attaching the bracket to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Scott C. MCKINNON, David A. LEHMAN
  • Patent number: D921927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Fuller, Scott C. McKinnon