Patents by Inventor Aaron Patrick McKibben

Aaron Patrick McKibben 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).

  • Exit device force adjustment mechanisms
    Patent number: 10072444
    Abstract: A force adjustment mechanism configured for use with an exit device including a pushbar having an extended position and a retracted position. With the pushbar in the extended position, the pushbar resists movement toward the retracted position with a net resistive force. The force adjustment mechanism is operable to adjust the net resistive force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Jack R. Lehner, Jr., Paul Raymond Arlinghaus, Aaron Patrick McKibben
  • Door actuator
    Patent number: 9574385
    Abstract: A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Patrick McKibben, Brian Christopher Eickhoff
  • EXIT DEVICE FORCE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISMS
    Publication number: 20160333621
    Abstract: A force adjustment mechanism configured for use with an exit device including a pushbar having an extended position and a retracted position. With the pushbar in the extended position, the pushbar resists movement toward the retracted position with a net resistive force. The force adjustment mechanism is operable to adjust the net resistive force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Jack R. Lehner, JR., Paul Raymond Arlinghaus, Aaron Patrick McKibben
  • Door actuator
    Patent number: 9482041
    Abstract: A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Patrick McKibben, Brian Christopher Eickhoff
  • DOOR ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20150135601
    Abstract: A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Aaron Patrick McKibben, Brian Christopher Eickhoff
  • Door actuator
    Patent number: 8938912
    Abstract: A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Patrick McKibben, Brian Christopher Eickhoff
  • DOOR ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20150020350
    Abstract: A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Aaron Patrick McKibben, Brian Christopher Eickhoff
  • Door actuator
    Patent number: 8793838
    Abstract: A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Patrick McKibben, Brian Christopher Eickhoff
  • DOOR ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20120210540
    Abstract: A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Aaron Patrick McKibben, Brian Christopher Eickhoff
  • DOOR ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20120210647
    Abstract: A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Aaron Patrick McKibben, Brian Christopher Eickhoff