Patents by Inventor Bror Fries

Bror Fries 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: 11692360
    Abstract: A dual hinge method that uses a temporary hinge 150 that is subsequently replaced by a permanent hinge 250 that both have snap-in features on both the panel leaf and frame jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventors: Bror Fries, Frank W. Campbell
  • Patent number: 10724253
    Abstract: A dual hinge method that uses a temporary hinge 150 that is subsequently replaced by a replacement hinge 250 that both have snap-in features on both the panel leaf and frame jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Inventors: Bror Fries, Frank W. Campbell
  • Patent number: 8079114
    Abstract: A height adjustment device for a hinge having one hinge leaf that can be snapped into or inserted into a receiving part mounted on a door leaf or on a door frame, and with a height adjustment mechanism in the receiving part which has abutment against an edge of the hinge leaf. The height adjustment mechanism has a slide that is limitedly movable in the receiving part, and a rotatable height adjustment member. The slide has a portion for abutment against an edge of the hinge leaf. The height adjustment member has a plurality of radially directed, angularly separated arms of different lengths, wherein an end portion of such an arm is adapted to engage with an adapted engaging portion of the slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Creative Research & Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Bror Fries, Frank W. Campbell
  • Patent number: 7694388
    Abstract: A horizontally adjustable hinge (10) includes a frame leaf (11) and a door leaf (14). A capturing member (16) receives the head (19a) of an adjustment screw (19). An adjusting hole (14e) allows access for a tool to rotate the adjustment screw (19), and thereby horizontally adjust the hinge (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Creative Research & Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank W. Campbell, Bror Fries
  • Patent number: 7552511
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge (10) has a frame leaf (11) with a door leaf (14) rotatably mounted thereto. An adjustable mounting assembly (21) has a snap-in connection to the door leaf (14). A slideable carriage (24) is utilized. Vertical adjustment is provided by a bevel gear assembly (25). Horizontal adjustment is provided through a screw (17) which pivots the door leaf (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Creative Research & Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank W Campbell, Bror Fries
  • Patent number: 7516517
    Abstract: A hinge device where height adjustment, depth adjustment and side adjustment are permitted, wherein a hinge flap is adjustably supported by a rotatable pin with a polygonal flange, the hinge for side adjustment having an adjustable screw body fastened into the door frame for abutment with the rear side of the hinge, and where depth adjustment is provided by allowing a tongue on the hinge flap to form rotatable engagement with a double-headed adjusting screw that is insertable into the door frame parallel to the plane of the hinge flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: FRIP AB
    Inventor: Bror Fries
  • Publication number: 20090089974
    Abstract: A height adjustment device for a hinge having one hinge leaf that can be snapped into or inserted into a receiving part mounted on a door leaf or on a door frame, and with a height adjustment mechanism in the receiving part which has abutment against an edge of the hinge leaf. The height adjustment mechanism has a slide that is limitedly movable in the receiving part, and a rotatable height adjustment member. The slide has a portion for abutment against an edge of the hinge leaf. The height adjustment member has a plurality of radially directed, angularly separated arms of different lengths, wherein an end portion of such an arm is adapted to engage with an adapted engaging portion of the slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Bror Fries, Frank W. Campbell
  • Patent number: 7350272
    Abstract: A hinge device where height adjustment, depth adjustment and side adjustment are permitted, wherein a hinge flap is adjustably supported by a rotatable pin with a polygonal flange, the hinge for side adjustment having an adjustable screw body fastened into the door frame for abutment with the rear side of the hinge, and where depth adjustment is provided by allowing a tongue on the hinge flap to form rotatable engagement with a double-headed adjusting screw that is insertable into the door frame parallel to the plane of the hinge flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Frip AB
    Inventor: Bror Fries
  • Publication number: 20080052873
    Abstract: A horizontally adjustable hinge (10) includes a frame leaf (11) and a door leaf (14). A capturing member (16) receives the head (19a) of an adjustment screw (19). An adjusting hole (14e) allows access for a tool to rotate the adjustment screw (19), and thereby horizontally adjust the hinge (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Frank W. Campbell, Bror Fries
  • Publication number: 20080022491
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge (10) has a frame leaf (11) with a door leaf (14) rotatably mounted thereto. An adjustable mounting assembly (21) has a snap-in connection to the door leaf (14). A slideable carriage (24) is utilized. Vertical adjustment is provided by a bevel gear assembly (25). Horizontal adjustment is provided through a screw (17) which pivots the door leaf (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Frank W. Campbell, Bror Fries
  • Publication number: 20060260096
    Abstract: A hinge device where height adjustment, depth adjustment and side adjustment are permitted, wherein a hinge flap is adjustably supported by a rotatable pin with a polygonal flange, the hinge for side adjustment having an adjustable screw body fastened into the door frame for abutment with the rear side of the hinge, and where depth adjustment is provided by allowing a tongue on the hinge flap to form rotatable engagement with a double-headed adjusting screw that is insertable into the door frame parallel to the plane of the hinge flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventor: Bror Fries
  • Publication number: 20040200035
    Abstract: A hinge device where height adjustment, depth adjustment and side adjustment are permitted, wherein a hinge flap is adjustably supported by a rotatable pin with a polygonal flange, the hinge for side adjustment having an adjustable screw body fastened into the door frame for abutment with the rear side of the hinge, and where depth adjustment is provided by allowing a tongue on the hinge flap to form rotatable engagement with a double-headed adjusting screw that is insertable into the door frame parallel to the plane of the hinge flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Bror Fries
  • Patent number: 6715181
    Abstract: A hinge device of the snap-in type for use in a door leaf and door frame assembly, the hinge device having a first hinge leaf attachable to the door frame and second hinge leaf pivotably attached to said first hinge leaf and snap insertable into a receiving pocket on the door leaf. The second hinge leaf has a notch at its free end portion for interaction with an adjusting screw having a pair of step flanges to bear against either side of the second hinge leaf to enable lateral adjustment of the hinge device about hinge pivot means on the second hinge leaf, the pivot means being elevated protuberances at each lateral edge on both lateral surfaces of the second hinge leaf. Means are provided for also enabling height adjustment of the hinge device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: FRIP AB
    Inventor: Bror Fries
  • Patent number: 6497072
    Abstract: A device for supporting and guiding the movement, in both a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, of a sliding panel in a frame structure by using guide tracks and vertically adjustable guide castors. The vertical position of the sliding panel is adjustable with the aid of a bogie-based carrying wheel mechanism. A locking mechanism with a specially designed striking plate assists longitudinal and sideways movement of the sliding panel into a locking position for locking of the sliding panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Frip AB
    Inventor: Bror Fries
  • Publication number: 20020053166
    Abstract: A device for supporting and guiding the movement, in both a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, of a sliding panel in a frame structure by using guide tracks and vertically adjustable guide castors. The vertical position of the sliding panel is adjustable with the aid of a bogie-based carrying wheel mechanism. A locking mechanism with a specially designed striking plate assists longitudinal and sideways movement of the sliding panel into a locking position for locking of the sliding panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Applicant: FRIP AB
    Inventor: Bror Fries
  • Patent number: 5806144
    Abstract: A device for a door hinge structure of the snap-in type, where the hinge has a first hinge flap designed to be secured to a door frame and pivotally attached to a second hinge flap in the form of an insertion part which can be snapped into an insertion pocket in a receiving part that is secured to an end portion of a door leaf. The receiving part has a spring-loaded peg which is slidably mounted in a slide that is moveable parallel to the depth direction of the insertion pocket. The slide forms steplessly adjustable threaded engagement with an axially immoveable, rotatable adjusting screw, provided in the receiving part, and the peg is moveable transverse to the insertion pocket for releasable engagement with a hole or a cut-out portion in the insertion part, whereby the length of insertion of the insertion part in the depth direction of the insertion pocket is steplessly adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Grorud Industrier AS
    Inventor: Bror Fries
  • Patent number: 5468061
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for storing and mounting the body for a cabinet, furniture or the like, consisting of two sides (2, 3), top (1) and base (4), where adjacent end sections of said sides, top and base are provided with articulation devices (6, 7, 8, 11) to join the parts together. Said sides, top and base are arranged in transport or storage state such that said top and one of the sides (1, 2) lie parallel with said base and the other side (3, 4). The body is mounted by moving said two sides (2, 3), together with the top (1) and base (4), in mutually parallel relationship like a parallellogram until said two sides (2, 3) are vertical, whereafter at least one of the two sets of articulation devices (6, 8) situated diagonally in the body is releasably locked into position. The means for forming an articulated joint between adjacent end sections of the structural parts, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: A/S Grorud Jernvarefabrik
    Inventors: Bror Fries, Yusho Nakamoto
  • Patent number: 4921382
    Abstract: A locking apparatus intended to be anchored in the bore of an element and to receive rotatably by snap-in closure a mating element provided with an undercut head. The locking apparatus according to the invention includes a substantially cylindrical body having first and second ends. Outwardly directed gripping means are arranged in the peripheral surface of the body at its first end. The body has a coaxially arranged cavity which narrows toward an opening in the first end. The cavity extends to the second end of the body and the body is provided there with an inwardly directed flange. The body is expansible or flexible at the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Inventors: Bror Fries, Berit Fries