Patents by Inventor Bruce N. Bates

Bruce N. Bates 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).

  • Hinge and improved hinge and panel surface geometry of a multi-panel door assembly
    Patent number: 5913352
    Abstract: A mating assembly for sectional doors includes matable end portions formed on door sections with a first concave portion configured to accept a second convex portion with the concave portion and the convex portion having different curvature radii, the end portions being joined for relative movement by a pinned hinge member with the hinge pin having a series of lateral projections and the hinge member having stop members to engage the lateral projections to prevent hinge pin rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Windsor Door, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Scates, Gregory D. Robertson, Bruce N. Bates