Patents by Inventor Connor Lee West

Connor Lee West 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: 20240415065
    Abstract: A roof vent system for a grain storage device is disclosed. A roof vent including a lid is operatively connected to the roof panel adjacent the opening. The lid is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A bias member configured to apply an upward bias force to the lid to automatically move the lid to the open position. A control lever that is movable between an upper position and a lower position. The control lever is operably connected to the lid by a pull. When control lever is moved to the lower position with a force greater than the bias force of the bias member, the lid is moved to the closed position. A sealing member attached to the lid is configured to provide a seal between the lid and the roof panel when the lid is moved to the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Connor Lee West, Bradley Allan Poppen, Andrew Joseph Sauerbrei
  • Publication number: 20240343476
    Abstract: A safety door latch system is presented for a grain bin having a door frame. An inner door is connected to the door frame that is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. An outer door is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A safety mechanism is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. When the inner door frame is moved to a closed position, a portion of the inner door engages the safety mechanism thereby causing the safety mechanism to move to the closed position. When the safety mechanism is in the closed position, the outer door may be latched to the safety mechanism. When the safety mechanism is in the open position, the outer door cannot latch to the safety mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Connor Lee West, Andrew Joseph Sauerbrei, Bradley Allan Poppen, David Jay Brownmiller, John Arthur Hanig, Steve Sukup
  • Patent number: 12098020
    Abstract: A safety door latch system is presented for a grain bin having a door frame. An inner door is connected to the door frame that is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. An outer door is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A safety mechanism is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. When the inner door frame is moved to a closed position, a portion of the inner door engages the safety mechanism thereby causing the safety mechanism to move to the closed position. When the safety mechanism is in the closed position, the outer door may be latched to the safety mechanism. When the safety mechanism is in the open position, the outer door cannot latch to the safety mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Connor Lee West, Andrew Joseph Sauerbrei, Bradley Allan Poppen, David Jay Brownmiller, John Arthur Hanig, Steve Sukup
  • Patent number: 12096723
    Abstract: A roof vent system for a grain storage device is disclosed. A roof vent including a lid is operatively connected to the roof panel adjacent the opening. The lid is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A bias member configured to apply an upward bias force to the lid to automatically move the lid to the open position. A control lever that is movable between an upper position and a lower position. The control lever is operably connected to the lid by a pull. When control lever is moved to the lower position with a force greater than the bias force of the bias member, the lid is moved to the closed position. A sealing member attached to the lid is configured to provide a seal between the lid and the roof panel when the lid is moved to the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Connor Lee West, Bradley Allan Poppen, Andrew Joseph Sauerbrei
  • Publication number: 20210392820
    Abstract: A roof vent system for a grain storage device is disclosed. A roof vent including a lid is operatively connected to the roof panel adjacent the opening. The lid is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A bias member configured to apply an upward bias force to the lid to automatically move the lid to the open position. A control lever that is movable between an upper position and a lower position. The control lever is operably connected to the lid by a pull. When control lever is moved to the lower position with a force greater than the bias force of the bias member, the lid is moved to the closed position. A sealing member attached to the lid is configured to provide a seal between the lid and the roof panel when the lid is moved to the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Connor Lee West, Bradley Allan Poppen, Andrew Joseph Sauerbrei
  • Publication number: 20210371193
    Abstract: A safety door latch system is presented for a grain bin having a door frame. An inner door is connected to the door frame that is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. An outer door is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A safety mechanism is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. When the inner door frame is moved to a closed position, a portion of the inner door engages the safety mechanism thereby causing the safety mechanism to move to the closed position. When the safety mechanism is in the closed position, the outer door may be latched to the safety mechanism. When the safety mechanism is in the open position, the outer door cannot latch to the safety mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Connor Lee West, Andrew Joseph Sauerbrei, Bradley Allan Poppen, David Jay Brownmiller, John Arthur Hanig, Steve Sukup
  • Patent number: 11111074
    Abstract: A safety door latch system is presented for a grain bin having a door frame. An inner door is connected to the door frame that is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. An outer door is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A safety mechanism is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. When the inner door frame is moved to a closed position, a portion of the inner door engages the safety mechanism thereby causing the safety mechanism to move to the closed position. When the safety mechanism is in the closed position, the outer door may be latched to the safety mechanism. When the safety mechanism is in the open position, the outer door cannot latch to the safety mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Connor Lee West, Andrew Joseph Sauerbrei, Bradley Allan Poppen, David Jay Brownmiller, John Arthur Hanig
  • Publication number: 20210032018
    Abstract: A safety door latch system is presented for a grain bin having a door frame. An inner door is connected to the door frame that is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. An outer door is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A safety mechanism is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. When the inner door frame is moved to a closed position, a portion of the inner door engages the safety mechanism thereby causing the safety mechanism to move to the closed position. When the safety mechanism is in the closed position, the outer door may be latched to the safety mechanism. When the safety mechanism is in the open position, the outer door cannot latch to the safety mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Connor Lee West, Andrew Joseph Sauerbrei, Bradley Allan Poppen, David Jay Brownmiller, John Arthur Hanig