Patents by Inventor Erik E. Nilsen

Erik E. Nilsen 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).

  • Lift assist mechanism
    Patent number: 9457906
    Abstract: A lift assist mechanism is provided for assisting lifting of a movable component that can move between lowered and raised positions relative to a fixed structure. The lift assist mechanism includes a lift assist spring connected to a spring shaft, and an elongated track in which an end of the lift assist spring or an end of the spring shaft are movably engaged. A spring lock restrains movement of the spring shaft when a lift assist is not required, and releases the spring shaft when a lift assist is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventors: Clarence Ivester, Erik E. Nilsen, Robert K. Brauer
  • LIFT ASSIST MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20150123526
    Abstract: A lift assist mechanism is provided for assisting lifting of a movable component that can move between lowered and raised positions relative to a fixed structure. The lift assist mechanism includes a lift assist spring connected to a spring shaft, and an elongated track in which an end of the lift assist spring or an end of the spring shaft are movably engaged. A spring lock restrains movement of the spring shaft when a lift assist is not required, and releases the spring shaft when a lift assist is required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Clarence Ivester, Erik E. Nilsen, Robert K. Brauer