Patents by Inventor Ian K. Heckman

Ian K. Heckman 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).

  • Door closer system
    Patent number: 11581830
    Abstract: A door closer system is provided that includes a motor, a spring, a reduction gear set, and a rack and a pinion mechanism. The spring and pinion may be coupled to the rack, and the pinion may be selectively coupled to the gear set. The motor may be selectively mechanically coupled to the gear set. The pinion may rotate in a first direction via the rack as the spring is compressed in a second direction opposite the first direction as the spring is expanded. The motor is operable to rotate and act upon the pinion through the gear set, thereby rotating the pinion in the second direction and assist the spring in closing the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: William P. Dye, Ian K. Heckman, Yong Kwan Lacy, Brendon M. Allen, Brian C. Eickhoff, Ron M. Kielkowski, Dale M. Collins, David V. Toloday
  • DOOR CLOSER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190319557
    Abstract: A door closer system is provided that includes a motor, a spring, a reduction gear set, and a rack and a pinion mechanism. The spring and pinion may be coupled to the rack, and the pinion may be selectively coupled to the gear set. The motor may be selectively mechanically coupled to the gear set. The pinion may rotate in a first direction via the rack as the spring is compressed in a second direction opposite the first direction as the spring is expanded. The motor is operable to rotate and act upon the pinion through the gear set, thereby rotating the pinion in the second direction and assist the spring in closing the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: William P. Dye, Ian K. Heckman, Yong Kwan Lacy, Brendon M. Allen, Brian C. Eickhoff, Ron M. Kielkowshi, Dale M. Collins, David V. Toloday
  • Door closer system
    Patent number: 10236801
    Abstract: A door closer system is provided that includes a motor, a spring, a reduction gear set, and a rack and a pinion mechanism. The spring and pinion may be coupled to the rack, and the pinion may be selectively coupled to the gear set. The motor may be selectively mechanically coupled to the gear set. The pinion may rotate in a first direction via the rack as the spring is compressed in a second direction opposite the first direction as the spring is expanded. The motor is operable to rotate and act upon the pinion through the gear set, thereby rotating the pinion in the second pinion direction and assist the spring in closing the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: William P. Dye, Ian K. Heckman, Yong Kwan Lacy, Brendon Allen, Brian C. Eickhoff, Ron M. Kielkowski, Dale M. Collins, David V. Toloday
  • DOOR CLOSER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130340343
    Abstract: A door closer system is provided that includes a motor, a spring, a reduction gear set, and a rack and a pinion mechanism. The spring and pinion may be coupled to the rack, and the pinion may be selectively coupled to the gear set. The motor may be selectively mechanically coupled to the gear set. The pinion may rotate in a first direction via the rack as the spring is compressed in a second direction opposite the first direction as the spring is expanded. The motor is operable to rotate and act upon the pinion through the gear set, thereby rotating the pinion in the second direction and assist the spring in closing the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: William P. Dye, Ian K. Heckman, Yong Kwan Lacy, Brendon Allen, Brian C. Eickhoff, Ron M. Kielkowshi, Dale M. Collins
  • Door pull
    Patent number: D959234
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Jack R. Lehner, Jr., Ian K. Heckman, Ryan R. Williams, Chad Eagin, Zachary Holtgrewe