Patents by Inventor James Janick
James Janick 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).
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Publication number: 20250146354Abstract: A track of a vertically stacking door includes a vertical track, a first curved track portion, a second curved track portion, a first horizontal track portion coupled to the first curved track portion, and a second horizontal track portion coupled to the second curved track portion. The first curved track portion and the second curved track portion are split off from the vertical track and the first curved track portion and the second curved track portion each comprises multiple radii of curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2025Publication date: May 8, 2025Inventors: James Janick, Brandon Carl Smith, Nathan John Janiczek
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Patent number: 12291910Abstract: In example implementations, an end cap for a panel of a vertically stacking panel door is provided. The end cap includes a body to be coupled to an end of a panel of a vertically stacking panel door, a first track wheel coupled to the body, a second track wheel coupled to the body, and a vertical stability roller coupled to the body, wherein the first track wheel, the second track wheel, and the vertical stability roller are arranged along a vertical line, wherein the first track wheel is located vertically above the second track wheel and the vertical stability roller is located between the first track wheel and the second track wheel.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2024Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: CornellCookson, LLCInventors: James Janick, Joseph A. Garrah
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Patent number: 12221826Abstract: A track of a vertically stacking door includes a vertical track, a first curved track portion, a second curved track portion, a first horizontal track portion coupled to the first curved track portion, and a second horizontal track portion coupled to the second curved track portion. The first curved track portion and the second curved track portion are split off from the vertical track and the first curved track portion and the second curved track portion each comprises multiple radii of curvature.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: CornellCookson, LLCInventors: James Janick, Brandon Carl Smith, Nathan John Janiczek
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Publication number: 20240229556Abstract: In one embodiment, a guide system includes a first member configured to be fixed to a structure. A coupling element is fixed to the first member. A second member is moveable relative to the first member. The second member is configured to receive the coupling element to couple the first member to the second member. There is a channel between the first member and the second member when the first member is coupled to the second member. The channel is configured to receive a portion of a closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2024Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: James Janick, Daniel Frack
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Publication number: 20240218719Abstract: In example implementations, the end cap of a vertical panel door stacking system is coupled to a panel. The end cap includes a body portion, a cam lever to rotate around an axis to generate a lift force to lift and separate an adjacent panel of a plurality of panels of the vertical panel door stacking system, a first track wheel, a second track wheel, and a third track wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: James Janick, Thomas Balay, Brandon C. Smith
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Publication number: 20240200380Abstract: In example implementations, an end cap for a panel of a vertically stacking panel door is provided. The end cap includes a body to be coupled to an end of a panel of a vertically stacking panel door, a first track wheel coupled to the body, a second track wheel coupled to the body, and a vertical stability roller coupled to the body, wherein the first track wheel, the second track wheel, and the vertical stability roller are arranged along a vertical line, wherein the first track wheel is located vertically above the second track wheel and the vertical stability roller is located between the first track wheel and the second track wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2024Publication date: June 20, 2024Inventors: James Janick, Joseph A. Garrah
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Patent number: 11988042Abstract: A lock module comprising a housing, a lock pawl, and an actuator. The lock pawl may be moveable between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the lock pawl extends from the housing by a greater distance in the extended position than in the retracted position. The actuator may be configured to selectively couple to the lock pawl, the lock module being in a locked configuration when the actuator is coupled to the lock pawl. The lock pawl may be configured to move in a first direction as a closure moves from a first position to a second position and the lock pawl may be configured to move in a second direction as the closure moves from the second position to the first position. The first direction may be opposite the second direction. The lock pawl may be configured to block movement of the closure when the lock module is in the locked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: CornellCookson, LLCInventors: James Janick, Brandon C. Smith, John Bullen
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Publication number: 20240125165Abstract: In example implementations, a vertically stacking panel door system is provided. The vertically stacking panel door system includes a horizontal door guide, a panel interface zone, a vertical door guide, a plurality of panels to move from a horizontally stacked position in the horizontal door guide to a vertically stacked position in the vertical door guide, a counterbalance system comprising a motor to move the plurality of panels, and a sensor to detect a gap between two adjacent panels of the plurality of panels as the plurality of panels are moved from the horizontally stacked position to the vertically stacked position, wherein the sensor is to transmit a signal to the motor when the gap is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Zhizhuo Wu, James Janick, Brandon Carl Smith
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Publication number: 20240117661Abstract: In example implementations, a braking system for a vertical stacking panel door is provided. The braking system includes a first rod, a strap coupled to the first rod, a second rod movably coupled to the first rod, wherein the second rod is to engage a linear ratchet when moved from a disengaged position to an engaged position, and a torsion spring coupled to the first rod and the second rod, wherein tension from the strap moves the second rod into the disengaged portion and the torsion spring moves the second rod into the engaged position when tension is lost on the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: James Janick, George Gendler
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Patent number: 11939815Abstract: In one embodiment, a guide system includes a first member configured to be fixed to a structure. A coupling element is fixed to the first member. A second member is moveable relative to the first member. The second member is configured to receive the coupling element to couple the first member to the second member. There is a channel between the first member and the second member when the first member is coupled to the second member. The channel is configured to receive a portion of a closure.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: CornellCookson, LLCInventors: James Janick, Daniel Frack
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Patent number: 11933094Abstract: A vertical panel door stacking system for a door having panels with end caps coupled thereto. The end caps include a body portion, a cam lever to rotate around an axis to generate a lift force to lift and separate an adjacent pair of panels of the panels of the door, a first track wheel, a second track wheel, and a third track wheel. The track wheels interact with a track system to guide movement of the door panels between a closed position and an open position.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: CornellCookson, LLCInventors: James Janick, Thomas Balay, Brandon C. Smith
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Patent number: 11927055Abstract: In example implementations, a horizontal door guide for a vertically stacking door is provided. The horizontal door guide includes a first track and a second track to vertically stack panels of a door along a horizontal line, a drive shaft coupled to a bottom most panel to lift the door vertically, a Geneva drive shaft coupled to the drive shaft, and a lifting cam coupled to the Geneva drive shaft, wherein the lifting cam comprises a rotating lever to separate and lift adjacent panels of the door as the door is opened in a vertical direction by the drive shaft and to push panels into the first track and the second track.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: CornellCookson, LLCInventors: James Janick, Thomas Balay, Brandon C. Smith
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Patent number: 11920394Abstract: In example implementations, an end cap for a panel of a vertically stacking panel door is provided. The end cap includes a body to be coupled to an end of a panel of a vertically stacking panel door, a first track wheel coupled to the body, a second track wheel coupled to the body, and a vertical stability roller coupled to the body, wherein the first track wheel, the second track wheel, and the vertical stability roller are arranged along a vertical line, wherein the first track wheel is located vertically above the second track wheel and the vertical stability roller is located between the first track wheel and the second track wheel.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: CornellCookson, LLCInventors: James Janick, Joseph A. Garrah
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Patent number: 11879292Abstract: In example implementations, a header seal for a vertical stacking panel door is provided. The header seal includes a header channel and a seal plate. The header channel includes a body portion comprising a plurality of openings to receive a mechanical fastener and a lip portion coupled to the body portion. The seal plate includes a bracket comprising a plurality of openings to receive a mechanical fastener to connect the bracket to the top most vertical panel and a flexible member to contact the lip portion to form a seal against the lip of the header channel when the vertically stacking panel door is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: CORNELLCOOKSON, LLCInventors: James Janick, Joseph A. Garrah, Brandon Carl Smith
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Patent number: 11873670Abstract: In example implementations, a track system of a vertically stacking door includes a vertical track, a track coupling coupled to the vertical track, a first curved track portion coupled to the track coupling, a second curved track portion coupled to the track coupling, and a ramp coupled to the vertical track. The ramp interacts with a cam lever to separate adjacent panels of the vertically stacking door.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: CORNELLCOOKSON, LLCInventors: James Janick, Thomas Balay, Brandon C. Smith
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Publication number: 20230407691Abstract: In example implementations, an end cap for a panel of a vertically stacking panel door is provided. The end cap includes a body to be coupled to an end of a panel of a vertically stacking panel door, a first track wheel coupled to the body, a second track wheel coupled to the body, and a vertical stability roller coupled to the body, wherein the first track wheel, the second track wheel, and the vertical stability roller are arranged along a vertical line, wherein the first track wheel is located vertically above the second track wheel and the vertical stability roller is located between the first track wheel and the second track wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: James Janick, Joseph A. Garrah
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Publication number: 20230374850Abstract: In example implementations, a header seal for a vertical stacking panel door is provided. The header seal includes a header channel and a seal plate. The header channel includes a body portion comprising a plurality of openings to receive a mechanical fastener and a lip portion coupled to the body portion. The seal plate includes a bracket comprising a plurality of openings to receive a mechanical fastener to connect the bracket to the top most vertical panel and a flexible member to contact the lip portion to form a seal against the lip of the header channel when the vertically stacking panel door is in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: James Janick, Joseph A. Garrah, Brandon Carl Smith
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Publication number: 20230374836Abstract: A track of a vertically stacking door includes a vertical track, a first curved track portion, a second curved track portion, a first horizontal track portion coupled to the first curved track portion, and a second horizontal track portion coupled to the second curved track portion. The first curved track portion and the second curved track portion are split off from the vertical track and the first curved track portion and the second curved track portion each comprises multiple radii of curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: James Janick, Brandon Carl Smith, Nathan John Janiczek
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Publication number: 20220170303Abstract: In example implementations, a track of a vertically stacking door is provided. The track includes a vertical track, a track coupling coupled to the vertical track, a first curved track portion coupled to the track coupling, a second curved track portion coupled to the track coupling, and a ramp coupled to the vertical track before the track coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: James Janick, Thomas Balay, Brandon C. Smith
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Publication number: 20220106831Abstract: In example implementations, a horizontal door guide for a vertically stacking door is provided. The horizontal door guide includes a first track and a second track to vertically stack panels of a door along a horizontal line, a drive shaft coupled to a bottom most panel to lift the door vertically, a Geneva drive shaft coupled to the drive shaft, and a lifting cam coupled to the Geneva drive shaft, wherein the lifting cam comprises a rotating lever to separate and lift adjacent panels of the door as the door is opened in a vertical direction by the drive shaft and to push panels into the first track and the second track.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: James Janick, Thomas Balay, Brandon C. Smith