Patents by Inventor James Michael Norris

James Michael Norris 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).

  • Sliding Door Systems, Apparatus and Methods
    Publication number: 20150013110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding door systems, apparatus and methods of using and making the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to systems for opening horizontally sliding doors on a structure, such as, for example, a barn, warehouse, hangar, or other building or structure. Moreover, the present invention relates to apparatuses for guiding horizontally-sliding doors over an opening. In addition, systems and methods of making and using the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Propel Doors LLC
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence Gazda, James Michael Norris
  • Automatic sliding door systems, apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 8931216
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding door systems, apparatus and methods of using and making the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to systems for opening horizontally sliding doors on a structure, such as, for example, a barn, warehouse, hangar, or other building or structure. Moreover, the present invention relates to apparatuses for providing the automatic opening of sliding doors. In addition, methods of making and using the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Propel Doors LLC
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence Gazda, James Michael Norris
  • Automatic Sliding Door Systems, Apparatus and Methods
    Publication number: 20140041305
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding door systems, apparatus and methods of using and making the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to systems for opening horizontally sliding doors on a structure, such as, for example, a barn, warehouse, hangar, or other building or structure. Moreover, the present invention relates to apparatuses for providing the automatic opening of sliding doors. In addition, methods of making and using the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence Gazda, James Michael Norris
  • Automatic sliding door systems, apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 8544215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding door systems, apparatus and methods of using and making the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to systems for opening horizontally sliding doors on a structure, such as, for example, a barn, warehouse, hangar, or other building or structure. Moreover, the present invention relates to apparatuses for providing the automatic opening of sliding doors. In addition, methods of making and using the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Propel Doors, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence Gazda, James Michael Norris
  • Automatic Sliding Door Systems, Apparatus and Methods
    Publication number: 20120137592
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding door systems, apparatus and methods of using and making the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to systems for opening horizontally sliding doors on a structure, such as, for example, a barn, warehouse, hangar, or other building or structure. Moreover, the present invention relates to apparatuses for providing the automatic opening of sliding doors. In addition, methods of making and using the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence Gazda, James Michael Norris