Patents by Inventor Jay R. Sheesley

Jay R. Sheesley 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).

  • Automotive vehicle door retarding and closing mechanism
    Patent number: 4033616
    Abstract: Mechanism for retarding the speed of closure of the door of an automotive vehicle to prevent slamming and also to effect complete closure of the door after the same has been slowed. A hydraulic piston and cylinder cushioning device is utilized to slow the closure speed of the door to a predetermined low rate and a solenoid-actuated door closing device is utilized to effect a complete closing of the door after slowing by the cushioning device. The cushioning device may be mounted in the door of the vehicle and includes a plunger engageable with the door frame or body of the vehicle to decelerate the door during the last portion of movement thereof toward a closed position. The door closing device may also be mounted in the door of the vehicle and has a latch which coacts with a striker on the body of the vehicle to effect complete closure of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1977
    Assignee: Keystone Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay R. Sheesley
  • Automotive vehicle door retarding and closing mechanism
    Patent number: 3989287
    Abstract: Mechanism for retarding the speed of closure of the door of an automotive vehicle to prevent slamming and also to effect complete closure of the door after the same has been slowed. A hydraulic piston and cylinder cushioning device is utilized to slow the closure speed of the door to a predetermined low rate and a solenoid-actuated door closing device is utilized to effect a complete closing of the door after slowing by the cushioning device. The cushioning device may be mounted in the door of the vehicle and includes a plunger engageable with the door frame or body of the vehicle to decelerate the door during the last portion of movement thereof toward a closed position. The door closing device may also be mounted in the door of the vehicle and has a latch which coacts with a striker on the body of the vehicle to effect complete closure of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1972
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1976
    Assignee: Keystone Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay R. Sheesley