Patents by Inventor Jay S. Dittmer

Jay S. Dittmer 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).

  • Patent number: 9546511
    Abstract: A hinge for a multi-panel door includes a first bracket, a second bracket pivotally coupled to the first bracket, and a carrier link carrying a roller adapted to engage in a door track. The first bracket is adapted to be operably attached to a first panel of the multi-panel door, the second bracket is adapted to be operably attached to second panel of the multi-panel door, and the carrier link is pivotally attached to one of the first bracket or the second bracket. The carrier link is selectively positionable in a plurality of pre-defined positions, such that at each of the pre-defined positions, the roller is disposed at a different position relative to the first bracket and the second bracket so that the roller can be spaced apart a variety of different distances from the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventor: Jay S. Dittmer
  • Publication number: 20150101763
    Abstract: A hinge for a multi-panel door includes a first bracket, a second bracket pivotally coupled to the first bracket, and a carrier link carrying a roller adapted to engage in a door track. The first bracket is adapted to be operably attached to a first panel of the multi-panel door, the second bracket is adapted to be operably attached to second panel of the multi-panel door, and the carrier link is pivotally attached to one of the first bracket or the second bracket. The carrier link is selectively positionable in a plurality of pre-defined positions, such that at each of the pre-defined positions, the roller is disposed at a different position relative to the first bracket and the second bracket so that the roller can be spaced apart a variety of different distances from the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Jay S. Dittmer
  • Patent number: 6073892
    Abstract: A modular projector lift system for moving a projection device along a path between an extended position and a retracted position. The modular projector lift system includes a drive assembly expandable along a first axis. At least one movable support is mechanically engagable with the drive assembly at a plurality of positions along the first axis. The movable support moves the projection device between the extended position and the retracted position. A brake mechanism is optionally included for retaining the projection device at a particular location. The brake mechanism includes a plurality of rotating brake plates connected to the drive shaft of the drive assembly and a plurality of static brake plates connected to the drive assembly compressively engaged with the rotating brake plates. Adjustable limit switches are optionally provided for adjusting a location of the retracted and the extended positions along the path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Chief Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay S. Dittmer
  • Patent number: 5551658
    Abstract: A ceiling mounted projector lift system for moving audio/visual equipment between a lowered position and an operating position secured to projector lift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Chief Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay S. Dittmer