Patents by Inventor Jeffrey K. Albrecht
Jeffrey K. Albrecht 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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Patent number: 10800311Abstract: An operating mechanism for a ramp door includes a door actuation system and a limit stop system. The actuation system is connected between the door and a frame or the vehicular structure directly and is operable to pivot the door between closed, deck, and ramp positions. The limit stop system selectively limits the pivoting of the door to a range between the closed and deck portion or to a range between the closed and ramp positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Bryan J. Roth, Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Dominick Bilancio, David G. Skinner, Samuel Evans
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Patent number: 10731736Abstract: A cable-operated mechanism for actuating a slide-out room includes a column, an endless chain loop disposed with the column, first and second drive blocks engaged with the chain loop, and first through fourth cables attached at first ends thereof to the drive blocks. The cables are attached at second ends thereof to inboard and outboard ends of a slide out room. Operation of the chain loop in a first direction tensions the cables attached to the inboard end of the room and slackens the cables attached to the outboard end. Operation of the chain loop in a second direction has the opposite effect.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Mark Howie, Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Evan Whitney, Patrick W. Quigley
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Publication number: 20190248268Abstract: An operating mechanism for a ramp door includes a door actuation system and a limit stop system. The actuation system is connected between the door and a frame or the vehicular structure directly and is operable to pivot the door between closed, deck, and ramp positions. The limit stop system selectively limits the pivoting of the door to a range between the closed and deck portion or to a range between the closed and ramp positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Bryan J. Roth, Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Dominick Bilancio, David G. Skinner, Samual Evans
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Publication number: 20190154121Abstract: A cable-operated mechanism for actuating a slide-out room includes a column, an endless chain loop disposed with the column, first and second drive blocks engaged with the chain loop, and first through fourth cables attached at first ends thereof to the drive blocks. The cables are attached at second ends thereof to inboard and outboard ends of a slide out room. Operation of the chain loop in a first direction tensions the cables attached to the inboard end of the room and slackens the cables attached to the outboard end. Operation of the chain loop in a second direction has the opposite effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Mark HOWIE, Jeffrey K. ALBRECHT, Evan WHITNEY, Patrick W. QUIGLEY
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Patent number: 10288153Abstract: A cable-operated mechanism for actuating a slide-out room includes a column, an endless chain loop disposed with the column, first and second drive blocks engaged with the chain loop, and first through fourth cables attached at first ends thereof to the drive blocks. The cables are attached at second ends thereof to inboard and outboard ends of a slide out room. Operation of the chain loop in a first direction tensions the cables attached to the inboard end of the room and slackens the cables attached to the outboard end. Operation of the chain loop in a second direction has the opposite effect.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Mark Howie, Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Evan Whitney
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Patent number: 9751390Abstract: A seal system for a bi-fold door having a first panel and second panel includes a first seal attachable to the first panel and a second seal attachable to the second panel. Each seal includes a mounting portion, a bulb portion, and a flap portion. When the bi-fold door is closed, the flap portion of the first seal overlies the second seal, and the flap portion of the second seal overlies the first seal.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Bryan J. Roth, Michael J. Fiwek, Jeffrey K. Albrecht
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Patent number: 9701285Abstract: A stabilizing jack includes a base frame and a slide frame and a leg connected to the base frame and to the slide frame. The leg may be selectively extended into contact with a mating surface and retracted from the extended position. Locking pins disposed on either of the base frame and the slide frame may selectively engage with pin-receiving apertures on the other of the base frame and the slide frame when the leg is placed in the extended position and disengaged from the apertures when the leg is retracted from the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Fiwek, Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Christopher S. Greer
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Patent number: 9637943Abstract: A compressible stand for an awning support includes a base plate, a cover, guide posts extending upwardly from the base plate and downwardly from the cover, and a support plate configured with apertures receiving the guide posts in sliding engagement. The support plate supports a leg of the awning support. A biasing member tends to maintain the support plate and leg in a predetermined relationship with respect to the base plate under a normal load. When an additional load is placed on the support plate, the biasing member is compressed, and the support plate and leg are lowered. When the additional load is removed, the biasing member is decompressed, and the support plate and leg may return to their original positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Fiwek, Jeffrey K. Albrecht
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Publication number: 20170114877Abstract: A cable-operated mechanism for actuating a slide-out room includes a column, an endless chain loop disposed with the column, first and second drive blocks engaged with the chain loop, and first through fourth cables attached at first ends thereof to the drive blocks. The cables are attached at second ends thereof to inboard and outboard ends of a slide out room. Operation of the chain loop in a first direction tensions the cables attached to the inboard end of the room and slackens the cables attached to the outboard end. Operation of the chain loop in a second direction has the opposite effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Mark HOWIE, Jeffrey K. ALBRECHT, Evan WHITNEY
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Publication number: 20170050503Abstract: A seal system for a bi-fold door having a first panel and second panel includes a first seal attachable to the first panel and a second seal attachable to the second panel. Each seal includes a mounting portion, a bulb portion, and a flap portion. When the bi-fold door is closed, the flap portion of the first seal overlies the second seal, and the flap portion of the second seal overlies the first seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Bryan J. ROTH, Michael J. FIWEK, Jeffrey K. ALBRECHT
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Patent number: 9410326Abstract: A retractable awning system includes an awning and a support structure therefor. The support structure includes a base and first, second, and third support arms. The awning is attached to a roller connected to the third support arm and to another structure. A telescopic actuator coupled to the first and second support arms is configured to bias the first, second, and third support arms to a deployed state. The awning may be wound onto the roller. Tension in the awning resulting from the rolling process causes the support structure to transition to a collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Zachery B. Nelson, Andrew J. Papczynski, Brian M. Worthman, Michael J. Fiwek, David G. Skinner, Christopher S. Greer
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Publication number: 20160221545Abstract: A stabilizing jack includes a base frame and a slide frame and a leg connected to the base frame and to the slide frame. The leg may be selectively extended into contact with a mating surface and retracted from the extended position. Locking pins disposed on either of the base frame and the slide frame may selectively engage with pin-receiving apertures on the other of the base frame and the slide frame when the leg is placed in the extended position and disengaged from the apertures when the leg is retracted from the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Michael J. FIWEK, Jeffrey K. ALBRECHT, Christopher S. GREER
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Publication number: 20160138291Abstract: A compressible stand for an awning support includes a base plate, a cover, guide posts extending upwardly from the base plate and downwardly from the cover, and a support plate configured with apertures receiving the guide posts in sliding engagement. The support plate supports a leg of the awning support. A biasing member tends to maintain the support plate and leg in a predetermined relationship with respect to the base plate under a normal load. When an additional load is placed on the support plate, the biasing member is compressed, and the support plate and leg are lowered. When the additional load is removed, the biasing member is decompressed, and the support plate and leg may return to their original positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Michael J. FIWEK, Jeffrey K. ALBRECHT
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Publication number: 20160107708Abstract: A pin box includes a frame, a swing arm pivotally connected to the frame, and a pivot plate pivotally connected to the swing arm. An air spring disposed between the frame and swing arm may be selectively compressed and decompressed. A dampener connected between the swing arm and the frame dampens movement of the swing arm with respect to the frame. A rubber spring disposed between the pivot plate and the swing arm is selectively compressible there between when the pivot plate pivots with respect to the swing arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Michael J. FIWEK, Jeffrey K. ALBRECHT, Christopher S. GREER
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Patent number: 9175481Abstract: A retractable awning having a roller, a flexible canopy having one end secured to the roller and rollable onto the roller, and a motor operable to rotate the roller to roll the flexible canopy onto or off the roller. The motor includes a protective housing, with a manual motor override on the motor within the housing. An aperture in the housing proximate the override is aligned with and permits access to the override through the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Christopher S. Greer, Brian M. Worthman
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Publication number: 20150176285Abstract: A retractable awning system includes an awning and a support structure therefor. The support structure includes a base and first, second, and third support arms. The awning is attached to a roller connected to the third support arm and to another structure. A telescopic actuator coupled to the first and second support arms is configured to bias the first, second, and third support arms to a deployed state. The awning may be wound onto the roller. Tension in the awning resulting from the rolling process causes the support structure to transition to a collapsed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Jeffrey K. ALBRECHT, Zachery B. NELSON, Andrew J. PAPCZYNSKI, Brian M. WORTHMAN, Michael J. FIWEK, David G. SKINNER, Christopher S. GREER
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Patent number: 8950460Abstract: A retractable awning with is moveable between an extended position where the awning is deployed for use and a retracted position where the awning is stowed out of use. The awning includes a light source mounted on a roller tube, with the light source being exposed to a living area beneath the awning when the awning is in the extended position. A contact assembly provides electrical power to the light source, with the contact assembly comprising engaging rotatable and stationary segments.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.Inventors: Brian M. Worthman, Christopher S. Greer, Zachary Inbody, Jeffrey K. Albrecht
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Patent number: 8752606Abstract: A retractable awning having a roller, a flexible canopy having one end secured to the roller and rollable onto the roller, and a motor operable to rotate the roller to roll the flexible canopy onto or off the roller. Top and bottom mounting arms extend from a support arm for the roller, with the bottom arm being articulated, and with an extensible strut pivotally connected to and extending between each top and bottom mounting arm.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Christopher S. Greer, Brian M. Worthman, Jeremiah R. Bradley, Gary E. Groves, David R. Wysong, Robert Herbert Schneider
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Publication number: 20140137381Abstract: A retractable awning with is moveable between an extended position where the awning is deployed for use and a retracted position where the awning is stowed out of use. The awning includes a light source mounted on a roller tube, with the light source being exposed to a living area beneath the awning when the awning is in the extended position. A contact assembly provides electrical power to the light source, with the contact assembly comprising engaging rotatable and stationary segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Brian M. Worthman, Christopher S. Greer, Zachary Inbody, Jeffrey K. Albrecht
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Publication number: 20130333846Abstract: A retractable awning having a roller, a flexible canopy having one end secured to the roller and rollable onto the roller, and a motor operable to rotate the roller to roll the flexible canopy onto or off the roller. The motor includes a protective housing, with a manual motor override on the motor within the housing. An aperture in the housing proximate the override is aligned with and permits access to the override through the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Christopher S. Greer, Brian M. Worthman