Patents by Inventor Jim R. Suderman

Jim R. Suderman 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).

  • Publication number: 20100287727
    Abstract: An overhead bi-fold door assembly comprises an upper door frame and a lower door frame foldable relative to one another about a horizontal axis so as to be operable between a closed position and an open position in which the bottom end of the lower door frame is raised upwardly towards the top end of the upper frame member in relation to the closed position. Hinges which pivotally support the door each include a pair of leaves joining respective sets of knuckles in which the leaves span plural structural members of the respective door frames to provide added structural support to the door frames. Bushings are supported in the knuckles to receive the respective horizontal hinge pins of the hinges therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Jim R. Suderman