Patents by Inventor John M. Gollihar, II

John M. Gollihar, II 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).

  • Door handle system for pivoting a sliding door
    Patent number: 11959302
    Abstract: A handle system for a sliding door system is provided. The handle system includes: a first panel; a second panel wherein at least one of the first and second panels is configured to move in a direction parallel to the other of the first and second panels and the first and second panels are configured to also move together in a generally pivoting motion; handle located on one of the first and second panels; and a latch operatively connected to the handle, the latch configured so that movement of the handle moves the latch from a locking position to an unlocking position to allow the first and second panel to pivot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventors: Rogelio Rios, John M. Gollihar, II
  • Door Handle System for Pivoting a Sliding Door
    Publication number: 20220025674
    Abstract: A handle system for a sliding door system is provided. The handle system includes: a first panel; a second panel wherein at least one of the first and second panels is configured to move in a direction parallel to the other of the first and second panels and the first and second panels are configured to also move together in a generally pivoting motion; handle located on one of the first and second panels; and a latch operatively connected to the handle, the latch configured so that movement of the handle moves the latch from a locking position to an unlocking position to allow the first and second panel to pivot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Rogelio Rios, John M. Gollihar, II