Patents by Inventor Joseph Reiss

Joseph Reiss 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).

  • Interfloor vertical transport and horizontal closure system
    Patent number: 6719100
    Abstract: A horizontal door system is used in conjunction with an interfloor vertical transport system that penetrates an opening in a floor. The vertical transport system has vertical elements that define a fixed horizontal cross-section within the opening, and the door system includes a leading edge profile having a configuration matching the fixed horizontal cross-section of the vertical transport system. The door system is particularly suitable as a fire door system to seal upper and lower fire zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: PRI Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert P. James, Jr., Joseph Reiss
  • Interfloor vertical transport and horizontal closure system
    Publication number: 20020032991
    Abstract: A horizontal door system is used in conjunction with an interfloor vertical transport system that penetrates an opening in a floor. The vertical transport system has vertical elements that define a fixed horizontal cross-section within the opening, and the door system includes a leading edge profile having a configuration matching the fixed horizontal cross-section of the vertical transport system. The door system is particularly suitable as a fire door system to seal upper and lower fire zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Albert P. James, Joseph Reiss