Patents by Inventor Joshua James Brown

Joshua James Brown 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: 10746360
    Abstract: Lighting units for use with garage door openers and associated door tracks in residential garages and other similar settings are described herein. In some embodiments, the lighting units can be easily attached to a door track by means of one or more magnets. In other embodiments, the lighting units can be easily daisy-chained together to provide increased lighting. Additionally, in further embodiments, lighting units described herein can be operably connected to a garage door opening system so that they operate in conjunction with the door opening system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB
    Inventors: Joshua James Brown, David Griffis, Maxwell MacLeay
  • Publication number: 20190346095
    Abstract: Lighting units for use with garage door openers and associated door tracks in residential garages and other similar settings are described herein. In some embodiments, the lighting units can be easily attached to a door track by means of one or more magnets. In other embodiments, the lighting units can be easily daisy-chained together to provide increased lighting. Additionally, in further embodiments, lighting units described herein can be operably connected to a garage door opening system so that they operate in conjunction with the door opening system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Joshua James Brown, David Griffis, Maxwell MacLeay
  • Publication number: 20190203513
    Abstract: Track guards for use with overhead doors at loading docks, residential locations, and other facilities are described herein. In some embodiments, the track guards described herein can be two-part assemblies having a first part (e.g., a base member) that mounts directly to a door jamb, and a second part (e.g., an outer member or cap) that can be adjustably positioned relative to a door guide rail and then fixedly attached to the base member. In some embodiments, the outer member can include recesses or pockets, elongate edge features, and/or other shapes that are configured to clip onto or otherwise cover a portion of the guide rail to provide support and/or prevent, or at least reduce the likelihood of, damage from operational loads and/or impacts to the guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Joshua James Brown, David Griffis, Maxwell MacLeay
  • Patent number: 9212510
    Abstract: Systems, devices and components for the sealing of doors, including overhead doors at loading docks, and associated methods of manufacture and use are disclosed herein. A door sealing system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a seal extension having a body with a first edge and a second edge. The seal extension can include a bulb seal portion extending from the first edge to form a first seal between the door and a first surface extending adjacent to a side edge of the door. The seal extension can also include a blade seal portion extending from the second edge to form a second seal between the door and a second surface extending adjacent to an upper edge of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Eungard, Joshua James Brown, Ryan John Talbot
  • Publication number: 20140373457
    Abstract: Systems, devices and components for the sealing of doors, including overhead doors at loading docks, and associated methods of manufacture and use are disclosed herein. A door sealing system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a seal extension having a body with a first edge and a second edge. The seal extension can include a bulb seal portion extending from the first edge to form a first seal between the door and a first surface extending adjacent to a side edge of the door. The seal extension can also include a blade seal portion extending from the second edge to form a second seal between the door and a second surface extending adjacent to an upper edge of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: William C. Eungard, Joshua James Brown, Ryan John Talbot