Patents by Inventor Levon Hambardzumyan
Levon Hambardzumyan 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: 10857924Abstract: The present invention provides a locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate. The locking assembly comprises an elongated locking arm and a spring for spring loading the locking arm. The locking arm is pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp. A biasing tension in the spring urges a proximal end of the locking arm to engage with a cam portion of the ramp to maintain the ramp in a selected position. The cam portion has multiple engagement surfaces for individually engaging with the locking arm, wherein selectively engaging the locking arm with each engagement surface of the cam portion maintains the ramp in a corresponding selected position.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: MAXON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Levon Hambardzumyan
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Patent number: 10857923Abstract: A locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate, the locking assembly including: an elongated adjustable locking arm pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp, the locking arm including an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a length of the locking arm disposed on a proximal end for engaging a cam portion, where the length of the locking arm can be increased or decreased by adjusting the adjustment mechanism; and a resilient member for spring loading the locking arm, where a biasing tension in the resilient member urges the proximal end of the locking arm to pivotably engage with the cam portion to maintain the ramp in a selected position; and at least one fastener for coupling the locking assembly to a first surface of the ramp.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: MAXON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Levon Hambardzumyan, Karapet Ablabutyan
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Patent number: 10710489Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for correcting a mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns, the correction system including: a first mounting member configured for attachment onto the structure; a first lift gate support column configured for attachment onto the first mounting member; a first correction mechanism configured to couple with a first support block, where the first correction mechanism creates a force between the first lift gate support column and the first mounting member when engaged, resulting in a first corrective gap forming between the first lift gate support column and the first mounting member; and where the resulting corrective gap orients the first lift gate support column to be substantially parallel with a plane parallel to a rear of the structure such that the lift gate platform can be operated.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: MAXON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Levon Hambardzumyan, Karapet Ablabutyan, Paul Bark, Sheralin Lafferty
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Patent number: 10710488Abstract: Embodiments of a lift gate include comprise a foldable lift platform including multiple sections that are rotatable relative to one another for folding and unfolding the lift platform, a lifting mechanism for supporting and moving the lift platform, and at least one lift platform locking mechanism coupled to two adjacent sections of the lift platform to lock and unlock two adjacent sections of the lift platform together. The locking mechanism has a locked position and an unlocked position, such that in the locked position the locking mechanism restricts rotation of the two adjacent sections relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: MAXON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Levon Hambardzumyan, Michael Carmenaty
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Patent number: 10625653Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure is provided, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns. The mounting system comprises a first mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the first mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. The mounting system further comprises a second mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the second mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. When the mounting members are attached to the structure and the corresponding lift gate support columns are mounted on the support protrusions, the mounting members support the lift gate on the structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: MAXON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Levon Hambardzumyan, Karapet Ablabutyan, Paul Bark, Sheralin Lafferty
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Publication number: 20190168655Abstract: A locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate, the locking assembly including: an elongated adjustable locking arm pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp, the locking arm including an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a length of the locking arm disposed on a proximal end for engaging a cam portion, where the length of the locking arm can be increased or decreased by adjusting the adjustment mechanism; and a resilient member for spring loading the locking arm, where a biasing tension in the resilient member urges the proximal end of the locking arm to pivotably engage with the cam portion to maintain the ramp in a selected position; and at least one fastener for coupling the locking assembly to a first surface of the ramp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Levon Hambardzumyan, Karapet Ablabutyan
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Publication number: 20190168656Abstract: The present invention provides a locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate. The locking assembly comprises an elongated locking arm and a spring for spring loading the locking arm. The locking arm is pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp. A biasing tension in the spring urges a proximal end of the locking arm to engage with a cam portion of the ramp to maintain the ramp in a selected position. The cam portion has multiple engagement surfaces for individually engaging with the locking arm, wherein selectively engaging the locking arm with each engagement surface of the cam portion maintains the ramp in a corresponding selected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventor: Levon Hambardzumyan
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Publication number: 20190135155Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for correcting a mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns, the correction system including: a first mounting member configured for attachment onto the structure; a first lift gate support column configured for attachment onto the first mounting member; a first correction mechanism configured to couple with a first support block, where the first correction mechanism creates a force between the first lift gate support column and the first mounting member when engaged, resulting in a first corrective gap forming between the first lift gate support column and the first mounting member; and where the resulting corrective gap orients the first lift gate support column to be substantially parallel with a plane parallel to a rear of the structure such that the lift gate platform can be operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Levon Hambardzumyan, Karapet Ablabutyan, Paul Bark, Sheralin Lafferty
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Patent number: 10239435Abstract: The present invention provides a locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate. The locking assembly comprises an elongated locking arm and a spring for spring loading the locking arm. The locking arm is pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp. A biasing tension in the spring urges a proximal end of the locking arm to engage with a cam portion of the ramp to maintain the ramp in a selected position. The cam portion has multiple engagement surfaces for individually engaging with the locking arm, wherein selectively engaging the locking arm with each engagement surface of the cam portion maintains the ramp in a corresponding selected position.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: MAXON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Levon Hambardzumyan
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Patent number: 9840181Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure is provided, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns. The mounting system comprises a first mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the first mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. The mounting system further comprises a second mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the second mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. When the mounting members are attached to the structure and the corresponding lift gate support columns are mounted on the support protrusions, the mounting members support the lift gate on the structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: MAXON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Levon Hambardzumyan, Karapet Ablabutyan, Paul Bark, Sheralin Lafferty
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Publication number: 20170297470Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure is provided, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns. The mounting system comprises a first mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the first mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. The mounting system further comprises a second mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the second mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. When the mounting members are attached to the structure and the corresponding lift gate support columns are mounted on the support protrusions, the mounting members support the lift gate on the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Levon Hambardzumyan, Karapet Ablabutyan, Paul Bark, Sheralin Lafferty
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Publication number: 20160297344Abstract: The present invention provides a locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate. The locking assembly comprises an elongated locking arm and a spring for spring loading the locking arm. The locking arm is pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp. A biasing tension in the spring urges a proximal end of the locking arm to engage with a cam portion of the ramp to maintain the ramp in a selected position. The cam portion has multiple engagement surfaces for individually engaging with the locking arm, wherein selectively engaging the locking arm with each engagement surface of the cam portion maintains the ramp in a corresponding selected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventor: Levon Hambardzumyan
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Publication number: 20160272102Abstract: Embodiments of a lift gate comprise a foldable lift platform including multiple sections that are rotatable relative to one another for folding and unfolding the lift platform, and a lifting mechanism for supporting and moving the lift platform, and at least one lift platform locking mechanism coupled to two adjacent sections of the lift platform to lock and unlock said two adjacent sections together. The locking mechanism has a locked position and an unlocked position, such that in the locked position the locking mechanism restricts rotation of said two adjacent sections relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Levon Hambardzumyan, Michael Carmenaty
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Patent number: 9341212Abstract: The present invention provides a locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate. The locking assembly comprises an elongated locking arm and a spring for spring loading the locking arm. The locking arm is pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp. A biasing tension in the spring urges a proximal end of the locking arm to engage with a cam portion of the ramp to maintain the ramp in a selected position. The cam portion has multiple engagement surfaces for individually engaging with the locking arm, wherein selectively engaging the locking arm with each engagement surface of the cam portion maintains the ramp in a corresponding selected position.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Maxon Industries, Inc.Inventor: Levon Hambardzumyan
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Publication number: 20150071749Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure is provided, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns. The mounting system comprises a first mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the first mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. The mounting system further comprises a second mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the second mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. When the mounting members are attached to the structure and the corresponding lift gate support columns are mounted on the support protrusions, the mounting members support the lift gate on the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Levon Hambardzumyan, Karapet Ablabutyan, Paul Bark, Sheralin Lafferty
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Publication number: 20120200114Abstract: A header assembly useful with a columnar lift gate is provided. In one embodiment, the header assembly includes an elongated header element having a top wall with distal ends, the top wall having an upwardly protruding edge portion extending between the distal ends. The header element is configured for horizontal coupling to an upper edge of a vehicle opening. The header assembly further comprises a pair of columnar sleeves, each columnar sleeve configured for transverse connection proximate a distal end of the header element. The columnar sleeves are configured for coupling along side edges of the vehicle opening in parallel to one another and perpendicular to the header element. Each columnar sleeve is configured for receiving an upper portion of a lifting column of a columnar lift gate mounted at said vehicle opening, each lifting column mounted to a side edge of the vehicle opening under a respective columnar sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: RS DRAWINGS ,LLCInventors: Robert L. McNiel, Levon Hambardzumyan
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Patent number: 8042655Abstract: A roll stop system for a lift includes a roll stop member that is movable between a raised position and a lowered position, a driving mechanism for moving the roll stop member between the raised position and the lowered position, and a spring member acting as a buffer between the driving mechanism and the roll stop member, and preferably the spring member protects the driving mechanism from damage due to abnormal operations of the roll stop member.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Maxon Industries, Inc.Inventors: Karapet Ablabutyan, Levon Hambardzumyan
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Publication number: 20070258801Abstract: A lift suitable for use with vehicles is described. The lift allows access to a ramp stored under the vehicle, while preventing unauthorized use of the lift.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Karapet Ablabutyan, Paul Bark, Levon Hambardzumyan, Brent Stratton, Maxine Stratton