Patents by Inventor Massoud Abolhoda

Massoud Abolhoda 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).

  • Earthquake resisting door
    Patent number: 10017982
    Abstract: An earthquake resisting door has locking mechanisms between the door panel top, sides, and the bottom foundation. Included are self-contained limited uplift resisting end posts, one or more door panels made of wood, steel, or other suitable material that can act as a shear wall or brace frame, and segmented door panels that can be designed for roll-up or folding. The segments interlock to create one solid wall or arrangement of segments that creates brace frame action. An inter-locking mechanism engages adjacent door leaves in a casement arrangement and creates one panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Inventor: Massoud Abolhoda
  • EARTHQUAKE RESISTING DOOR
    Publication number: 20180044975
    Abstract: An earthquake resisting door has locking mechanisms between the door panel top, sides, and the bottom foundation. Included are self-contained limited uplift resisting end posts, one or more door panels made of wood, steel, or other suitable material that can act as a shear wall or brace frame, and segmented door panels that can be designed for roll-up or folding. The segments interlock to create one solid wall or arrangement of segments that creates brace frame action. An inter-locking mechanism engages adjacent door leaves in a casement arrangement and creates one panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventor: Massoud Abolhoda