Patents by Inventor Michael A. ALEXANDER

Michael A. ALEXANDER 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: 12698634
    Abstract: A railing connector system having a variable height adjustment and pivoting for installation of railing and various angles and heights. The railing connector system includes a receiver configured to receive one or more railing segments. The receiver includes a support surface that receives a pivot surface of a pedestal member. The pedestal member is configured to pivotably engage the support surface. The railing connector system further includes an adjustment member extending through a passageway of the pedestal member and a base plate threadedly engaged with the adjustment member. A lift feature is arranged and disposed at a fixed location along the length of the adjustment member. The lift feature is engaged with the pedestal member to move the pedestal member. Actuation of the adjustment member increases or decreases the distance between the lift feature and the base plate to lower or raise the pedestal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksey A. Sholka, Michael A. Alexander, Jared C. Detweiler, Austin S. Nace
  • Patent number: 12492560
    Abstract: A dual-axis swivel bracket for a deck railing section is disclosed. The bracket is simultaneously adjustable along a first axis and a perpendicular second axis. When one end of the bracket is attached to a post and the other is attached to a rail, the position of the rail may be moved through a wide range of motion to allow for a wide range of installation designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: Key-Link Fencing & Railing, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwight L. Nolt, Michael A. Alexander
  • Patent number: 12404678
    Abstract: A multi-component installation clip and method for installation of panel components. The multi-component installation clip includes a base member, a first clipping member and a second clipping member. Each of the first and second clipping members have clipping features. The first clipping feature and the second clipping feature are configured to engage each other and induce rotation as the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion are drawn together. The rotation induced is a pivoting of the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion about the center axis in a direction toward each other to grip a panel component. A second attachment portion includes an attachment feature arranged and disposed to engage a receiving portion of the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2025
    Assignee: Key-Link Fencing & Railing, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin S. Nace, Michael A. Alexander, Jared C. Detweiler, Aleksey A. Sholka
  • Publication number: 20250154773
    Abstract: A method of assembling and installing a vertical cable infill deck railing system is disclosed in which cables are strung two parallel rails, pulled taut, and tightened into position. The cable railing system resists galvanic corrosion by using a flange nut cap to separate dissimilar metals. The flange nut cap also prevents the associated flange nut from falling if it is overly loosened. Galling is reduced without the need for additional coatings by using a phosphor bronze threaded crimp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2024
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Elmer WEAVER, Earl M. WENGER, Aaron STOLTZFUS, Christopher WEAVER, Michael A. ALEXANDER
  • Publication number: 20250122729
    Abstract: A dual-axis swivel bracket for a deck railing section is disclosed. The bracket is simultaneously adjustable along a first axis and a perpendicular second axis. When one end of the bracket is attached to a post and the other is attached to a rail, the position of the rail may be moved through a wide range of motion to allow for a wide range of installation designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Dwight L. NOLT, Michael A. ALEXANDER
  • Publication number: 20240247492
    Abstract: A railing connector system having a variable height adjustment and pivoting for installation of railing and various angles and heights. The railing connector system includes a receiver configured to receive one or more railing segments. The receiver includes a support surface that receives a pivot surface of a pedestal member. The pedestal member is configured to pivotably engage the support surface. The railing connector system further includes an adjustment member extending through a passageway of the pedestal member and a base plate threadedly engaged with the adjustment member. A lift feature is arranged and disposed at a fixed location along the length of the adjustment member. The lift feature is engaged with the pedestal member to move the pedestal member. Actuation of the adjustment member increases or decreases the distance between the lift feature and the base plate to lower or raise the pedestal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Aleksey A. SHOLKA, Michael A. ALEXANDER, Jared C. DETWEILER, Austin S. NACE
  • Publication number: 20240229842
    Abstract: A multi-component installation clip and method for installation of panel components. The multi-component installation clip includes a base member, a first clipping member and a second clipping member. Each of the first and second clipping members have clipping features. The first clipping feature and the second clipping feature are configured to engage each other and induce rotation as the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion are drawn together. The rotation induced is a pivoting of the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion about the center axis in a direction toward each other to grip a panel component. A second attachment portion includes an attachment feature arranged and disposed to engage a receiving portion of the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Austin S. NACE, Michael A. ALEXANDER, Jared C. DETWEILER, Aleksey A. SHOLKA
  • Patent number: D1122477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Key-Link Fencing & Railing, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Alexander, Baron Ron Adams
  • Patent number: D1124409
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: Key-Link Fencing & Railing, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Alexander, Baron Ron Adams