Patents by Inventor Mike Vignau

Mike Vignau 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: 7169038
    Abstract: A screen device is disclosed for attaching to, or making an overhead or roll-up door, one example being a garage door. The device is disclosed as an apparatus that is installed as a single or multiple units within or attached to a door, the apparatus comprising (1) a frame; (2) a louver mechanism attached to the frame, the louver of approximately the same size and shape as the frame, the louver mechanism operable to rotate open and close against the frame; (3) an opener for attaching the louver mechanism to the frame, and for maintaining the louver mechanism at a desired position of opening; and, (4) a screen or mesh immovably attached to the frame, and positioned relative to the louver mechanism so that the screen is obscured and shielded by the louvers of the louver mechanism, and when the louver is opened, the screen or mesh is revealed, and whereby the screen filters out objects that impinge upon the opening left by the frame, yet permit light and air to pass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventor: Mike Vignau