Patents by Inventor Olin Jones

Olin Jones 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: 4825509
    Abstract: This invention relates to a kit for reinforcing door hinges and, more specifically, to a two-piece kit for strengthening door hinges that may have come loose. The kit comprises a two-piece hinge repair kit that is adapted for use with standard size doors and with standard size hinges. The first piece of the kit is a rectangular U-shaped bracket having an open side or face. This U-shaped bracket is adapted to fit through its open side around the edge of the door. The sides and roof of this U-shaped structure have apertures to be used as connecting holes for attachment to the door and hinge. The roof has a recessed cutout section containing the holes for alignment with the holes of a hinge. The cutout distance down from the top of the roof should approximate the thickness of one leaf of the hinge. Thus, when the hinge is attached to the U-shaped bracket and door, the top surface is level with the face of the bracket and flush with the face of the roof sides adjacent the cutout portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Inventors: Mark D. Mitchell, Olin Jones