Patents by Inventor Ralph E. Ford

Ralph E. Ford 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).

  • Pivot and guide rod assembly for bi-fold door
    Patent number: RE31553
    Abstract: Pivot and guide rod assembly for bi-fold door includes plastic sleeve for mounting in door channel and supporting a pivot rod. A spring is arranged to urge pivot rod outwardly from sleeve, latch means being provided to retain pivot rod in retracted position during shipping and mounting of door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Assignee: Slimfold Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph E. Ford, Kim W. Wright