Patents by Inventor Renee H. Croteau

Renee H. Croteau 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).

  • Rim assembly for a roller assembly for use with cargo mover systems
    Patent number: 6540068
    Abstract: A rim assembly for a roller assembly and method of forming a rim assembly for cargo mover systems are disclosed. Various steps and construction details are developed for affecting the response of the rim assembly to operative conditions. In one detailed embodiment, the roller assembly has a rim assembly having a rolling surface whose operative surface characteristics are set by the material of the surface material; and structure is disposed inwardly of the rolling surface which affects the bulk behavior of the roller assembly. In one particular embodiment, the roller assembly is adapted for use with moving doors or wall panels in elevator systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventors: John P. Wesson, Renee H. Croteau