Patents by Inventor Shayne E. Dodge

Shayne E. Dodge 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).

  • Rotary latch plates
    Patent number: 10697207
    Abstract: A rotary latch assembly is provided wherein the front plate has a C-shaped configuration with opposite top and bottom flanges, and an interconnecting front face. A back plate is connected to the front plate for use in right-handed and left-handed applications. One or more trip levers are mounted on the plates to release the catch and rotor from a latched position. An embossment is provided on the front plate to strengthen the assembly and to support the rotor and the catch. Indicia is provided on the latch assembly to provide for ease of alignment with the striker for proper latching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: TriMark Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis J. Zweibohmer, Shayne E. Dodge, Tobias J. Schwickerath, Gene C. Light, Jason E. Stibs, Matthew L. Hidding
  • Rotary latch with modular components
    Patent number: 10676967
    Abstract: A rotary latch assembly is provided which can be configured as right-handed and left-handed using the same rotor and catch components, without reconfiguring the front and back plates. The axles for the rotor and catch are identical so that the rotor and catch can be interchanged on the axles. The latch biasing springs are mirror images so as to be used on either the rotor or the catch. The latch includes multiple connection points for single or dual actuators, and a lifting block to align the assembly with a striker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Trimark Corporation
    Inventors: Tobias J. Schwickerath, Dennis J. Zweibohmer, Shayne E. Dodge, Gene C. Light, Matthew L. Hidding
  • ROTARY LATCH WITH MODULAR COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20170260774
    Abstract: A rotary latch assembly is provided which can be configured as right-handed and left-handed using the same rotor and catch components, without reconfiguring the front and back plates. The axles for the rotor and catch are identical so that the rotor and catch can be interchanged on the axles. The latch biasing springs are mirror images so as to be used on either the rotor or the catch. The latch includes multiple connection points for single or dual actuators, and a lifting block to align the assembly with a striker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Tobias J. Schwickerath, Dennis J. Zweibohmer, Shayne E. Dodge, Gene C. Light, Matthew H. Hidding
  • ROTARY LATCH PLATES
    Publication number: 20170260777
    Abstract: A rotary latch assembly is provided wherein the front plate has a C-shaped configuration with opposite top and bottom flanges, and an interconnecting front face. A back plate is connected to the front plate for use in right-handed and left-handed applications. One or more trip levers are mounted on the plates to release the catch and rotor from a latched position. An embossment is provided on the front plate to strengthen the assembly and to support the rotor and the catch. Indicia is provided on the latch assembly to provide for ease of alignment with the striker for proper latching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Dennis J. Zweibohmer, Shayne E. Dodge, Tobias J. Schwickerath, Gene C. Light, Jason E. Stibs, Matthew H. Hidding
  • Inside paddle assembly for road vehicles
    Patent number: D458107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Paccar, Inc.
    Inventors: Shayne E. Dodge, Marvin L. Larsen, Kenneth William Bryant
  • Keypad module design
    Patent number: D486376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Tri/Mark Corporation
    Inventors: Dave Magner, Julie M. Houdek, Shayne E. Dodge
  • RV door handle
    Patent number: D496576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Trimark Corporation
    Inventors: Barbara Jolene Pickar, Julie M. Houdek, Shayne E. Dodge, Chad A. Uhlenhake, Jennifer L. Bearman