Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Dolan

Thomas M. Dolan 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).

  • Garage door safety sensor mounting assembly
    Patent number: 5937578
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for safety sensors for automatic garage door openers is shown in which the sensor is gimbal mounted in a insect and dust proof shroud on a mounting stud. The stud and shroud are adjustable in height. The shroud has transparent lenses for sensor and status information and provides protection against external impact to the sensor as well as improved safety for users of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas M. Dolan, John E. Nelson