Patents by Inventor Thore K. Johnsen

Thore K. Johnsen 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: 8375517
    Abstract: A hinge comprising door/gate horizontal and vertical displacement portions. The adjustment means is comprised of a threaded post for varying the distance between hinge portions in the vertical therein raising or lowering the attached door/gate and perpendicularly extending horizontal threaded post having re-positional door/gate abutment that can be used to change the tilt of the door/gate by varying the length difference of the abutments on the spaced apart hinges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Thore K. Johnsen
  • Patent number: 5551674
    Abstract: A resilient support device for installation on seat or wheel fork supports of light vehicles, such as bicycles or motorcycles, for the comfort of the rider. The invention achieves arbitrary and discretionary adjustment of support stiffness with a high degree of variability to accommodate riders over a wide range of weight and road conditions from mild to rough. Novel mechanical configurations are disclosed for ease of adjustment over the range of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Thore K. Johnsen