Patents by Inventor William Scott Mooers

William Scott Mooers 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).

  • Hinge providing an opening or closing force
    Patent number: 9476238
    Abstract: A hinge with first and second leaves. Bearing sleeves are attached along an edge of the first leaf and a bearing sleeve is attached along an edge of the second leaf. A hinge pintle is sized to extend into each of the apertures for mating engagement with the bearing sleeves and connect the hinge leaves for rotation. With an elastomeric member fastened between the first hinge leaf and a cover plate, and between the second hinge leaf and another cover plate, as one leaf is rotated, the member stretches and provides a force to urge the leaf to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: William Scott Mooers
  • Hinge Providing an Opening or Closing Force
    Publication number: 20160090768
    Abstract: A hinge with first and second leaves. Bearing sleeves are attached along an edge of the first leaf and a bearing sleeve is attached along an edge of the second leaf. A hinge pintle is sized to extend into each of the apertures for mating engagement with the bearing sleeves and connect the hinge leaves for rotation. With an elastomeric member fastened between the first hinge leaf and a cover plate, and between the second hinge leaf and another cover plate, as one leaf is rotated, the member stretches and provides a force to urge the leaf to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: William Scott Mooers