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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166706 | Multipositional vault door The present invention relates to a vault door mechanism that assists a user in opening or closing the door. A hold-open arm and hinge plate pivotally interconnect the door to a surrounding frame and are fixed in place by an associated locking mechanism. The locking ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7971393 | Door actuation systems A door system includes a structural member and a door that is movably mounted with respect to the structural member for movement between an open position and a closed position. A spring is mounted with respect to the structural member or the door and being sufficien... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7356968 | Polymer composite basement door Cellar or bulk head doors having sidewalls are provided which are made of a polymer and which are strong, durable, attractive, virtually maintenance free, easily assembled, have connection and anchorage points which allow the door assembly to be used over a wide tem... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344211 | Door-closing device A self-closing door structure includes a frame, a door pivotally mounted on the frame, and an arm mounted on the frame and pivoting between two stop positions. A first stop position corresponds to a closed position of the door and the second stop position correspond... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341165 | Lid for a container A lid for a container includes a side element extending from a front of the lid to a rear of the lid. A fulcrum point is formed at one end of the side element and is disposed adjacent to a rear of the lid. A rear surface of the lid includes a portion that projects u... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7343118 | Door shock absorber and image forming apparatus employing the same A door shock absorber is provided to absorb noise and shock when a door is opened, and an image forming apparatus employing the same. The door shock absorber includes a first guide rail included in a door mounted on a case used as an outer covering. A first spring i... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337584 | Insulated ceiling hatch A ceiling hatch employs a frame having an upper edge and a lower edge and a passage bounded by a sidewall passing therebetween, the passage extending from the lower edge to the upper edge and having its minimum cross section at the lower edge. This frame is employed... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334624 | Safety gate A gate having a latching mechanism which requires two distinctly different unlatching movements which occur in distinctly different directions, but where both of these unlatching movements can be performed with the use of only one hand. In addition, timer/alarm capa... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7293328 | Device for closing a door A device for closing a door, including a spring element, an attachment element for fixing the device to a door, and an actuation element. The actuation element and the attachment element are linked at opposite ends of the spring element in such a way that, when the ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290370 | Assist mechanism for lifting and closing large enclosures An assist mechanism for assisting in the pivotal movement of an enclosure member between closed, intermediate, and open positions. A first biasing member has a swing arm pivotally connected to a strut and extends between a base plate and enclosure member, and a seco... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7281753 | Vehicle enclosure Door assembly includes a doorframe that can be secured to the vehicle, and a preferably rigid door that is movable between an open and closed position. The door can be secured to the vehicle in the open position so that the passengers have the option of riding in th... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7263989 | High-frequency heating apparatus equipped with oven hood An apparatus includes a cam 3, a lever 8, a switch 10, a spring 9 and fire detection means 15. Utilizing an interlocking movement and an operation of the switch, a motor 2 is driven under a microcomputer control 23, a... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261356 | Trailer A trailer includes a ramp having an end attached to the trailer for pivotal movement of the ramp between a raised gate position and a lowered, inclined loading position. An elongate support is attached to the trailer adjacent to the end of the ramp, and a tension sp... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258386 | Fuel door assembly There is described an improved fuel door assembly. In one preferred embodiment, the fuel door comprises a housing that defines an axis of rotation and has a biasing element that is at least partially surrounded by a second interface that forms a cavity that narrows ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255307 | Closure panel arrangement A closure panel arrangement is provided in which a closure panel 6 can only be retained when appropriately aligned with engagement between clasp hooks 8 and pins 9 is achieved along with association between latch hooks 10 and pins 11 | 08/14/2007 |
| 7240941 | Vehicle storage assembly with adjustable door A vehicle storage assembly includes a storage compartment having an opening to permit access to the compartment. A door adjacent the opening is moveable between a closed position that covers the opening and an open position that permits access to the compartment thr... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234201 | Door closer power adjusting device A door closer power adjusting device for a door closer having a spindle driven by a compressed spring with a movable plate for adjusting spring compression, or with a screw for adjusting spring compression, between a high and low level of compression. A powered unit... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7216459 | Access hatch cover assembly with lift-assist assembly and method therefor A hatch cover with spring assembly to assist in lifting open the hatch cover lid. The lid is hinged to a frame so it can be rotated about the hinge to an open position. A spring or a pair of springs are attached to the underside of the lid. Each spring is a torsion ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216400 | Door hold and release mechanism A door hold and release mechanism is provided including a housing mounted onto the pneumatic cylinder of a door check or closer having a piston rod extending from one end of the cylinder. The piston rod passes through an oversized hole in a drop stop which restricts... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213374 | Hinge for an enclosure A hinge for an enclosure is disclosed. The hinge includes a hinge rod and a bushing. The hinge rod is secured to one of a door and a door jamb of the enclosure. The bushing is secured to the other of the door and the door jamb of the enclosure. Moreover, the hinge r... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213369 | Automatic door control system The present invention provides an automatic door control system that includes a door, a control module assembly, and a drive train assembly. The control module assembly is coupled to the door. The drive train assembly is coupled to the control module assembly, where... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7195300 | Tailgate counterbalancing hinge A tailgate counterbalancing hinge assembly includes a linear torque rod, a first end assembly and a second end assembly secured to the torque rod. One end assembly pivotally supports the tailgate while permitting a torque rod end to be rigidly coupled to the tailgat... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192105 | Door control device for refrigerators and refrigerator with the device A door control device for refrigerators and a refrigerator with the device. The door control device for a refrigerator having a refrigerator door includes a movable body coupled to the refrigerator door, wherein the movable body is arranged to move in opposite direc... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192072 | Movable panel assembly A movable panel assembly for a vehicle includes a housing adapted to be mounted within the interior of a vehicle. A panel is pivotably mounted to the housing about an axis. The panel is pivotably movable between a closed position and an open position through a verti... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192104 | Refrigerator and freezer A refrigerator and/or freezer with an appliance body and a door for closing an opening of the appliance body, wherein a pivot bearing pivotably supports the door relative to the appliance body about a pivot axis. The door relative to the pivot axis and/or the pivot ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7155777 | Closure mechanism for hinged devices A closure mechanism for hinged devices having an upper member and a lower member. The closure mechanism includes a track disposed on the upper member and at least one support arm pivotally attached to the lower member. A biasing element is adapted to urge the suppor... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156441 | Tailgate counterbalancing hinge A tailgate counterbalancing hinge assembly includes a linear torque rod, a first end assembly and a second end assembly. One end assembly pivotally retains the tailgate while permitting the torque rod to be rigidly coupled to the tailgate for movement with the tailg... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152718 | Damper A damper includes a frame, a main gear mounted to the frame for rotation about an axis of rotation, and a spring operably connecting the main gear and the frame such that rotation of the main gear tensions the spring. The main gear has a circumferential recess forme... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147260 | Vehicle tailgate lift assist support structure A vehicle tailgate lift assist support structure is disclosed that includes a vehicle rear end structure, a vehicle tailgate and a lift assist device. The vehicle rear end structure includes first and second walls that extend generally perpendicular to one another. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143547 | Spring assisted swing door operator A motorized universal swing door operator includes a motor driving a gear reduction drive mechanism having an output shaft adapted to be connected to a swing door operating arm. The output shaft supports a sprocket around which is trained a chain having opposite end... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134168 | Door closer with pre-set stops A door closer comprises a cylinder with an extensible and retractable rod. The cylinder has a first end adapted to be secured to a door frame, while the rod has an outer end adapted to be connected to the door. The rod has a series of grooves along the length. A paw... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7134169 | Hinge assembly and door mounting system including same A hinge assembly includes a claw and a body pivotally connected to the claw and movable to and between a first operative position and a second operative position. A link assembly operably interconnects the claw and the body. The link assembly includes at least one l... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7127849 | Manway lift device having an adjustable biasing assembly therefor A manway lift device comprises two hinge assemblies, each hinge assembly comprising a first hinge member, a second hinge member, a smooth bore bushing, an internally threaded bushing and an adjustable biasing assembly. At least one of the bushings of each hinge asse... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114291 | Overhead door drop stop A door drop stop safety system which is adapted to be installed on existing building overhead doors which employ a central axle; slab doors, bifold doors, and rollup doors which contains structure for raising and lowering the the door including a rewind box includin... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111359 | Rod gripper A bar or rod gripper for arresting the linear axial movement of a rod, e.g. the piston rod of a door closure between a door open or closed position, that includes a compressible bushing slidably disposed about the rod or bar, and a canter washer disposed about the c... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7100241 | Sprung hinge for closing compartment elements and the like A sprung hinge for elements for closing compartments and the like, comprising a first articulated quadrilateral and a second articulated quadrilateral that are respectively associable with an element for closing a compartment or the like and with a structure that is... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7059693 | Refrigerator A refrigerator with a home bar door is smoothly and automatically opened and includes an automatic opening unit, a hook unit, a latch unit, and a damping unit. The automatic opening unit pushes the home bar door to a predetermined angle, so that the home bar door is... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055160 | Bezel door for computer enclosure A computer is disclosed. The computer includes a housing having an opening. The computer also includes a door that is movably coupled to the housing via a linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism allows the door to move between a closed position where the door is pl... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040245 | Hinge assembly for a hatch cover of a watercraft A hinge assembly for a hatch cover of a watercraft includes a hinge arm having a substantially J-shaped configuration and made of an extruded material, a deck mounting bracket for connecting the hinge arm to a deck of the watercraft, a hatch cover mounting bracket f... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036863 | Recreation vehicle ramp door spring arrangement An assembly comprising at least two structural members moveably coupled to each other, each structural member being coupled to opposite ends of a bias member biasing the at least two structural members to move towards or away from each other, wherein one or more of ... | 05/02/2006 |
