Mark Eric Jeffries

US Patent:

D466789, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Aug 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/147499

Inventors:

Mark Jeffries - Buford GA

Assignee:

Austin Hardware Supply, Inc. - Lees Summit MO

International Classification:

1105

US Classification:

D 8352, D8306, D8350, D8399

US Patent:

6895790, May 24, 2005

Filed:

Aug 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/215849

Inventors:

Mark Jeffries - Cumming GA, US

Assignee:

Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. - Lee's Summit MO

International Classification:

E05B013/10

US Classification:

70208, 70215, 70224, 292139, 292153, 292167, 292DIG 31

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a latch assembly insert, which includes a housing member, a bolt, a latch member, and a transfer cam. The latch assembly insert is designed so that it can be snap-fit into a cutout or similar hole, and used to hold shut a door, window, or similar member.

US Patent:

6932694, Aug 23, 2005

Filed:

Sep 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/653380

Inventors:

Mark Jeffries - Cumming GA, US

Assignee:

Austin Hardware and Supply, Inc. - Lee's Summit MO

International Classification:

B60H001/00

US Classification:

454145, 454128, 454136

Abstract:

A ventilation apparatus or vent includes a handle, that is balanced for receiving forces, such that when force is applied anywhere on the handle, it is distributed such that a locking engagement will be broken. The handle can be moved easily, so as to open or close the apparatus, with minimal force from a user.

US Patent:

7055874, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Feb 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/369282

Inventors:

Mark Steven Jeffries - Cumming GA, US
Marvin Lee Larsen - New Hampton IA, US
Tobias J. Schwickerath - New Hampton IA, US

Assignee:

Tri/Mark Corporation - New Hampton IA

International Classification:

E05B 9/00

US Classification:

292337, 292215, 292DIG 64, 70208

Abstract:

The door handle bracket and latch assembly of the present invention includes a bracket subassembly and a latch. The latch has a spring mounted rotor and a spring mounted catch which function to maintain a door in a latched or unlatched condition. The bracket subassembly includes a mounting plate, a pivotally mounted trip lever, and a rotational release cam receiving the drive shaft of the door handle. Upon rotation of the door handle in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, the release cam pivots the trip lever, which in turn pivots the catch out of retentive engagement with the rotor, such that the rotor rotates to the unlatched position to allow the door to move from the latched closed position to an unlatched open position. The assembly has a simple design with a low profile and versatile mounting options.

US Patent:

7062818, Jun 20, 2006

Filed:

Aug 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/224262

Inventors:

Mark Jeffries - Cumming GA, US

Assignee:

Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. - Lee's Summit MO

International Classification:

E05B 1/00
A47J 45/00

US Classification:

16445, 16420, 16444, 16446, 16419

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a handle member having a tab which, when pushed, allows the handle to be hingedly rotated from a resting position to a position substantially perpendicular to a faceplate member. In particular, the present invention relates to a D-ring handle having a tab, whereby the D-ring handle is hingedly connected to a faceplate member.

US Patent:

7124475, Oct 24, 2006

Filed:

Mar 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/063187

Inventors:

Mark Jeffries - Cumming GA, US

Assignee:

Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. - Lee's Summit MO

International Classification:

E05B 1/00

US Classification:

16445, 2923363

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a handle member having a tab which, when pushed, allows the handle to be hingedly rotated from a resting position to a position substantially perpendicular to a faceplate member. In particular, the present invention relates to a D-ring handle having a tab, whereby the D-ring handle is hingedly connected to a faceplate member.

US Patent:

7152889, Dec 26, 2006

Filed:

Apr 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/419504

Inventors:

Mark Jeffries - Cumming GA, US

Assignee:

Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. - Lee's Summit MO

International Classification:

E05C 3/06

US Classification:

292215, 292 11, 292 27, 292 49, 292 50, 292 98, 292224, 292DIG 36, 160201, 160280, 160281

Abstract:

A latching system includes a rotatable cam formed of substantially symmetric pieces with a cable, connected to oppositely disposed bolts, extending therethrough. The configuration of the cam is such that when rotated, the cable is pulled in both directions with respect to each of the bolts, allowing for the bolts to move so as to disengage from their respective strikers, unlatching the system.

US Patent:

7828127, Nov 9, 2010

Filed:

Oct 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/250588

Inventors:

Mark Jeffries - Cumming GA, US

Assignee:

Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. - Lee's Summit MO

International Classification:

F16F 9/14

US Classification:

188307, 188290

Abstract:

A rotary damper allows for fluid bypass through the interior of the hydraulic chamber, as opposed to dampers where fluid bypass occurs only along the walls of the hydraulic chamber. Additionally, the damper accommodates bi-directional damping, by providing a universal piece and switching the position of a component in the piece.