Michael E Mcgee

US Patent:

47712180, Sep 13, 1988

Filed:

Apr 6, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/036147

Inventors:

Michael H. McGee - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

E05B 4700

US Classification:

318 16

Abstract:

A garage door opener with solenoid latches is provided with a circuit for energizing the coils of the solenoid latches with power from a 24-volt step-down transformer, either as 120 volt power is applied to a motor to move the door in response to detection of an initial surge of current or as a manual or radio controlled command switch is actuated. In either case, current at a higher level is applied initially to pull in the armature locking pins of the solenoid latches, and thereafter at a lower hold-in level. A transformer with a single turn primary winding or a Hall-effect device may be used to detect the initial surge of current to the motor and in response thereto pull in the locking pins. Thereafter, hold-in current is applied as long as current to the motor is sensed. In the case of sensing actuation of a command switch, a first one-shot triggered by the command switch times the total period (16 seconds) during which the solenoid latches are provided with at least hold-in current, and a second one-shot triggered by the first one-shot at the beginning of its timing period, times a short (100 ms) period during which high, pull-in current is applied.

US Patent:

42545820, Mar 10, 1981

Filed:

Jul 25, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/060636

Inventors:

Michael H. McGee - Venice CA

International Classification:

E05F 1100
E05F 1500

US Classification:

49199

Abstract:

A conventional garage door opener assembly has integrated therewith an electrically actuated solenoid assembly at each side of the garage door actionable between the garage door frame and the door. In the case of a solidly assembled door pivotal between closed and opened position, the solenoid assemblies are mounted near the lower extremities of the door so as not to interfere with door movement, while still being capable of locking the door in closed position. The solenoid assemblies are interiorly secured at the door frame sides with the housings thereof permanently projecting across the clearance spaces between the door frame and door and interiorly overlapping the door with the solenoid plungers projectable therefrom in this overlapping positioning into aligned latch members secured interiorly of the door. The electrical power supplies for the solenoid assemblies are preferably directly connected into the controlling power supply circuits of the conventional garage door opener so that actuation of the opener causes coordinated simultaneous actuation of the solenoid assemblies to properly release the door for opening movement and lock the door in closed position. The individual solenoid assemblies may include unique guide rod actuation and guiding of the solenoid plungers, and unique plunger movement control and limitation by a simplified stop plate.

US Patent:

46155481, Oct 7, 1986

Filed:

Dec 17, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/810658

Inventors:

Michael H. McGee - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

E05C 106

US Classification:

292144

Abstract:

A door lock system is described of the type wherein the solenoid that includes a plunger retractable from a latch hole, can be manually slid away from the latch hole. The solenoid coil is mounted on a slideable bracket by leaf springs with bent ends, that permit the coil to pivot when the plunger is forced against a side of the latch hole.

US Patent:

46591214, Apr 21, 1987

Filed:

Mar 8, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/587358

Inventors:

Michael H. McGee - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

E05C 104

US Classification:

292144

Abstract:

A garage door lock system is described which resists prying open while facilitating authorized opening of the system in the event of a power failure or other malfunction. The system includes a lock box (16) fastened to a door frame, and a solenoid (22) mounted in the box. The solenoid has a plunger (24) which can pass through a hole (26) in a latch mounted on the garage door when the door is closed. The solenoid is mounted so it can be manually moved to an inward position to withdraw the plunger from the latch hole to permit opening of the garage door in the event of a power failure. The solenoid is flexibly mounted so it is not broken free when the plunger is pressed to one side by a vandal or pressed to the opposite side by the door closing when the plunger is extended. An alignment rod (56) which is coupled to the plunger, biases the plunger back towards an orientation in alignment with the plunger-receiving holes in the lock box and latch when sideward pressure in either direction is removed.

US Patent:

20200346565, Nov 5, 2020

Filed:

Apr 30, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/399761

Inventors:

- Tokyo, JP
Ricky Jukuei HSU - Rancho Palos Verdes CA, US
Jean-Hugues Tuan Huy NGUYEN - Los Angeles CA, US
Michael MCGEE - Glendora CA, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/14
B60Q 3/70
B60N 2/06
B60Q 3/78
B60N 2/01
B60R 7/04

Abstract:

Aspects of the present disclosure may include a vehicle having one or more tires, a body, and an occupant compartment including: a rotatable platform, a central pod seat and one or more companion pod seats disposed on the rotatable platform, and one or more rear seats, wherein the rotatable platform is configured to rotate the central pod seat and the one or more companion pod seats toward a front of the vehicle in a first mode and toward a rear of the vehicle in a second mode, and wherein the central pod seat is further configured to translate linearly away from a center of the rotatable platform into a first position and toward the center of the rotatable platform into a second position.

US Patent:

20200324813, Oct 15, 2020

Filed:

Apr 15, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/384291

Inventors:

- Tokyo, JP
Michael Mcgee - Glendora CA, US

International Classification:

B62D 9/00
B60K 7/00
B62D 61/12
B62D 1/02

Abstract:

The disclosure provides an electric quad vehicle, a control system, and method of operation. The electric quad vehicle may include a central hub and four legs, each pivotably mounted to the central hub, each leg including an electric motor rotatably coupled to a wheel. Each leg may include a joint allowing the leg to bend to a retracted state with the wheel adjacent the central hub. The electric quad vehicle may include handle bars extending from the central hub including rider controls of acceleration and steering. The electric quad vehicle may include a control system configured to translate rider input to the rider controls into control signals for each of the electric motors.