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L. Blake Whitley
Also filed as: WHITLEY L B · WHITLEY L BLAKE
24 granted patents·6 pending applications·377 citations·filing 1983–2025
96Inventor score
Files withASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB12OVERHEAD DOOR CORP94FRONT ENG SOLUTIONS IN44FRONT ENG SOLUTIONS INC14FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN1
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30 records- 0198US9726192B2Fan blades and associated blade tipsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 8, 2017·40 cites·27 claims
- 0297US11256264B2Vehicle guidance systems and associated methods of use at logistics yards and other locationsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2018·Granted Feb 22, 2022·12 cites·20 claims
- 0396US12234111B2Systems and methods for automated loading and unloading at a dock stationASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 25, 2025·3 cites·20 claims
- 0496US11142413B2Systems and methods for automated loading and unloading at a dock stationASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 12, 2021·23 cites·22 claims
- 0587US11892853B2Vehicle guidance systems and associated methods of use at logistics yards and other locationsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2022·Granted Feb 6, 2024·1 cites·22 claims
- 0687US8869948B2Wheel chocks and associated methods and systemsSALIGER DAVID·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 28, 2014·24 cites·26 claims
- 0787US6328091B1Upward acting sectional door with pinch resistant edge profile between door panelsOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Dec 11, 2001·35 cites·28 claims
- 0886US9874214B2Fan with fan blade mounting structure4FRONT ENG SOLUTIONS INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 23, 2018·15 cites·27 claims
- 0983US6626226B2Upward acting sectional door with pinch resistant edge profile between door panelsOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Sep 30, 2003·29 cites·14 claims
- 1082US6772818B2Insulated sectional door panelOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Aug 10, 2004·37 cites·19 claims
- 1178US8046857B2Dock leveler seals and associated methods and systems4FRONT ENG SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 1, 2011·12 cites·21 claims
- 1278US2025263966A1Powered trailer systemsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 1376US7926140B2Shimless frame support method and apparatus for dock levelers4FRONT ENG SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 19, 2011·10 cites·26 claims
- 1475US6883578B2Method of assembly of an upward acting sectional doorOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 26, 2005·20 cites·11 claims
- 1574US6729380B2Guide member silencers for track guided doorsOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted May 4, 2004·24 cites·19 claims
- 1674US6263948B1Bottom bracket for upward acting doorOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Jul 24, 2001·24 cites·11 claims
- 1774US2025361103A1Systems and methods for automated loading and unloading at a dock stationASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 1872US7409739B2Dock leveler support frame and method of installation4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 12, 2008·10 cites·21 claims
- 1970US6629387B2Sectional upward acting door and method of assemblyOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 7, 2003·25 cites·22 claims
- 2068US12338672B2Powered trailer systemsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2022·Granted Jun 24, 2025·0 cites·15 claims
- 2168US10988329B2Vehicle restraintASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 27, 2021·2 cites·19 claims
- 2265US6553618B2Dual durometer roller guide member for track guided doorOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Apr 29, 2003·16 cites·11 claims
- 2363US12503324B2Vehicle restraintASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2023·Granted Dec 23, 2025·0 cites·22 claims
- 2461US7996943B2Shimless frame support method and apparatus for dock levelers4FRONT ENG SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2008·Granted Aug 16, 2011·6 cites·21 claims
- 2559US2025333256A1Vehicle restraint with enhanced sliding surfaceASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2652US11618642B2Vehicle restraint systems and methodsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 4, 2023·0 cites·18 claims
- 2748US4567840AClosure for a chain entry apertureLTV ENERGY PROD CO·Filed 1983·Granted Feb 4, 1986·9 cites·3 claims
- 2847US2006010807A1Composite insulated panel for upward acting doorOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 2946US2012128501A1Fan blade tipsHOOFARD RICHARD K·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 3037US2011203059A1Loading dock lighting systems having warning features4FRONT ENG SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
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