Patents by Inventor Charles Cudden

Charles Cudden 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).

  • Vehicle hood check and damping mechanism
    Patent number: 5749425
    Abstract: A vehicle hood movement dampening mechanism is pivotably connected between the vehicle and hood to exert a two-way cushioning action. The mechanism includes a variable length strut and a link arranged so that an internal resilient force element opposes increases in the strut length as the hood approaches its open and closed positions. The link exerts a pulling action on the variable length strut during either direction of hood movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Cudden
  • Modular passenger compartment for motor vehicle
    Patent number: 5301997
    Abstract: A utility vehicle such as a pick-up truck is modified by having a modular compartment mounted to the chassis so as to allow passengers to freely move between the cab and the modular compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Inventor: Charles Cudden