Patents by Inventor Charles R. Schriner

Charles R. Schriner 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).

  • Locking mechanism for automobile luggage racks
    Patent number: 5326007
    Abstract: An article securing member for an automobile luggage rack is provided with a spring biased retractable lock pin which can selectively engage a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures formed in the side rail of the rack. A push button is provided for actuating a lever link which lifts the retractable lock pin against the spring bias when the button is depressed to disengage the lock pin from the apertures and permit sliding movement of the article securing member along the side rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Masco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard I. Pudney, Charles R. Schriner, Charles E. Stringer, Mark C. Towns, Gary M. Cronce
  • Locking mechanism for automobile luggage racks
    Patent number: 5205453
    Abstract: An article securing member for an automobile luggage rack is provided with a spring biased retractable lock pin which can selectively engage a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures formed in the side rail of the rack. A push button is provided for actuating a lever link which lifts the retractable lock pin against the spring bias when the button is depressed to disengage the lock pin from the apertures and permit sliding movement of the article securing member along the side rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: Masco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard I. Pudney, Charles R. Schriner, Charles E. Stringer, Mark C. Towns, Gary M. Cronce
  • Pivotable cross bar and stanchion connection
    Patent number: 5071050
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting for an article restraining cross bar of an automobile luggage rack is provided to interconnect the cross bar to a pair of stanchion members mounted for longitudinal movement along a pair of parallel side rails so that one stanchion may be longitudinally adjusted relative to the other stanchion. A pivot plug is provided which is secured to each end of the cross bar and includes an extending tongue portion having a slot therein. The stanchions each contain a socket adapted to receive the tongue portion of the pivot plug and a fastening screw extends through the socket and tongue slot to secure the plug within the socket while permitting limited inward and outward movement of the tongue within the socket and limited pivotal movement of the plug around the fastening screw disposed in the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Masco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard I. Pudney, Brian W. Glombowski, Christopher M. Hiebert, Gary M. Cronce, Charles R. Schriner
  • Spoiler for the rear deck of an automobile
    Patent number: D319995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: Huron/St. Clair Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig A. Stapleton, Curtis J. Nordin, Mark C. Towns, Charles R. Schriner
  • Crossbar support for an article carrier
    Patent number: D325552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Huron/St. Clair Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig A. Stapleton, Curtis J. Nordin, Mark C. Towns, Charles R. Schriner
  • Article carrier for rear deck of an automobile
    Patent number: D330355
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: Huron/St. Clair Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig A. Stapleton, Curtis J. Nordin, Mark C. Towns, Charles R. Schriner