Patents by Inventor Cliff R. Reitzloff
Cliff R. Reitzloff 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).
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Patent number: 10023037Abstract: A vacuum blocker for a movable roof panel is provided and moves between an open position and a closed position and between a seated position and a lifted position when in the closed position relative to an opening formed in a fixed roof panel of a vehicle. A seal member is supported by the fixed roof panel and forms a first seal at a junction of the fixed roof panel and the movable roof panel when the movable roof panel is in the seated position. A flap extends between the seal member and the movable roof panel and forms a second seal at a junction of the seal member and the movable roof panel when the movable roof panel is in the closed position and is moved from the seated position to the lifted position.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: FCA US LLCInventors: Richard Kleinhoffer, Cliff R Reitzloff
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Publication number: 20170080792Abstract: A vacuum blocker for a movable roof panel is provided and moves between an open position and a closed position and between a seated position and a lifted position when in the closed position relative to an opening formed in a fixed roof panel of a vehicle. A seal member is supported by the fixed roof panel and forms a first seal at a junction of the fixed roof panel and the movable roof panel when the movable roof panel is in the seated position. A flap extends between the seal member and the movable roof panel and forms a second seal at a junction of the seal member and the movable roof panel when the movable roof panel is in the closed position and is moved from the seated position to the lifted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Richard Kleinhoffer, Cliff R. Reitzloff
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Publication number: 20150246605Abstract: A vacuum blocker for a movable roof panel is provided and moves between an open position and a closed position and between a seated position and a lifted position when in the closed position relative to an opening formed in a fixed roof panel of a vehicle. A seal member is supported by the fixed roof panel and forms a first seal at a junction of the fixed roof panel and the movable roof panel when the movable roof panel is in the seated position. A flap extends between the seal member and the movable roof panel and forms a second seal at a junction of the seal member and the movable roof panel when the movable roof panel is in the closed position and is moved from the seated position to the lifted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Richard M. Kleinhoffer, Cliff R. Reitzloff
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Patent number: 7938483Abstract: A soft top roof system for an automotive vehicle roof system having a track with a lift ramp, a slider that is moveable along the track, and an arm connected to the slider at a pivot and moveable from a neutral position to a lift position. The system includes at least two cross bow connections located on the arm above the pivot point and a guide located on the arm opposite the at least two cross bow connections, the guide moves along the lift ramp.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Specialty Vehicle Acquisition Corp.Inventors: Cliff R. Reitzloff, Michael J. Urban, Nilesh Wickham, Dave Slanec
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Patent number: 7527328Abstract: A method of closing a vehicular system having a moveable front bow and a moveable rear bow. The method includes moving the front bow forward, releasing tension from the rear bow, moving the front bow to a closed position, and moving the rear bow to a closed position. In another aspect, a method of minimizing buffeting in a vehicle interior compartment from a sunroof. The method includes moving a first end bow of the sunroof to an open position and moving a second end bow of the sunroof away from a seal.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Specialty Vehicle Acquisition Corp.Inventors: Cliff R. Reitzloff, Michael J. Urban, Tim Shoskey, Michael Porter
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Publication number: 20080290696Abstract: A soft top roof system for an automotive vehicle roof system having a track with a lift ramp, a slider that is moveable along the track, and an arm connected to the slider at a pivot and moveable from a neutral position to a lift position. The system includes at least two cross bow connections located on the arm above the pivot point and a guide located on the arm opposite the at least two cross bow connections, the guide moves along the lift ramp.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Cliff R. Reitzloff, Michael J. Urban, Nilesh Wickham, Dave Slanec
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Publication number: 20080290697Abstract: A method of closing a vehicular system having a moveable front bow and a moveable rear bow. The method includes moving the front bow forward, releasing tension from the rear bow, moving the front bow to a closed position, and moving the rear bow to a closed position. In another aspect, a method of minimizing buffeting in a vehicle interior compartment from a sunroof. The method includes moving a first end bow of the sunroof to an open position and moving a second end bow of the sunroof away from a seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Cliff R. Reitzloff, Michael J. Urban, Tim Shoskey, Michael Porter
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Patent number: 7399030Abstract: In accordance with the present teachings, an automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of tracks connected to the vehicle, a flexible roof that is coupled to the tracks, one or more movement mechanisms that are integrated in the tracks and connected to the roof, an automatic actuator and a rear header that is connected to the roof and is movable with the roof. Other aspects of the teachings, the rear header may include a stop light that is mounted in the header or it may include a rear windshield wiper system.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Specialty Vehicle Acquisition Corp.Inventors: Cliff R. Reitzloff, Michael J. Urban
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Patent number: 7303227Abstract: In accordance with the present teachings, an automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of tracks connected to the vehicle, a flexible roof that is coupled to the tracks, one or more movement mechanisms that are integrated in the tracks and connected to the roof, an automatic actuator and a rear header that is connected to the roof and is movable with the roof. Other aspects of the teachings, the rear header may include a stop light that is mounted in the header or it may include a rear windshield wiper system.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Specialty Vehicle Acquisition Corp.Inventors: Cliff R. Reitzloff, Michael J. Urban
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Patent number: 7163260Abstract: In accordance with the present teachings, an automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of tracks connected to the vehicle, a flexible roof that is coupled to the tracks, one or more movement mechanisms that are integrated in the tracks and connected to the roof, an automatic actuator and a rear header that is connected to the roof and is movable with the roof. Other aspects of the teachings, the rear header may include a stop light that is mounted in the header or it may include a rear windshield wiper system.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: Cliff R. Reitzloff, Michael J. Urban
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Patent number: 5215346Abstract: A user-convenience assembly, mountable to an inside surface of a conventional pick-up truck tailgate, is usable with the tailgate placed in a substantially horizontal open position to provide at least one user with bottom and back support on separate cushions provided therefor. Speakers connectable to a sound system of the pick-up truck are disposed adjacent the back support to provide a user music and sound. An element to hold an ashtray and at least one food container can be mounted adjacent to the bottom support, and an umbrella holder adjacent the back support may be used to support the stem of a sun-shade umbrella. When the tailgate is in its upright closed position, a compartment holding the speakers, the back support and the umbrella holder closes to the inside surface of the upright tailgate and a pivotable cover element is locatable over a top of the compartment to exclude ambient dirt and moisture. This user-convenience assembly is readily mountable to most conventional pick-up truck tailgates.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1992Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Assignee: Nissan Research and Development, Inc.Inventors: Cliff R. Reitzloff, David M. Glorio, David H. Hughes