Patents by Inventor David Qu

David Qu 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).

  • Tailgate lift assist system
    Patent number: 6820910
    Abstract: The invention provides a tailgate lift assist system and associated methods and apparatus that provide controlled force at various points as a tailgate is pivoted between open and closed position to assist the operator in both opening and closing the tailgate. The system is suitable for commercial mass production, and is preferably suitable for customer, dealer, or OEM installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kian-Huat Tan, Nelson Roos, James Rice, David Qu, Thomas Peddicord, III, Cindy Kreitsch, Angela Reed