Patents by Inventor Edward J. Wochaski

Edward J. Wochaski 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).

  • Reinforcement system for an automotive vehicle fender and bracket therefor
    Patent number: 6254161
    Abstract: A bracket (10) constructed from a single metal blank (20) is generally L-shaped and includes a first arm (16) for attachment to a member (12) requiring reinforcement and a second arm (18) for snap-on affixation to a pillar (14). The arms interconnect via a connecting portion (40). A pair of tabs (36,38) on the second arm (18) each include a cantiliver spring (50) which locks to the pillar (14) when the tabs are received within the pillar slots (64, 66,70, 72). Typically, two brackets (10) are used to secure a fender (12) to a pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
    Inventor: Edward J. Wochaski