Patents by Inventor Erik Paddock

Erik Paddock 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).

  • Patent number: 11002047
    Abstract: A hood hinge is disclosed herein. The hood hinge includes a body attachment member configured to be attached to a vehicle body, and a hood attachment member configured to be attached to a vehicle hood. The hood further includes a hinge mechanism connected to the body attachment member and the hood attachment member so as to enable hinged movement of the hood relative to the body. Also provided are methods for installing a hood in a vehicle. Many embodiments include structural features that make it easier to make small adjustments to the position of the vehicle hood relative to the vehicle body to ensure optimum fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: CVF MOTORSPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan H. French, Erik Paddock
  • Publication number: 20200056410
    Abstract: A hood hinge is disclosed herein. The hood hinge includes a body attachment member configured to be attached to a vehicle body, and a hood attachment member configured to be attached to a vehicle hood. The hood further includes a hinge mechanism connected to the body attachment member and the hood attachment member so as to enable hinged movement of the hood relative to the body. Also provided are methods for installing a hood in a vehicle. Many embodiments include structural features that make it easier to make small adjustments to the position of the vehicle hood relative to the vehicle body to ensure optimum fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan H. French, Erik Paddock
  • Patent number: D836674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: CVF Motorsports, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Paddock
  • Patent number: D846000
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: CVF MOTORSPORTS, INC.
    Inventor: Erik Paddock