Patents by Inventor Gregory A. LaPorte

Gregory A. LaPorte 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).

  • Method for making a preform
    Patent number: 6221291
    Abstract: A method of forming a preform, for use in manufacturing a part having a predetermined part outline, includes positioning waste plastic material within an unconsolidated blank. The unconsolidated blank has an outline corresponding to a desired outline of the preform and the part outline. The method further includes selectively positioning reinforcing material within the unconsolidated blank for added strength. The unconsolidated blank is then heated and compressed to form the preform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Jack M. Van Ert, Gregory A. LaPorte, John P. Slaven, Xianping Liu, John F. Witt, Jr.