Patents by Inventor James L. Hackstedde

James L. Hackstedde 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).

  • Apparatus for supporting a beverage container
    Patent number: 5897041
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a beverage container within an existing generally cylindrical recess in a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes a generally cylindrical sidewall having an upper and lower portion. Each portion defines a cylindrical recess for receiving varying sizes of beverage containers. A radial flange interconnects the upper and lower portions, and further provides a surface upon which to support a beverage container. Retaining devices extend from the radial flange and secure the apparatus in the existing recess in the motor vehicle. The apparatus further includes a slot to allow a mug handle to extend therethrough and a pressure relief aperture in its base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde W. Ney, James L. Hackstedde, Stephen W. Singer
  • Vehicle body
    Patent number: D455372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis Myles, Clifford Wilkins, Ricardo Z. Aneiros, Clyde W. Ney, Victor Kruk, Mark T. Allen, James L. Hackstedde, John Gaudreau, Ernest F. Wiloughby