Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Patelczyk

Jeffrey S. Patelczyk 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).

  • Automotive vehicle roof system having multiple sunroofs
    Patent number: 6669278
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of an automotive vehicle roof system includes first, second and third movable sunroof panels. A further aspect of the present invention provides a pair of sunroof panels that are slidable toward each other in a cross-car direction and a third movable sunroof located rearward of at least one of the pair of sunroof panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Patelczyk, Gregory M. Beauprez, Christopher C. Dowdey, Bernard W. Schaller
  • Composite roof bow for an automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 6550843
    Abstract: A composite roof bow includes a flexible plastic segment and a rigid reinforcing segment. In another aspect of the present invention, the flexible plastic segment is insert molded to the reinforcing segment. In another aspect of the present invention, the flexible segment is predominately unfilled plastic and the reinforcing segment is filled plastic, which are attached together to create a generally rigid roof bow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Patelczyk
  • Vehicle structure with integral node
    Patent number: 6539604
    Abstract: A fluid formed node is provided to connect structure in an automotive vehicle. Another aspect of the present invention includes a method of forming a structural interconnection including the steps of placing a first member, having an internal cavity in a die pressurizing the internal cavity to form a node integral with and protruding from the first member, disposing the node within an aperture of a second member, and coupling the second member to the node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Patelczyk
  • Automotive vehicle roof system having multiple sunroofs
    Publication number: 20020158491
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of an automotive vehicle roof system includes first, second and third movable sunroof panels. A further aspect of the present invention provides a pair of sunroof panels that are slidable toward each other in a cross-car direction and a third movable sunroof located rearward of at least one of the pair of sunroof panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Patelczyk, Gregory M. Beauprez, Christopher C. Dowdey, Bernard W. Schaller
  • Automotive vehicle sunroof
    Patent number: 6409259
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle sunroof includes a linkage assembly, one or more elongated elements and a flexible cover. In another aspect of the present invention, the flexible cover is folded in an overlapping manner when retracted. A further aspect of the present invention provides at least a pair of flexible covers that are advanced toward each other in order to close a single sunroof opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Patelczyk, Gregory M. Beauprez
  • Vehicle structure with integral node
    Publication number: 20010042986
    Abstract: A fluid formed node is provided to connect structure in an automotive vehicle. Another aspect of the present invention includes a method of forming a structural interconnection including the steps of placing a first member, having an internal cavity in a die pressurizing the internal cavity to form a node integral with and protruding from the first member, disposing the node within an aperture of a second member, and coupling the second member to the node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Applicant: ASC Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Patelczyk
  • Composite roof bow for an automotive vehicle
    Publication number: 20010042993
    Abstract: A composite roof bow includes a flexible plastic segment and a rigid reinforcing segment. In another aspect of the present invention, the flexible plastic segment is insert molded to the reinforcing segment. In another aspect of the present invention, the flexible segment is predominately unfilled plastic and the reinforcing segment is filled plastic, which are attached together to create a generally rigid roof bow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Patelczyk
  • Method of making an automotive vehicle convertible roof
    Patent number: 6282791
    Abstract: A composite roof bow includes a flexible plastic segment and a rigid reinforcing segment. In another aspect of the present invention, the flexible plastic segment is insert molded to the reinforcing segment. In another aspect of the present invention, the flexible segment is predominately unfilled plastic and the reinforcing segment is filled plastic, which are attached together to create a generally rigid roof bow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Patelczyk
  • Vehicle structure with integral node
    Patent number: 6241310
    Abstract: A fluid formed node is provided to connect structure in an automotive vehicle. Another aspect of the present invention includes a method of forming a structural interconnection including the steps of placing a first member, having an internal cavity in a die pressurizing the internal cavity to form a node integral with and protruding from the first member, disposing the node within an aperture of a second member, and coupling the second member to the node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Patelczyk