Patents by Inventor John D. Michrina

John D. Michrina 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).

  • Article carrier assembly having a cross rail assembly adjustable within a range of infinite operating positions
    Patent number: 6050467
    Abstract: The present invention is an article carrier assembly for mounting on an exterior surface of a motor vehicle. The article carrier comprise a pair of elongated side rails constructed and arranged to be mounted on an exterior surface of the motor vehicle. The side rails extend generally parallel to one another in a spaced apart relation. Each of the side rails has a longitudinally extending deformable gripping structure. An elongated adjustable cross rail assembly is constructed and arranged to be mounted transversely between and releasably lockable along the side rails in an infinite range of operating positions. The cross rail assembly has rail locking structures mounted on opposite ends thereof for selectively engaging the gripping structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Decoma International, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Drouillard, John D. Michrina, Jeffrey L. Roberts
  • Article carrier assembly having a cross rail assembly longitudinally adjustable from one side of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 5924614
    Abstract: The present invention is an article carrier assembly for mounting on an exterior surface of a motor vehicle, the article including a pair of elongated side rails constructed and arranged to be mounted on an exterior surface of the motor vehicle. The side rails extend generally parallel to one another in a spaced apart relation and an elongated adjustable cross rail assembly constructed and arranged to be mounted transversely between and releasably lockable along the side rails in a range of operating positions. The cross rail assembly has rail locking structures mounted on opposite ends thereof for selectively engaging the side rails. An actuator is operatively connected to the rail locking structures. The actuator is positioned such that an operator standing on one side of the vehicle can manipulate the actuator and move the cross rail assembly between the operating positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Decoma International Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Kuntze, James R. Drouillard, John D. Michrina