Patents by Inventor John L. Thelen

John L. Thelen 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: 7726725
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanism for reinforcing a fascia including at least one reinforcement structure and at least one strengthening feature. The reinforcement structure is attached to the fascia so that at least a portion of the fascia is covered by the reinforcement structure. The strengthening feature is on at least one side of the reinforcement structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Thelen, Steven R. Roddy
  • Patent number: 7686365
    Abstract: A storage module having at least one exterior panel of a motorized vehicle, at least one door, and at least one inner panel. The door is at least partially formed by at least one of the exterior panels. At least one of the exterior panels and at least one of the interior panels define at least one area to form the storage module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Thelen, Kevin R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20090039676
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanism for reinforcing a fascia including at least one reinforcement structure and at least one strengthening feature. The reinforcement structure is attached to the fascia so that at least a portion of the fascia is covered by the reinforcement structure. The strengthening feature is on at least one side of the reinforcement structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Thelen, Steven R. Roddy
  • Publication number: 20070267885
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage module having at least one exterior panel of a motorized vehicle, at least one door, and at least one inner panel. The door is at least partially formed by at least one of the exterior panels. At least one of the exterior panels and at least one of the interior panels define at least one area to form the storage module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: John L. Thelen, Kevin R. Smith
  • Patent number: 6755459
    Abstract: A pedestrian protection assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a bumper support beam rigidly secured to the frame of the vehicle. A bumper is supported on the support beam and spaced forwardly thereof by a resilient foam pad. The bumper includes a ramped rib engaged with the support beam for moving the bumper from a normal position to an impact position. A grill portion extends downwardly from the bumper and supports a facia chin below the bumper. A lower tubular support beam further supports the facia chin on the frame of the vehicle. The bumper moves rearwardly against the bumper support beam in response to front impact of the vehicle and the ramped rib forces the bumper downwardly to force the facia chin and lower tubular support beam downward and forward of the bumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Decoma E.S.E. Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Thelen, Lewis C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20030184122
    Abstract: A pedestrian protection assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a bumper support beam rigidly secured to the frame of the vehicle. A bumper is supported on the support beam and spaced forwardly thereof by a resilient foam pad. The bumper includes a ramped rib engaged with the support beam for moving the bumper from a normal position to an impact position. A grill portion extends downwardly from the bumper and supports a facia chin below the bumper. A lower tubular support beam further supports the facia chin on the frame of the vehicle. The bumper moves rearwardly against the bumper support beam in response to front impact of the vehicle and the ramped rib forces the bumper downwardly to force the facia chin and lower tubular support beam downward and forward of the bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: John L Thelen, Lewis C Smith