Patents by Inventor Jon D. Moeller

Jon D. Moeller 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: 4898016
    Abstract: A flanging fixture, and a method of attaching the fixture and performing flanging operation on a pointed metal surface of a vehicle, surrounding an aperture. The flanging fixture is positioned on the painted metal surface surrounding the aperture. The fixture is secured to the vehicle surface and a source of heat is applied to the vehicle surface. The vehicle surface is heated to an optimum temperature, and the offsetting tool is applied to the metal surface. The offsetting tool is worked around the perimeter of the aperture to perform the flanging operation on the painted metal surface resulting in a formed ledge without damaging the painted surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Jon D. Moeller, Donald J. Old