Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Ladzinski

Kenneth J. Ladzinski 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: 8246069
    Abstract: A tow hook assembly that includes a mount bracket, a tow hook having a towing end and a mounting end extending axially along a towing direction and through the mount bracket, a support bracket positioned proximal to the towing end of the tow hook and configured to support the towing end of the tow hook, and a fastener attached to the mounting end of the tow hook. The tow hook assembly is attached between the frame rail and impact beam of a motor vehicle such that the motor vehicle may be towed by the tow hook assembly and such that the tow hook assembly will break away from the motor vehicle upon application of a force which is less than a force required to activate an airbag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Ladzinski, Dennis F. Stedman, Khaja A. Ahmed, Arun Kumar
  • Publication number: 20110285107
    Abstract: A tow hook assembly that includes a mount bracket, a tow hook having a towing end and a mounting end extending axially along a towing direction and through the mount bracket, a support bracket positioned proximal to the towing end of the tow hook and configured to support the towing end of the tow hook, and a fastener attached to the mounting end of the tow hook. The tow hook assembly is attached between the frame rail and impact beam of a motor vehicle such that the motor vehicle may be towed by the tow hook assembly and such that the tow hook assembly will break away from the motor vehicle upon application of a force which is less than a force required to activate an airbag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Ladzinski, Dennis F. Stedman, Khaja A. Ahmed, Arun Kumar
  • Patent number: 7832791
    Abstract: The technology described herein provides a molded trim assembly located externally at the top of a liftgate structure to provide an aerodynamic and stylish overhang above the liftgate glass. Furthermore, the technology also provides a liftgate exterior module including a plug-in module containing a motorized window wiper arm assembly, a central high mounted stop light, and a washer fluid spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Frank A. Wojcik, Costantino Ranucci, Robert J. Faubert, Richard Manning, Kenneth J. Ladzinski, Raja Hazime, William G. Yadon
  • Publication number: 20080284204
    Abstract: The technology described herein provides a molded trim assembly located externally at the top of a liftgate structure to provide an aerodynamic and stylish overhang above the liftgate glass. Furthermore, the technology also provides a liftgate exterior module including a plug-in module containing a motorized window wiper arm assembly, a central high mounted stop light, and a washer fluid spray nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Frank A. Wojcik, Costantino Ranucci, Robert J. Faubert, Richard Manning, Kenneth J. Ladzinski, Raja Hazime, William G. Yadon
  • Patent number: 5993065
    Abstract: A universal slider bushing includes an inner body within an outer body. The inner body has a convex spherical segment. The outer body has a concave spherical segment or socket supporting the convex spherical segment for universal movement. The inner body has a central through-passage. A ball bearing supports a shaft in the passage for longitudinal sliding movement and for rotation about its longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Ladzinski, Timothy Marion, Dennis L. Peters, Jack H. Atabak