Patents by Inventor Lendell E. Cowsert

Lendell E. Cowsert 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).

  • Backlite system for use in an automotive vehicle convertible roof
    Patent number: 5887936
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in automotive vehicle convertible roofs includes an elongated tensioning member being disposed adjacent to an edge of a window. At least a portion of the tensioning member is disposed in an elastomeric sealing member. A pair of resilient tensioning members are disposed adjacent to top and bottom edges of a backlite for deterring crosscar folding of the backlite while allowing fore and aft folding of the backlite when retracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventor: Lendell E. Cowsert
  • Convertible top covering retainer with method for using the same
    Patent number: 5829820
    Abstract: A convertible top having improved supporting means (16, 36, 46, 50, 56 and 58) for securing pliable covering (10, 12, and 14) to the linkage assembly. The means for securing the pliable covering (10, 12 and 14) includes one or more grooves (18, 20 and 22) on the supporting means (16, 36, 46, 50, 56 and 58) and attaching means (24, 26, 28) on the pliable covering (10, 12 and 14) which engages a groove (18, 20 or 22) in the supporting means (16, 36, 46, 50, 56 and 58) to secure the pliable covering (10, 12 and 14) in place. A method of assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventor: Lendell E. Cowsert
  • Convertible top covering retainer with method for using the same
    Patent number: 5540476
    Abstract: A convertible top having improved supporting means (16, 36, 46, 50, 56 and 58) for securing pliable covering (10, 12, and 14) to the linkage assembly. The means for securing the pliable covering (10, 12, and 14) includes one or more grooves (18, 20 and 22) supporting means (16, 36, 46, 50, 56 and 58) and attaching means (24, 26, 28) on the pliable covering (10, 12 and 14) which engages a groove (18, 20 or 22) in the supporting means (16, 36, 46, 50, 56 and 58) to secure the pliable covering (10, 12 and 14) in place. A method of assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventor: Lendell E. Cowsert
  • Convertible top boot cover
    Patent number: 4512606
    Abstract: A boot cover 10 for enclosing the stowage compartment 18 of convertible-type vehicle 20 when the top is retracted includes a pair of spaced apart rigid section 12, 14 and as intermediate, flexible section 16. Means 26 for removably mounting the boot cover 10 to the vehicle 18, generally, includes a spring-like member 128 or 210 which is retained by a keeper 130 or merely within the well 18. A mechanical actuator 132 may be employed to release the spring from the keeper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: D. Mark Trostle, Milton C. Kaltz, Ronald Moler, Lendell E. Cowsert