Patents by Inventor Michael J. Lagerstrom

Michael J. Lagerstrom 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: 9027284
    Abstract: A sealing member for a vehicle opening includes a first co-extrusion layer formed from a first elastomeric composition, a second co-extrusion layer formed from a second elastomeric composition, and a third co-extrusion layer formed from a thermoplastic vulcanizate composition. The first co-extrusion layer defines a mounting channel, a window channel, and a front face spaced from the mounting channel and the window channel. The second co-extrusion layer has a portion disposed on the front face of the first co-extrusion layer and a sealing lip disposed on the first co-extrusion layer abutting the portion and extending away from the first co-extrusion layer towards a distal end. The third co-extrusion layer is disposed on the portion and the sealing lip of the second co-extrusion layer for covering segments of the second co-extrusion layer that are visible from an exterior of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Henniges Automotive Sealing Systems North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve J. Murree, Michael J. Lagerstrom
  • Publication number: 20130305612
    Abstract: A sealing member for a vehicle opening includes a first co-extrusion layer formed from a first elastomeric composition, a second co-extrusion layer formed from a second elastomeric composition, and a third co-extrusion layer formed from a thermoplastic vulcanizate composition. The first co-extrusion layer defines a mounting channel, a window channel, and a front face spaced from the mounting channel and the window channel. The second co-extrusion layer has a portion disposed on the front face of the first co-extrusion layer and a sealing lip disposed on the first co-extrusion layer abutting the portion and extending away from the first co-extrusion layer towards a distal end. The third co-extrusion layer is disposed on the portion and the sealing lip of the second co-extrusion layer for covering segments of the second co-extrusion layer that are visible from an exterior of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Henniges Automotive Sealing Systems North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve J. Murree, Michael J. Lagerstrom
  • Patent number: 6978650
    Abstract: A roll-forming tool for deforming a flange cap from a splayed configuration to engage a vehicle flange, the tool includes a polymeric contact surface disposed about a rigid drum. The polymeric contact surface can be in the form of a sleeve and integrally formed to the metal drum, or alternatively, the sleeve can be removeably attached to the drum for allowing replacement. The drums can be metal and configured for eccentric rotation relative to a corresponding drive shaft, thereby accommodating further variations in flange thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Schlegel Corporation
    Inventors: Keith W. Rosenau, Marion A. Royse, Michael J. Lagerstrom, William J. Konitsney
  • Publication number: 20040177667
    Abstract: A roll-forming tool for deforming a flange cap from a splayed configuration to engage a vehicle flange, the tool includes a polymeric contact surface disposed about a rigid drum. The polymeric contact surface can be in the form of a sleeve and integrally formed to the metal drum, or alternatively, the sleeve can be removeably attached to the drum for allowing replacement. The drums can be metal and configured for eccentric rotation relative to a corresponding drive shaft, thereby accommodating further variations in flange thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Schlegel Corporation
    Inventors: Keith W. Rosenau, Marion A. Royse, Michael J. Lagerstrom, William J. Konitsney