Patents by Inventor Nova Filbrun

Nova Filbrun 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).

  • Method and structure for attaching a lens to a housing in an automotive lighting assembly
    Patent number: 6811285
    Abstract: Disclosed is a means and method for attaching an automotive lighting lens to the housing of an automotive lighting assembly while a structural adhesive cures. An automotive lighting assembly has a recessed hollow portion dimensioned to enclose one or more light fixtures and an open end with a peripheral edge. Formed around the periphery of the housing is a sealing groove and a plurality of engaging openings adjacent the groove. The engaging openings have a plurality of protuberances projecting into the opening, the protuberances providing a reduced area of clearance within the engaging opening. A covering lens has an exterior edge and a flange dimensioned to extend into and mate with the sealing groove formed around the edge of the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Guide Corporation
    Inventors: Wendell G. Ferguson, Nova Filbrun, R. Andrew Kidd
  • Method and structure for attaching a lens to a housing in an automotive lighting assembly
    Publication number: 20040080944
    Abstract: Disclosed is a means and method for attaching an automotive lighting lens to the housing of an automotive lighting assembly while a structural adhesive cures. An automotive lighting assembly has a recessed hollow portion dimensioned to enclose one or more light fixtures and an open end with a peripheral edge. Formed around the periphery of the housing is a sealing groove and a plurality of engaging openings adjacent the groove. The engaging openings have a plurality of protuberances projecting into the opening, the protuberances providing a reduced area of clearance within the engaging opening. A covering lens has an exterior edge and a flange dimensioned to extend into and mate with the sealing groove formed around the edge of the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: GUIDE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wendell G. Ferguson, Nova Filbrun, R. Andrew Kidd