Patents by Inventor Ronald F. Lehner

Ronald F. Lehner 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).

  • DOOR HINGE REPAIR APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140090223
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: TOTAL AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
    Inventor: RONALD F. LEHNER
  • Door hinge repair apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8601654
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Total Automotive, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald F Lehner
  • DOOR HINGE REPAIR APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110296657
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: RONALD F. LEHNER
  • Door hinge repair apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8001665
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Ronald F Lehner
  • DOOR HINGE REPAIR APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100011551
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: RONALD F. LEHNER
  • Door hinge repair apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7568267
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald F Lehner
  • Door hinge repair apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7059032
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: Ronald F Lehner
  • Door hinge repair apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7003859
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Ronald F. Lehner
  • Door hinge repair apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040244170
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Ronald F. Lehner