Patents by Inventor Scott J. Priest

Scott J. Priest 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).

  • Mounting clip including break-away spacer element
    Patent number: 4786094
    Abstract: A clip mounting structure is provided which is attachable to a vehicle body without use of fixtures. This is done by initially providing the mounting structure with spacer tabs. The spacer tabs are positioned with respect to an available reference location, such as another previously mounted molding or panel. The tabs are break-away structures and are removed after the mounting structure is secured in place. The clip mounting structure is then used to secure a molding in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Billy J. Barton, Dale R. Daugherty, Ronald C. Johnson, Scott J. Priest
  • Applique structure for the external B pillar areas of a four door vehicle
    Patent number: 4736981
    Abstract: An applique structure for the external B pillar areas of a four door vehicle is provided. The vehicle structure is one wherein the pair of doors on each side are hingedly mounted at the forward edges and wherein the B pillar areas are defined by the upper door edges. The appliques are adhered to the B pillar area and form a double seal at the juncture therebetween. Additional seals are provided around the periphery of the appliques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Billy J. Barton, Virginia J. Fischbach, Scott J. Priest, Ronald C. Johnson
  • Preformed ornamental cap or automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 4699420
    Abstract: A preformed ornamental cap of the type commonly referred to as a vinyl roof is provided for mounting on the roof of a vehicle. The cap, which has a top wall, side walls and a rear wall, is fixedly mounted to the vehicle in the areas of the top top and side walls. The rear wall of the cap is provided with tongues which engage U-shaped spring clips on the vehicle body for securement of the cap rear wall to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Scott J. Priest, Billy J. Barton, Ronald C. Johnson