Patents by Inventor Tim Shoskey

Tim Shoskey 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).

  • Modular roof system for automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 7527328
    Abstract: A method of closing a vehicular system having a moveable front bow and a moveable rear bow. The method includes moving the front bow forward, releasing tension from the rear bow, moving the front bow to a closed position, and moving the rear bow to a closed position. In another aspect, a method of minimizing buffeting in a vehicle interior compartment from a sunroof. The method includes moving a first end bow of the sunroof to an open position and moving a second end bow of the sunroof away from a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Specialty Vehicle Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: Cliff R. Reitzloff, Michael J. Urban, Tim Shoskey, Michael Porter
  • Modular roof system for automotive vehicle
    Publication number: 20080290697
    Abstract: A method of closing a vehicular system having a moveable front bow and a moveable rear bow. The method includes moving the front bow forward, releasing tension from the rear bow, moving the front bow to a closed position, and moving the rear bow to a closed position. In another aspect, a method of minimizing buffeting in a vehicle interior compartment from a sunroof. The method includes moving a first end bow of the sunroof to an open position and moving a second end bow of the sunroof away from a seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Cliff R. Reitzloff, Michael J. Urban, Tim Shoskey, Michael Porter