Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Ralph Edwin Smith
  • Reinforced vehicle framing
    Patent number: 6378933
    Abstract: As automotive vehicle frame can be strengthened by reinforcing the tubular frame elements that form the side door openings. A three dimensional core element and rigid foam can be incorporated into each tubular frame element to achieve a significant increase in the frame bending strength, without adding appreciable weight to the vehicle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Robert M Schoen, Rao Nuthalapati, Pamela E Larson, Nicol M Erickson, Haili Zhou