Patents Assigned to Mid-American Products, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5503452
    Abstract: A vehicle tilt-out window with a resilient seal insert includes an annular frame which is bonded to the vehicle window opening. The frame includes a resilient double lip seal which is molded into a recess formed in the frame and the lip seal cooperates with a glass panel mounted upon the frame by homogeneous hinge tabs extending from the frame permitting the glass panel to be tilted relative to the frame for ventilation purposes and an articulated pivoting latch mounted to a homogeneous latch base locks the glass panel against the lip seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignees: Mid-American Products, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Ralph D. Moretz, Richard D. Lopez, Jerry L. Wolf, Michael P. Koval
  • Patent number: 5401453
    Abstract: A vehicle tilt-out window with a resilient seal insert includes an annular frame which is bonded to the vehicle window opening. The frame includes a resilient double lip seal which is molded into a recess formed in the frame and the lip seal cooperates with a glass panel mounted upon the frame by homogeneous hinge tabs extending from the frame permitting the glass panel to be tilted relative to the frame for ventilation purposes and an articulated pivoting latch mounted to a homogeneous latch base locks the glass panel against the lip seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignees: Mid-American Products, Inc., Guardian Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph D. Moretz, Richard D. Lopez, Jerry L. Wolf, Michael P. Koval
  • Patent number: 5395041
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine fitting containing a thermostatically controlled valve regulating the flow therethrough is formed by two parts interconnectable by relative rotation through a bayonet type connection. The bayonet connection utilizes two stages wherein the first stage maintains the parts connected but a bypass passage defined between the parts permits the flow of coolant through the fitting around the valve to initially permit the engine coolant system to be filled. After the coolant system is filled, the fitting parts are rotated to a final closed position sealing the bypass passage permitting the thermostatic valve to control flow through the fitting during normal engine operation. The fitting parts remain sealed to the atmosphere during both stages of interconnection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Mid-American Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph D. Moretz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5088455
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a guide for roller valve lifters for internal combustion engines which prevents rotation of the valve lifters. The guide is molded of a synthetic polymeric material to define sockets receiving the ends of the valve lifters having flats defined thereon. The sockets of the guide are partially defined by cantilever supported fingers engaging the valve lifter flats, preferably with zero clearance, whereby the guide prevents rotation of the valve lifter about its axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Mid-American Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph D. Moretz