Patents by Inventor Alan Peth

Alan Peth 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).

  • Clip-on inner panel seal assembly
    Patent number: 7950186
    Abstract: A vehicle seal assembly incorporates an integrated attachment feature to secure a flexible seal to closely spaced inner and outer body panels joined along a flange region. First and second spaced openings are aligned in a direction extending from the flange region. The seal assembly includes a generally planar portion having a finger secured at one end and extending outwardly in a generally parallel direction to the planar portion. The finger extends through the first opening and directs the seal assembly as the seal assembly is advanced toward the second opening where a retaining member snap fits therethrough for retaining the weatherstrip to the body panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Gross, Alan Peth, Mark Faunce
  • Clip-on inner panel seal assembly
    Publication number: 20080110101
    Abstract: A vehicle seal assembly incorporates an integrated attachment feature to secure a flexible seal to closely spaced inner and outer body panels joined along a flange region. First and second spaced openings are aligned in a direction extending from the flange region. The seal assembly includes a generally planar portion having a finger secured at one end and extending outwardly in a generally parallel direction to the planar portion. The finger extends through the first opening and directs the seal assembly as the seal assembly is advanced toward the second opening where a retaining member snap fits therethrough for retaining the weatherstrip to the body panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: David M. Gross, Alan Peth, Mark Faunce