Patents by Inventor Arnold O. Pohto

Arnold O. Pohto 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).

  • Sliding radiator grill
    Patent number: 4944540
    Abstract: A movable grill assembly for an automotive vehicle is provided in which a slidable connection is operatively positioned between portions of the grill assembly to permit movement of the grill upon imposition of a load from the vehicle's bumper during impact situations. A stable mounting is provided through pin and slot connections which provide for mounting and grill assembly in stable fashion in its assembled position and for resisting twisting or tilting moments under influence of bumper movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Dhafer Y. Mansoor, Arnold O. Pohto