Patents by Inventor Bernhard U. Hoffmann

Bernhard U. Hoffmann 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).

  • Two piece plastic vehicle panel construction
    Patent number: 6168231
    Abstract: A two piece vehicle panel construction is provided. The first and second piece of the vehicle panel are made by injection molding. The first and second piece cooperate to provide proper aesthetics, structural integrity, and increased sun load resistance. The proper positioning and alignment of the two piece construction is facilitated by at least two alignment fixtures that are nested within the first and second pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Russell C. Fielding, Del C. Schroeder, John D. Burns, Bernhard U. Hoffmann