Patents by Inventor Brian Eagen

Brian Eagen 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).

  • Vehicle trim panel with natural fiber layers
    Patent number: 5976646
    Abstract: An improved material for forming vehicle trim panels includes natural fibers formed reinforcing mats. The natural fibers replaced the prior known use of glass fibers. Prior art glass fibers may sometimes cause skin irritation, and the natural fiber eliminates this problem. The fibrous mats are preferably placed on both sides of the central foam layer, and a decorative layer is placed outwardly of one of the fibrous mats. Various naturally occurring fibrous materials such as hemp may be utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Stevens, Stuart G. Boyd, Brian Eagen
  • Vehicle trim panel with natural fiber layers
    Patent number: 5804262
    Abstract: An improved material for forming vehicle trim panels includes natural fibers formed reinforcing mats. The natural fibers replaced the prior known use of glass fibers. Prior art glass fibers may sometimes cause skin irritation, and the natural fiber eliminates this problem. The fibrous mats are preferably placed on both sides of the central foam layer, and a decorative layer is placed outwardly of one of the fibrous mats. Various naturally occurring fibrous materials such as hemp may be utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: United Technologies Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Stevens, Brian Eagen, Stuart G. Boyd