Patents by Inventor Brian R. DeMaagd

Brian R. DeMaagd 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).

  • Pre-loaded two-lobe spring twist-on rearview mounting assembly
    Patent number: 11040663
    Abstract: A rearview device attachment assembly includes a mount having a periphery that defines first and second recesses. The mount is configured to engage a windscreen button. An attachment clip is coupled to the mount at a central portion of the attachment clip. The attachment clip includes first and second opposing loading members that abut the first and second recesses. A flex portion extends from each of the first and second opposing loading members. A connection portion extends inwardly from each flex portion. Each of the first and second loading members of the attachment clip is pre-loaded during coupling of the attachment clip to the mount, but prior to rotational engagement of the attachment clip with engagement surfaces of the windscreen button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian R. DeMaagd, Bradley L. Busscher
  • PRE-LOADED TWO-LOBE SPRING TWIST-ON REARVIEW MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190176705
    Abstract: A rearview device attachment assembly includes a mount having a periphery that defines first and second recesses. The mount is configured to engage a windscreen button. An attachment clip is coupled to the mount at a central portion of the attachment clip. The attachment clip includes first and second opposing loading members that abut the first and second recesses. A flex portion extends from each of the first and second opposing loading members. A connection portion extends inwardly from each flex portion. Each of the first and second loading members of the attachment clip is pre-loaded during coupling of the attachment clip to the mount, but prior to rotational engagement of the attachment clip with engagement surfaces of the windscreen button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Brian R. DeMaagd, Bradley L. Busscher