Patents by Inventor Bruce Kocer

Bruce Kocer 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).

  • Patent number: 6428046
    Abstract: A frame assembly is provided for a vehicle. The frame assembly includes a pair of frame rails and a subframe disposed between the frame rails. The subframe includes a unitary, generally U-shaped cradle including a front cross member and a pair of side members extending from the front cross member. A pair of front attachment members extend from a front portion of the cradle and attach to the frame rails. A pair of rear attachment members extend from a rear portion of the cradle and attach to the frame rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: The Budd Company
    Inventors: Bruce Kocer, Scott Spicuzza, Walter A. Snyder
  • Patent number: 6193338
    Abstract: A computer storing desk for housing and supporting computer hardware includes a C-shaped top with a concave side and an opposite convex side. The concave side defines a work area and the convex side is greater in length than the concave side and defines a front edge of the desk. The top also has two ends which extend between the concave and convex sides. A pedestal supports the top and is positioned under one end of the top. Inside of the pedestal is a storage space and one face of the pedestal has an access opening which communicates with the interior storage space. The pedestal has another face which is a solid face with no openings. The pedestal is positioned such that the solid face is aligned with the concave side of the top and the face with the access opening is aligned with one end of the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventor: Bruce Kocer
  • Patent number: 6120060
    Abstract: A vehicle frame is provided including a pair of frame rails. A rear suspension support assembly extends between the pair of frame rails. The rear suspension support assembly includes a rear suspension crossmember having first and second ends each attached to one of the frame rails. A pair of spring brackets are attached to the rear suspension crossmember and to the frame rails. The rear suspension support assembly has a generally X-shaped configuration which improves the frame stiffness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Budd Company
    Inventors: Bruce Kocer, Scott Spicuzza, Walter A. Snyder
  • Patent number: D424322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventor: Bruce Kocer