Patents by Inventor Carl E. Hedeen

Carl E. Hedeen 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: 4165119
    Abstract: An extruded resilient plastic reveal molding for a vehicle body window installation has a decorative trim portion adapted to bridge the space between the window panel and the body in overlying engagement therewith. The molding has a stem extruded integral with the decorative trim portion and extending generally normal therefrom for insertion into the space between the window panel and the body panel. A bulbous enlargement at the distal end of the stem projects into the adhesive for embedment therein upon curing of the adhesive. A plurality of retrorse fins extend outwardly from both sides of the stem and are angled toward the decorative trim portion for respective engagement with the edge of the window panel and the body panel flange to resiliently and yieldably center the stem therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1979
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Carl E. Hedeen, Richard D. Loose