Patents by Inventor Carl-Hugo M. Mellander

Carl-Hugo M. Mellander 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).

  • Fuel tank opening
    Patent number: 9604400
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for blow molding a fuel tank with multiple concentric needles to form an opening in the fuel tank, and/or for calibrating the opening in the fuel tank as it cools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Carl-Hugo M. Mellander
  • Cover for fuel system component and method of making
    Patent number: 8910815
    Abstract: One embodiment of a cover for use in a fuel system component has a body and a seal molded around the body. The body has at least one first connecting feature that is complementary to at least one second connecting feature of the seal. The first connecting feature and the second connecting feature help hold the body and the seal together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Carl-Hugo M. Mellander
  • FUEL TANK OPENING
    Publication number: 20130251835
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for blow molding a fuel tank with multiple concentric needles to form an opening in the fuel tank, and/or for calibrating the opening in the fuel tank as it cools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Carl-Hugo M. Mellander
  • Fuel tank opening
    Patent number: 8506874
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for blow molding a fuel tank with multiple concentric needles to form an opening in the fuel tank, and/or for calibrating the opening in the fuel tank as it cools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Carl-Hugo M. Mellander
  • Ring seal with insert
    Patent number: 8419021
    Abstract: One embodiment of a seal includes a body portion, a skirt portion, and an insert. The body portion is composed of a first material. The skirt portion extends from the body portion and is also composed of the first material. The skirt portion has an inboard leg and an outboard leg that move toward each other upon collapse in use. The insert is carried by the body portion and is composed of a second material which is more rigid than the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Carl-Hugo M. Mellander
  • RING SEAL WITH INSERT
    Publication number: 20100109260
    Abstract: One embodiment of a seal includes a body portion, a skirt portion, and an insert. The body portion is composed of a first material. The skirt portion extends from the body portion and is also composed of the first material. The skirt portion has an inboard leg and an outboard leg that move toward each other upon collapse in use. The insert is carried by the body portion and is composed of a second material which is more rigid than the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Carl-Hugo M. Mellander
  • FUEL TANK OPENING
    Publication number: 20100078842
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for blow molding a fuel tank with multiple concentric needles to form an opening in the fuel tank, and/or for calibrating the opening in the fuel tank as it cools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Carl-Hugo M. Mellander
  • COVER FOR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20090256317
    Abstract: One embodiment of a cover for use in a fuel system component has a body and a seal molded around the body. The body has at least one first connecting feature that is complementary to at least one second connecting feature of the seal. The first connecting feature and the second connecting feature help hold the body and the seal together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Carl-Hugo M. Mellander