Patents by Inventor Charles John Chuba

Charles John Chuba 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).

  • One-piece composite running board and bracket system
    Patent number: 7213826
    Abstract: An integrally molded, one-piece running board (10) is adapted for attachment to a motor vehicle (14). The running board (10) includes a stepping platform (16) having an upper surface (18) and a lower surface (20) extending along a longitudinal axis and laterally between outer and inner edges. A plurality of mounting projections (32) is molded with and extend laterally from the inner edge. The plurality of mounting projections (32) is securable to the motor vehicle for holding the stepping platform (16) thereagainst. A plurality of reinforcing ribs (52) extends between the lower surface (20) of the stepping platform (16) and the plurality of mounting projections (32) to support the running board as a downward force is applied to the upper surface of the stepping platform (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Decoma International Inc.
    Inventors: Charles John Chuba, Thomas Frederick Hishon, Christopher John Kuntze, Jonathan L. Sheppard
  • Composite component integration panel for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 6877797
    Abstract: A panel assembly is securable to a front end of a motor vehicle for positioning and securing a plurality of elements thereto. The panel assembly has a core connectable to the front end of a motor vehicle. A skin covers the core. A component mounting structure is molded to the skin. The component mounting structure is adapted to have the plurality of elements attached thereto in spaced relation. The panel assembly may be assembled to the motor vehicle with the plurality of elements secured thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Decoma International Inc.
    Inventors: Jack V. Henderson, Charles John Chuba, John Schultz, Keijo J. Huotari
  • One-piece composite running board and bracket system
    Publication number: 20040239068
    Abstract: An integrally molded, one-piece running board (10) is adapted for attachment to a motor vehicle (14). The running board (10) includes a stepping platform (16) having an upper surface (18) and a lower surface (20) extending along a longitudinal axis and laterally between outer and inner edges. A plurality of mounting projections (32) is molded with and extend laterally from the inner edge. The plurality of mounting projections (32) is securable to the motor vehicle for holding the stepping platform (16) thereagainst. A plurality of reinforcing ribs (52) extends between the lower surface (20) of the stepping platform (16) and the plurality of mounting projections (32) to support the running board as a downward force is applied to the upper surface of the stepping platform (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Charles John Chuba, Thomas Fredrick Hishon, Christopher John Kuntze, Jonathon L. Sheppard