Patents by Inventor Chris R. Waldron

Chris R. Waldron 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: 5082322
    Abstract: A snap-in visor rod mount inserted within the supporting structure of a vehicle roof includes a molded-on torque fitting which integrally includes a spring clip for lockably mounting the visor rod end to the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the vehicle includes a conically shaped socket having a keyway formed therein terminating in a horizontally extending flange and the spring clip includes an end with and inclined edge which lockably engages the flange of the socket while the torque fitting includes a key which aligns with and prevents rotation of the torque fitting within the socket allowing the visor rod to rotate with respect to the torque fitting. Also in a preferred embodiment a bezel is provided which includes an upwardly extending leg extending behind the spring leg to lock the spring leg into position once installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Cekander, Doug J. Redder, Chris R. Waldron