Patents by Inventor Chris Stoffel

Chris Stoffel 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).

  • Bumper faceplate with ports
    Patent number: 7976081
    Abstract: The use of a bumper faceplate with ports provides for the easy assembly, increased structural strength, and dramatically improved aesthetic appearance of an assembled bumper containing bumper components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher McKee, Chris Stoffel, Nick Massaro, Steve Kovach, Damon Schell, Michelle Christensen, Christopher Bao, Travis Watkins
  • BUMPER FACEPLATE WITH PORTS
    Publication number: 20110080011
    Abstract: The use of a bumper faceplate with ports provides for the easy assembly, increased structural strength, and dramatically improved aesthetic appearance of an assembled bumper containing bumper components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher McKee, Chris Stoffel, Nick Massaro, Steve Kovach, Damon Schell, Michelle Christensen, Christopher Bao, Travis Watkins
  • Bumper faceplate with ports
    Patent number: 7823938
    Abstract: The use of a bumper faceplate with ports provides for the easy assembly, increased structural strength, and dramatically improved aesthetic appearance of an assembled bumper containing bumper components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher McKee, Chris Stoffel, Nick Massaro, Steve Kovach, Damon Schell, Michelle Christensen, Christopher Bao, Travis Watkins
  • BUMPER FACEPLATE WITH PORTS
    Publication number: 20100096865
    Abstract: The use of a bumper faceplate with ports provides for the easy assembly, increased structural strength, and dramatically improved aesthetic appearance of an assembled bumper containing bumper components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher McKee, Chris Stoffel, Nick Massaro, Steve Kovach, Damon Schell, Michelle Christensen, Christopher Bao, Travis Watkins
  • Tail light bracket assembly
    Patent number: 7597464
    Abstract: A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface. The bracket also provides one or more first dual engagement clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more hooks each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg allowing engagement of the light housing and bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chris Stoffel, Nick Massaro, Patrick Shafer
  • TAIL LIGHT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090016071
    Abstract: A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface. The bracket also provides one or more first dual engagement clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more hooks each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg allowing engagement of the light housing and bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chris Stoffel, Nick Massaro, Patrick Shafer