Patents by Inventor Christopher G. Saari

Christopher G. Saari 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).

  • Self docking instrument panel connector system
    Patent number: 6290523
    Abstract: A self docking instrument panel connector system is provided with a first connector member (18) attached to an instrument panel assembly (12). A second connector member (20) is attached to a body of a vehicle (16) and is designed to mate with the first connector member (18). One of the connector members (20) is adjustably supported to be movable in first and second lateral directions and in a longitudinal direction in order to accommodate for build tolerances and component insertion variances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignees: DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Molex, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Barnhart, Renee J. Bohn, Paul G. Grubba, Scott S. Owens, Christopher G. Saari, Thomas O. Sandusky, Timothy A. Waligora, Anthony J. Pill, Russell L. Mackowiak, C. Robert Moon, Kenneth T. Stead, Andrew Kuzdak, III