Patents by Inventor Christopher Liddiard

Christopher Liddiard 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).

  • Modular door beam assembly and method of assembly
    Patent number: 9120367
    Abstract: A modular beam assembly for installation on an automobile panel is provided. The modular beam assembly has an elongate beam inserted through a plurality of collars forming a slip fit and a retaining cap inserted on at least one end of the elongate beam to retain the elongate beam within the collars. A heat-curable adhesive material may be applied to the collars, the elongate beam, and the retaining cap. The assembly allows displacement of the elongate beam within the collars until the adhesive material is cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Michael J. Flener, Christopher Liddiard, Ulhas Grover
  • MODULAR DOOR BEAM ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140260079
    Abstract: A modular beam assembly for installation on an automobile panel is provided. The modular beam assembly has an elongate beam inserted through a plurality of collars forming a slip fit and a retaining cap inserted on at least one end of the elongate beam to retain the elongate beam within the collars. A heat-curable adhesive material may be applied to the collars, the elongate beam, and the retaining cap. The assembly allows displacement of the elongate beam within the collars until the adhesive material is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Michael J. Flener, Christopher Liddiard, Ulhas Grover