Patents by Inventor Christopher S. Autterson

Christopher S. Autterson 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).

  • Combination vehicle interior trim component and anti-shatter self-adhesive tape member to prevent fragmentation or shattering of the component during an air-bag deployment, and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 10350862
    Abstract: A combination vehicle interior trim component and an anti-shatter self-adhesive tape member to prevent fragmentation or shattering of the component during an air-bag deployment in an interior of a vehicle, and methods of making and using the combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: ARGENT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher S Autterson
  • Reclosable fastener riser/spacer, and methods of constructing and utilizing same
    Patent number: 8414726
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a plastic spacer/riser to increase useable height of a reclosable fastening system, such as 3M™ Dual Lock™ or Velcro® hook and loop products. The spacer/riser is adapted to be held in place on an external substrate with hot-melt glue, sonic welds, pressure-sensitive adhesives, acrylic foam tape, or screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventor: Christopher S. Autterson
  • ANTI-SHATTER TAPE, AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING SAME
    Publication number: 20120244770
    Abstract: An Anti-Shatter Tape™ self-adhesive tape made from a strengthening face layer laminated to a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer to prevent shattering of plastic components in the interior of a vehicle when an air-bag is deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: CHRISTOPHER S AUTTERSON
  • RECLOSABLE FASTENER RISER/SPACER, AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING SAME
    Publication number: 20110209810
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a plastic spacer/riser to increase useable height of a reclosable fastening system, such as 3M™ Dual Lock™ or Velcro® hook and loop products. The spacer/riser is adapted to be held in place on an external substrate with hot-melt glue, sonic welds, pressure-sensitive adhesives, acrylic foam tape, or screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: CHRISTOPHER S. AUTTERSON
  • Reclosable fastener riser/spacer, and methods of constructing and utilizing same
    Patent number: 7909393
    Abstract: A plastic spacer/riser to increase useable height of a reclosable fastening system, such as 3M™ Dual Lock™ or Velcro® hook and loop products. The spacer/riser is adapted to be held in place on an external substrate with hot-melt glue, sonic welds, pressure-sensitive adhesives, acrylic foam tape, or screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Arcent International, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher S. Autterson
  • PRE-CUT CLEAR POLYOLEFIN TAPE FOR CORPSE WOUNDS, AND METHODS OF FABRICATING AND UTILIZING SAME
    Publication number: 20110047766
    Abstract: A tape product and method of preparing a corpse for embalming or viewing by closing an open wound on the corpse to form a wound slit, applying to the wound slit a pre-cut clear polyolefin adhesive tape patch, and, when desired, blending the patch with skin color. The product is a pre-cut clear tape member to cover, close and seal a wound or scar on a corpse and essentially to replace skin on the corpse for viewing or embalming purposes, and comes in roll form or flat form with or without a release liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: SCOTT McAULAY, Christopher S. Autterson
  • RECLOSABLE FASTENER RISER/SPACER, AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING SAME
    Publication number: 20100146746
    Abstract: A plastic spacer/riser to increase useable height of a reclosable fastening system, such as 3M™ Dual Lock™ or Velcro® hook and loop products. The spacer/riser is adapted to be held in place on an external substrate with hot-melt glue, sonic welds, pressure-sensitive adhesives, acrylic foam tape, or screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: CHRISTOPHER S. AUTTERSON
  • PERSONALIZABLE REMOVABLE SELF-ADHESIVE FILM PRODUCTS, AND METHODS OF FABRICATING AND UTILIZING SAME
    Publication number: 20100119758
    Abstract: A personalizable, removable, self-adhesive film product having: a film member provided with a writable/printable surface on a first surface of the film member; a removable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer adjacent a second surface of the film member; the first surface of the film member is opposite the second surface of the film member; and a release liner adjacent the adhesive layer and remote from the film member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher S. AUTTERSON
  • ANTI-SQUEAK TAPE, AND METHODS OF FABRICATING AND UTILIZING SAME
    Publication number: 20100092715
    Abstract: An anti-squeak tape having a first film layer of high density polyethylene material or high molecular weight high density polyethylene material; and a second film layer comprising an acrylic or rubber based adhesive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: CHRISTOPHER S. AUTTERSON
  • Reclosable fastener riser/spacer, and methods of constructing and utilizing same
    Patent number: 7695057
    Abstract: A plastic spacer/riser to increase usable height of a reclosable fastening system, such as 3M™ Dual Lock™ or Velcro® hook and loop products. The spacer/riser is adapted to be held in place on an external substrate with hot-melt glues sonic welds, pressure-sensitive adhesives, acrylic foam tape, or screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Argent International, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher S. Autterson
  • Reclosable fastener riser/spacer, and methods of constructing and utilizing same
    Patent number: 7390057
    Abstract: A plastic spacer/riser to increase useable height of a reclosable fastening system, such as 3M™ Dual Lock™ or Velcro® hook and loop products. The spacer/riser is adapted to be held in place on an external substrate with hot-melt glue, sonic welds, pressure sensitive adhesives, or screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Argent International, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher S. Autterson
  • Methods of bonding metal surfaces, and components therefor
    Patent number: 7143895
    Abstract: A tray device that serves as a shipping tray and an assembly fixture to align a fabricated tape assembly in the bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-cost primer bake cycle. The adhesive maintains an intimate, positive contact with both metal surfaces ensuring adequate bonding performance and maximized bonding surface area during a defined heat or bake cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Argent International, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Autterson, John A. Haapala, Jeffery Perenic
  • Fabricated tape assembly
    Patent number: 6808774
    Abstract: A fabricated tape assembly for bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-cost primer bake cycle. The adhesive maintains an intimate, positive contact with both metal surfaces ensuring adequate bonding performance and maximized bonding surface area during a defined heat or bake cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher S Autterson, John A. Haapala, Jeffery Perenic
  • Methods of bonding metal surfaces, and components therefor
    Patent number: 6736925
    Abstract: The bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-coat primer bake cycle. The adhesive maintains an intimate, positive contact with both metal surfaces ensuring adequate bonding performance and maximized bonding surface area during a defined heat or bake cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher S. Autterson, John A. Haapala, Jeffery Perenic
  • Quick release wire strap, and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 6698068
    Abstract: A non-reusable quick release wire strap to retain wires, cables, and harness assemblies temporarily during transit or assembly operations. The plastic retention strap has double-coated foam tape near one end of the strap. The strap is wound around the wires to be retained, and then stuck to itself. To release the strap, a user grabs a plastic tab of the strap and pulls, thereby causing the tape to tear and ultimately to fail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher S. Autterson
  • Locating door hinge washer device for hinge assembly
    Patent number: 6669428
    Abstract: The bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-cost primer bake cycle. The adhesive maintains an intimate, positive contact with both metal surfaces ensuring adequate bonding performance and maximized bonding surface area during a defined heat or bake cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Argent International, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Autterson, John A. Haapala, Jeffery Perenic
  • Methods of bonding metal surfaces, and components therefor
    Publication number: 20020176985
    Abstract: A fabricated tape assembly for bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-cost primer bake cycle. The adhesive maintains an intimate, positive contact with both metal surfaces ensuring adequate bonding performance and maximized bonding surface area during a defined heat or bake cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher S. Autterson, John A. Haapala, Jeffery Perenic
  • Methods of bonding metal surfaces, and components therefor
    Publication number: 20020175104
    Abstract: A tray device that serves as a shipping tray and an assembly fixture to align a fabricated tape assembly in the bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-cost primer bake cycle. The adhesive maintains an intimate, positive contact with both metal surfaces ensuring adequate bonding performance and maximized bonding surface area during a defined heat or bake cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher S. Autterson, John A. Haapala, Jeffery Perenic
  • Methods of bonding metal surfaces, and components therefor
    Publication number: 20020170669
    Abstract: The bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-cost primer bake cycle. The adhesive maintains an intimate, positive contact with both metal surfaces ensuring adequate bonding performance and maximized bonding surface area during a defined heat or bake cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher S. Autterson, John A. Haapala, Jeffery Perenic
  • Quick release wire strap, and methods of making and using same
    Publication number: 20020138950
    Abstract: A non-reusable quick release wire strap to retain wires, cables, and harness assemblies temporarily during transit or assembly operations. The plastic retention strap has double-coated foam tape near one end of the strap. The strap is wound around the wires to be retained, and then stuck to itself. To release the strap, a user grabs a plastic tab of the strap and pulls, thereby causing the tape to tear and ultimately to fail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Christopher S. Autterson