Patents by Inventor Dakota W. Foster

Dakota W. Foster 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).

  • Two material joint design
    Patent number: 10895276
    Abstract: A two material joint design may be made of a first piece made of a first material. The first piece including a first mating portion of a joint. The design may also have a second piece made of a second material. The second material is different than the first material. The second piece includes a second mating portion of the joint complementary in shape to the first mating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Cook, Dakota W. Foster
  • Two Material Joint Design
    Publication number: 20190257332
    Abstract: A two material joint design is provided. The design may be made of a first piece made of a first material. The first piece including a first mating portion of a joint. The design may also have a second piece made of a second material. The second material is different than the first material. The second piece includes a second mating portion of the joint complementary in shape to the first mating portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher M. Cook, Dakota W. Foster
  • Gasket with dissimilar materials
    Patent number: 9494236
    Abstract: A gasket is provided with two dissimilar materials. The two different materials are used to provide different sealing characteristics. In one embodiment, the different sealing materials join to create the same or a similar profile to the profile of the individual materials. In another embodiment, the different sealing materials have the same profile but have joining portions that are complementary to one another where the two materials are joined to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Cook, Kelly D. Puckett, Dakota W. Foster, Jason D. Wimberley, Justin R. Knott, James W. Hodges
  • Gasket with Dissimilar Materials
    Publication number: 20160131258
    Abstract: A gasket is provided with two dissimilar materials. The two different materials are used to provide different sealing characteristics. In one embodiment, the different sealing materials join to create the same or a similar profile to the profile of the individual materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher M. Cook, Kelly D. Puckett, Dakota W. Foster, Jason D. Wimberley, Justin R. Knott, James W. Hodges