Patents by Inventor Dan M. Floarea

Dan M. Floarea 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-adjusting bracket assembly and installation method
    Patent number: 10012253
    Abstract: A self-adjusting bracket assembly includes a bracket, a clip housing, and a clip. The clip housing is supported by the bracket and includes an anterior side opening, a superior side opening, and a cavity in communication with the anterior and superior side openings. The cavity includes at least one housing ramp surface and at least one housing support surface. The at least one housing ramp surface extends at an angle relative to the at least one housing support surface. The clip is received within the cavity and is configured to move within the cavity from an uninstalled position to an installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventor: Dan M Floarea
  • SELF-ADJUSTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION METHOD
    Publication number: 20160312811
    Abstract: A self-adjusting bracket assembly includes a bracket, a clip housing, and a clip. The clip housing is supported by the bracket and includes an anterior side opening, a superior side opening, and a cavity in communication with the anterior and superior side openings. The cavity includes at least one housing ramp surface and at least one housing support surface. The at least one housing ramp surface extends at an angle relative to the at least one housing support surface. The clip is received within the cavity and is configured to move within the cavity from an uninstalled position to an installed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Dan M. Floarea