Patents by Inventor Dave R. Monette

Dave R. Monette 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).

  • Stabilization system for liftgate
    Patent number: 6039389
    Abstract: A stabilization system for stabilizing an openable member of a motor vehicle relative to vehicle structure of the motor vehicle when in a closed position. The stabilization system includes a first member for mounting on one of the openable member or the vehicle structure and a second member for mounting on the other of the openable member or the vehicle structure. The first member includes a generally solid base portion for mounting on the one of the openable member or the vehicle structure and a generally hollow outer portion. The second member includes a base portion for mounting on the other one of the openable member or the vehicle structure and a tapered outer portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Dave R. Monette, Randall D. Kirk