Patents by Inventor Dave VanLooy

Dave VanLooy 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 vehicle front end with resin overmold bracket and vehicle comprising same
    Patent number: 8312950
    Abstract: A modular vehicle front end comprising a frame, a cooling unit mounted to the frame, a conduit running through the cooling unit, and a bracket for securing the conduit to the frame. The bracket can comprise an attachment portion configured for attachment to the frame and a retainer overmolded on the conduit. The bracket can further comprise at least one flexible clamp portion configured to receive and retain a second conduit. A vehicle comprising an engine and the modular front end taught herein is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Contardi, Dave VanLooy
  • Modular Vehicle Front End With Resin Overmold Bracket And Vehicle Comprising Same
    Publication number: 20090218852
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modular vehicle front end comprising a frame, a cooling unit mounted to the frame, a conduit running through the cooling unit, and a bracket for securing the conduit to the frame. The bracket can comprise an attachment portion configured for attachment to the frame and a retainer overmolded on the conduit. The bracket can further comprise at least one flexible clamp portion configured to receive and retain a second conduit. A vehicle comprising an engine and the modular front end taught herein is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Contardi, Dave VanLooy