Patents by Inventor David A. Scheidmantel

David A. Scheidmantel 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).

  • Vehicular trim component and cover with simulated stitch and/or seam thereon
    Patent number: 7922956
    Abstract: A method for making a cover for a component of a vehicle passenger compartment comprising the steps of molding the cover for the component from a polymeric material, and forming an integrally-formed aesthetic feature in an uninterrupted portion of the cover which simulates a seam between regions of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Leon Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Scheidmantel, Michael D. Bicard, Nicholas J. Runnals
  • Method of fabricating an armrest
    Patent number: 6248205
    Abstract: An armrest adapted to be mounted to a vehicle door comprises a primary substrate adapted to be mounted to a vehicle door panel with a secondary substrate mounted to the primary substrate and defining a recess. A foam layer is mounted to the secondary substrate within the recess, and a flexible outer casing intergrally molded to the primary substrate forming a recess with the primary substrate which receives the secondary substrate and the foam layer. A method of fabricating the armrest for the vehicle door is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Leon Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Scheidmantel, Robert H. Versaw, Jr.
  • Armrest and method of fabricating same
    Patent number: 6213538
    Abstract: An armrest adapted to be mounted to a vehicle door comprises a primary substrate adapted to be mounted to a vehicle door panel with a secondary substrate mounted to the primary substrate and defining a recess. A foam layer is mounted to the secondary substrate within the recess, and a flexible outer casing intergrally molded to the primary substrate forming a recess with the primary substrate which receives the secondary substrate and the foam layer. A method of fabricating the armrest for the vehicle door is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Leon Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Scheidmantel, Robert H. Versaw, Jr.