Patents by Inventor David F. Copp

David F. Copp 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).

  • Patent number: 4917426
    Abstract: A vehicle bumper nerf strip and license plate holder attachment means for securing the nerf strip and holder to a vehicle bumper is provided. The nerf strip has first and second fasteners for reception in openings provided in the vehicle bumper. Both types of fasteners are insertable by applying external pressure to the nerf strip. The first fasteners are removable upon application of a pulling force. However, the second fasteners, which are utilized to retain a license plate holder in place, are firmly held in place by means of a screw so that they will not come loose upon application of a pulling force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventor: David F. Copp
  • Patent number: 4875728
    Abstract: A bumper facia attachment structure is provided for application to automotive vehicles having a bumper facia unit mounted over a structural bumper. The bumper facia is the type having end pieces extending around the front and/or rear of the vehicle. The end pieces are attached by way of a fastener to a generally C-shaped retainer clip mounted on the lateral sheet metal fenders of the automotive vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: David F. Copp, Stephen J. Wojciehowski