Patents by Inventor David M. Day

David M. Day 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: 7735810
    Abstract: A support for a gas prop (hydraulic strut) for a vehicle access door includes an elongate sleeve that is positionable around the cylinder and rod of the gas prop. The support secures a weak or otherwise defective gas prop in its position in which the vehicle access door is held open. The elongate sleeve includes a first and second end. The first end of the elongate sleeve is adapted to be selectively positioned between: (1) abutting the distal end of the cylinder, and (2) coaxially receiving at least a portion of the length of the cylinder. One or more slots are defined at the second end of the elongate sleeve. Each of the slots is selectively engageable with the shaft or post of an attachment bracket for coupling the rod end to the vehicle. Additionally, each one of the slots is a different length, thereby accommodating various lengths of gas props.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventors: William Pope, David M. Day
  • Publication number: 20080048082
    Abstract: A support for a gas prop (hydraulic strut) for a vehicle access door includes an elongate sleeve that is positionable around the cylinder and rod of the gas prop. The support secures a weak or otherwise defective gas prop in its position in which the vehicle access door is held open. The elongate sleeve includes a first and second end. The first end of the elongate sleeve is adapted to be selectively positioned between: (1) abutting the distal end of the cylinder, and (2) coaxially receiving at least a portion of the length of the cylinder. One or more slots are defined at the second end of the elongate sleeve. Each of the slots is selectively engageable with the shaft or post of an attachment bracket for coupling the rod end to the vehicle. Additionally, each one of the slots is a different length, thereby accommodating various lengths of gas props.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: William Pope, David M. Day