Patents by Inventor David Mahlmeister

David Mahlmeister 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).

  • Flange for exterior ornamentation
    Patent number: 9855901
    Abstract: A fuel filler housing opening includes a segmented flange for attachment of a fuel filler housing. A fuel filler housing opening insert is provided, configured for attaching to the segmented flange. The fuel filler housing opening insert includes a body surrounding a central opening dimensioned to receive a fuel filler housing therethrough. The body may be dimensioned to fully overlay the fuel filler housing opening segmented flange. The fuel filler housing opening insert body includes one or more retainers configured for capturing the segmented flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Robert Reiners, Thomas F. Boettger, David Mahlmeister, Michael Rosebrook