Patents by Inventor Dennis G. Karolski

Dennis G. Karolski 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: 5853857
    Abstract: The present invention provides a windshield frame utilizing composite technology. More particularly, the windshield frame preferably comprises a fiber reinforced plastic molded upper frame section bonded with a structural grade adhesive to a fiber reinforced plastic molded lower frame section. According to the invention, steel reinforcements and tapping plates are bonded on or molded into the frame sections to stabilize the structure and provide hardware attachment points. Continuous carbon fibers may also be molded in the frame sections in critical high stress areas. The strength of the bonding between the frame sections is enhanced by a tongue and groove geometry along the interface. In addition, dowel pins and bushings are used to mechanically tie the frame sections together near body side attachment points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignees: The Budd Company, Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Mohammed Mahmood, Michael M. Shinedling, Saad M. Abouzahr, Stuart A. Ehrhardt, Dennis G. Karolski