Patents by Inventor Donald G. Saathoff

Donald G. Saathoff 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: 5306066
    Abstract: A vehicle door includes an inner panel, an outer panel joined to the inner panel and a door trim panel mounted on the inner panel to form a space therebetween. The vehicle door also includes a honeycomb shaped energy absorbing structure disposed in the space between the door trim panel and the inner panel for absorbing energy from a side collision type impact of the vehicle door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Donald G. Saathoff
  • Patent number: 4531295
    Abstract: The timing tool (10) includes a piston follower (12) slidingly mounted in the base (14) with its lower end (90) in contact with the top (76) of the piston (68) and its upper flat cap end (56) engaging the lock block (16). The lock block (16) slides on rods (18, 20) until top dead center of the piston is located. Thumb screw (30) is then rotated to lock the block in position. The piston (68) is then moved downwardly to form a gap (92) into which a feeler gauge is inserted. The piston is then moved upwardly into position at which the points open and the points are secured into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1985
    Inventor: Donald G. Saathoff