Patents by Inventor Donald W. Powell

Donald W. Powell 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).

  • Hood system with multiple open positions
    Patent number: 7987939
    Abstract: A hood system with a plurality of hood hinges is disclosed. The hood hinges associated with the hood system include a hole configured to receive a removable fastener. By inserting a fastener in the hole when the hood is in a fully open position, a protrusion on the hood hinge can rest against the removable fastener to maintain the hood in the fully open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark Kisiler, Donald W. Powell
  • Screw Holder for Screw Driving Tool
    Publication number: 20100300253
    Abstract: The present invention is a screw holder that is useful for holding screws so that they may be started and conveniently screwed into the object or material without significant interruption of rotating motion. The present invention comprises a clear cylinder, along with end caps containing holes and radial slits. The screw is inserted in one end and the screw driving tool shaft is inserted in the other whereby the screw is conveniently held in place until it is properly started in the object or material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Donald W. Powell
  • Hood System
    Publication number: 20100140005
    Abstract: A hood system with a plurality of hood hinges is disclosed. The hood hinges associated with the hood system include a hole configured to receive a removable fastener. By inserting a fastener in the hole when the hood is in a fully open position, a protrusion on the hood hinge can rest against the removable fastener to maintain the hood in the fully open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark Kisiler, Donald W. Powell