Patents by Inventor Edward J. Sova

Edward J. Sova 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).

  • Apparatus for preventing unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 6005301
    Abstract: An apparatus for preventing unauthorized use of motor vehicle includes a shield attachable to an engine control module. The shield is attached to an underside of the engine control module and includes a top plate which extends immediately above a plurality of electrical connectors and prevents unauthorized withdrawal of the electrical connectors. The apparatus further includes a retaining bracket which cooperates with the shield to define a plurality of channels for receiving wire harnesses associated with the electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Edward J. Sova, Eric B. VanGorp, Joseph C. Toth, Jacob P. Gerring, Stephen R. Emsley
  • Swivel clip for linkage rod
    Patent number: 5709498
    Abstract: A linkage comprising an elongated rod, a rod actuator to longitudinally reciprocate the rod, and a clip of flexible, resilient material connecting the rod to the actuator. The clip has a circular hub rotatably received in an opening in the actuator. The rod has a hook at one end received in a hole in the hub of the clip. The hole is elongated to enable the rod to be axially rotated to facilitate the insertion of the hook end in the hole during assembly. The clip has a stabilizing arm extending laterally from the hub. The rod is received in a transverse slot in the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Edward J. Sova, Richard Wong, Nicolaas C. Akemann, Leonard L. Wu, Earl L. Watson, Andrew J. Palmisano