Patents by Inventor Eric R. Langley
Eric R. Langley 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).
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Publication number: 20230125488Abstract: A composite liftgate system with an inner panel construction having a strengthening channel structure. Structural composite reinforcements are bonded to the inner panel where additional strength is needed to meet predetermined performance requirements. Where the extra structure is needed, no steel or a minimum amounts of steel is used and the structural reinforcements are bonded in place using adhesive prior to application of additional fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Kuntze, Stephen R. Roddy, Eric R. Langley
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Patent number: 11560045Abstract: A composite liftgate system with an inner panel construction having a strengthening channel structure. Structural composite reinforcements are bonded to the inner panel where additional strength is needed to meet predetermined performance requirements. Where the extra structure is needed, no steel or a minimum amounts of steel is used and the structural reinforcements are bonded in place using adhesive prior to application of additional fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Kuntze, Stephen R. Roddy, Eric R. Langley
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Publication number: 20210122217Abstract: A composite liftgate system with an inner panel construction having a strengthening channel structure. Structural composite reinforcements are bonded to the inner panel where additional strength is needed to meet predetermined performance requirements. Where the extra structure is needed, no steel or a minimum amounts of steel is used and the structural reinforcements are bonded in place using adhesive prior to application of additional fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Kuntze, Stephen R. Roddy, Eric R. Langley
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Patent number: 10913335Abstract: A composite liftgate system with an inner panel construction having a strengthening channel structure. Structural composite reinforcements are bonded to the inner panel where additional strength is needed to meet predetermined performance requirements. Where the extra structure is needed, no steel or a minimum amounts of steel is used and the structural reinforcements are bonded in place using adhesive prior to application of additional fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Kuntze, Stephen R. Roddy, Eric R. Langley
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Publication number: 20190329636Abstract: A composite liftgate system with an inner panel construction having a strengthening channel structure. Structural composite reinforcements are bonded to the inner panel where additional strength is needed to meet predetermined performance requirements. Where the extra structure is needed, no steel or a minimum amounts of steel is used and the structural reinforcements are bonded in place using adhesive prior to application of additional fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Kuntze, Stephen R. Roddy, Eric R. Langley
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Patent number: 10384520Abstract: A composite liftgate system with an inner panel construction having a strengthening channel structure. Structural composite reinforcements are bonded to the inner panel where additional strength is needed to meet predetermined performance requirements. Where the extra structure is needed, no steel or a minimum amounts of steel is used and the structural reinforcements are bonded in place using adhesive prior to application of additional fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Kuntze, Stephen R. Roddy, Eric R. Langley
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Publication number: 20160347155Abstract: A composite liftgate system with an inner panel construction having a strengthening channel structure. Structural composite reinforcements are bonded to the inner panel where additional strength is needed to meet predetermined performance requirements. Where the extra structure is needed, no steel or a minimum amounts of steel is used and the structural reinforcements are bonded in place using adhesive prior to application of additional fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Christopher J. Kuntze, Stephen R. Roddy, Eric R. Langley
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Patent number: 7070199Abstract: An inflatable restraint module comprises an inflatable restraint canister including an inflatable restraint, an instrument panel, and a mechanism for interlocking the instrument panel to the inflatable restrain. The mechanism includes an attachment portion attached to a chute of the inflatable restraint module, a shaft portion extending from the attachment portion, and an engagement flange extending from the shaft portion. Upon upward displacement of the chute as a result of deployment of the inflatable restraint, the mechanism concurrently shifts with the chute, causing the engagement flange to shift from a free-floating, at-rest position to an engagement position with a structural member for controlling the relative movement between the chute and the instrument panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Intier Automotive Inc.Inventors: Walter P Kornylo, Karthik V. Kumar, Eric R. Langley
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Patent number: 6942240Abstract: An inflatable restraint module comprises an inflatable restraint canister including an inflatable restraint, an instrument panel including an inflatable restraint door, and a structural reinforcement member that maintains proper deployment of the inflatable restraint. The structural reinforcement member is attached to an inflatable restraint chute that extends from the instrument panel at a first location and is attached to the structural member and the instrument panel at a second location. Upon deployment of an inflatable restraint, the structural reinforcement member goes into tension, thereby causing the structural reinforcement member to relieve stresses imparted to the instrument panel. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Intier Automotive Inc.Inventors: Walter P. Kornylo, Karthik V. Kumar, Eric R. Langley
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Publication number: 20040140650Abstract: An inflatable restraint module comprises an inflatable restraint canister including an inflatable restraint, an instrument panel, and a mechanism for interlocking the instrument panel to the inflatable restrain. The mechanism includes an attachment portion attached to a chute of the inflatable restraint module, a shaft portion extending from the attachment portion, and an engagement flange extending from the shaft portion. Upon upward displacement of the chute as a result of deployment of the inflatable restraint, the mechanism concurrently shifts with the chute, causing the engagement flange to shift from a free-floating, at-rest position to an engagement position with a structural member. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: Intier Automotive Inc.Inventors: Walter P. Kornylo, Karthik V. Kumar, Eric R. Langley
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Publication number: 20040135350Abstract: An inflatable restraint module comprises an inflatable restraint canister including an inflatable restraint, an instrument panel including an inflatable restraint door, and a structural reinforcement member that maintains proper deployment of the inflatable restraint. The structural reinforcement member is attached to an inflatable restraint chute that extends from the instrument panel at a first location and is attached to the structural member and the instrument panel at a second location. Upon deployment of an inflatable restraint, the structural reinforcement member goes into tension, thereby causing the structural reinforcement member to relieve stresses imparted to the instrument panel. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Applicant: Intier Automotive Inc.Inventors: Walter P. Kornylo, Karthik V. Kumar, Eric R. Langley