Patents by Inventor Frank Dodaro

Frank Dodaro 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).

  • Composite tailgate with a one-piece structural panel that has integrated storage space
    Publication number: 20070090662
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite tailgate providing a one piece structural member that has an integrated storage space. The tailgate is made of a structural member which has a skin attached to its exterior side and a hinged access panel that is attached to its interior side. A cap is used to secure the skin and hinged access panel to the structural member. The hinged access panel can be opened when the tailgate is in a flat position in order to create storage space. The size of the storage space depends on the size of the structural member. The tailgate and the components are made of composite materials in order to minimize the weight of the tailgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Katterloher, Lassi Ojanen, Frank Dodaro, Reid Bayly, Rudolph Schrempf