Patents by Inventor Frank M. Lopick

Frank M. Lopick 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).

  • Zipper assembly with integrated electrical contacts
    Patent number: 6712420
    Abstract: A convertible vehicle having a body with a removable soft top and a separate rear window with an electrically-operable component. The rear window being selectively attachable to and removable from the top. A separable fastener assembly such as a zipper is provided with the top and the rear window so that the electrically-operated component is electrically connected with a vehicle power supply upon attachment of the rear window to the soft top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Kargilis, John W. Pohill, Frank M. Lopick, E. Mackey King