Patents by Inventor Frank Michalak

Frank Michalak 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).

  • System for the assembly of laminar components, especially parts of the external skin of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 6209940
    Abstract: A system is provided for assembling laminar components in places with different access. The laminar components are provided with parallel projecting flanges and a clip for bringing these flanges together. The clip is configured as a channel which is provided at one end with a pin running between the flanges of the channel. The clip is inserted into an opening in the flange and serves as a pivot point for swinging the channel to the end position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Reiner Jocher, Frank Michalak, Walter Nuber