Patents by Inventor Frank R. Kohut

Frank R. Kohut 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 replacing a door panel
    Patent number: 4926536
    Abstract: A method for replacing an automobile door panel without removing the door from the automobile utilizing a crimping tool is provided. The mirror is removed from the door. An inner section of the damaged door panel is cut out leaving a border around the door frame. The cut out inner section is removed and the handle and lock cylinder on the door are also removed. A plurality of relief cuts are made about the front, bottom and rear surfaces of the border remaining on the door frame. The border is then peeled away from the door frame. A new panel is placed around the front edge of the door frame holding the back end out. The panel is then pushed in and around the remainder of the door frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Inventor: Frank R. Kohut
  • Method for replacing a door panel
    Patent number: 4912827
    Abstract: A method for replacing an automobile door panel without removing the door from the automobile utilizing a crimping tool is provided. The mirror is removed from the door. An inner section of the damaged door panel is cut out leaving a border around the door frame. The cut out inner section is removed and the handle and lock cylinder on the door are also removed. A plurality of relief cuts are made about the front, bottom and rear surfaces of the border remaining on the door frame. The border is then peeled away from the door frame. A new panel is placed around the front edge of the door frame holding the back end out. The panel is then pushed in and around the remainder of the door frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Inventor: Frank R. Kohut