Patents by Inventor Frederick J. Muhlberger

Frederick J. Muhlberger 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).

  • Curved windshield mounting system
    Patent number: 4815410
    Abstract: The mount includes an elongated extrusion of aluminum having upper, intermediate and lower portions connected one to the other. The upper portion has a generally channel-shaped cross-section for receiving an edge of the curved windshield. The intermediate portion extends along one side of the member and connects to the lower portion. The lower portion is arcuate in cross-section, terminating in a free end spaced from the upper portion along the opposite side of the member. Indicia is provided along the inside of the arcuate portion for locating openings for receiving screws to secure the mounting member to a boat deck. The compound curvature of the windshield glass is accommodated while maintaining continuous flush line contact between the mount and the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Nelson A. Taylor Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick J. Muhlberger
  • Curved windshield mounting system
    Patent number: 4750449
    Abstract: The mount includes an elongated extrusion of aluminum having upper, intermediate and lower portions connected one to the other. The upper portion has a generally channel-shaped cross-section for receiving an edge of the curved windshield. The intermediate portion extends along one side of the member and connects to the lower portion. The lower portion is arcuate in cross-section, terminating in a free end spaced from the upper portion along the opposite side of the member. Indicia is provided along the inside of the arcuate portion for locating openings for receiving screws to secure the mounting member to a boat deck. The compound curvature of the windshield glass is accommodated while maintaining continuous flush line contact between the mount and the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: N. A. Taylor Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick J. Muhlberger