Patents by Inventor George Corder

George Corder 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).

  • Publication number: 20020067054
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of vehicle side frames, one or more movement mechanisms, a back window assembly and an automatic actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, an automotive vehicle includes a front header panel, first and second vehicle side frames, first and second tracks, a sunroof panel, a back window panel and an electrical system operable to coordinate movement of the sunroof panel and the back window panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: George A. Corder, James E. Tousignant, Bernard W. Schaller, Christopher H. Purcell
  • Patent number: 6305737
    Abstract: A vehicle door system including a door being pivotally moved about a first axis and a second axis. In another aspect of the present invention, the system provides a locking device that is slidably engaged to lock the door. Another aspect of the present invention pertains to a pair of adjacent passenger doors that open in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: George A. Corder, James E. Tousignant, Bernard W. Schaller
  • Patent number: 5810422
    Abstract: A convertible top for an automotive vehicle is provided. This convertible top is coupled to the vehicle such that it moves between a raised operative position and a lowered storage position. When in the raised operative position, the convertible top covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle. When in the lowered storage position, the convertible top is stored in the rear seat area and is covered by a portion of the convertible top itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: George A. Corder, Charles C. Turney
  • Patent number: 5775767
    Abstract: A convertible top for a vehicle having a rear egress. The convertible top includes a dynamic rear bow which rests on a rear portion of the vehicle body and is pivotable for providing access to the rear of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Albert W. Harrison, George A. Corder
  • Patent number: 5727478
    Abstract: Provided is a table assembly for use in over-the-road trucks. The table assembly includes a table top and a table support linkage assembly having a center support linkage mechanism and a pair of side support linkage mechanisms. The table assembly of the present invention enabling the table top to be positionable between a first elevated position and a second lowered position whereby the table top remains substantially horizontal during the path of travel from the first position to the second position. The table assembly further including a latching mechanism for maintaining table assembly in the first elevated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Rahn, George Corder, Walter Kemmer, David Piontek, Brett Schihl
  • Patent number: 5593202
    Abstract: A convertible top for an automotive vehicle is provided. This convertible top is coupled to the vehicle such that it moves between a raised operative position and a lowered storage position. When in the raised operative position, the convertible top covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle. When in the lowered storage position, the convertible top is stored in the rear seat area and is covered by a portion of the convertible top itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: George A. Corder, Charles C. Turney
  • Patent number: 5429409
    Abstract: A convertible top for an automotive vehicle is provided. This convertible top is coupled to the vehicle such that it moves between a raised operative position and a lowered storage position. When in the raised operative position, the convertible top covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle. When in the lowered storage position, the convertible top is stored in the rear seat area and is covered by a portion of the convertible top itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: George A. Corder, Charles C. Turney
  • Patent number: 5161852
    Abstract: A vehicle convertible top linkage assembly having improved means for controlling the articulation of the convertible top as it is raised and lowered. This linkage assembly includes a pair of pillar links that are pivotally coupled to the vehicle and a pair of balance links that control the articulation of the convertible top. The balance links are coupled to the linkage assembly by coupling means that simultaneously allow the balance links to be pivotally and longitudinally displaced. Longitudinal displacement of the balance links is accomplished by a variety of displacing means and serves the purpose of actuating the control links. These displacing means displace the balance link when the convertible top is being raised and lowered to provide various paths of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael P. Alexander, William A. Sims, George A. Corder, Albert W. Harrison
  • Patent number: 5106145
    Abstract: A convertible top having means for tensioning the convertible top pliable covering means and for reducing the distance between the convertible top and a vehicle body panel, thereby defining the exterior finished surface of the vehicle at a location where the body panel and the convertible top are adjacent. To accomplish this, the convertible top utilizes a member coupled to the convertible top linkage assembly that is displaced outwardly by a camming means. The method of outwardly displacing this member involves the first step of raising the convertible top to an intermediate raised portion. The next step is raising the convertible top further such that the member engages a camming means and is displaced outwardly. Finally, the last step is bringing the convertible top to an operative position where it covers the interior of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventor: George A. Corder