Patents by Inventor Gerald Tobin

Gerald Tobin 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).

  • Retractable pillar for convertible vehicle
    Publication number: 20060186705
    Abstract: A retractable pillar is used in a convertible vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, a pillar is automatically retracted and extended. A further aspect of the present invention rotates at least a portion of the pillar during its movement. In still another aspect of the present invention, a retractable B-pillar provides weatherstrip sealing to a door-mounted window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Mostafa Rashidy, George Wolenter, Robert Storc, Gerald Tobin