Patents by Inventor Gerald W. Szymczak

Gerald W. Szymczak 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).

  • Movable vehicle grille
    Patent number: 4753468
    Abstract: A movable vehicle grille is provided. The grille is attached to the vehicle by means of a crank structure which causes the grille to pivot and to also move inwardly and upwardly when impacted by the vehicle bumper. The vehicle bumper is of the type mounted on an energy absorbing means to facilitate rearward and upward movement thereof upon impact with another vehicle or a fixed object. Spring means are provided to urge the grille back to its normal position after the bumper retracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald W. Szymczak, John H. Schult, Jr.
  • Headlight door actuating mechanism
    Patent number: 4737893
    Abstract: A door actuating mechanism is provided for opening and closing of door structures over recessed headlights in a vehicle. The actuating mechanism includes means to cause pivoting of the doors to the open or closed positions and simultaneous sliding of the doors sideways with respect to the opening for the recessed headlights to prevent engagement of the doors with the side edges of the opening during opening and closing of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: John Horansky, Gerald W. Szymczak, John H. Schult, Jr.