Patents by Inventor Howard Boyer

Howard Boyer 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).

  • Weatherstrip assembly having a removable retaining member
    Patent number: 9676261
    Abstract: The subject invention provides for a weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle. The assembly includes a trim portion having a body and a flange extending from the body. The flange is capable of moving between an initial position and a final position. A seal extends from the body for abutting and sealing the closure member. An adhesive is disposed on the body for coupling the trim portion to the frame. The adhesive is disposed opposite the seal such that the seal extends away from the adhesive. A retaining member is selectively mounted to the flange and spaced from the adhesive for selectively engaging the frame to selectively hold the flange in the initial position relative to the frame. The retaining member is removed from the flange while concurrently moving the flange toward the final position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: HENNIGES AUTOMOTIVE SEALING SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Krueger, Howard Boyer, John R. Hollis, Stephen J. Murree
  • Weatherstrip Assembly Having a Removable Retaining Member
    Publication number: 20160207384
    Abstract: The subject invention provides for a weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle. The assembly includes a trim portion having a body and a flange extending from the body. The flange is capable of moving between an initial position and a final position. A seal extends from the body for abutting and sealing the closure member. An adhesive is disposed on the body for coupling the trim portion to the frame. The adhesive is disposed opposite the seal such that the seal extends away from the adhesive. A retaining member is selectively mounted to the flange and spaced from the adhesive for selectively engaging the frame to selectively hold the flange in the initial position relative to the frame. The retaining member is removed from the flange while concurrently moving the flange toward the final position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Henniges Automotive Sealing Systems North America
    Inventors: Robert M. Krueger, Howard Boyer, John R. Hollis, Stephen J. Murree
  • Weatherstrip assembly having a removable retaining member
    Patent number: 9227499
    Abstract: The subject invention provides for a weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle. The assembly includes a trim portion having a body and a flange extending from the body. The flange is capable of moving between an initial position and a final position. A seal extends from the body for abutting and sealing the closure member. An adhesive is disposed on the body for coupling the trim portion to the frame. The adhesive is disposed opposite the seal such that the seal extends away from the adhesive. A retaining member is selectively mounted to the flange and spaced from the adhesive for selectively engaging the frame to selectively hold the flange in the initial position relative to the frame. The retaining member is removed from the flange while concurrently moving the flange toward the final position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: HENNIGES AUTOMOTIVE SEALING SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Robert Krueger, Howard Boyer, John R. Hollis, Stephen J. Murree
  • WEATHERSTRIP ASSEMBLY HAVING A REMOVABLE RETAINING MEMBER
    Publication number: 20140366451
    Abstract: The subject invention provides for a weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle. The assembly includes a trim portion having a body and a flange extending from the body. The flange is capable of moving between an initial position and a final position. A seal extends from the body for abutting and sealing the closure member. An adhesive is disposed on the body for coupling the trim portion to the frame. The adhesive is disposed opposite the seal such that the seal extends away from the adhesive. A retaining member is selectively mounted to the flange and spaced from the adhesive for selectively engaging the frame to selectively hold the flange in the initial position relative to the frame. The retaining member is removed from the flange while concurrently moving the flange toward the final position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Henniges Automotive Sealing Systems North American Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Krueger, Howard Boyer, John R. Hollis, Stephen J. Murree