Patents by Inventor Jack T. Sossamon

Jack T. Sossamon 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).

  • Push-on bracket
    Patent number: 6244107
    Abstract: A gauge mounting assembly (10) for mounting a gauge (12) to a vehicle instrument panel (18) includes a gauge (12) disposed within an annular gauge housing (14) and an annular gauge bracket (16) for securing the gauge (12) to the instrument panel (18). The gauge bracket (16) includes ratcheting surfaces (22) for retaining the housing (14) to the bracket (16) in any one of various positions. The ratcheting surfaces (22) are disposed upon flexible tabs (24) extending from the bracket (16). The gauge housing (14) includes a plurality of annular and parallel ribs (26) for engaging the ratcheting surfaces (22) on the tabs (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Teleflex, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steve D. Nelson, Richard K. Anderson, Jack T. Sossamon