Patents by Inventor James C. Schoonover

James C. Schoonover 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).

  • Extruded airbag ramp
    Patent number: 11731579
    Abstract: An extruded side curtain airbag ramp including a tear-resistant material forming at least one attachment feature and method for manufacturing said extruded side curtain airbag ramp. The airbag ramp according to the present invention incorporates a plurality of extruded materials and provides an easier manufactured product and attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Vintech Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Schoonover, Robert Rutoski
  • EXTRUDED RUNNING BOARD
    Publication number: 20230249622
    Abstract: A multi-layer running board extrusion including a multi-material running board extruded out of a combination of high-performance plastics. The running board is extruded in multiple layers, which optimizes the size and desired performance of the multiple materials to achieve predetermined desired result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Vintech Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Schoonover, Kevin J. Weingartz
  • Hybrid running board
    Patent number: 11541815
    Abstract: A two-piece manufacturing process for making a running board of a vehicle with two extruded halves, one aluminum and one polymer. The upper half is aluminum and the lower half polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Vintech Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Schoonover
  • EXTRUDED AIRBAG RAMP
    Publication number: 20220111817
    Abstract: An extruded side curtain airbag ramp including a tear-resistant material forming at least one attachment feature and method for manufacturing said extruded side curtain airbag ramp. The airbag ramp according to the present invention incorporates a plurality of extruded materials and provides an easier manufactured product and attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Vintech Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Schoonover, Robert Rutoski
  • Extruded airbag ramp
    Patent number: 11235730
    Abstract: An extruded side curtain airbag ramp including a tear-resistant material forming at least one attachment feature and method for manufacturing said extruded side curtain airbag ramp. The airbag ramp according to the present invention incorporates a plurality of extruded materials and provides an easier manufactured product and attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Vintech Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Schoonover, Robert Rutoski
  • HYBRID RUNNING BOARD
    Publication number: 20200361386
    Abstract: A two-piece manufacturing process for making a running board of a vehicle with two extruded halves, one aluminum and one polymer. The upper half is aluminum and the lower half polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Vintech Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Schoonover
  • EXTRUDED AIRBAG RAMP
    Publication number: 20200164826
    Abstract: An extruded side curtain airbag ramp including a tear-resistant material forming at least one attachment feature and method for manufacturing said extruded side curtain airbag ramp. The airbag ramp according to the present invention incorporates a plurality of extruded materials and provides an easier manufactured product and attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Vintech Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Schoonover, Robert Rutoski
  • Face shield strap cinch
    Patent number: D967550
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Vintech Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Schoonover, Kevin J. Weingartz