Patents by Inventor James Finck

James Finck 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).

  • Adjustable dead pedal for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 6318786
    Abstract: An adjustable dead pedal apparatus for a motor vehicle is provided. The adjustable dead pedal apparatus includes a bracket that is removeably attached to a vehicle side wall. A pedal structure is selectively secured to one of a plurality of position on the bracket. The pedal structure can be moved in the fore/aft direction by removing the bracket from the side wall and removing the pedal structure from the bracket from a first position and reattaching the pedal structure at a second position. The bracket can then be reattached to the vehicle side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J Sauve, Paul S Larsen, James Finck
  • Enclosure for multiple vehicular audio speakers
    Patent number: 5612516
    Abstract: A speaker enclosure for holding two 3.5" speakers and a 6.5" speaker is positionable on a rear shelf of the passenger compartment of a vehicle. The rear shelf extends transversely across the vehicle, and the speaker enclosure extends substantially the length of the rear shelf. The speaker enclosure includes three receptacles for receiving the speakers. An L-shaped tube directs sound emanating from the 6.5" speaker out of a front sound port of the enclosure, between the 3.5" speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Diane M. Valitutti, James Finck, Kurt M. Straub