Patents by Inventor James P. Lagrou

James P. Lagrou 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).

  • Multi-piece door with hidden hinge
    Patent number: 5876086
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, there is provided a door closure apparatus for covering a single opening in a vehicle body. The apparatus including a first door, a second door and a third door, each door being pivotally supported by hinges which are concealed from view when the first, second, and third doors are in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: The Budd Company
    Inventors: James P. Lagrou, Douglas A. Rozier