Patents by Inventor James P. Mantua

James P. Mantua 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).

  • Patent number: 9073249
    Abstract: An actuator for an injection mold is provided and may include a housing, a projection rotatably supported by the housing and movable between an extended state and a retracted state, and a cam supported by the housing. The cam may selectively move the projection between the extended state and the retracted state relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: David V Olar, James P. Mantua, David E Compeau
  • Publication number: 20140328968
    Abstract: An actuator for an injection mold is provided and may include a housing, a projection rotatably supported by the housing and movable between an extended state and a retracted state, and a cam supported by the housing. The cam may selectively move the projection between the extended state and the retracted state relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: David V Olar, James P. Mantua, David E Compeau
  • Patent number: 7416247
    Abstract: A closure system for a vehicle includes a closure member movable relative to the vehicle between an open position and a closed position. The closure member includes a flexible panel and a plurality of support members supporting the flexible panel. A first support member is attached to and is movable with the closure member between the open position and the closed position. The first support member includes a recess receiving the flexible panel and the plurality of support members therein when the closure member is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Chrysler LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Dunneback, James P. Mantua, Nicholas Vardis
  • Publication number: 20080143151
    Abstract: A closure system for a vehicle includes a closure member movable relative to the vehicle between an open position and a dosed position. The closure member includes a flexible panel and a plurality of support members supporting the flexible panel. A first support member is attached to and is movable with the closure member between the open position and the closed position. The first support member includes a recess receiving the flexible panel and the plurality of support members therein when the closure member is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Mark R. Dunneback, James P. Mantua, Nicholas Vardis
  • Patent number: 6009909
    Abstract: A hose for transporting a fluid through a controlled bend and method of using same. In one application, the hose is adapted for incorporation into an automotive vehicle and has a generally straight portion and a bent portion. The bent portion is capable of maintaining a 90 degree bend without causing an "S" shape and provides a visually pleasing appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Mantua, Yousef Y. Vaid, Ronald F. Kline
  • Patent number: D637539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Christopher S. Welch, Klaus Busse, James P. Mantua
  • Patent number: D372698
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventor: James P. Mantua
  • Patent number: D372699
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventor: James P. Mantua
  • Patent number: D641672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Ernest F. Willoughby, James P. Mantua, Klaus Busse