Patents by Inventor Jason M. Sicotte

Jason M. Sicotte 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).

  • Tailgate stabilizer
    Patent number: 8403308
    Abstract: A counterbalance for use in a motor vehicle that is connected to a tailgate to at least partially control the movement of the tailgate. The counterbalance is made of a spring that counters the load applied to the tailgate, a flexible material strap that provides a stop for the counterbalance, a protective housing that covers the spring, and a flexible material strap. The counterbalance has a fully extended length that is greater than twice the length of the counterbalance when non-extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.
    Inventors: Philip G. Costello, Jason M. Sicotte, Lauren Akey, Raymond C. Brunet
  • Tailgate stabilizer
    Patent number: 7000908
    Abstract: A counterbalance for use in a motor vehicle that is connected to a tailgate to at least partially control the movement of the tailgate. The counterbalance is made of a spring that counters the load applied to the tailgate, a flexible material strap that provides a stop for the counterbalance, a protective housing that covers the spring, and a flexible material strap. The counterbalance has a fully extended length that is greater than twice the length of the counterbalance when non-extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.
    Inventors: Philip G. Costello, Jason M. Sicotte, Lauren Akey, Raymond C. Brunet