Patents by Inventor Jason T. Murar
Jason T. Murar 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).
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Publication number: 20090261494Abstract: An automated method and system for making painted vehicle body panel skins and vehicle body panels are provided. The method includes transferring a mold having a mold surface from an entrance station to a paint station within a dispensing area. The method further includes applying paint on the mold surface to form a layer of paint on the mold surface at the paint station. The method still further includes spraying curable polyurethane elastomer on the painted surface at a spray station within the dispensing area. The paint and spray stations may be coincident. The method still further includes, after the step of spraying and while the polyurethane elastomer is uncured, transferring the mold with the paint and the uncured polyurethane elastomer from the spray station to at least one accumulator station in a curing area to allow the polyurethane elastomer to completely cure in the mold and form the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: GLOBAL IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Larry J. Winget, Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar, William G. Krowl
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Publication number: 20090061033Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a painted plastic component such as painted air bag covers, side cladding or exterior bumpers, which includes a painted film sheet and a one-piece thermoplastic elastomeric structural carrier. A bottom contact surface of the film sheet bonds with a front contact surface of the structural carrier by diffusion between the contact surfaces thereof within a mold cavity of an injection mold separate from the mold cavity of a vacuum mold which is utilized to vacuum-mold the film sheet to form the desired painted plastic component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: LARRY J. WINGET, Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Patent number: 7425122Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a painted plastic component such as painted air bag covers, side cladding or exterior bumpers, which includes a painted film sheet and a one-piece thermoplastic elastomeric structural carrier. A bottom contact surface of the film sheet bonds with a front contact surface of the structural carrier by diffusion between the contact surfaces thereof within a mold cavity of an injection mold separate from the mold cavity of a vacuum mold which is utilized to vacuum-mold the film sheet to form the desired painted plastic component.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Cadence Innovation LLC.Inventors: Larry J. Winget, Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Patent number: 7101505Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a painted plastic component such as painted air bag covers, side cladding or exterior bumpers, which includes a painted film sheet and a one-piece thermoplastic elastomeric structural carrier. A bottom contact surface of the film sheet bonds with a front contact surface of the structural carrier by diffusion between the contact surfaces thereof within a mold cavity of an injection mold separate from the mold cavity of a vacuum mold which is utilized to vacuum-mold the film sheet to form the desired painted plastic component.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Cadence Innovation LLCInventors: Larry J. Winget, Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Patent number: 6939597Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a painted plastic component having a badge, emblem or other ornamentation, such as air bag covers having a badge, or wherein the component is the badge itself. The method includes providing a painted film sheet and a one-piece thermoplastic elastomeric structural carrier. A bottom contact surface of the film sheet bonds with a front contact surface of the structural carrier by diffusion between the contact surfaces thereof within a mold cavity of an injection mold separate from the mold cavity of a vacuum mold which is utilized to vacuum-mold the film sheet to form the desired painted plastic component.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Larry J. Winget, Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Patent number: 6881296Abstract: A method and system of manufacturing an air bag cover assembly utilizing infrared radiation is disclosed. The assembly includes a front panel, a back plate, a switch and infrared-absorbing material. Initially, the front panel and the back plate are positioned so that inner surfaces of the front panel and the back plate define a switch pocket therebetween. Then the switch is positioned in the switch pocket. Thereafter, infrared radiation is directed at the infrared-absorbing material for a time sufficient to heat the infrared-absorbing material to a desired temperature. The amount of heat applied to the infrared-absorbing material by the infrared radiation is controlled by a controller. Finally, the heated material cools to fixedly secures the back plate to the front panel. The heated material may be forced to flow prior to cooling.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Jason T. Murar, John F. Murphy
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Patent number: 6818305Abstract: A molding method and a metal-covered plastic component such as partial or entire fascia, body side moldings, and the like, which have bright surface requirements and which includes a film sheet and a one-piece thermoplastic elastomeric structural carrier are provided. The film sheet includes a decorative layer of metal such as chrome. A plastic layer of the film sheet on which the layer of metal is formed is selected from a group consisting of polyester, polyurethane and polycarbonate. A bottom contact surface of the film sheet bonds with a front contact surface of the structural carrier by diffusion between the contact surfaces thereof within a mold cavity of an injection mold separate from the step of forming a preform which is securely positioned within the injection mold during injection molding to form the plastic part.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Jason T. Murar, David J. Davis
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Patent number: 6761364Abstract: A plastic shopping cart is disclosed. In accordance with certain aspects of the present invention, all of the components of a shopping cart are formed from a moldable material such as, for example, a thermoplastic resin by means of an injection molding process or the like. The shopping cart is configured so that any metallic parts that are used to connect the various plastic components together are shielded from the ambient environment. This virtually eliminates any rusting and corrosion of any metallic parts that are used to connect the various components of the shopping cart together.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Jason T. Murar, Jeffrey M. Stribbell, Donald L. Wilson, Jr., William G. Hoffman
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Patent number: 6672611Abstract: The present invention involves an air bag deployment chute and panel assembly for deploying an air bag through a panel member having a groove. The deployment chute comprises a stationary portion and one or more door portions depending on the shape of the prescribed tear pattern (i.e., “I”, “H” or “U”). The stationary portion includes a base and a peripheral wall integrally connected thereto. The base has a first surface attached to an inner surface of the panel member and an opening to define an inner periphery of the base. The inner periphery is positioned against a structurally weakened area of the panel member defined by the groove so that outer portions of the groove are supported by the base to prevent inadvertent pivotal movement of the one or more door portions toward the air bag when force is applied on the outer surface of the panel member.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Patent number: 6620371Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a painted plastic component having a badge, emblem or other ornamentation, such as air bag covers having a badge, or wherein the component is the badge itself. The method includes providing a painted film sheet and a one-piece thermoplastic elastomeric structural carrier. A bottom contact surface of the film sheet bonds with a front contact surface of the structural carrier by diffusion between the contact surfaces thereof within a mold cavity of an injection mold separate from the mold cavity of a vacuum mold which is utilized to vacuum-mold the film sheet to form the desired painted plastic component.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2000Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Larry J. Winget, Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Patent number: 6579402Abstract: A method and system of manufacturing an air bag cover assembly utilizing infrared radiation is disclosed. The assembly includes a front panel, a back plate, a switch and infrared-absorbing material. Initially, the front panel and the back plate are positioned so that inner surfaces of the front panel and the back plate define a switch pocket therebetween. Then the switch is positioned in the switch pocket. Thereafter, infrared radiation is directed at the infrared-absorbing material for a time sufficient to heat the infrared-absorbing material to a desired temperature. The amount of heat applied to the infrared-absorbing material by the infrared radiation is controlled by a controller. Finally, the heated material cools to fixedly secures the back plate to the front panel. The heated material may be forced to flow prior to cooling.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1999Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Jason T. Murar, John F. Murphy
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Publication number: 20030057666Abstract: A plastic shopping cart is disclosed. In accordance with certain aspects of the present invention, all of the components of a shopping cart are formed from a moldable material such as, for example, a thermoplastic resin by means of an injection molding process or the like. The shopping cart is configured so that any metallic parts that are used to connect the various plastic components together are shielded from the ambient environment. This virtually eliminates any rusting and corrosion of any metallic parts that are used to connect the various components of the shopping cart together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Jason T. Murar, Jeffrey M. Stribbell, Donald L. Wilson, William G. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20030008134Abstract: A molding method and a metal-covered plastic component such as partial or entire fascia, body side moldings, and the like, which have bright surface requirements and which includes a film sheet and a one-piece thermoplastic elastomeric structural carrier are provided. The film sheet includes a decorative layer of metal such as chrome. A plastic layer of the film sheet on which the layer of metal is formed is selected from a group consisting of polyester, polyurethane and polycarbonate. A bottom contact surface of the film sheet bonds with a front contact surface of the structural carrier by diffusion between the contact surfaces thereof within a mold cavity of an injection mold separate from the step of forming a preform which is securely positioned within the injection mold during injection molding to form the plastic part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Jason T. Murar, David J. Davis
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Publication number: 20020195801Abstract: The present invention involves an air bag deployment chute and panel assembly for deploying an air bag through a panel member having a groove. The deployment chute comprises a stationary portion and one or more door portions depending on the shape of the prescribed tear pattern (i.e., “I”, “H” or “U”). The stationary portion includes a base and a peripheral wall integrally connected thereto. The base has a first surface attached to an inner surface of the panel member and an opening to define an inner periphery of the base. The inner periphery is positioned against a structurally weakened area of the panel member defined by the groove so that outer portions of the groove are supported by the base to prevent inadvertent pivotal movement of the one or more door portions toward the air bag when force is applied on the outer surface of the panel member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Publication number: 20020171181Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a painted plastic component such as painted air bag covers, side cladding or exterior bumpers, which includes a painted film sheet and a one-piece thermoplastic elastomeric structural carrier. A bottom contact surface of the film sheet bonds with a front contact surface of the structural carrier by diffusion between the contact surfaces thereof within a mold cavity of an injection mold separate from the mold cavity of a vacuum mold which is utilized to vacuum-mold the film sheet to form the desired painted plastic component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Larry J. Winget, Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Publication number: 20020167187Abstract: The present invention involves a mounting fastener attachable to a panel member of a vehicle for retention of the panel member to a support structure. The mounting fastener comprises a base member having first and second opposing ends and is substantially planar for attachment to the panel member. The mounting fastener further comprises a biased member having first and second legs respectively extending from the first and second ends. The first and second legs merge together into a substantially parallel relationship at a head. The head has first and second wings respectively extending from the first and second legs toward the base member, wherein each wing has a flap which is twisted with respect to the wing and extends outwardly to a distal edge. The distal edge forms an acute angle with respect to the wing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: Patent Holding CompanyInventor: Jason T. Murar
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Publication number: 20020167152Abstract: The present invention provides a panel assembly for deployment of an air bag into a vehicle compartment and to dissipate impact energy during a vehicle impact. The assembly comprises a panel member and an energy-dissipating impact member attached to the panel member. The panel member is attachable to a vehicle support structure. The panel member flexes to allow for deployment of the air bag into the vehicle compartment during impact of the vehicle. The energy-dissipating impact member attaches only to a retainer portion on an inner surface of the panel member to allow the flexing. The impact member is configured to contact the air bag disposed adjacent the door portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventors: Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Publication number: 20020158371Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a painted plastic component such as painted air bag covers, side cladding or exterior bumpers, which includes a painted film sheet and a one-piece thermoplastic elastomeric structural carrier. A bottom contact surface of the film sheet bonds with a front contact surface of the structural carrier by diffusion between the contact surfaces thereof within a mold cavity of an injection mold separate from the mold cavity of a vacuum mold which is utilized to vacuum-mold the film sheet to form the desired painted plastic component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Applicant: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Larry J. Winget, Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Patent number: 6467801Abstract: The present invention involves an air bag deployment chute for deploying an air bag through a panel member having a groove. The deployment chute comprises a stationary portion and a door portion. The stationary portion includes a base and a peripheral wall integrally connected thereto. The base has a first surface attached to an inner surface of the panel member and an opening to define an inner periphery of the base. The inner periphery defines an open area which is circumscribed by the groove viewed in plan when the deployment chute is attached to the panel member. The inner periphery is positioned against the structurally weakened area of the panel member so that the groove is supported by the base to prevent inadvertent pivotal movement of the door portion toward the air bag when force is applied on the outer surface of the panel member.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar
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Patent number: 6464255Abstract: The present invention involves a knee bolster airbag system to dissipate impact energy during an impact of a vehicle in which the system is disposed. The system includes a base which has a first surface disposed toward a vehicle compartment of the vehicle, and a cover having an inner surface attached adjacent the first surface of the base to define a cavity. The cover further has opposite first and second edges, wherein the first edge pivotally attaches the cover to the base about an axis to hinge the first edge of the cover to the base. The system further includes an airbag housing member adjacent which an airbag and a gas source are disposed. The system further includes a tether connected to the base and the cover. The tether allows a predetermined displacement of the second edge away from the base when the airbag is in a deployed state.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Patent Holding CompanyInventors: Darius J. Preisler, Jason T. Murar