Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Fink

Jeffrey A. Fink 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: 9676319
    Abstract: A tonneau cover system is provided for a cargo box of a pickup truck. The cargo box including a sidewall having an inboard side, wherein the inboard side extends downward and includes a lower edge. The tonneau cover system comprises a framework assembly positionable over the cargo box of the pickup truck and a bed rail extender having an engagement surface. The bed rail extender is adapted to attach to the inboard side such that the engagement surface is spaced downward from the lower edge of the inboard side. A clamp assembly is operably coupled to the framework system. The clamp assembly has an engaging member selectively positioned between a latched position and an unlatched position. The engaging member is adapted to contact the engagement surface of the bed rail extender in the latched position to retain the framework assembly to the cargo box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Advantage Truck Accessories, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Fink
  • Publication number: 20150321543
    Abstract: A tonneau cover system is provided for a cargo box of a pickup truck. The cargo box including a sidewall having an inboard side, wherein the inboard side extends downward and includes a lower edge. The tonneau cover system comprises a framework assembly positionable over the cargo box of the pickup truck and a bed rail extender having an engagement surface. The bed rail extender is adapted to attach to the inboard side such that the engagement surface is spaced downward from the lower edge of the inboard side. A clamp assembly is operably coupled to the framework system. The clamp assembly has an engaging member selectively positioned between a latched position and an unlatched position. The engaging member is adapted to contact the engagement surface of the bed rail extender in the latched position to retain the framework assembly to the cargo box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: JEFFREY A. FINK
  • Patent number: 9120413
    Abstract: A tonneau cover system is provided for a cargo box of a pickup truck. The tonneau cover system includes a framework system being positionable over the cargo box of the pickup truck. The system further includes a tonneau cover positioning system having a first positioner mount that is coupled or joined to the framework system. The first positioner mount has at least one downwardly-extending leg member extending from a main body portion to define a cross-sectional profile engageable with the cargo box of the pickup truck to inhibiting movement of the framework system relative to the cargo box of the pickup truck in vehicle fore and/or aft directions. In some embodiments, movement of the framework system can be inhibited in the vehicle fore and/or aft directions and also the cross vehicle direction. A bed rail extender clip is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: ADVANTAGE TRUCK ACCESSORIES, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Fink
  • Publication number: 20150001877
    Abstract: A tonneau cover system for a cargo box of a pickup truck. The tonneau cover system includes a framework system being positionable over the cargo box of the pickup truck. The system further includes a tonneau cover positioning system having a first positioner mount that is coupled or joined to the framework system. The first positioner mount has at least one downwardly-extending leg member extending from a main body portion to define a cross-sectional profile engageable with the cargo box of the pickup truck to inhibiting movement of the framework system relative to the cargo box of the pickup truck in vehicle fore and/or aft directions. In some embodiments, movement of the framework system can be inhibited in the vehicle fore and/or aft directions and also the cross vehicle direction. A bed rail extender clip is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: ADVANTAGE TRUCK ACCESSORIES, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. FINK
  • Patent number: 7575708
    Abstract: A process of fabricating aerospace parts using selective laser sintering is provided, wherein the process generally comprises the steps of preparing a powder nylon material, loading the powder nylon material into a laser sintering machine, warming up the powder nylon material according to build warm-up parameters, building the part according to build parameters and part parameters, and cooling down the part according to build cool-down parameters. As a result, parts are produced that are directly used in aerospace structures, which meet the stringent performance requirements of aerospace applications, rather than as rapid prototypes as with conventional selective laser sintering processes. Additionally, specific designs for aerospace parts such as ducts, panels, and shrouds are provided that are produced by the selective laser sintering process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. DeGrange, Daniel F. Beilman, Robert P. Willer, Roger L. Spielman, Tracy L. Taylor, Kevin L. Wannemuehler, Jeffrey Fink, Gary G. Bond
  • Publication number: 20050278061
    Abstract: A process of fabricating aerospace parts using selective laser sintering is provided, wherein the process generally comprises the steps of preparing a powder nylon material, loading the powder nylon material into a laser sintering machine, warming up the powder nylon material according to build warm-up parameters, building the part according to build parameters and part parameters, and cooling down the part according to build cool-down parameters. As a result, parts are produced that are directly used in aerospace structures, which meet the stringent performance requirements of aerospace applications, rather than as rapid prototypes as with conventional selective laser sintering processes. Additionally, specific designs for aerospace parts such as ducts, panels, and shrouds are provided that are produced by the selective laser sintering process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey DeGrange, Daniel Beilman, Robert Willer, Roger Spielman, Tracy Taylor, Kevin Wannemuehler, Jeffrey Fink, Gary Bond
  • Publication number: 20040021256
    Abstract: A process of fabricating aerospace parts using selective laser sintering is provided, wherein the process generally comprises the steps of preparing a powder nylon material, loading the powder nylon material into a laser sintering machine, warming up the powder nylon material according to build warm-up parameters, building the part according to build parameters and part parameters, and cooling down the part according to build cool-down parameters. As a result, parts are produced that are directly used in aerospace structures, which meet the stringent performance requirements of aerospace applications, rather than as rapid prototypes as with conventional selective laser sintering processes. Additionally, specific designs for aerospace parts such as ducts, panels, and shrouds are provided that are produced by the selective laser sintering process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. DeGrange, Daniel F. Beilman, Robert P. Willer, Roger L. Spielman, Tracy L. Taylor, Kevin L. Wannemuehler, Jeffrey Fink, Gary G. Bond
  • Patent number: 6544037
    Abstract: An apparatus for teaching and encouraging experiential writing by a child includes a picture pad having a plurality of sheets removably affixed to a foldable cover in the form of a checkbook. Each sheet includes a distinctive picture, its name, the first letter of its name, space for a user to write notes while actually viewing a place or thing depicted by the picture, and a line for a user's signature. Each sheet is individually and selectively removable from the picture pad. The apparatus includes a diary having a plurality of pages. Each page includes a first side capable of holding a sheet selectively removed from the picture pad and a second side having space for a user to write about actually viewing a place or thing depicted by a picture of a removed sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Fink
  • Publication number: 20020150870
    Abstract: An apparatus for teaching and encouraging experiential writing by a child includes a picture pad having a plurality of sheets removably affixed to a foldable cover in the form of a checkbook. Each sheet includes a distinctive picture, its name, the first letter of its name, space for a user to write notes while actually viewing a place or thing depicted by the picture, and a line for a user's signature. Each sheet is individually and selectively removable from the picture pad. The apparatus includes a diary having a plurality of pages. Each page includes a first side capable of holding a sheet selectively removed from the picture pad and a second side having space for a user to write about actually viewing a place or thing depicted by a picture of a removed sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Fink