Patents by Inventor Jeffrey D Zendler

Jeffrey D Zendler 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: 6357972
    Abstract: A cutting tool for locating an axis in a first member and cutting a sized hole in a second member overlying the first member. The cutting tool includes a base assembly and a cutter assembly which may be used independently of the base assembly. The cutter assembly includes a guide member, a cutting blade and a handle structure with a face portion. The guide member is coupled to the handle structure and extends from the face portion. The cutting blade is coupled to the handle structure such that the cutting blade extends from the face portion and is spaced radially outward of the guide member. The base assembly has a base structure, a stem member and a pilot aperture. The base structure has a first side adapted to contact the second member and a distal side adapted to contact the first member. The stem member is coupled to the distal side of the base structure and is adapted to engage a hole in the first member to locate the axis in the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey D Zendler, Mark Sementilli, Marinko Mustapic, Dino Mancini, Ross G Good, William M Buehrer, Andrew R Kavc
  • Patent number: 6044517
    Abstract: An apparatus for filling a washer fluid reservoir of a rear wiper system includes a fill cup assembly having main body and a cover. The main body defines an opening for receiving washer fluid. A first conduit provides fluid communication between the opening and the washer fluid reservoir for the transfer of washer fluid. A second conduit allows for venting of the washer fluid reservoir back to the opening and provides complete exterior venting of fumes. A vent passage defined in part by the second conduit is blocked when the cover is rotated to a closed position. A designed-in interference normally retains the cover in its opened position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Zendler, Vince Carnes, William M. Buehrer