Patents by Inventor Jennifer J. Schlegel

Jennifer J. Schlegel 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).

  • Snap fit ring bracket-shroud mounting assembly
    Patent number: 6071078
    Abstract: A ring bracket-shroud mounting assembly for an car engine cooling system includes a bracket for enclosing and supporting fan blades and motor, and a shroud with a mounting seat for supporting the bracket. The bracket has at least one active lock coupler, and a shroud has at least one passive lock coupler. Each active lock coupler includes an overhanging means and each passive lock coupler includes a catch. The overhanging apparatus and catch are adapted to matingly engage and retain the ring bracket to the shroud when the overhanging apparatus and catch are placed adjacent to each other and the ring bracket is rotated relative to the shroud to a locking position to have the overhanging apparatus combined with the catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer J. Schlegel, Lisa E. Lindemann, Steven J. Barnes, Michael W. Boles, John R. Savage