Patents by Inventor John L. Aleva

John L. Aleva 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: 12233956
    Abstract: A modular accessory attachment system for a tire carrier, a bike rack, container, or other structure that can be selectively attached to either a bedslide, cargo box bed, or tailgate hitch, is provided. The modular accessory attachment system may include a plurality of receivers disposed through the deck of the bedslide. Correspondingly sized posts may be extend from the tire carrier, bike rack, other racks, or accessories, and be disposed into the receivers. Pins, detents, or other like attachment means may be employed to secure the posts to the receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Leer Group
    Inventors: Eugene A. Dylewski, II, John L. Aleva
  • Publication number: 20220355870
    Abstract: A modular accessory attachment system for a tire carrier, a bike rack, container, or other structure that can be selectively attached to either a bedslide, cargo box bed, or tailgate hitch, is provided. The modular accessory attachment system may include a plurality of receivers disposed through the deck of the bedslide. Correspondingly sized posts may be extend from the tire carrier, bike rack, other racks, or accessories, and be disposed into the receivers. Pins, detents, or other like attachment means may be employed to secure the posts to the receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Eugene A. Dylewski, II, John L. Aleva
  • Patent number: 5509627
    Abstract: A retaining assembly is provided for an amplifier or other component to be inserted in a compartment formed in the instrument panel of an automotive vehicle. The assembly includes at least one clip having a pair of vertically spaced latching tongues carried on resilient arms to permit snap fit engagement of the component in the compartment without substantial modification to the instrument panel. A locating pin aids in support of the component, and the assembly provides the sole vertical support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Michael B. Darrow, John L. Aleva