Patents by Inventor John P. Schultz

John P. Schultz 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).

  • Bumper system for an automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 6511109
    Abstract: A bumper system 10 for an automotive vehicle is provided. The bumper system includes a composite valance 12 adapted for attachment to a chassis of the automotive vehicle, where the composite valance includes a reinforcement section 18 formed therein. Preferably, the reinforcement section is formed longitudinally along a central portion of the composite valance, is recessed with respect to a front surface 22 of the composite valance, and includes a plurality of structural ribs 24 provided therein. A cover beam 28, preferably constructed from a metallic material, is adapted for attachment to the composite valance. The cover beam is sized to substantially cover the reinforcement section when attached to the composite valance, and give the bumper system an overall metallic appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Plastech Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Schultz, Julie Brown, Andrew Billiu
  • Front end assembly for an automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 6386624
    Abstract: A front end assembly (10) is provided for attaching components to a front end (16) of an automobile chassis (18) which eliminates the duplication of structure between a conventional grille opening reinforcement and grille, and incorporates several front end components into an integrated structure. The front end assembly (10) includes a stabilizer bar (12) adapted for attachment to the chassis front end (16), and a grille system (14) adapted for attachment to the chassis front end (16) and the stabilizer bar (12). Preferably, the area occupied by the stabilizer bar (12) on the chassis front end (16) is substantially less than the area occupied by the grille system (14), such that structure is not duplicated between the stabilizer bar (12) and the grille system (14). The grille system (14) has a grille (20) mounted therein, lamp canisters (22) defined on either end (24) thereof, and lamps (26, 28) mounted within the lamp canisters (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Plastech
    Inventors: John P. Schultz, Andrew Billiu, Julie N. Brown
  • Method for automated analysis of vehicle performance
    Patent number: 4241403
    Abstract: Data is recorded on board a vehicle and includes such items as vehicle speed, distance traveled and a predetermined set of operating events. The data is communicated to a computer where a computer program compares the data with a predetermined profile and performs an analysis of the vehicle performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1980
    Assignee: Vapor Corporation
    Inventor: John P. Schultz