Patents by Inventor John S. MUGLIA

John S. MUGLIA 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).

  • Publication number: 20240253434
    Abstract: A roof panel for a vehicle having a frame includes an opening that extends between an inside surface and outside surface of the frame. The roof panel further includes a window extending across the opening on the outside surface of the frame. There are one or more grab handles molded into the inside surface of the frame. A battery module positioned between the inside surface and outside surface of the frame and a solar panel is connected to the outside surface of the frame. The solar panel being connected to be battery module for charging the battery. The roof panel further includes one or more lamps that are selectively illuminated and connected to the inside surface of the frame and charging ports connected to the inside surface of the frame. The lamps and charging ports are connected to and powered by the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: John S. MUGLIA, Keijo J. HUOTARI, Brian STALEY, Larry Richard ERICKSON, Marc COGSWELL, Scott L. WOODS
  • Publication number: 20230271487
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hardtop for a vehicle that has an exterior thermoplastic roof panel and sides. The hardtop includes a top frame formed of at least two longitudinal sides and at least one cross vehicle piece formed from fiber reinforced polymer. Connected to the top frame is at least one roof panel forming an outer surface of the hardtop. There are also one or more side frames each having a side panel connected thereto. The roof panel and side panel are all formed of thermoplastic, so it is possible to have a Class A finish paint surface or mold in color finish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: John S. MUGLIA, Mohan GIRIJESHWAR, Keijo J. HUOTARI, Brian STALEY, Larry Richard ERICKSON, Marc COGSWELL, Robert M. HORNER, Luyao ZHU