Patents by Inventor Keith Edward Liederman

Keith Edward Liederman 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).

  • Method for attaching mounting features in die while forming aluminum heat exchanger tank
    Publication number: 20020138982
    Abstract: A method for attaching mounting features to an aluminum heat exchanger tank during its formation is provided. A mounting feature with at least one extension protruding from it is provided and a heat exchanger tank is formed with at least one opening defined in it, apart from fluid flow openings. The method includes the step of attaching the mounting feature to the tank such that the extensions are received within the openings in the tank and the extensions are deformed to secure the mounting feature in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene G. Rhodes, Gregory A. Whitlow, Keith Edward Liederman, Wen Fei Yu