Patents by Inventor Keith Potter

Keith Potter 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 and apparatus for reducing exhaust flap movement
    Patent number: 5823870
    Abstract: An apparatus used with a vehicle one way ventilation exhaust valve with a plurality of flexible flaps is provided comprising a retainer with a frame and a plurality of flap retention members connected across U-shaped members attached to the frame such that when the apparatus is positioned proximate the valve, the retention members bias the flaps in the closed direction to prevent excessive movement of the flaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Sandy J. Emerling, Keith Potter