Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Hopp

Kevin J. Hopp 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).

  • Power hinge mechanism using a push-pull cable
    Patent number: 7926863
    Abstract: A powered deck lid assembly includes a deck lid connected to a hinge mechanism for pivotal movement between open and closed positions relative to a trunk opening. A cable is associated with the deck lid and is lineally actuable pivotally moving the deck lid between the open and closed positions. The cable may be a push-pull cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Hanna, Kevin J. Hopp, James Allen
  • POWER HINGE MECHANISM USING A PUSH-PULL CABLE
    Publication number: 20090102225
    Abstract: A powered deck lid assembly that includes a deck lid connected to a hinge mechanism for pivotal movement between open and closed positions relative to a trunk opening. A cable is associated with the deck lid and is lineally actuable pivotally moving the deck lid between the open and closed positions. The cable may be a push-pull cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald J. Hanna, Kevin J. Hopp, James Allen
  • SELF-ADJUSTING TORSION LOCK PARKING BRAKE
    Publication number: 20090101455
    Abstract: A park brake includes a brake arm movable about a pivot. A release cable is associated with the brake arm for unlocking the brake arm relative to the pivot. A release mechanism is associated with the brake arm, and is positioned about the pivot. A self adjusting mechanism is associated with the brake arm and release cable. The self adjusting mechanism is positioned about the pivot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Brian J. Eckerle, Ronald J. Hanna, Kevin J. Hopp