Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Willett

Kevin R. Willett 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).

  • Flange engaging strip with a carrier for engaging a flange having a varying thickness along a longitudinal dimension
    Patent number: 8375640
    Abstract: A flange engaging strip is provided for engaging a vehicle flange, wherein the flange has a varying thickness along a longitudinal dimension. The flange engaging strip has a closed end and projecting limbs and can include a carrier having a corresponding base and projecting legs that define a constant combined cross sectional length, wherein the cross sectional length of the closed end varies corresponding to the thickness of the flange along a longitudinal dimension of the flange engaging strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Schlegel Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin R. Willett
  • Flange Engaging Strip With A Carrier For Engaging A Flange Having A Varying Thickness Along A Longitudinal Dimension
    Publication number: 20120060424
    Abstract: A flange engaging strip is provided for engaging a vehicle flange, wherein the flange has a varying thickness along a longitudinal dimension. The flange engaging strip has a closed end and projecting limbs and can include a carrier having a corresponding base and projecting legs that define a constant combined cross sectional length, wherein the cross sectional length of the closed end varies corresponding to the thickness of the flange along a longitudinal dimension of the flange engaging strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Kevin R. Willett
  • Flange engaging strip with a carrier for engaging a flange having a varying thickness along a longitudinal dimension
    Patent number: 7997030
    Abstract: A flange engaging strip is provided for engaging a vehicle flange, wherein the flange has a varying thickness along a longitudinal dimension. The flange engaging strip has a closed end and projecting limbs and can include a carrier having a corresponding base and projecting legs that define a constant combined cross sectional length, wherein the cross sectional length of the closed end varies corresponding to the thickness of the flange along a longitudinal dimension of the flange engaging strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Schlegel Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin R. Willett
  • Carrierless flange cover with integral trim strip
    Patent number: 6883847
    Abstract: A flange cover with a trim lip is provided for finishing a vehicle flange, wherein the flange cover can include a seal. The flange cover is affixed to a single side of the flange and the trip lip projects from an opposed side of the flange to be spaced from the flange. The trim lip can be sized to contact an interior trim piece of the vehicle to occlude a gap between the flange and the interior trim piece. A seal can be operably located on an outside surface of a flange engaging leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Schlegel Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin R. Willett
  • Contiguous colliquefaction forming a surface film for a composite strip
    Patent number: 6849310
    Abstract: A contiguous surface film for a composite strip, such as a weatherseal is disclosed, wherein the surface film is formed of a colliquefied powder coating. The surface film can be located on a carrier, sealing or trim portion of the weatherseal, wherein the surface film can be colored, and selected to provide a desired surface characteristic such as reduced coefficient of friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Schlegel Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin R. Willett
  • Contiguous colliquefaction forming a surface film for a composite strip
    Publication number: 20020152687
    Abstract: A contiguous surface film for a composite strip, such as a weatherseal is disclosed, wherein the surface film is formed of a colliquefied powder coating. The surface film can be located on a carrier, sealing or trim portion of the weatherseal, wherein the surface film can be colored, and selected to provide a desired surface characteristic such as reduced coefficient of friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventor: Kevin R. Willett
  • Swivel sleeve for hand held tool
    Patent number: 6289565
    Abstract: A tool for installing a seal on a flange in a motor vehicle or the like comprises a generally cylindrical housing; a depressible actuator button extending outwardly from the surface of the housing; a sleeve surrounding the housing in rotatable engagement therewith; and a shoulder within the sleeve for engaging the actuator button when the sleeve is moved longitudinally with respect to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Schlegel Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin R. Willett
  • Swivel sleeve for hand held seal installation tool
    Patent number: 6038753
    Abstract: A tool for installing a seal on a flange in a motor vehicle or the like comprises a generally cylindrical housing; a depressible actuator button extending outwardly from the surface of the housing; a sleeve surrounding the housing in rotatable engagement therewith; and a shoulder within the sleeve for engaging the actuator button when the sleeve is moved longitudinally with respect to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: BTR Sealing Systems Technical Center, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin R. Willett