Patents by Inventor Kristine Weaver

Kristine Weaver 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).

  • Multi-configuration vehicle door system
    Patent number: 6988759
    Abstract: A modular door system provides a lower door assembly, an upper door assembly and a trim assembly. The upper door assembly is selectively removable and replaceable such that the door system is readily converted between a multiple of configurations. The trim assembly includes the interior vehicle door trim and a hinged trim portion. The hinged trim portion is defined by a trim hinge which is generally parallel to the open edge. By pivoting the hinged trim portion away from the open edge, the cavity is readily exposed for receipt of the upper door assembly. The difference in thickness of the upper door assembly is accommodated by pivoting of the hinged trim portion to permit passage of the components while still providing a seal for the cavity when the hinged trim portion is secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Enrico Fin, Kristine Weaver, Gopi Krishnan, Dominique Benoit, Thierry Pebre
  • Multi-configuration vehicle door system
    Publication number: 20050110298
    Abstract: A modular door system provides a lower door assembly, an upper door assembly and a trim assembly. The upper door assembly is selectively removable and replaceable such that the door system is readily converted between a multiple of configurations. The trim assembly includes the interior vehicle door trim and a hinged trim portion. The hinged trim portion is defined by a trim hinge which is generally parallel to the open edge. By pivoting the hinged trim portion away from the open edge, the cavity is readily exposed for receipt of the upper door assembly. The difference in thickness of the upper door assembly is accommodated by pivoting of the hinged trim portion to permit passage of the components while still providing a seal for the cavity when the hinged trim portion is secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Enrico Fin, Kristine Weaver, Gopi Krishnan, Dominique Benoit, Thierry Pebre