Patents by Inventor Leon W. Tylenda

Leon W. Tylenda 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).

  • Snap-in end cap for article carriers
    Patent number: 4767040
    Abstract: A slat assembly for vehicle luggage racks is disclosed with a snap-in end cap. The end cap has a shank portion which is telescoped inside the end of the channel-shaped slat and a head portion is disposed exteriorly of the slat. A detent element in the form of a tang in the base of the slat coacts with a detent element in the form of a ramp surface on the bottom of the shank of the end cap to interlock the end cap and slat. A stud is molded into the end cap for mounting the slat assembly on a vehicle body panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1988
    Inventors: Dennis J. Miller, Leon W. Tylenda