Patents by Inventor Luke J. LaPanne

Luke J. LaPanne 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).

  • Armrest with side impact resistance feature
    Patent number: 6983967
    Abstract: A component of a motor vehicle passenger compartment comprises an internal frame in which is mounted collapsible frame that is displaced in response to the application of an abrupt force. The collapsible frame can be attached to the internal frame by shear pins that are sheared off during relative movement of the collapsible frame and the internal frame under a force of a predetermined magnitude, preferably less than the force causing injury to an occupant. Alternatively, the collapsible frame can be coupled with the inner frame by means of one or more retaining ridges. The collapsible frame can slide over the ridges when under a force of a predetermined magnitude, also preferably less than the force causing injury to an occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Leon Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Scheidmantal, Roger A. Nelson, Luke J. LaPanne, Christopher D. Sorenson, Chris T. Woodthorp, Lee A. Ash, Robert V. Sullivan, William S. Longcore
  • ARMREST WITH SIDE IMPACT RESISTANCE FEATURE
    Publication number: 20040108751
    Abstract: A component of a motor vehicle passenger compartment comprises an internal frame in which is mounted collapsible frame that is displaced in response to the application of an abrupt force. The collapsible frame can be attached to the internal frame by shear pins that are sheared off during relative movement of the collapsible frame and the internal frame under a force of a predetermined magnitude, preferably less than the force causing injury to an occupant. Alternatively, the collapsible frame can be coupled with the inner frame by means of one or more retaining ridges. The collapsible frame can slide over the ridges when under a force of a predetermined magnitude, also preferably less than the force causing injury to an occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Scheidmantal, Roger A. Nelson, Luke J. LaPanne, Christopher D. Sorenson, Chris T. Woodthorp, Lee A. Ash, Robert V. Sullivan, William S. Longcore
  • Light switch extension
    Patent number: 5396037
    Abstract: An elongate support rod has a handle at one end and damp structure at its other end, with the damp structure arranged for mounting to a light switch lever, wherein the handle is arranged to provide for illumination for indication of the structure, such that a child and the like may be availed to project the structure to effect actuation of an associated light switch member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Inventors: Keith Moore, Luke J. LaPanne
  • Heated water dish for pet
    Patent number: D362089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Inventors: Keith A. Moore, Luke J. LaPanne