Patents by Inventor Mark Nygren

Mark Nygren 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).

  • One piece isolator and step pad
    Patent number: 7377564
    Abstract: An automobile bumper including an isolator including one or more step surfaces integrally formed on the isolator. The step surface(s) may provide a gripping surface for permitting a user to step on for loading and unloading objects from the automobile. A fascia cover may be attachable to the isolator and include a cutout for allowing the step surface(s) to protrude through the cutout to prevent direct contact of the user's foot with the fascia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer Baffy, Irfan Sharif, Mark Nygren, Michael Musleh, Vince R. Mahe