Patents by Inventor Matthew Philip Brooks

Matthew Philip Brooks 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 running board bracket
    Patent number: 7311320
    Abstract: A bracket assembly secures a running board to a rocker panel, which includes a pinch weld depending therefrom. The bracket assembly includes a receiving panel adapted to have the running board fixedly secured thereto. A rocker securing plate extends out from the receiving panel and is secured to the rocker panel. An intermediate securing tab extends outwardly between the receiving panel and the rocker securing plate for securing the bracket assembly to the pinch weld outboard thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Kuntze, David Alan Smith, Matthew Philip Brooks