Patents by Inventor Matthew R. Bachan

Matthew R. Bachan 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).

  • Magnet overmolding for mounting of a decorative feature
    Patent number: 11827161
    Abstract: A system of securing a connection of a decorative feature to a magnetic surface is provided. The system includes (a) a decorative feature attached to a substrate; (b) a magnet configured to be positioned within the substrate; and (c) two or more attachment arms extending away from the substrate and overmolding the magnet. The magnet is configured to magnetically secure the decorative feature to a magnetic attachment surface. In an example the substrate is a panoramic ring of a vehicle and the decorative feature is a headliner. The magnet is provided in a magnet bowl that includes an engagement feature to assist in overmolding. An attachment clip is also provided having two or more attachment arms with a magnet assembly overmolded to the clip. A pressure fit clip is provided having two or more attachment arms with a magnet assembly overmolded to the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Precision Masters Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew R Bachan
  • MAGNET OVERMOLDING FOR MOUNTING OF A DECORATIVE FEATURE
    Publication number: 20210155170
    Abstract: A system of securing a connection of a decorative feature to a magnetic surface is provided. The system includes (a) a decorative feature attached to a substrate; (b) a magnet configured to be positioned within the substrate; and (c) two or more attachment arms extending away from the substrate and overmolding the magnet. The magnet is configured to magnetically secure the decorative feature to a magnetic attachment surface. In an example the substrate is a panoramic ring of a vehicle and the decorative feature is a headliner. The magnet is provided in a magnet bowl that includes an engagement feature to assist in overmolding. An attachment clip is also provided having two or more attachment arms with a magnet assembly overmolded to the clip. A pressure fit clip is provided having two or more attachment arms with a magnet assembly overmolded to the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Precision Masters Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew R. Bachan