Patents by Inventor Michael Dykman

Michael Dykman 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).

  • MODULAR TRIM ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CURTAIN FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20060261580
    Abstract: A side garnish molding assembly for use in a motor vehicle is provided which includes inner and outer panels and a partition extending between and integral with the inner and outer panels. The assembly also includes an air curtain cavity defined by the partition in combination with the inner and outer panels and at least one deployable air curtain disposed in the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: John Tiesler, Michael Dykman
  • EXPANDED POLYPROPYLENE SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20050230997
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expanded polypropylene over-mold blade sun visor carrier assembly incorporating an electrical distribution system therein in cooperative combination with a center support assembly containing a corresponding electrical distribution system and a support shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Tiesler, Michael Dykman, James Mestemaker
  • Cargo Retention Rail System
    Publication number: 20050175426
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cargo securing rail system that is molded into a floor panel as an integral part thereof requiring no additional fastening means. The disclosed cargo securing rail system maintains the aesthetics of the vehicle interior it is installed in while providing for the secure retention of cargo items placed within the cargo area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Douglas Kroll, Michael Dykman, David Bentley
  • Sonic weld sunroof trim ring
    Publication number: 20050150930
    Abstract: A method of installing trim rings to headliner trims systems in motor vehicles comprising a trim ring, a headliner, and a sonic horn and stack. The sonic horn vibrates to bond/weld headliner to trim ring. Energy directors can be added to facilitate bonding/welding process. Fasteners can also be added for attachment to the vehicle body. This bonding/welding of the headliner to trim ring creates a smooth, molded look for the trim ring and does so without gapping to or sliding within the headliner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: John Tiesler, Jim Mestemaker, Michael Dykman, Scott Arnold