Patents by Inventor Michael Harry Weiss

Michael Harry Weiss 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).

  • Trim ring having reinforced snap posts
    Patent number: 8052189
    Abstract: A snap post for use in conjunction with a snap lid to attach a trim ring to an opening of a headliner of an automotive vehicle is provided. The snap post includes an elongated leg extending outwardly from the trim ring. The elongated leg has a barb for engaging with the snap lid disposed on a distal end thereof. A support structure provides the elongated leg with sufficient reinforcement to withstand the stress imposed during the installation of the headliner, yet provides sufficient flexibility for the quick and easy attachment of the trim ring to the opening of the headliner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Keith Moenter, Kevin Lyle Gilleo, Michael Harry Weiss
  • TRIM RING HAVING REINFORCED SNAP POSTS
    Publication number: 20110127804
    Abstract: A snap post for use in conjunction with a snap lid to attach a trim ring to an opening of a headliner of an automotive vehicle is provided. The snap post includes an elongated leg extending outwardly from the trim ring. The elongated leg has a barb for engaging with the snap lid disposed on a distal end thereof. A support structure provides the elongated leg with sufficient reinforcement to withstand the stress imposed during the installation of the headliner, yet provides sufficient flexibility for the quick and easy attachment of the trim ring to the opening of the headliner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Keith Moenter, Kevin Lyle Gilleo, Michael Harry Weiss