Patents by Inventor Michael J. Velthoven

Michael J. Velthoven 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).

  • Interior trim spring clip
    Patent number: 6101686
    Abstract: A spring clip has a first and second retention member. The first retention member retains a first part to the spring clip. The second retention member retains the spring clip in a second part. The second retention member provides for retention in a first and second position. In the first position, the first and second parts are in an engagement position and in the second position, the retention member enables servicing of the first part while still connecting the first and second members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignees: DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Manchester Plastics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael J. Velthoven, Edoardo Panziera