Patents by Inventor Michael Kilpinen

Michael Kilpinen 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).

  • Water Management System For Vehicle Convertible Top
    Publication number: 20070145784
    Abstract: A water management system for convertible tops for motor vehicles is provided. The system attaches to a rear edge of the folding top, generally below the rear window and collects water which runs or sheets rearwardly off the surface of the top to direct the water to drainage tubes and expel the water from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: COLLINS & AIKMAN PRODUCTS CO.
    Inventors: Michael Kapshandy, G. Joseph Frank, Michael Kilpinen
  • Boot cover for a convertible vehicle
    Patent number: 4930833
    Abstract: A snapless boot cover for the storage compartment of a convertible-type vehicle has a laminated main body portion which fits over the compartment. A grommet is secured to the main body portion by a U-shaped hinge portion and has a pair of opposed resilient lips which form a channel therebetween. A continuous bead formed in the storage compartment fits within the channel and cooperates with the grommet to provide a snapless retainer boot cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Cichoski, Michael Kilpinen