Patents by Inventor Patrick Shafer

Patrick Shafer 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).

  • Tail light bracket assembly
    Patent number: 7631845
    Abstract: A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface, a mounting surface defined by a second bracket leg. The bracket also provides one or more first clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more second clips each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg to clip a light housing to the bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Patrick Shafer
  • Tail light bracket assembly
    Patent number: 7597464
    Abstract: A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface. The bracket also provides one or more first dual engagement clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more hooks each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg allowing engagement of the light housing and bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chris Stoffel, Nick Massaro, Patrick Shafer
  • TAIL LIGHT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090016071
    Abstract: A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface. The bracket also provides one or more first dual engagement clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more hooks each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg allowing engagement of the light housing and bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chris Stoffel, Nick Massaro, Patrick Shafer
  • TAIL LIGHT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20080054134
    Abstract: A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface, a mounting surface defined by a second bracket leg. The bracket also provides one or more first clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more second clips each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg to clip a light housing to the bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Patrick Shafer