Patents by Inventor Philippe Bégin

Philippe Bégin 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).

  • Molded running board
    Patent number: 6997469
    Abstract: A molded running board provided with a support portion and a top portion is described herein. The support portion is made of plastic material and provided with reinforcing ribs and the top portion is made of a plastic material that is advantageously compatible with the plastic material forming the support portion. A method for the assembly of such a molded running board is also described herein. This method includes the welding of a top portion to a support portion via the use of a thin strand of plastic material compatible with material used in the top portion and the support portion and metallic particles in an electromagnetic press, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Decoma International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Lanoue, Normand Mercier, Philippe Bégin