Patents by Inventor Phillip J. Kusky

Phillip J. Kusky 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).

  • Reinforced composite inner roof panel of the cellular core sandwich-type and method of making same
    Patent number: 6890023
    Abstract: The invention relates to reinforced composite inner roof panels of the sandwich-type having a cellular core. In a method for making a inner roof panel of the invention, a stack is formed that is made up of: an upper skin made of a reinforced thermoplastic material; a cellular core made of a thermoplastic material; and a bottom skin made of a reinforced thermoplastic material. The upper and lower skins and the cellular core are formed together and have regions of reduced thickness and regions of increased thickness that may provide head impact absorbing characteristics or form structural components of the passenger compartment. Examples of structural components that may be formed include HVAC ducts, wiring conduits, video display panel mounts or air bag receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Patent Holding Company
    Inventors: Darius J. Preisler, William G. Hofmann, Phillip J. Kusky
  • Reinforced composite inner roof panel of the cellular core sandwich-type and method of making same
    Publication number: 20030197400
    Abstract: The invention relates to reinforced composite inner roof panels of the sandwich-type having a cellular core. In a method for making a inner roof panel of the invention, a stack is formed that is made up of: an upper skin made of a reinforced thermoplastic material; a cellular core made of a thermoplastic material; and a bottom skin made of a reinforced thermoplastic material. The upper and lower skins and the cellular core are formed together and have regions of reduced thickness and regions of increased thickness that may provide head impact absorbing characteristics or form structural components of the passenger compartment. Examples of structural components that may be formed include HVAC ducts, wiring conduits, video display panel mounts or air bag receptacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: Patent Holding Company
    Inventors: Darius J. Preisler, William G. Hofmann, Phillip J. Kusky