Patents by Inventor Richard L. Leland

Richard L. Leland 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).

  • Ultrasonic blade design for scoring double angle groove and products therefrom
    Patent number: 7128334
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of a double angle V-groove in the backside of plastic shells to provide a preweakened section for a vehicle application. The double angle V-groove may be located at the airbag deployment opening of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Collins & Aikman Products Co.
    Inventors: Richard L. Leland, Gary Fussell
  • Ultrasonic blade design for scoring double angle groove and products therefrom
    Publication number: 20040232669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of a double angle V-groove in the backside of plastic shells to provide a preweakened section for a vehicle application. The double angle V-groove may be located at the airbag deployment opening of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Richard L. Leland, Gary Fussell