Patents by Inventor Richard P Thomas

Richard P Thomas 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).

  • Flush exterior door handle
    Patent number: 6923481
    Abstract: A handle for a vehicle door is mounted on a frame by a pivot assembly for swinging movement from a door latching position to a door unlatching position. The frame is secured in an interior space of the door in a position such that when the handle is in the latching position, the handle registers with an opening in a door panel, and when the handle is in the unlatching position, the handle extends into the interior space. The pivot assembly has a hinge which provides a floating axis for the swinging movement of the handle, enabling the handle to be shifted laterally outwardly into contact with a flange on the panel when in the latching position, thereby positioning the outer surface of the handle flush with the outer surface of the door panel. A spring urges the handle laterally outwardly into contact with the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Mark L Bruderick, Richard P Thomas, Daniel J Pearlman
  • Fender support system
    Patent number: 6805400
    Abstract: A fender support system, including at least one molded fender support arrangement configured to couple to at least one fender arrangement, in which the fender support arrangement is configured to provide at least one of primary and secondary attachments for under-the-hood vehicle components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Mark L. Bruderick, Mike Shinedling, Richard P. Thomas, Daniel J Pearlman
  • Flush exterior door handle
    Publication number: 20040135380
    Abstract: A handle for a vehicle door is mounted on a frame by a pivot assembly for swinging movement from a door latching position to a door unlatching position. The frame is secured in an interior space of the door in a position such that when the handle is in the latching position, the handle registers with an opening in a door panel, and when the handle is in the unlatching position, the handle extends into the interior space. The pivot assembly has a hinge which provides a floating axis for the swinging movement of the handle, enabling the handle to be shifted laterally outwardly into contact with a flange on the panel when in the latching position, thereby positioning the outer surface of the handle flush with the outer surface of the door panel. A spring urges the handle laterally outwardly into contact with the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Mark L. Bruderick, Richard P. Thomas, Daniel J. Pearlman
  • FENDER SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20040108753
    Abstract: A fender support system, including at least one molded fender support arrangement configured to couple to at least one fender arrangement, in which the fender support arrangement is configured to provide at least one of primary and secondary attachments for under-the-hood vehicle components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Mark L. Bruderick, Mike Shinedling, Richard P. Thomas, Daniel J. Pearlman
  • Combined storage and support post for mail box
    Patent number: D273528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Inventor: Richard P. Thomas