Patents by Inventor Robert Andrew Mical

Robert Andrew Mical 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).

  • Slidable seatbelt buckle with integral ribbed cover
    Patent number: 8661625
    Abstract: A slidable buckle for a seatbelt includes a cover which has a number of ribs extending from the cover. The ribs function to limit noise caused by the buckle and webbing coming in contact with a vehicle's interior trim, while at the same time providing a softer, grippable surface for the buckle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies
    Inventors: Jim Carene, Robert Andrew Mical
  • SLIDABLE SEATBELT BUCKLE WITH INTEGRAL RIBBED COVER
    Publication number: 20120246894
    Abstract: A slidable buckle for a seatbelt includes a cover which has a number of ribs extending from the cover. The ribs function to limit noise caused by the buckle and webbing coming in contact with a vehicle's interior trim, while at the same time providing a softer, grippable surface for the buckle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Jim Carene, Robert Andrew Mical