Patents by Inventor Rod Bara
Rod Bara 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).
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Patent number: 10611222Abstract: A glassrun or weatherseal assembly includes a generally rigid channel having first and second legs joined by an interconnecting leg. First and second seal portions extend into a portion of the channel cavity and are adapted to seal against an associated vehicle window. A door frame assembly includes a first or inner door panel and second or outer door panel having end portions spaced apart by a dimension adapted to receive the channel. The channel can be secured to the door frame assembly in a variety of different manners including an adhesive/chemical bond, snap-fit fastener, rivet, clip, adhesive tape, or combinations of one or more of these securing mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Patrick R. Clark, Steve Stoll, Rod Bara
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Patent number: 10369939Abstract: An end cap clip lock provides improved alignment of first and second vehicle trim components to a vehicle. The end clip lock includes a clip dimensioned for receipt between the first vehicle trim component or applique and the vehicle, such as the vehicle door. The clip includes a nose portion configured for receipt in the first vehicle trim component or reveal and a second, snap portion that interconnects with the second vehicle trim component or applique. The clip is joined to the vehicle door panel to hold the clip and the second associated vehicle trim component or applique thereto. Preferably, the end cap clip lock is installed into the reveal to form a subassembly, the subassembly is installed on the vehicle, and then the applique is installed on the subassembly/vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Thomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara, Gina Leszczynski
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Publication number: 20190210439Abstract: An integrated glassrun and bright strip assembly includes a body forming a glassrun portion of the assembly, and a bright strip mounting region extends outwardly therefrom to receive an associated bright strip. The bright strip is either a separate component or an integral portion of a support member. If a separate component, the bright strip is mechanically mounted to the integrated assembly. If the bright strip is an integral portion of the support member, a portion of the support member is exposed on a show surface of the integrated assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Michael Williamson, Thomas Maliskey, Rod Bara
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Patent number: 10118571Abstract: An interchangeable applique assembly for an associated vehicle is disclosed. The applique assembly includes a base member or substrate dimensioned to cover a pillar of the associated vehicle. An applique insert is received on the base member and at least partially covers an outwardly facing surface of the base member. A fastener secures the applique insert to the base member.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Thomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara
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Publication number: 20170210215Abstract: A glassrun or weatherseal assembly includes a generally rigid channel having first and second legs joined by an interconnecting leg. First and second seal portions extend into a portion of the channel cavity and are adapted to seal against an associated vehicle window. A door frame assembly includes a first or inner door panel and second or outer door panel having end portions spaced apart by a dimension adapted to receive the channel. The channel can be secured to the door frame assembly in a variety of different manners including an adhesive/chemical bond, snap-fit fastener, rivet, clip, adhesive tape, or combinations of one or more of these securing mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Patrick R. Clark, Steve Stoll, Rod Bara
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Patent number: 9616734Abstract: A glassrun or weatherseal assembly includes a generally rigid channel having first and second legs joined by an interconnecting leg. First and second seal portions extend into a portion of the channel cavity and are adapted to seal against an associated vehicle window. A door frame assembly includes a first or inner door panel and second or outer door panel having end portions spaced apart by a dimension adapted to receive the channel. The channel can be secured to the door frame assembly in a variety of different manners including an adhesive/chemical bond, snap-fit fastener, rivet, clip, adhesive tape, or combinations of one or more of these securing mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Patrick R. Clark, Steve Stoll, Rod Bara
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Publication number: 20170057428Abstract: An end cap clip lock provides improved alignment of first and second vehicle trim components to a vehicle. The end clip lock includes a clip dimensioned for receipt between the first vehicle trim component or applique and the vehicle, such as the vehicle door. The clip includes a nose portion configured for receipt in the first vehicle trim component or reveal and a second, snap portion that interconnects with the second vehicle trim component or applique. The clip is joined to the vehicle door panel to hold the clip and the second associated vehicle trim component or applique thereto. Preferably, the end cap clip lock is installed into the reveal to form a subassembly, the subassembly is installed on the vehicle, and then the applique is installed on the subassembly/vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Thomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara, Gina Leszczynski
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Publication number: 20170057429Abstract: An interchangeable applique assembly for an associated vehicle is disclosed. The applique assembly includes a base member or substrate dimensioned to cover a pillar of the associated vehicle. An applique insert is received on the base member and at least partially covers an outwardly facing surface of the base member. A fastener secures the applique insert to the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Thomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara
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Patent number: 9022446Abstract: A trim or weatherstrip assembly secured to an associated vehicle. The assembly includes a cover portion that overlies an associated vehicle adjacent an edge. A connection member is defined on the cover portion. A fastener portion includes a detent connection member having first and second portions for operatively and alternatively engaging the connection member in a shipping, first position and in an installed, second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: John P. Zimmer, Rod Bara, Karl Deline
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Patent number: 8840170Abstract: A one-piece inner garnish assembly module system (MS) joins an inner garnish molding (IG), primary seal (PS), glass run (GR), and inner beltline weatherstrip (IB) into a single component prior to installation of the module system on a vehicle. The garnish is secured to the glass run along the A and B pillars, and the interconnecting header portion of a vehicle door. In addition, the primary seal is operatively associated or secured to the garnish, and may be pin-mounted to the door, or mechanically connected, and/or adhesively secured to the door.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: John Zimmer, Rod Bara
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Publication number: 20120174491Abstract: A glassrun or weatherseal assembly includes a generally rigid channel having first and second legs joined by an interconnecting leg. First and second seal portions extend into a portion of the channel cavity and are adapted to seal against an associated vehicle window. A door frame assembly includes a first or inner door panel and second or outer door panel having end portions spaced apart by a dimension adapted to receive the channel. The channel can be secured to the door frame assembly in a variety of different manners including an adhesive/chemical bond, snap-fit fastener, rivet, clip, adhesive tape, or combinations of one or more of these securing mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Patrick R. Clark, Steve Stoll, Rod Bara
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Publication number: 20120091746Abstract: A one-piece inner garnish assembly module system (MS) joins an inner garnish molding (IG), primary seal (PS), glass run (GR), and inner beltline weatherstrip (IB) into a single component prior to installation of the module system on a vehicle. The garnish is secured to the glass run along the A and B pillars, and the interconnecting header portion of a vehicle door. In addition, the primary seal is operatively associated or secured to the garnish, and may be pin-mounted to the door, or mechanically connected, and/or adhesively secured to the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: John Zimmer, Rod Bara
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Publication number: 20120091751Abstract: A trim or weatherstrip assembly secured to an associated vehicle. The assembly includes a cover portion that overlies an associated vehicle adjacent an edge. A connection member is defined on the cover portion. A fastener portion includes a detent connection member having first and second portions for operatively and alternatively engaging the connection member in a shipping, first position and in an installed, second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: John P. ZIMMER, Rod Bara, Karl Deline
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Patent number: 8128143Abstract: A one-piece inner garnish assembly is provided for an associated vehicle window opening. The garnish assembly includes a weatherseal assembly and a garnish joined thereto prior to installation on the associated vehicle. In one embodiment, the weatherseal assembly includes first and second legs extending from a base portion. Each leg includes a low friction seal lip such as flock or TPV for sealingly engaging surface of the associate vehicle window. The garnish is a molded component that is joined to the weatherseal assembly, for example, in a preferred embodiment the garnish is joined to a leg of the weatherseal assembly. In another embodiment of the garnish assembly, a belt seal with integral garnish and molded transition members at opposite ends are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: John Zimmer, Leonard Marshick, Rod Bara
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Publication number: 20110193296Abstract: A trim or weatherstrip assembly secured to an associated vehicle. The assembly includes a cover portion that overlies an associated vehicle adjacent an edge. A connection member is defined on the cover portion. A fastener portion includes a detent connection member having first and second portions for operatively and alternatively engaging the connection member in a shipping, first position and in an installed, second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventor: Rod Bara
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Patent number: 7854094Abstract: A surround molding module incorporates an invisible division bar assembly. The invisible division bar assembly includes a support or glass encapsulation that does not extend outwardly beyond the plane of the exterior surface of fixed and movable windows of the vehicle. It provides a butt joint between these window edges. The support also carries a guide member that guides a guide leg extending outwardly from the movable window. An effective window guide tracking system is provided that has reduced wind noise and a flush window appearance with no off-set.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: John Zimmer, Karl Deline, Rod Bara
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Publication number: 20080282617Abstract: A one-piece inner garnish assembly is provided for an associated vehicle window opening. The garnish assembly includes a weatherseal assembly and a garnish joined thereto prior to installation on the associated vehicle. In one embodiment, the weatherseal assembly includes first and second legs extending from a base portion. Each leg includes a low friction seal lip such as flock or TPV for sealingly engaging surface of the associate vehicle window. The garnish is a molded component that is joined to the weatherseal assembly, for example, in a preferred embodiment the garnish is joined to a leg of the weatherseal assembly. In another embodiment of the garnish assembly, a belt seal with integral garnish and molded transition members at opposite ends are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2005Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: John Zimmer, Leonard Marshick, Rod Bara
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Publication number: 20080224501Abstract: A surround molding module incorporates an invisible division bar assembly. The invisible division bar includes a support or glass encapsulation that does not extend outwardly beyond the plane of the exterior surface of fixed and movable windows of the vehicle. It provides a butt joint between these window edges. The support also carries a guide member that provides tracking with a guide extending outwardly from a glass encapsulation secured to the movable window. A glass run channel is also secured to the support along the rear vertical edge of the movable window. An effective window guide tracking system is provided that has improved wind noise and a flush window appearance with no off-set.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: John Zimmer, Karl Deline, Rod Bara
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Publication number: 20060059799Abstract: A surround molding module incorporates an invisible division bar assembly. The invisible division bar includes a support or glass encapsulation that does not extend outwardly beyond the plane of the exterior surface of fixed and movable windows of the vehicle. It provides a butt joint between these window edges. The support also carries a guide member that provides tracking with a guide extending outwardly from a glass encapsulation secured to the movable window. A glass run channel is also secured to the support along the rear vertical edge of the movable window. An effective window guide tracking system is provided that has improved wind noise and a flush window appearance with no off-set.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventors: John Zimmer, Karl Deline, Rod Bara
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Publication number: 20060005469Abstract: A below belt channel includes a rigid body formed into a generally C-shaped channel having a base and first and second outwardly extending legs. Seal lips formed from a thermoplastic, such as a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), are co-extruded on outer ends of the channel legs and extend inwardly toward an interior of the channel. A low friction material is preferably provided along an interior surface of the channel base, and the seal lips may also include an extra low-friction material on the outwardly facing surfaces that contact the window glass. In one embodiment, the rigid body is either aluminum or steel and may be coated to enhance the bond with the co-extruded TPV lips, and/or provide corrosion protection. In another embodiment, the rigid body is covered in polypropylene, and a mounting bracket for supporting the channel is formed of a molded material that is compatible with the polypropylene. The molded material is then welded or fused to the body to provide a secure interconnection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Rod Bara, John Zimmer, Eric Drozd, Sean Scott