Patents by Inventor Sandra C. Smith

Sandra C. Smith 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).

  • Patent number: 11738723
    Abstract: In at least some implementations, a vehicle window installation tool includes a front face defined at least in part by a first engagement surface, the front face extending from a first end to a second end, and from a left side to a right side, and a rear face defined at least in part by a second engagement surface, the rear face extending from the first end to the second end, and from the left side to the right side. The first end is wedge shaped, and a support portion is defined in part by the front face and in part by the rear face. The support portion has a void, the void is open to a second end that is opposite to the first end. The tool can be arranged in multiple positions relative to a window being assembled into the door, to protect and position the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Kaitlyn J Fritz, Mark L Lusky, Sandra C Smith, Kyle Kindle
  • Publication number: 20220281421
    Abstract: In at least some implementations, a vehicle window installation tool includes a front face defined at least in part by a first engagement surface, the front face extending from a first end to a second end, and from a left side to a right side, and a rear face defined at least in part by a second engagement surface, the rear face extending from the first end to the second end, and from the left side to the right side. The first end is wedge shaped, and a support portion is defined in part by the front face and in part by the rear face. The support portion has a void, the void is open to a second end that is opposite to the first end. The tool can be arranged in multiple positions relative to a window being assembled into the door, to protect and position the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Kaitlyn J. Fritz, Mark L. Lusky, Sandra C. Smith, Kyle Kindle