Patents by Inventor Scott Bills

Scott Bills 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: 12371929
    Abstract: A securing arrangement on a motor vehicle door, which is equipped with an actuating element, in particular a securing button, and with a mechanical transmission element for acting upon, for example, a motor vehicle latch. The actuating element penetrates a door opening and is coupled to the transmission element. In addition, an additional sealing element is provided in the region of the door opening. According to the invention, the sealing element is provided on/or in a grommet engaging over the mechanical transmission element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Kiekert AG
    Inventors: Michael Uhrin, Scott Bills, Jeffrey C. Spencer
  • Publication number: 20240301728
    Abstract: A securing arrangement on a motor vehicle door, which is equipped with an actuating element, in particular a securing button, and with a mechanical transmission element for acting upon, for example, a motor vehicle latch. The actuating element penetrates a door opening and is coupled to the transmission element. In addition, an additional sealing element is provided in the region of the door opening. According to the invention, the sealing element is provided on/or in a grommet engaging over the mechanical transmission element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Uhrin, Scott Bills, Jeffrey C. Spencer