Patents by Inventor Scott D. Arnold

Scott D. Arnold 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).

  • Sonic weld sunroof trim ring
    Patent number: 7066374
    Abstract: A method of installing trim rings to headliner trims systems in motor vehicles comprising a trim ring, a headliner, and a sonic horn and stack. The sonic horn vibrates to bond/weld headliner to trim ring. Energy directors can be added to facilitate bonding/welding process. Fasteners can also be added for attachment to the vehicle body. This bonding/welding of the headliner to trim ring creates a smooth, molded look for the trim ring and does so without gapping to or sliding within the headliner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Tiesler, Jim Mestemaker, Michael C. Dykman, Scott D. Arnold