Patents by Inventor Spencer C. Ledford

Spencer C. Ledford 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).

  • Process For In-Molding An Energy-Absorbing Countermeasure To A Headliner
    Publication number: 20080174152
    Abstract: A process for in-molding an energy-absorbing countermeasure to a headliner 18 for use in a vehicle. The process includes the steps of (1) preparing a sheet; (1A) optionally affixing to the sheet a means for adhering to form a composite sheet; (2) thermoforming the composite sheet into a composite energy-absorbing countermeasure; (3) preparing a headliner layup (including optionally a means for adhering, a headliner core, and a cover stock) before forming a bond between the headliner layup and the composite energy-absorbing countermeasure. The assembly thus includes the energy-absorbing countermeasure 22 and a means for adhering it to the headliner core 18.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: OAKWOOD ENERGY MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Matthew Cormier, Donald Scott Smith, Michael E. Melinn, Paul E. Cole, Matthew J. Boucher, Spencer C. Ledford