Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Doncov
Stephen A. Doncov 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: 7341303Abstract: A joint locking device for a convertible roof system is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, an outfolding convertible roof employs a device for deterring member-to-member movement when fully raised. A further aspect of the present invention employs a linearly moving lock for a convertible roof joint, which may be automatically actuated and/or manually actuated. Still another aspect of the present invention provides a joint lock at the A-joint, B-joint, C-joint and/or another joint of the convertible roof top stack mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Specialty Vehicle Acquisition Corp.Inventors: Arthur L. MacNee, III, Bradley R. Garska, Stephen A. Doncov
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Patent number: 7226110Abstract: A convertible top latch employing a linkage assembly and a driving mechanism is disclosed. The linkage assembly can be positioned on-center or over-center in a closed position. The linkage assembly can have an adjustable link. At least one link can remain the same and/or the latch member can move the same distance regardless of the linkage assembly being operated by a powered or manual actuator. A damping member can dampen movement of the top latch. The manual actuator can be biased to a specific orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: Stephen A Doncov, Todd Schartner
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Publication number: 20060255620Abstract: A joint locking device for a convertible roof system is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, an outfolding convertible roof employs a device for deterring member-to-member movement when fully raised. A further aspect of the present invention employs a linearly moving lock for a convertible roof joint, which may be automatically actuated and/or manually actuated. Still another aspect of the present invention provides a joint lock at the A-joint, B-joint, C-joint and/or another joint of the convertible roof top stack mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Arthur MacNee, Bradley Garska, Stephen Doncov
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Patent number: 7104587Abstract: A joint locking device for a convertible roof system is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, an outfolding convertible roof employs a device for deterring member-to-member movement when fully raised. A further aspect of the present invention employs a linearly moving lock for a convertible roof joint, which may be automatically actuated and/or manually actuated. Still another aspect of the present invention provides a joint lock at the A-joint, B-joint, C-joint and/or another joint of the convertible roof top stack mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: Arthur L. MacNee, III, Bradley R. Garska, Stephen A. Doncov
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Patent number: 7021696Abstract: A convertible top latch employing a linkage assembly and a driving mechanism is disclosed. The linkage assembly can be positioned on-center or over-center in a closed position. The linkage assembly can have an adjustable link. At least one link can remain the same and/or the latch member can move the same distance regardless of the linkage assembly being operated by a powered or manual actuator. A damping member can dampen movement of the top latch. The manual actuator can be biased to a specific orientation.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2002Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: Stephen A. Doncov, Todd Schartner
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Publication number: 20050285410Abstract: A convertible top latch employing a linkage assembly and a driving mechanism is disclosed. The linkage assembly can be positioned on-center or over-center in a closed position. The linkage assembly can have an adjustable link. At least one link can remain the same and/or the latch member can move the same distance regardless of the linkage assembly being operated by a powered or manual actuator. A damping member can dampen movement of the top latch. The manual actuator can be biased to a specific orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Stephen Doncov, Todd Schartner
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Publication number: 20050242616Abstract: A joint locking device for a convertible roof system is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, an outfolding convertible roof employs a device for deterring member-to-member movement when fully raised. A further aspect of the present invention employs a linearly moving lock for a convertible roof joint, which may be automatically actuated and/or manually actuated. Still another aspect of the present invention provides a joint lock at the A-joint, B-joint, C-joint and/or another joint of the convertible roof top stack mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Arthur MacNee, Bradley Garska, Stephen Doncov
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Patent number: 6945590Abstract: An open air system for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel, which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover. In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels are movable from above a passenger compartment to below a generally horizontal plane. A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window, which can be raised and lowered.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: Stephen Doncov, Christopher J. Dilluvio, Donald R. Monroe, Jeffrey J. Murtfeldt
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Patent number: 6890022Abstract: An open air system (21) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (23, 25), which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover (29). In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels (23, 25) are movable from above a passenger compartment (33) to below a generally horizontal plane (261). A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window (27), which can be raised and lowered.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: Stephen Doncov, Christopher J. Dilluvio, Donald R. Monroe, Jeffrey J. Murtfeldt
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Patent number: 6827392Abstract: An open air system (21) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (23, 25), which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover (29). In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels (23, 25) are movable from above a passenger compartment (33) to below a generally horizontal plane (261). A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window (27), which can be raised and lowered.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: Stephen Doncov, Christopher J. Dilluvio, Donald R. Monroe, Jeffrey J. Murtfeldt
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Patent number: 6796595Abstract: A convertible roof including a mechanism to actively control a second roof bow. In another aspect, a unique and novel way to control the folding of the convertible roof mechanism is employed such that a portion of the convertible roof serves as a cover that conceals the convertible roof within the boot well. In another aspect, the convertible roof is a “Z” folding top having four pairs of roof rails is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventor: Stephen A. Doncov
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Publication number: 20040145219Abstract: An open air system (21) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (23, 25), which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover (29). In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels (23, 25) are movable from above a passenger compartment (33) to below a generally horizontal plane (261). A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window (27), which can be raised and lowered.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Stephen Doncov, Christopher J. Dilluvio, Donald R. Monroe, Jeffrey J. Murtfeldt
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Patent number: 6758511Abstract: A latch mechanism associated with one of a convertible top and a automobile component is provided. The latch mechanism is adapted to cooperate with an engagement member associated with the other of the convertible top and the automobile component. A hook, a first guide pin and a second guide pin are provided. The first and second guide pins are associated with the hook. A first guide slot is associated with the first guide pin and a second guide slot is associated with the second guide pin. A drive mechanism is associated with the latch assembly and adapted to move each of the first and second guide pins along its respective first and second guide slot to move the hook between a latched position and an unlatched position.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: Kim E. Taylor, Michael T. Willard, Michael P. Alexander, Stephen A. Doncov
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Publication number: 20040104605Abstract: An open air system (21) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (23, 25), which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover (29). In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels (23, 25) are movable from above a passenger compartment (33) to below a generally horizontal plane (261). A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window (27), which can be raised and lowered.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Stephen Doncov, Christopher J. Dilluvio, Donald R. Monroe, Jeffrey J. Murtfeldt
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Publication number: 20040104604Abstract: An open air system (21) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (23, 25), which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover (29). In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels (23, 25) are movable from above a passenger compartment (33) to below a generally horizontal plane (261). A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window (27), which can be raised and lowered.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Stephen Doncov, Christopher J. Dilluvio, Donald R. Monroe, Jeffrey J. Murtfeldt
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Publication number: 20040094988Abstract: A convertible top latch employing a linkage assembly and a driving mechanism is disclosed. The linkage assembly can be positioned on-center or over-center in a closed position. The linkage assembly can have an adjustable link. At least one link can remain the same and/or the latch member can move the same distance regardless of the linkage assembly being operated by a powered or manual actuator. A damping member can dampen movement of the top latch. The manual actuator can be biased to a specific orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Stephen A. Doncov, Todd Schartner
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Publication number: 20040021339Abstract: A latch mechanism associated with one of a convertible top and a automobile component is provided. The latch mechanism is adapted to cooperate with an engagement member associated with the other of the convertible top and the automobile component. A hook, a first guide pin and a second guide pin are provided. The first and second guide pins are associated with the hook. A first guide slot is associated with the first guide pin and a second guide slot is associated with the second guide pin. A drive mechanism is associated with the latch assembly and adapted to move each of the first and second guide pins along its respective first and second guide slot to move the hook between a latched position and an unlatched position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Kim E. Taylor, Michael T. Willard, Michael P. Alexander, Stephen A. Doncov
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Publication number: 20030234553Abstract: A convertible roof is provided which includes a mechanism to actively control a second roof bow. In another aspect, a unique and novel way to control the folding of the convertible roof mechanism is employed such that a portion of the convertible roof serves as a cover that conceals the convertible roof within the boot well. A “Z” folding top having four pairs of roof rails is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventor: Stephen A. Doncov
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Patent number: 5864324Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a telescoping deployable mesh antenna reflector for space communication applications and a method of deployment is provided. The antenna reflector includes a plurality of telescoping radially extending ribs between which a plurality of interconnected guylines are secured to form a wire truss structure. The telescoping radially extending ribs include pivotally coupled inner and outer ribs that are collapsed and folded to stow the antenna. A highly reflective wire woven mesh is connected to the front surface of the wire truss structure with flexible radially extending strip members allowing for folding and telescoping of the antenna reflector.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1996Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: TRW Inc.Inventors: Roy M. Acker, Stephen A. Doncov, Michael J. Josephs