Patents by Inventor Steve Stoll

Steve Stoll 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: 10611222
    Abstract: A glassrun or weatherseal assembly includes a generally rigid channel having first and second legs joined by an interconnecting leg. First and second seal portions extend into a portion of the channel cavity and are adapted to seal against an associated vehicle window. A door frame assembly includes a first or inner door panel and second or outer door panel having end portions spaced apart by a dimension adapted to receive the channel. The channel can be secured to the door frame assembly in a variety of different manners including an adhesive/chemical bond, snap-fit fastener, rivet, clip, adhesive tape, or combinations of one or more of these securing mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Clark, Steve Stoll, Rod Bara
  • Publication number: 20170210215
    Abstract: A glassrun or weatherseal assembly includes a generally rigid channel having first and second legs joined by an interconnecting leg. First and second seal portions extend into a portion of the channel cavity and are adapted to seal against an associated vehicle window. A door frame assembly includes a first or inner door panel and second or outer door panel having end portions spaced apart by a dimension adapted to receive the channel. The channel can be secured to the door frame assembly in a variety of different manners including an adhesive/chemical bond, snap-fit fastener, rivet, clip, adhesive tape, or combinations of one or more of these securing mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Clark, Steve Stoll, Rod Bara
  • Patent number: 9616734
    Abstract: A glassrun or weatherseal assembly includes a generally rigid channel having first and second legs joined by an interconnecting leg. First and second seal portions extend into a portion of the channel cavity and are adapted to seal against an associated vehicle window. A door frame assembly includes a first or inner door panel and second or outer door panel having end portions spaced apart by a dimension adapted to receive the channel. The channel can be secured to the door frame assembly in a variety of different manners including an adhesive/chemical bond, snap-fit fastener, rivet, clip, adhesive tape, or combinations of one or more of these securing mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Clark, Steve Stoll, Rod Bara
  • Patent number: 8459723
    Abstract: A body sealing system for an associated automotive vehicle door that has an associated door panel (including a sliding door, lift gate, or tailgate) includes a trim panel dimensioned to overlie at least a portion of the associated door panel, an interconnecting means connected to the trim panel and extending from adjacent a periphery of the trim panel, and a sealing member secured to the trim panel via the interconnecting means. An associated method of assembling a trim panel and seal to an associated automotive vehicle door includes providing an automotive sealing system, providing a trim panel, and integrating the seal with the trim panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventor: Steve Stoll
  • Publication number: 20120174491
    Abstract: A glassrun or weatherseal assembly includes a generally rigid channel having first and second legs joined by an interconnecting leg. First and second seal portions extend into a portion of the channel cavity and are adapted to seal against an associated vehicle window. A door frame assembly includes a first or inner door panel and second or outer door panel having end portions spaced apart by a dimension adapted to receive the channel. The channel can be secured to the door frame assembly in a variety of different manners including an adhesive/chemical bond, snap-fit fastener, rivet, clip, adhesive tape, or combinations of one or more of these securing mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Patrick R. Clark, Steve Stoll, Rod Bara
  • Publication number: 20100164248
    Abstract: A body sealing system for an associated automotive vehicle door that has an associated door panel (including a sliding door, lift gate, or tailgate) includes a trim panel dimensioned to overlie at least a portion of the associated door panel, an interconnecting means connected to the trim panel and extending from adjacent a periphery of the trim panel, and a sealing member secured to the trim panel via the interconnecting means. An associated method of assembling a trim panel and seal to an associated automotive vehicle door includes providing an automotive sealing system, providing a trim panel, and integrating the seal with the trim panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Steve Stoll