Patents by Inventor Steven G. Laurain

Steven G. Laurain 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).

  • Backlite retention system for use in an automotive vehicle convertible roof
    Patent number: 6102467
    Abstract: A backlite retention system for use in an automotive vehicle convertible roof includes a pliable roof cover, a window, a carrier and a retainer. The retainer is secured to the carrier so as to firmly retain the roof cover to the window. In another aspect of the present invention, a garnish molding is fastened to the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven G. Laurain, Michael T. Willard
  • Convertible roof actuation mechanism
    Patent number: 5903119
    Abstract: A convertible roof actuation mechanism includes a pliable roof cover, a top stack mechanism supporting the roof cover, and at least one roof bow of the top stack mechanism independently movable relative to the remainder of the top stack mechanism for selectively reducing and increasing tension of the roof cover during latching. In another aspect of the present invention, at least one roof bow is retracted closer to a bottom pivot of a rear roof rail when stowed to optimize packaging space within a convertible roof storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven G. Laurain, Michael T. Willard, William A. Sims