Patents by Inventor Terrance D. Zupan

Terrance D. Zupan 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).

  • Publication number: 20020100855
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable accessory mounting bracket for mounting an accessory to an engine including a main body and accessory mounting portion that is movably attached thereto. The accessory mounting portion is configured to removably support an engine accessory, such as an air conditioning compressor or an alternator. The accessory mounting portion is slidably attached to the main body in such a manner that the position of the accessory mounting portion relative to the main body is adjustable in a predetermined direction. The accessory mounting bracket also includes at least one mounting aperture that may be aligned with an existing aperture on an engine for mounting the bracket to the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Frank J. Zupan, Terrance D. Zupan
  • Patent number: 6349919
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable accessory mounting bracket for mounting an accessory to an engine including a main body and accessory mounting portion that is movably attached thereto. The accessory mounting portion is configured to removably support an engine accessory, such as an air conditioning compressor or an alternator. The accessory mounting portion is slidably attached to the main body in such a manner that the position of the accessory mounting portion relative to the main body is adjustable in a predetermined direction. The accessory mounting bracket also includes at least one mounting aperture that may be aligned with an existing aperture on an engine for mounting the bracket to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Inventors: Frank J. Zupan, Terrance D. Zupan
  • Publication number: 20010002007
    Abstract: A fuel filter assembly having a main body defining a cylindrical cavity that can receive a cylindrical fuel filter element. One end of the main body has a nipple that is adapted to be attached to a fuel line. The other end of the main body has an opening that is sized so as to permit the fuel filter element to be positioned within the cylindrical cavity. A compression member is also adapted to be positioned within the opening so as to seal the opening when the fuel filter element is positioned within the cavity of the main body. The compression member includes a second nipple adapted to attach to a fuel line so as to allow fuel to flow through the central cavity. A threaded collar engages with the main body so as to retain the compression member in the opening of the main body. The fuel filter element can therefore be replaced by simply unthreading the collar and removing the compression member and extracting the existing fuel filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Publication date: May 31, 2001
    Applicant: FRANK J. ZUPAN
    Inventors: FRANK J. ZUPAN, TERRANCE D. ZUPAN
  • Patent number: 6098950
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable accessory mounting bracket for mounting an accessory to an engine including a main body and accessory mounting portion that is movably attached thereto. The accessory mounting portion is configured to removably support an engine accessory, such as an air conditioning compressor or an alternator. The accessory mounting portion is slidably attached to the main body in such a manner that the position of the accessory mounting portion relative to the main body is adjustable in a predetermined direction. The accessory mounting bracket also includes at least one mounting aperture that may be aligned with an existing aperture on an engine for mounting the bracket to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Inventors: Frank J. Zupan, Terrance D. Zupan
  • Patent number: 5885024
    Abstract: A roof tile tie down clip for securing a roof tile to the surface of a roof. The roof tile tie down clip includes a base portion configured to rest against the surface of a roof, body portion extending away from the base portion such that a joint is formed between the base portion and the body portion, and a clip portion configured to engage the top surface of a roof tile and extending away from the body portion distal of the joint. Two claws extend outward from a tip of the base portion for securing the roof tile tie down clip to the surface of a roof in an upright position prior to inserting a nail through the clip. A gusset is formed at the joint between the base portion and body portion of the roof tile tie down clip. The gusset functions to reinforce the joint against bending or warping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventors: Frank J. Zupan, Terrance D. Zupan