Patents by Inventor Terry D. Manuel

Terry D. Manuel 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).

  • Modular automotive HVAC control head
    Patent number: 7955167
    Abstract: A modular, quick-install HVAC control head is provided. The control head includes a face plate and housing on which various HVAC controls may be mounted. The face plate and housing clip together to form the assembled control head. The assembled control head fits into an instrument panel opening having a standard size. Clips on the HVAC trap a part of the instrument panel between the clip and a flange on the face plate to secure the HVAC control head in the instrument panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: PACCAR Inc
    Inventors: Wade J. Walterscheid, Terry D. Manuel, Christopher G. Wehrwein