Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Maliskey

Thomas E. Maliskey 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).

  • End cap clip lock
    Patent number: 10369939
    Abstract: An end cap clip lock provides improved alignment of first and second vehicle trim components to a vehicle. The end clip lock includes a clip dimensioned for receipt between the first vehicle trim component or applique and the vehicle, such as the vehicle door. The clip includes a nose portion configured for receipt in the first vehicle trim component or reveal and a second, snap portion that interconnects with the second vehicle trim component or applique. The clip is joined to the vehicle door panel to hold the clip and the second associated vehicle trim component or applique thereto. Preferably, the end cap clip lock is installed into the reveal to form a subassembly, the subassembly is installed on the vehicle, and then the applique is installed on the subassembly/vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara, Gina Leszczynski
  • Exterior applique with interchangeable inserts
    Patent number: 10118571
    Abstract: An interchangeable applique assembly for an associated vehicle is disclosed. The applique assembly includes a base member or substrate dimensioned to cover a pillar of the associated vehicle. An applique insert is received on the base member and at least partially covers an outwardly facing surface of the base member. A fastener secures the applique insert to the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara
  • END CAP CLIP LOCK
    Publication number: 20170057428
    Abstract: An end cap clip lock provides improved alignment of first and second vehicle trim components to a vehicle. The end clip lock includes a clip dimensioned for receipt between the first vehicle trim component or applique and the vehicle, such as the vehicle door. The clip includes a nose portion configured for receipt in the first vehicle trim component or reveal and a second, snap portion that interconnects with the second vehicle trim component or applique. The clip is joined to the vehicle door panel to hold the clip and the second associated vehicle trim component or applique thereto. Preferably, the end cap clip lock is installed into the reveal to form a subassembly, the subassembly is installed on the vehicle, and then the applique is installed on the subassembly/vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara, Gina Leszczynski
  • EXTERIOR APPLIQUE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE INSERTS
    Publication number: 20170057429
    Abstract: An interchangeable applique assembly for an associated vehicle is disclosed. The applique assembly includes a base member or substrate dimensioned to cover a pillar of the associated vehicle. An applique insert is received on the base member and at least partially covers an outwardly facing surface of the base member. A fastener secures the applique insert to the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara