Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Butkovich

Thomas J. Butkovich 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).

  • Spring mounted molding for a vehicle
    Patent number: 5022692
    Abstract: A spring mounted molding is provided for a vehicle on the body adjacent to a wrap-around end portion of the bumper. The molding and end portion of the bumper have mating cam surfaces. When the bumper moves towards the vehicle upon impact, the mating camming surfaces interact causing the molding to be deflected outwardly and the end portion of the bumper to slide therebeneath thus avoiding damage to the parts. Upon retraction of the bumper to its normal position, the spring mounting causes the molding to return to its normal position lying against the body of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: John Horansky, Thomas J. Butkovich