Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Downs

Thomas R. Downs 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).

  • Vehicle reinforcing structure
    Patent number: 4944553
    Abstract: The present invention is a reinforcement structure for a vehicle. The vehicle has first and second upwardly extending columns longitudinally spaced from each other and a longitudinally extending beam between the first and second columns. The reinforcement structure includes means forming a longitudinally extending member adapted to be disposed adjacent the beam. The reinforcement structure also includes means for securing the member to the beam and the first and second columns to absorb and dampen bending and torsional loads between the first and second columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Edward H. Medley, Raymond N. Kreucher, Jr., Dennis F. Stedman, Thomas R. Downs