Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Brunk

Timothy J. Brunk 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 door-to-body attachment apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040148737
    Abstract: A method for mounting a door to a vehicle body without the aid of a door-to-body mounting fixture. The method utilizes statistical process control data from previously assembled doors to determine the locations of holes that are pierced in hinges just prior to hinge installation. A pair of hinges are provided with the pierced holes to ensure self-alignment of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Mark R. Dunneback, David R. Carr, Timothy J. Brunk