Patents by Inventor Todd A. Yoder

Todd A. Yoder 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).

  • Patent number: 10538150
    Abstract: A flexible tonneau cover assembly is provided that includes a side rail and a rear rail that is removably securable to the side rail. The rear rail is rotatable between a closed position wherein a flexible cover secured thereto is under tension, and an open position wherein the flexible cover is untensioned. Optionally, the assembly includes a securing member that is securable in a fixed position with respect to the side rail and defines a channel, and the rear rail is rotatable between the open position and the closed position when the rear rail is positioned in the channel of the securing member. Optionally, the flexible cover includes a cable operatively connected to the rear rail, and the side rail receives the cable therein when the rear rail is in the closed position to secure the flexible cover to the side rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander Zichettello, Michael T. Binfet, Douglas R. Kaltenmark, Babuji K. Tamarapoo, Brock J. Stull, Todd Yoder, Paul Finch
  • Publication number: 20180281572
    Abstract: A flexible tonneau cover assembly is provided that includes a side rail and a rear rail that is removably securable to the side rail. The rear rail is rotatable between a closed position wherein a flexible cover secured thereto is under tension, and an open position wherein the flexible cover is untensioned. Optionally, the assembly includes a securing member that is securable in a fixed position with respect to the side rail and defines a channel, and the rear rail is rotatable between the open position and the closed position when the rear rail is positioned in the channel of the securing member. Optionally, the flexible cover includes a cable operatively connected to the rear rail, and the side rail receives the cable therein when the rear rail is in the closed position to secure the flexible cover to the side rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander Zichettello, Michael T. Binfet, Douglas R. Kaltenmark, Babuji K. Tamarapoo, Brock J. Stull, Todd Yoder, Paul Finch
  • Patent number: 5658049
    Abstract: An improved seating product assembly having detachable arms and a detachable back, and having an improved spring system for a more comfortable sitting. The improved seating product assembly includes an all metal unitized seat spring and frame assembly having insert brackets attached to side potions thereof. Corresponding slide brackets are attached to the seating product arms. The insert brackets are inserted into the slide brackets as the arms are placed downwardly adjacent each side of the seating product, thereby attaching the arms to the unitized seat spring and frame assembly. Similarly, rear slide brackets are attached to the seat back and corresponding insert brackets are mounted to the rear of the seating product assembly. The slide brackets of the seat back are inserted into the rear slide brackets as the seat back is placed downwardly adjacent the back of the seating product, thereby attaching the seat back to the seating product assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Flexsteel Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Craig Adams, Stephen C. Luensman, Orville T. Schultz, Todd A. Yoder