Patents by Inventor Vern E. Welch

Vern E. Welch 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).

  • Message illumination assembly and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 5255172
    Abstract: A message illumination assembly is provided which is formed from a single piece of molded plastic. The single piece of molded plastic includes at least one living hinge which allows it to be folded upon itself to form a light enclosure. The plastic piece further includes partitions which form light-tight chambers when the piece is folded upon itself. In addition, the single plastic piece is formed in a simple, two-segment mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Thomas A. Brandon, Santo S. DeMaggio, deceased, Vern E. Welch