Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Scheidt

Wayne A. Scheidt 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).

  • Mechanical lock joint for vehicular exhaust system muffler and the like
    Patent number: 4565260
    Abstract: In a vehicular exhaust system muffler, a mechanical tube and end panel joint. A bead extends about the tube. The bead is integral to the tube, annular, and radially outwardly extending. An annular flange extends along the tube and abuts the bead. The flange is integral to the end panel. A plurality of integral, interlocking protrusions are simultaneously deformed into the tube and flange. The bead, flange and protrusions totally mechanically join the tube and end panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1986
    Assignee: Maremont Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne A. Scheidt, Robert J. Paterick