Patents by Inventor William R. Perry

William R. Perry 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: 8690176
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension component includes a first metal sheet having a center portion bounded by a first outer wall and a second outer wall. A second metal sheet includes a center portion in engagement with the center portion of the first sheet. The second sheet includes a first downturned wall engaging a surface of the first outer wall as well as a second downturned wall engaging a surface of the second outer wall. One of the first and second sheets includes a first hemmed flange portion wrapping around a first edge of the other of the first and second sheets and engaging another surface of the other first and second sheet. One of the first and second sheets includes a second hemmed flange portion wrapping around a second edge of the other of the first and second sheets and engaging another surface of the first and second sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Perry, Julie Schoenherr
  • Publication number: 20120021241
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension component includes a first metal sheet having a center portion bounded by a first outer wall and a second outer wall. A second metal sheet includes a center portion in engagement with the center portion of the first sheet. The second sheet includes a first downturned wall engaging a surface of the first outer wall as well as a second downturned wall engaging a surface of the second outer wall. One of the first and second sheets includes a first hemmed flange portion wrapping around a first edge of the other of the first and second sheets and engaging another surface of the other first and second sheet. One of the first and second sheets includes a second hemmed flange portion wrapping around a second edge of the other of the first and second sheets and engaging another surface of the first and second sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: William R. Perry, Julie Schoenherr
  • Patent number: 7222913
    Abstract: A continuous, hydroformed tubular member includes a horizontal member having a first end and a second end. A first vertical member has a first lower end coupled to the first end of the horizontal member. The first vertical member also has a first upper pillar-free end to form a first pillar configured to form a terminal end of an upwardly-open rear bed of a motor vehicle. A second vertical member has a second lower end coupled to the second end of the horizontal member. The second vertical member also has a second upper pillar-free end to form a second pillar configured to form the terminal end of the upwardly-open rear bed of a motor vehicle. The horizontal member, the first vertical member, and the second vertical member together form a one-piece, unitary U-shaped member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Darren A. Womack, Gianfranco Gabbianelli, William R. Perry
  • Patent number: D574983
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignees: I.Q. Research, Inc., Custom Consultants, Inc.
    Inventors: Ervin J. Rachwal, William R. Perry