David Lee Iverson

US Patent:

6385812, May 14, 2002

Filed:

Dec 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/738748

Inventors:

David S. Iverson - Chicago IL

Assignee:

David F. Macneil - Downers Grove IL

International Classification:

A47G 2704

US Classification:

16 4, 16 6, 16 8, 16 171, 24354, 24357

Abstract:

A vehicle floor mat affixation device includes at least two tines or hook members formed on respective helical paths around an axis of the affixation device and ending in sharpened points. The preferably tempered stainless steel hook members are adapted to easily pierce vehicle floor carpeting and to be screwed into place. A reverse face of the affixation device includes a panel of releasable fastening material that is designed to mate with a similar panel of releasable fastening material in the vehicle floor mat. The present invention resists affixation device pull out and shear forces applied to the mat with respect to the carpeting on which the mat is placed, but nonetheless permits easy removal and replacement of the vehicle floor mat and of the affixation devices themselves.

US Patent:

6412142, Jul 2, 2002

Filed:

Dec 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/750807

Inventors:

David S. Iverson - Chicago IL

Assignee:

David F. MacNeil - Downers Grove IL

International Classification:

A47G 2704

US Classification:

16 4, 16 6

Abstract:

A vehicle floor mat affixation device includes at least two tines or hook members formed substantially on respective helical paths around an axis of the affixation device and ending in downwardly bent terminal portions with sharpened points. The preferably tempered stainless steel hook members are adapted to easily pierce vehicle floor carpeting and to be screwed into place. A reverse face of the affixation device includes a panel of releasable fastening material that is designed to mate with a similar panel of releasable fastening material in the vehicle floor mat. The present invention resists affixation device pull out and shear forces applied to the mat with respect to the carpeting on which the mat is placed, but nonetheless permits easy removal and replacement of the vehicle floor mat and of the affixation devices themselves.

US Patent:

D483636, Dec 16, 2003

Filed:

Mar 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/178563

Inventors:

Matthew Oblak - Chicago IL
Allen Oles - Chicago IL
Todd A. Zeilinger - Chicago IL
David Iverson - Chicago IL
John Van Akkeren - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Credo Technology Corporation - Broadview IL

International Classification:

0801

US Classification:

D 8 61

US Patent:

6735819, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Mar 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/112811

Inventors:

David S. Iverson - Chicago IL
David F. MacNeil - Hinsdale IL 60521

Assignee:

David F. MacNeil - Hinsdale IL

International Classification:

A47G 2704

US Classification:

16 4, 16 6, 24546, 245901, 411553

Abstract:

A vehicle floor mat affixation device includes a noncircular shaped body with an axial extending connector. The connector secures the affixation device to the vehicle floor. A reverse face of the affixation device includes a panel of releasable fastening material that is designed to mate with a similar panel of releasable fastening material in the vehicle floor mat. The present invention resists affixation device pull-out as well as shear forces applied to the mat with respect to the carpeting on which the mat is placed, but nonetheless permits easy removal and replacement of the vehicle floor mat and of the affixation devices without tools.

US Patent:

7578527, Aug 25, 2009

Filed:

Sep 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/534242

Inventors:

David Iverson - Chicago IL, US
David F. MacNeil - Downers Grove IL, US

International Classification:

B62D 25/18

US Classification:

280851, 280848, 280154, 280159

Abstract:

The drilling of new holes into a vehicle fender fold is avoided by providing a mud flap with a rotating clamping member. A clamping arm of the rotating clamping member is rotated from a disengaged position to an engaged position behind the fender fold, and is then drawn forwardly on the threads of an attachment bolt to clamp the fender fold between the rotating clamping member and a stationary clamping member in-molded into the mud flap. A visual indicator may be provided to show whether the rotating clamping member is behind the vehicle fender fold to which the mud flap is to be attached.

US Patent:

7717467, May 18, 2010

Filed:

Nov 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/555601

Inventors:

David Iverson - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

B62D 25/18

US Classification:

280847, 280154, 280851

Abstract:

The drilling of new holes into a vehicle fender fold is avoided by providing a mud flap with a sliding clamping member. When an attachment bolt is slid in a slot formed in the polymeric mud flap body, the sliding clamping member slides with it from a disengaged position to a second position behind the fender fold. A wall integrally formed in the mud flap body prevents rotation of the clamping member as the attachment bolt is rotated, drawing the clamping member forwardly on the threads of the attachment bolt to clamp the fender fold between the sliding clamping member and a stationary clamping member insert-molded into the mud flap body.

US Patent:

7766356, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Sep 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/856441

Inventors:

David S. Iverson - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

MacNeil IP LLC - Downers Grove IL

International Classification:

B62D 25/18

US Classification:

280154, 280851

Abstract:

The drilling of new holes into a vehicle fender fold is avoided by providing a mud flap with at least one rotating clamping member that clamps to the wheel well fender fold and, spaced from this clamping member, a tab which captures the end of a wheel well fender fold between itself and a general rear surface of the mud flap body. It is preferred that the tab be integrally molded with the mud flap body.

US Patent:

7914046, Mar 29, 2011

Filed:

Mar 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/051721

Inventors:

David Iverson - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

MacNeil IP LLC - Bolingbrook IL

International Classification:

B62D 25/18

US Classification:

280848, 280851, 172508, 292DIG 1

Abstract:

A mud flap is provided with an integrally molded upstanding tab which captures a free edge of a wheel liner or similar wheel well-forming vehicle body element. The upstanding tab may be combined with OEM screw holes or clamping members to affix the mud flap to the vehicle wheel well.