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Christopher J. Kuntze
Also filed as: KUNTZE CHRISTOPHER · KUNTZE CHRISTOPHER J · KUNTZE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
30 granted patents·14 pending applications·562 citations·filing 1998–2025
97Inventor score
Files withMAGNA EXTERIORS INC18MAGNA INT INC9KUNTZE CHRISTOPHER J6DECOMA INT INC3KUNTZE CHRISTOPHER JOHN2
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44 records- 0197US11407292B2Composite liftgateMAGNA INT INC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 9, 2022·7 cites·23 claims
- 0294US10384520B2Composite liftgateMAGNA INT INC·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 20, 2019·11 cites·30 claims
- 0394US7976042B2Retractable stepWATSON BRADLEY E·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 12, 2011·93 cites·20 claims
- 0494US7673892B2Thixomold hinge assemblyMAGNA INT INC·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 9, 2010·56 cites·5 claims
- 0593US10189337B2Composite liftgateMAGNA INT INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 29, 2019·10 cites·10 claims
- 0693US8403399B2Composite liftgate systemKUNTZE CHRISTOPHER J·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 26, 2013·37 cites·32 claims
- 0793US8056913B2Step assist box-sideKUNTZE CHRISTOPHER J·Filed 2005·Granted Nov 15, 2011·84 cites·7 claims
- 0892US7311320B2One piece running board bracketMAGNA INT INC·Filed 2005·Granted Dec 25, 2007·44 cites·13 claims
- 0990US10899202B2Composite liftgateMAGNA INT INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jan 26, 2021·5 cites·11 claims
- 1090US7001128B2Two part interlocking fastener for attaching panels to a vehicleDECOMA INT INC·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 21, 2006·49 cites·2 claims
- 1190US5924614AArticle carrier assembly having a cross rail assembly longitudinally adjustable from one side of a motor vehicleDECOMA INT INC·Filed 1998·Granted Jul 20, 1999·109 cites·9 claims
- 1289US11560045B2Composite liftgateMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 24, 2023·2 cites·25 claims
- 1387US11634013B2Liftgate reinforcement arrangementsMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 25, 2023·4 cites·15 claims
- 1487US10913335B2Composite liftgateMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2019·Granted Feb 9, 2021·3 cites·25 claims
- 1586US10549611B2Infrared welded exterior panel assembly and process of making sameMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 4, 2020·6 cites·17 claims
- 1684US10029410B2Infrared welded exterior panel assembly and process of making sameMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2017·Granted Jul 24, 2018·2 cites·28 claims
- 1783US2025033444A1Composite liftgateMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1878US7837257B2Clip assembly—roof ditch moldingMAGNA INT INC·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 23, 2010·13 cites·25 claims
- 1976US12134309B2Composite liftgateMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2022·Granted Nov 5, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 2075US7591445B2Retainer-plastic trim moldingMAGNA INTERNAT·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 22, 2009·8 cites·19 claims
- 2174US11945290B2Composite liftgateMAGNA INT INC·Filed 2022·Granted Apr 2, 2024·0 cites·15 claims
- 2273US7896374B2Overmolded magnesiumMAGNA INT INC·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 1, 2011·8 cites·5 claims
- 2372US11305822B2Liftgate arrangement having a carbon fiber reinforced sheet molding compound reinforcementMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 19, 2022·2 cites·22 claims
- 2472US2025376228A1Reinforcement retention with plastic welding for tp liftgatesMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2571US12358351B2Three dimensional overmoldingMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Jul 15, 2025·0 cites·24 claims
- 2671US12162335B2Overmolding assembly reinforcement bracketMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Dec 10, 2024·0 cites·16 claims
- 2770US12397624B2Metal rib overmolding joiningMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 26, 2025·0 cites·25 claims
- 2868US11999222B2Revised mounting pointMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 4, 2024·0 cites·8 claims
- 2967US2024424876A1Liftgate with bulkhead reinforcementsMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3061US12103370B2Liftgate with bulkhead reinforcementsMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2022·Granted Oct 1, 2024·0 cites·17 claims
- 3158US2024060348A1Anti-pinch sensor for exterior body closureMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 3255US8171606B2Method of manufacturing a hinge assembly utilizing a metal injection molding process and a dieKUNTZE CHRISTOPHER JOHN·Filed 2009·Granted May 8, 2012·3 cites·5 claims
- 3350US12140173B2Rivet nut with compression limiter shoulderKUNTZE CHRISTOPHER J·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 12, 2024·0 cites·24 claims
- 3448US2021347235A1A thermoplastic liftgate arrangement having blow molded reinforcementsKUNTZE Goodrich John·Filed 2019·Application pending·0 cites
- 3548US2023151667A1Anti-pinch sensor easy install to flangeKUNTZE CHRISTOPHER J·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 3647US7213826B2One-piece composite running board and bracket systemDECOMA INT INC·Filed 2002·Granted May 8, 2007·6 cites·19 claims
- 3747US2024157772A1Liftgate reinforcement mechanical attachment arrangementKUNTZE CHRISTOPHER·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3845US2024367727A1Bonding structure efficientlyMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3945US2024294055A1Integrated anti shuffle bumperMAGNA EXTERIORS INC·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 4043US2012048261A1Primary locating featureKUNTZE CHRISTOPHER JOHN·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 4143US2007138757A1Modular composite base running boardKUNTZE CHRISTOPHER J·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 4241US2012098230A1Overmolded MagnesiumKUNTZE CHRISTOPHER J·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 4340US2008084045A1Platform channel lock for running boardsFILIAS DINO·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 4430US2012118656A1Seal lip on vaneRODDY STEVEN R·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
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