Charles F Heard

US Patent:

20070063111, Mar 22, 2007

Filed:

Sep 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/230429

Inventors:

Michael Alloway - Canton MI, US
Charles Heard - Detroit MI, US
Gary Vettese - Sterling Heights MI, US

International Classification:

F16B 15/00

US Classification:

248071000

Abstract:

A retainer for a flat flexible cable includes a first closure portion having a top surface, a bottom surface and side surfaces, a second closure portion having a top surface, a bottom surface and side surfaces, and a hinge portion separating the first and second closure portions. At least one of the top surfaces has an undulated profile for frictionally engaging and positively securing a cable at a desired location when the retainer is placed in a closed position.

US Patent:

20070082541, Apr 12, 2007

Filed:

Sep 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/230435

Inventors:

Michael Alloway - Canton MI, US
Charles Heard - Detroit MI, US
Gary Vettese - Sterling Heights MI, US

International Classification:

H01R 12/24

US Classification:

439492000

Abstract:

A retainer for a flat flexible cable includes a first closure portion having a top surface, a bottom surface and side surfaces, a second closure portion having a top surface, a bottom surface and side surfaces, and a hinge portion separating the first and second closure portions. At least one of the top surfaces includes a nib for frictionally engaging and positively securing a cable at a desired location when the clip is placed in a closed position.

US Patent:

20170096125, Apr 6, 2017

Filed:

Oct 5, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/874677

Inventors:

- Detroit MI, US
Charles H. Heard - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60S 1/38

Abstract:

A wiper assembly includes a housing and a blade coupled to the housing. A windshield wiper apparatus includes a glass panel and the wiper assembly selectively movable relative to the glass panel. A method of reusing the wiper assembly includes the housing and the blade. The blade includes a first edge portion disposed along a first side of the blade and a second edge portion disposed along a second side of the blade. The first edge portion and the second edge portion are reversible relative to the housing such that one of the first and second edge portions is disposed in a use position and the other one of the first and second edge portions is disposed in a storage position.

US Patent:

20150046042, Feb 12, 2015

Filed:

Aug 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/961941

Inventors:

- Detroit MI, US
Charles H. Heard - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60R 1/00
G05D 3/00

US Classification:

701 49, 296 111

Abstract:

A vehicle door assembly includes a door having a window and a mirror assembly. The mirror assembly includes a housing defining a cavity having an opening. A mirror is mounted with respect to the housing, disposed within the cavity, and has a reflective surface that is visible through the opening. The housing is mounted with respect to the door such that the housing is selectively movable between an extended position, in which the opening of the cavity is unobstructed, and a retracted position, in which the opening of the cavity is obstructed by the window.

US Patent:

20140247349, Sep 4, 2014

Filed:

Mar 4, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/784375

Inventors:

- Detroit MI, US
Charles H. Heard - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

348148

Abstract:

In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, an integrated assembly for a vehicle includes a body, a light and a sensor configured to detect objects proximate the integrated assembly. The assembly also includes a camera, wherein the light, sensor and camera are housed by the body within the integrated assembly. The assembly includes a connector on the body to provide signal communication with the light, sensor and camera.