Charles R Ingram

US Patent:

42817838, Aug 4, 1981

Filed:

Oct 2, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/947396

Inventors:

Charles E. Ingram - Warren MI

Assignee:

Four Star Corporation - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 904

US Classification:

224325

Abstract:

A luggage carrier is adapted to be removably secured to the trunk lid of an automotive vehicle. The carrier includes a frame section, carried on the outside surface of the trunk lid and having a plurality of leg members that extend through aligned apertures in the trunk lid into engagement with fastening devices that are carried on the inside surface of the trunk lid. The fastening devices releasably secure the luggage carrier to the trunk lid. Covers are provided to enclose the apertures to provide a pleasing appearance when the luggage carrier is removed from the trunk lid.

US Patent:

51230801, Jun 16, 1992

Filed:

Jan 8, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/462569

Inventors:

Jimmie D. Gillett - Garland TX
Richard R. Garcia - Plano TX
Charles B. Ingram - Coppell TX

Assignee:

Ranco Incorporated of Delaware - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

H02P 528

US Classification:

388934

Abstract:

A compressor drive system that includes a thermostat producing a signal indicating the measured air temperature, a modulation control circuit connected to the thermostat to produce a motor drive signal from the temperature signal and which is output to a motor drive switching bridge circuit. The motor drive switching bridge circuit is connected to a rectifier that converts single phase alternating current to direct current. The switching bridge uses the motor drive signal from the modulation control circuit and the rectifier output to produce multiphase power including a speed control signal imposed on the power for regulating speed. A motor connected to drive a compressor is included. The motor is powered by the motor drive switching bridge circuit multiphase power output. The speed of the motor is controlled as a function of the temperature signal.

US Patent:

48934798, Jan 16, 1990

Filed:

Jul 20, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/222325

Inventors:

Jimmie D. Gillett - Garland TX
Richard R. Garcia - Plano TX
Charles B. Ingram - Coppell TX

Assignee:

Ranco Electronics Division - Irving TX

International Classification:

H02P 528

US Classification:

62213

Abstract:

A compressor drive system that includes a thermostat producing a signal indicating the measured air temperature, a modulation control circuit connected to the thermostat to produce a motor drive signal from the temperature signal and which is output to a motor drive switching bridge circuit. The motor drive switching bridge circuit is connected to a rectifier that converts single phase alternating current to direct current. The switching bridge uses the motor drive signal from the modulation control circuit and the rectifier output to produce multiphase power including a speed control signal imposed on the power for regulating speed. A motor connected to drive a compressor is included. The motor is powered by the motor drive switching bridge circuit multiphase power output. The speed of the motor is controlled as a function of the temperature signal.

US Patent:

42418607, Dec 30, 1980

Filed:

Mar 19, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/022060

Inventors:

Charles E. Ingram - Warren MI

Assignee:

Four Star Corporation - Troy MI

International Classification:

B62D 3300

US Classification:

224316

Abstract:

A stanchion for mounting a luggage rack or the like to a surface of a vehicle is disclosed. The stanchion is mounted to a surface of the vehicle and supports along its upper surface a side rail extending forward and a deflector blade support rail which extends rearwardly therefrom. The deflector blade support mounts a transverse deflector blade which may be fixedly attached or pivotally attached thereto.

US Patent:

D2553449, Jun 10, 1980

Filed:

Sep 29, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/837597

Inventors:

Charles E. Ingram - Warren MI

Assignee:

Four Star Corporation - Troy MI

International Classification:

D1216

US Classification:

D12157

US Patent:

42250684, Sep 30, 1980

Filed:

Sep 28, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/946579

Inventors:

Charles E. Ingram - Warren MI

International Classification:

B60R 904

US Classification:

224325

Abstract:

A luggage rack for carrying luggage or the like on an automotive vehicle. The luggage rack is mounted on the trunk lid of the vehicle and comprises a pair of spaced, multi-sided, load carrying cross rails and a pair of side rails and a plurality of center rails therebetween extending front to rear between the cross rails. Locking members located at the opposite ends of the side and center rails are cooperably connected to the cross rails and are engaged by a cover member slidably carried by the side rails so as to secure the side and center rails to the cross rails. The luggage rack includes a plurality of stanchion members for supporting each end of the cross rails. Each stanchion member has a lower end portion adapted to be fixedly secured to the vehicle. The cross rails, center rails and side rails are made from roll formed sheet steel, and the side and center rails are provided with upwardly facing grooves running lengthwise thereof to provide a means for the attachment of decorative and protective plastic strips.

US Patent:

42706815, Jun 2, 1981

Filed:

Dec 8, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/967568

Inventors:

Charles E. Ingram - Warren MI

Assignee:

Four Star Corporation - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 700

US Classification:

224321

Abstract:

A bracket for association with an article carrier, such as a luggage carrier is adapted for sliding adjustment or positioning in a carrier track. The bracket includes a tool-operated locking mechanism for locking the bracket anywhere along the length of the track wherein unauthorized adjustment of the bracket is prevented. The bracket may include suitable openings which receive tie-down straps or the like. The bracket is, also, contemplated as including suitable projections for detachably mounting a cross-strap thereto.

US Patent:

D2670879, Nov 30, 1982

Filed:

Sep 25, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/945256

Inventors:

Charles E. Ingram - Warren MI

Assignee:

Four Star Corporation - Troy MI

International Classification:

D1216

US Classification:

D12157