Daniel H Forrest

US Patent:

55355536, Jul 16, 1996

Filed:

Nov 16, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/340761

Inventors:

Brian H. Staser - Troy MI
Danny W. Figlioli - Macomb Township MI
Daniel H. Forrest - Macomb Township MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60J 504

US Classification:

49502

Abstract:

A door module including a one-piece plastic frame having a network of integrally molded structural elements and hardware mounting surfaces is provided that features easily accessible snap-fit serviceable components integrated into an efficient modular form.

US Patent:

58550968, Jan 5, 1999

Filed:

Dec 13, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/766649

Inventors:

Brian Hale Staser - Troy MI
Daniel Henry Forrest - Macomb Township MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

E06B 300

US Classification:

49503

Abstract:

A vehicle door module includes a door latch mounted on the module and has first and second bent wire rods pre-assembled on the door latch. The portion of the module to which the door latch is mounted is of molded plastic construction and has an integrally molded first receptacle in which the first bent wire rod is releasably snap-retained. A plastic mounting clip is attached to the door latch and has a molded second receptacle in which the second bent wire is releasably snap-retained. The first and second receptacles retain the first and second bent wire rods, respectively, to orient the bent wire rods to facilitate installation of the module into a vehicle door. The first and second receptacles permit release of the first and second bent wire rod therefrom to permit connection of the bent wire rods respectively to an outside door handle and an outside lock cyinder.