David Anthony Grabowski

US Patent:

7070378, Jul 4, 2006

Filed:

Jan 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/501206

Inventors:

David Norbert Grabowski - Clarkston MI, US

Assignee:

Intier Automotive Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

F16B 19/08

US Classification:

411501, 264249

Abstract:

A heatstake for fastening a workpiece includes a base portion () having at least one shaft portion (). A central passage () extends though the shaft portion from its leading end () to the base portion. A plurality of slots () are disposed about an outer surface () of the shaft portion (). The plurality of slots () have a predefined angular separation. Preferably, the plurality of slots () disposed about the outer surface of the shaft portion form a heatstake having multiple fastening portions. The multiple fastening portions are adapted to form a geometric flower shape for increasing the fastening strength of a heatstake when staked.

US Patent:

7678305, Mar 16, 2010

Filed:

Jan 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/503162

Inventors:

David Norbert Grabowski - Clarkston MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

B29C 67/00

US Classification:

264 464, 264248, 264249, 264295, 264296, 264339, 264313, 425517, 425519, 425520

Abstract:

A method of pre-applying a bolster assembly to an interior trim part includes the steps of applying a base skin layer to a groove of a first nest, applying a bolster skin layer to a second nest, positioning the first nest in an open position, and inserting a leading edge of a bolster skin layer in the groove of the first nest when the first nest is in the open position until the bolster skin layer engages the base skin layer. The bolster assembly can be attached to the interior trim part by a Foam-In-Place (FIP) or Low-Pressure Molding (LPM) operation. The interior trim part may comprise a dashboard garnish, an instrument panel (IP), a door panel, and the like. A boss locating portion can be integrally formed within the base skin layer and is used for locating the bolster assembly on the interior trim piece during the manufacturing process. Because the bolster assembly is pre-applied to the interior trim part prior to the FIP or LPM operation, the bolster assembly can be positioned at the bottom-most portion of the groove to provide a consistent fit and finish, while reducing scrap material and cost of the interior trim part.

US Patent:

48545368, Aug 8, 1989

Filed:

Mar 31, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/175555

Inventors:

Brian S. Lorence - Warren MI
David N. Grabowski - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

Chivas Products Limited - Sterling Heights MI

International Classification:

A47K 108

US Classification:

2483112

Abstract:

A container holder for use within a vehicle armrest includes a housing, mountable to an armrest support within the armrest, and a frame slidably mounted to the housing for movement between retracted and operational positions. A partially enclosed, C-shaped open area is defined within the frame to accommodate beverage containers such as cans and cups. The partially enclosed open area intersects a longitudinal edge of the frame. This enables the container holder to accommodate a container having a cross-sectional dimension greater than the width of the frame. A U-shaped support is pivotably mounted to and beneath the frame for vertically supporting the container. When the frame is retracted, the support automatically folds against the frame for storage.

US Patent:

54875196, Jan 30, 1996

Filed:

Mar 26, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/037319

Inventors:

David N. Grabowski - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

Chivas Products Limited - Sterling Heights MI

International Classification:

A47K 108

US Classification:

2483112

Abstract:

A beverage container holder has a housing which encases a slidable frame. The frame has an ashtray disposed within a central open area and a pair of arms pivotably attached to the frame to either side of the ashtray. The frame is movable between a retracted and an extended position and the pair of arms are pivotable from an open position to a closed position. When the frame is in its extended position, access to the ashtray is provided and one or both of the arms can be moved from their closed position to their open position. In their open position, each arm in conjunction with the frame, define a partially circular aperture to accommodate a beverage container. In one embodiment, a drawer is provided in the housing for keeping coins, pens, pencils, paper or the like. In another embodiment, a drawer is provided in the frame.

US Patent:

48922811, Jan 9, 1990

Filed:

Dec 29, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/138988

Inventors:

Michael DiFilippo - Royal Oak MI
David N. Grabowski - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

Chivas Products Limited - Sterling Heights MI

International Classification:

F16M 1300

US Classification:

2483112

Abstract:

A generic beverage container holder for use within a vehicle includes a housing mountable beneath the dashboard and a frame slidably mounted to the housing for movement between retracted and operational positions. An opening is defined within the frame to accommodate beverage containers such as cans and cups. A U-shaped support is pivotally mounted to and beneath the frame and is spring biased towards a vertical attitude beneath the container opening when the frame is extended. When the frame is retracted the support automatically folds against the frame for storage. The frame consists of two telescoping elements moving between extended and collapsed conditions as the frame moves between the operational and retracted positions. The frame is about as long as the housing is deep when retracted, but is substantially longer when operational. This results in a reduced-depth housing usable where space is limited.

US Patent:

49288652, May 29, 1990

Filed:

Mar 3, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/318306

Inventors:

Brian S. Lorence - Warren MI
Richard A. Phelps - Ferndale MI
David N. Grabowski - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

Chivas Products Limited - Sterling Heights MI

International Classification:

A47C 762

US Classification:

224275

Abstract:

A bilateral beverage container (2) mounts within a hinged vehicle armrest (4). The container has an upper container housing (22), a lower container housing (26) and a hinged game surface (24) therebetween suitable for playing board games upon. The upper container housing includes a flap (34) that defines a compartment suitable for storing writing paper, magazines and the like. The lower container housing includes fixed and user-definable compartments (48, 50) for storing beverage containers (76), game pieces and other objects, and hinged lids (60) to cover the fixed compartments. The lower container housing includes a hinged bilateral tray (62) with openings (68) sized to receive beverage containers. The bilateral tray holds beverage containers in both a stowed position, overlying the hinged lids covering the fixed compartments, and in a deployed position, spaced apart from the lower container housing. A pivotally attached stirrup assembly (70) pivotally deploys from the bilateral tray when the tray is in the deployed position, to provide horizontal support for beverage containers within the openings in the tray.