Gary A Gordon

US Patent:

6406242, Jun 18, 2002

Filed:

Nov 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/710046

Inventors:

Gary G. Gordon - Novi MI

Assignee:

TRW Inc. - Lyndhurst OH

International Classification:

F16B 1900

US Classification:

411508, 411513, 411522, 411913, 24297

Abstract:

An apparatus ( ) for securing a first plate, which may be a pull handle bracket, in a spaced relationship to a second plate, which may be a door panel. The apparatus ( ) comprises a fastener ( ) having a head portion ( ) and a base portion ( ). The head portion ( ) is insertable into a hole in the first plate and supports the first plate. The base portion ( ) is insertable into a hole in the second plate and attaches to the second plate. Part of the base portion ( ) of the fastener ( ) extends on a side of the second plate opposite the first plate. The apparatus ( ) further includes a retainer ( ) having an elongated main body ( ) for inserting into the head portion ( ) of the fastener ( ) and for securing the first plate to the head portion ( ) of the fastener ( ). The part of the base portion ( ) of the fastener ( ) that extends on a side of the second plate opposite the first plate has a width that increases to resist a force attempting to separate the first plate from the second plate.

US Patent:

6474921, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Jul 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/907346

Inventors:

Gary G. Gordon - Novi MI

Assignee:

TRW Inc. - Lyndhurst OH

International Classification:

F16B 1304

US Classification:

411508, 411 45, 411509, 411913

Abstract:

A two part fastener ( ) for clamping together first and second members ( ) that have an opening ( ). The fastener ( ) comprises a base ( ) having a plurality of legs ( ) resiliently biased outwardly away from each other and insertable through the opening ( ). A knob ( ) connected with the base ( ) is manually rotatable relative to the base to control the position of the legs ( ). The knob ( ) has a first position of rotation relative to the base ( ) in which blocking portions ( ) of the legs are in a blocking position to block removal of the legs through the opening ( ). In a second position of rotation the knob ( ) blocks inward movement of the blocking portions ( ) of the legs ( ) from the blocking position, thereby blocking removal of the fastener. In a third position of rotation the knob ( ) holds the blocking portions ( ) of the legs ( ) inward from the blocking position, thereby enabling removal of the fastener ( ).

US Patent:

6663067, Dec 16, 2003

Filed:

Jan 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/060537

Inventors:

Gary G. Gordon - Novi MI

Assignee:

TRW Inc. - Lyndhurst OH

International Classification:

E04G 300

US Classification:

2482941, 224553, 2482911, 248304

Abstract:

A coat hook assembly ( ) includes a hook member ( ) for connection with a structure ( ). The hook member ( ) is supported for pivotal movement from an opening ( ) and from a stored position to an operative position. The hook member ( ) has a hook portion ( ) adapted to support a garment. The hook member ( ) has a closure portion ( ) fixed for pivotal movement with the hook portion ( ), and blocking the opening ( ) when the hook member is in the stored position. A latch mechanism ( ) releasably hold the hook member ( ) in the stored position. The latch mechanism ( ) is responsive to a pushing force on the hook member ( ) when in the stored position to release the hook member for pivotal movement from the stored position to the operative position.

US Patent:

6736421, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Mar 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/804918

Inventors:

Gary G. Gordon - Novi MI
Steve Zofchak - Flint MI

Assignee:

TRW Inc. - Lyndhurst OH

International Classification:

B60R 2122

US Classification:

2807302, 2807282

Abstract:

An apparatus ( ) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle ( ) having a side structure ( ) and a roof ( ) comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device ( ). The inflatable vehicle occupant protection device ( ) is inflatable away from the vehicle roof ( ) into a position between the side structure ( ) of the vehicle ( ) and the vehicle occupant. A fill tube ( ) has a portion located in the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device ( ). The apparatus ( ) also includes at least one support device ( ) that has a portion ( ) that clamps around a portion of the fill tube ( ). The apparatus ( ) further includes a grab handle ( ) that has at least one portion ( ) adapted to interconnect with the support device ( ). A fastener ( ) is extendable through the support device ( ) to connect the grab handle ( ), support device ( ), fill tube ( ) and inflatable vehicle occupant protection device ( ) to the vehicle ( ).

US Patent:

6994504, Feb 7, 2006

Filed:

Jun 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/603032

Inventors:

Gary G. Gordon - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

TRW Automotive U.S. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

F16B 13/04
F16B 13/06

US Classification:

411508, 411 45, 411509, 411913

Abstract:

A two part fastener () for clamping together first and second members () that have an opening (), comprises a base () having legs () resiliently biased outwardly away from each other and insertable through the opening (). A slide () is manually slidable relative to the base () to control the position of the legs (). The slide () has a first position relative to the base () in which blocking portions () of the legs () are in a blocking position to block removal of the legs through the opening (). In a second position the slide () blocks inward movement of the legs () thereby blocking removal of the fastener (). In a third position the slide () holds the legs () inward, thereby enabling removal of the fastener ().

US Patent:

7100939, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

Jun 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/606257

Inventors:

Gary G. Gordon - Novi MI, US
Steve Zofchak - Flint MI, US

Assignee:

TRW Automotive U.S. LLC - Livonia MI

International Classification:

B60R 21/213

US Classification:

2807282, 2807302, 296214

Abstract:

An apparatus () includes a modular headliner assembly () for a vehicle () having a side structure () and a roof (). The headliner assembly () includes a headliner (), an inflatable curtain (), a fill tube (), and a support device () that clamps around the fill tube to connect the tube and the curtain to the support device. A grab handle () has a portion extendable through the headliner () and into the support device () to connect the grab handle and the support device to the headliner. The apparatus () also includes a first connector () for connecting the support device () to the vehicle () to initially connect the headliner assembly () to the vehicle. The apparatus () further includes a second connector () extendable through the support device () and the grab handle () to fixedly connect the headliner assembly () to the vehicle.

US Patent:

62173405, Apr 17, 2001

Filed:

Feb 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/512583

Inventors:

Gary G. Gordon - Novi MI

Assignee:

TRW Inc. - Lyndhurst OH

International Classification:

H05K 100
H01R 909

US Classification:

439 57

Abstract:

A connector assembly 40 mounts a light bulb 20 to a fixture 22. The fixture 22 has an interior surface 24, an exterior surface 26, and an opening 28. The opening 28 defines a peripheral surface interconnecting the interior and exterior surfaces 24, 26. The connector assembly 40 includes a housing 42, at least one tab 44, and a flange 48. The housing 42 supports the light bulb 20 and has an axis 50, a first portion 52, and a second portion 54 spaced axially from the first portion 52. The tab 44 extends radially from the first portion 52 of the housing 42 and includes a first pair of electrical contacts 60, 62 for engaging a second corresponding pair of electrical contacts 30, 32 on the interior surface 24 of the fixture 22 as the first portion 52 of the housing 42 is axially inserted through the opening 28 in the fixture 22 and rotated about the axis 50 of the housing 42. The flange 48 extends radially from the second portion 54 of the housing 42 and has a seal 80 for axially engaging the exterior surface 26 of the fixture 22 as the first portion 52 of the housing 42 is inserted through the opening 28 in the fixture 28.

US Patent:

50384449, Aug 13, 1991

Filed:

Dec 18, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/451995

Inventors:

Gary G. Gordon - Milford MI

Assignee:

Molmec-Raymond Fastener Company - Rochester Hills MI

International Classification:

A44B 102

US Classification:

24292

Abstract:

A molding support assembly for mounting a molding strip upon a base structure such as an automobile body, wherein the assembly includes a pair of spaced fasteners mounted upon a support member in such a way so at least one fastener is longitudinally adjustable relative to the other to permit adjustment for misalignment between mounting holes in the base structure.