Gerald A Heath

US Patent:

61802123, Jan 30, 2001

Filed:

Jun 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/340823

Inventors:

Arthur Single - Plymouth MI
Beth M. Wichterman - Ann Arbor MI
Daniel Ryan Malwitz - Carleton MI
Gerald Arthur Heath - Canton MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B32B 328
A47B 9502
B29B 700

US Classification:

428192

Abstract:

Method of making an automotive latch handle intended for operation by manually pulling fingertips across a margin of the handle; it includes the steps of: a) molding a latch handle of a first essentially rigid plastic defining an area support for the margin, which plastic when fully solidified and cured has a stiffness of 0. 8-5. 8 GPa and a durometer ratio of 710,000 shore A; and b) overmolding the support area of the first plastic with a second plastic to define the margin, which margin when fully solidified and cured defines a finger gripping pad that has a stiffness of

US Patent:

53121333, May 17, 1994

Filed:

Dec 17, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/992361

Inventors:

Thomas W. Pietila - Brighton MI
Gerald A. Heath - Canton MI
James H. Zimmerman - Ann Arbor MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 21045

US Classification:

280752

Abstract:

A vehicular assembly incorporating knee bolsters. The assembly is fabricated largely from integrally injection molded plastic that is capable of reinforcing the knee bolsters, supporting the instrument panel and forming the ducts of an air distribution system. In the event of a collision, the knee bolster plates are stabilized so that they can cushion and limit the movement of the knees of a driver or passenger.

US Patent:

60506288, Apr 18, 2000

Filed:

Jun 25, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/882481

Inventors:

Johnny Hugh Allison - Plymouth MI
Gerald Arthur Heath - Canton MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60N 300

US Classification:

296 3712

Abstract:

A glove box assembly (10) for a vehicle includes left and right side braces (50, 52) each having multiple sections (54, 64, 78). The first section (54) is fastened to the vehicle frame (24) and the second section (64) is connected to the first section and slidably movable relative to the first section between a retracted position at which the second section nests in the first section an extended position at which the second section extends from the first section. The third section (78) is connected to the second section (64) and slidably movable relative to the second section between a retracted position at which the third section nests in the second section an extended position at which the third section extends from the second section. A bin (28) is removably mounted between the left and right side braces (50, 52). The second and third sections (64, 78) of the braces (64, 78) are extended and retracted to controllably extend and retract the bin (28).

US Patent:

6250729, Jun 26, 2001

Filed:

Sep 27, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/405021

Inventors:

Johnny Hugh Allison - Plymouth MI
Richard Morabito - Grosse lle MI
Gerald Arthur Heath - Canton MI

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B65D 4314

US Classification:

312324

Abstract:

A sliding console (20) for use with a vehicle. The console (20) includes a padded upper portion (40) to serve as an arm rest. The console (20) includes a slider assembly (52) that moves toward and way form the front end (32) and rear end walls (34) to allow the padded upper portion (40) to be adjusted.

US Patent:

56498349, Jul 22, 1997

Filed:

Nov 6, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/554058

Inventors:

John Hugh Allison - Plymouth MI
Gerald Arthur Heath - Canton MI
Richard Granitz - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H01R 1374

US Classification:

439247

Abstract:

A novel electrical connector assembly is disclosed. An embodiment of the electrical connector assembly includes a guide sleeve having a tapered interior and electrical contacts disposed therein. The guide sleeve receives a tapered housing having corresponding electrical contacts for mating with the electrical contacts of the guide sleeve. An alternate embodiment of the electrical connector assembly has a connection mechanism using a flat contact surface and a round tipped contact surface to maintain electrical contact while allowing for movement of the contacts in any direction along the surface of the flat contact surface.

US Patent:

59795409, Nov 9, 1999

Filed:

May 31, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/455365

Inventors:

Johnny Hugh Allison - Plymouth MI
Gerald Arthur Heath - Canton MI
David S. Wills - Dearborn MI
R. David Arndt - Novi MI
Mark Timothy Lecznar - Woods MI
Bruce Allen Williams - Bergich Gladbach, DE

Assignee:

Ford Motor Co. - Dearborn MI
United Technologies Automotive, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F28F 1312

US Classification:

165 41

Abstract:

An apparatus for cooling electrical components contained inside an enclosed housing, which is positioned proximate to a dashboard of a vehicle, includes an inlet pipe which receives a forced air flow and an outlet pipe which expels air from the enclosed housing. The inlet pipe receives the forced air flow either from a fan or from an air intake mechanism which supplies filtered air to an intake manifold of the vehicle engine. The air intake mechanism also maintains the temperature of the vehicle battery at a predetermined temperature by use of heated air from the engine exhaust manifold.

US Patent:

51695740, Dec 8, 1992

Filed:

Aug 8, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/742112

Inventors:

Richard K. Leung - Farmington Hills MI
James H. Zimmerman - Saline MI
Gerald A. Heath - Canton MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B29C 6722

US Classification:

264 405

Abstract:

A method of manufacturing an article having a substructure with a wall having a wall surface and a foam layer along the wall surface, including the steps of: placing the substructure in a tool having a die surface being spaced apart from the wall surface; injecting a foamable material between the die surface and the wall; applying a clamp load between the die surface and the foamable material; allowing the foamable material to expand and exert a force on the wall; and reducing the clamp load on the foamable material to reduce the force exerted on the wall by the expanding material whereby the force exerted on the wall does not deform the article.

US Patent:

20190047623, Feb 14, 2019

Filed:

Aug 22, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/109144

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
David Anthony Wagner - Northville MI, US
Gerald J. Heath - Allen Park MI, US
Michael Musa Azzouz - Dearborn Heights MI, US
Tsung-Hsiun Li - Dearborn MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 21/02
B62D 21/11
B60K 5/00
B62D 29/00

Abstract:

A cross member for a motor vehicle sub-frame includes (a) a hollow body having an extrusion axis and (b) a wall having a first edge and a second edge. The wall is positioned inside and extends across the hollow body with the first edge and the second edge joined to the hollow body.