Jack K Brown

US Patent:

7621573, Nov 24, 2009

Filed:

Aug 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/835704

Inventors:

Bob Thomas - Oak Park CA, US
Jack E. Brown - Rochester Hills MI, US
Timothy V. McGrath - Davison MI, US
Christopher J. Twarog - Ferndale MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B62D 39/00

US Classification:

296 102, 49501, 2923363

Abstract:

A handle assembly for a vehicle door and a method of operating the handle assembly is disclosed. The door handle assembly may include a pivot bracket mounted in the vehicle door, a handle arm pivotally mounted to the pivot bracket, a handle alignable flush with a door handle cutout, and a motor assembly operatively engaging the handle arm to selectively cause pivoting of the handle arm relative to the pivot bracket. The door handle assembly may also include a handle depression limit switch, a handle flush button, or a handle extension limit switch in communication with a control module that controls the motor.

US Patent:

7654610, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Aug 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/840249

Inventors:

Bob Thomas - North Hollywood CA, US
Jack E. Brown - Rochester Hills MI, US
Robin Krieg - Leamington Spa, GB

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B62D 25/00

US Classification:

296198, 2961469

Abstract:

A mounting apparatus for an article astride fixed and movable body components in bridging relation to the cut-line therebetween. The article is automatically pivoted with respect to the fixed body component in concert with movement of the movable body component, whereby the pivoting of the article ensures that the movement of the movable body component with respect to the fixed body component avoids contact and interference with the article. For example, an article astride a fender and a door of a motor vehicle, the article transversely pivots out of the way of the door whenever the door is opened.

US Patent:

40004830, Dec 28, 1976

Filed:

Jun 24, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/699733

Inventors:

Albert Norman Cook - Madison NJ
Jack Brown - Union NJ
Boleslaw Kornatowski - Elizabeth NJ

Assignee:

The Singer Company - New York NY

International Classification:

H01F 2730

US Classification:

336 98

Abstract:

A transformer comprising a stack of sheet metal laminations; an insulating plastic bobbin on which a primary coil is wound; an insulating plastic bobbin on which the secondary coil is wound; and two interengaging insulating plastic covers which enclose the primary coil and provide additional insulation between the primary coil and the laminations and between the primary and secondary coils, while also providing a strain relief for the primary leads from the primary coil. The plastic components are formed to provide two mms of insulation between the primary and secondary coils, and between the primary coil and the laminations. The plastic components are arranged to provide at least 10 mms of "creepage" distance between primary and secondary coils and at least 8mms between the primary coil and the laminations. The insulation provided is sufficient to permit the steel laminations to be mounted directly on the metal frame of an appliance.

US Patent:

43241913, Apr 13, 1982

Filed:

Jun 8, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/271446

Inventors:

Jack Brown - Union NJ

Assignee:

The Singer Company - Stamford CT

International Classification:

D05B 6922
D05B 302

US Classification:

112277

Abstract:

An auxiliary fast stop braking circuit is provided for an electronically controlled sewing machine having the capability to implement a single pattern of a repetitive stitch pattern by implementing needle bar release from its drive means and zero feed motion at the completion of the last stitch of the pattern. The auxiliary fast stop braking circuit is responsive to selection of a single pattern and to activation of the needle bar release solenoid to implement dynamic braking of the sewing machine motor.

US Patent:

41888960, Feb 19, 1980

Filed:

May 22, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/907654

Inventors:

Jack Brown - Union NJ
John A. Herr - Garwood NJ
Wolfgang Jaffe - Roselle Park NJ
Wesley R. Peterson - Bound Brook NJ

Assignee:

The Singer Company - New York NY

International Classification:

D05B 8700
F04B 1704

US Classification:

112225

Abstract:

A pump is disclosed having a housing with a recess therein, an elastomeric diaphragm stretched across said recess forming a pump cavity in which the medium being pumped is circulated, and inlet and outlet valves. An electronically controlled linear actuator is attached to the diaphragm within the pump cavity thereby allowing compactness in the construction of the pump and improved heat dissipation from the linear actuator. The pump fits within the frame of a sewing machine and creates an air vacuum for assisting in needle threading.

US Patent:

41506340, Apr 24, 1979

Filed:

May 19, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/907459

Inventors:

Jack Brown - Union NJ
John A. Herr - Garwood NJ
Wesley R. Peterson - Bound Brook NJ
John W. Wurst - Dover NJ

Assignee:

The Singer Company - New York NY

International Classification:

D05B 6922

US Classification:

112275

Abstract:

A controller to permit a sewing machine operator to control a sewing machine drive motor from control members located in close proximity to the needle bar. Means are provided to permit the operator to select the sewing speed and the needle stop position prior to commencing the sewing process. The operator may thereafter control the sewing process by light finger pressure applied to the control members without attention being distracted from the work feeding area. The operator may suspend the sewing process by removing pressure from the control members. The sewing machine will thereafter stop with the needle bar in the selected position. A reset circuit is provided to prevent the operator from unintentionally actuating the sewing machine drive motor.

US Patent:

44327684, Feb 21, 1984

Filed:

Sep 17, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/419229

Inventors:

Jack B. Brown - Granada Hills CA
Wijnand J. Bischoff - Olds, CA

Assignee:

Banner Gelatin Products Corp. - Chatsworth CA

International Classification:

A61M 500

US Classification:

604200

Abstract:

A medicinal fluid applicator is provided particularly for use with a compressible fluid-filled capsule. The medicinal fluid applicator comprises a frame defining a capsule recess for receiving the capsule. A pressure arm is hingedly attached to the frame for movement toward the capsule to apply pressure thereto. A cutting means depends from the pressure arm to sever the capsule when the arm is moved toward the capsule so fluid will squirt from the capsule upon application of pressure from the pressure arm.

US Patent:

41641922, Aug 14, 1979

Filed:

Nov 30, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/965220

Inventors:

John A. Herr - Garwood NJ
Jack Brown - Union NJ
Wesley R. Peterson - Bound Brook NJ
Wolfgang Jaffe - Roselle Park NJ

Assignee:

The Singer Company - New York NY

International Classification:

D05B 302
D05B 6918

US Classification:

112158E

Abstract:

A circuit which limits the maximum permissible speed of a sewing machine motor when specific stitch patterns are selected. Electronic signals from a means for sensing the selected stitch pattern are analyzed by the circuit to control the operation of a relay which connects a resistance in series with the sewing machine motor to reduce the maximum speed at which the drive motor may be operated.