James S Shoemaker

US Patent:

7705722, Apr 27, 2010

Filed:

Feb 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/671477

Inventors:

James H. Shoemaker - White Lake MI, US
Warren J. Miedinger - Lansing MI, US
Andrew J. Novajovsky - Grand Blanc MI, US
Douglas V. Melonson - Detroit MI, US
Heather A. Cochran - White Lake MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

International Classification:

G08B 19/00

US Classification:

340521, 340449, 49 31, 296147, 454 75

Abstract:

An active body ventilation system which is dynamically responsive to vehicle status parameters, including for example the door open/closed status and the HVAC system status. An active ventilation unit is attached with a body wall which includes a portal housing defining a portal, a portal cover and a portal cover actuator for selectively adjusting the portal cover to thereby increase or decrease the unobstructed size of the opening of the portal. The active ventilation unit is interfaced electronically to various sensors of the motor vehicle, in which programming of an electronic control module determines optimum positioning of the portal covering via selective actuation of the portal cover actuator.

US Patent:

7731262, Jun 8, 2010

Filed:

Nov 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/265144

Inventors:

James H. Shoemaker - White Lake MI, US
Paul R. Meernik - Redford MI, US
Scott W. Thorpe - Milford MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B62D 25/10

US Classification:

296 76

Abstract:

A closure assembly for a vehicle pivotable between a closed position and a full open position, and a method of controlling its movement includes a closure, a hinge mechanism attached to the closure, and a damper assembly. The damper assembly includes a damper actuator and a pneumatic closure damper, with the closure damper including a hollow bellows extending from a support base, an orifice and an end opposite the support base. The damper actuator is attached to the hinge mechanism and the support base is attached to the body structure such that the damper actuator is spaced from the end when the closure is in the closed position and the damper actuator is in contact with the end and compresses the bellows when the closure is in the full open position.

US Patent:

8056183, Nov 15, 2011

Filed:

Feb 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/028076

Inventors:

James H. Shoemaker - White Lake MI, US
Mark W. Ruesink - Grand Blanc MI, US
Hitesh R. Desai - Rochester MI, US
Andrew G. Fox - Farmington Hills MI, US
Scott W. Thorpe - Milford MI, US
Paul R. Meernik - Redford MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

E05F 3/14

US Classification:

16 58, 2961468

Abstract:

A multiple position ball stud assembly for a closure strut supporting a closure pivotally attached adjacent to an opening, and a method of operation, is disclosed. The ball stud assembly may comprise a ball stud and a ball stud actuator. The ball stud may have a socket portion mounted on a closure lift assist strut and a guide pin extending from the socket portion. The ball stud actuator assembly may include a housing, a guide for receiving the guide pin, and an actuator for moving the guide pin along the guide to thereby cause the ball stud to move relative to the housing. The multiple position ball stud assembly may also include a control assembly that engages the actuator for selectively causing the actuator to move the guide pin along the guide.

US Patent:

20100092238, Apr 15, 2010

Filed:

Oct 13, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/250148

Inventors:

PABLO D. ZAVATTIERI - ANN ARBOR MI, US
XIUJIE GAO - TROY MI, US
WILLIAM B. CARTER - VENTURA CA, US
ELENA SHERMAN - CULVER CITY CA, US
ALAN L. BROWNE - GROSSE POINTE MI, US
NANCY L. JOHNSON - NORTHVILLE MI, US
PAUL W. ALEXANDER - YPSILANTI MI, US
NILESH D. MANKAME - ANN ARBOR MI, US
WILLIAM R. RODGERS - WARREN MI, US
ROBIN STEVENSON - WARREN MI, US
JAMES H. SHOEMAKER - WHITE LAKE MI, US

Assignee:

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - DETROIT MI

International Classification:

F16G 11/02

US Classification:

403274

Abstract:

An active material assembly for interconnecting with at least one structural member of a structure, sustaining a load over a predetermined period, and selectively effecting a change in the structure, includes at least one active material element, such as a shape memory wire, and a reinforcing connector, such as a ring terminal crimp fixedly secured to the wire, and more preferably including the use of one or more tube or shim intermediate the wire and crimp, wave form imparting configurations, collets, or ferrules.

US Patent:

20160281870, Sep 29, 2016

Filed:

Mar 26, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/669578

Inventors:

- Detroit MI, US
JAMES H. SHOEMAKER - WHITE LAKE MI, US
MICHAEL A. BREHLER - NOVI MI, US
PHILIP C. JACKSON - CROSS PLAINS TN, US

International Classification:

F16K 17/02
B60J 5/00

Abstract:

A number of variations may include a product comprising a reverse pressure relief valve for a vehicle door constructed and arranged to vent air, trapped between a primary and secondary door seal, into a vehicle door cavity when a vehicle door is being closed to reduce the door closing velocity.