Joel G Lee

US Patent:

7320487, Jan 22, 2008

Filed:

Aug 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/511636

Inventors:

Joel R. Lee - Homewood IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc - Glenview IL

International Classification:

E05C 19/00

US Classification:

292 1, 292DIG 21, 292DIG 56

Abstract:

A cancel lever device is disclosed for a door handle mechanism of a motor vehicle. The device includes a cancelling portion having a first and a second side, the cancelling portion being pivotally secured relative to the door handle mechanism about a pivotal axis. The cancelling portion defines a leading edge and a biasing device is provided for biasing the leading edge such that in a first pivotal location thereof, the door handle mechanism is operable and in a second pivotal location of the leading edge, movement of the door handle mechanism is inhibited. The leading edge defines a channel and a bumper is disposed within the channel for cushioning movement of the cancelling portion when the leading edge moves from the second to the first location. The bumper includes a retaining protrusion which cooperates with the channel for retaining the bumper within the channel.

US Patent:

7578554, Aug 25, 2009

Filed:

Oct 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/585004

Inventors:

Joel R. Lee - Homewood IL, US
Jordan M. Mackey - Chicago IL, US
Peter A. Sullivan - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

A47C 3/00

US Classification:

29728411, 297337

Abstract:

A system configured to allow adjustment of a vehicle seat includes a securing bracket, an extension bracket, and a latching member. The securing bracket is configured to be secured to structure within a vehicle, and includes an adjustment guide track having a plurality of recessed grooves separated by a plurality of teeth or ribs. The extension bracket is movably secured to the securing bracket and includes a fixed arm track, a lever engaging arm positioned within the arm track, and a lever operatively connected to the lever engaging arm. The engaging arm includes a curved channel. The latching member includes a boss or knob and a protuberance. The boss is positioned within the curved channel. The protuberance is configured to be retained within each of the recessed grooves. Movement of the lever engaging arm in a first linear direction causes the latching member to move in a second linear direction that is perpendicular to the first linear direction.

US Patent:

7617571, Nov 17, 2009

Filed:

Oct 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/869842

Inventors:

Joel R. Lee - Homewood IL, US
Peter A. Sullivan - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

A45C 3/00

US Classification:

16412, 16438, 296214

Abstract:

A hinge assembly for mounting a spring in a passenger assist handle assembly for a vehicle includes spaced supports and a canister containing a spring connected to the supports on opposite ends of the canister. Protrusions and receiving surfaces are provided on each end of the canister and on the supports for securing a position of the canister relative to the supports and resisting rotational forces exerted against the canister.

US Patent:

8152209, Apr 10, 2012

Filed:

Feb 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/388668

Inventors:

Joel R. Lee - Homewood IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

E05B 3/00
E05B 65/10

US Classification:

2923363, 292DIG 22, 292DIG 65

Abstract:

An inertia activated mechanism associated with a door latch mechanism of a vehicle obstructs operation of a door handle assembly when the inertia activated mechanism is subjected to acceleration forces from a vehicle event. Delaying structure in the inertia activated mechanism momentarily delays return to the pre-event condition during rapidly changing acceleration of the vehicle event.

US Patent:

20050134057, Jun 23, 2005

Filed:

Dec 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/739593

Inventors:

Joel Lee - Homewood IL, US

International Classification:

E05B003/00

US Classification:

292336300

Abstract:

A cancel lever device is disclosed for a door handle mechanism of a motor vehicle. The device includes a cancelling portion having a first and a second side, the cancelling portion being pivotally secured relative to the door handle mechanism about a pivotal axis. The cancelling portion defines a leading edge and a biasing device is provided for biasing the leading edge such that in a first pivotal location thereof, the door handle mechanism is operable and in a second pivotal location of the leading edge, movement of the door handle mechanism is inhibited. The leading edge defines a channel and a bumper is disposed within the channel for cushioning movement of the cancelling portion when the leading edge moves from the second to the first location. The bumper includes a retaining protrusion which cooperates with the channel for retaining the bumper within the channel.

US Patent:

20120319421, Dec 20, 2012

Filed:

May 10, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/468547

Inventors:

Justin L. Ruzich - Mokena IL, US
Walter Belchine, III - Plainfield IL, US
Joel R. Lee - Peotone IL, US

International Classification:

B60N 3/02

US Classification:

296 102

Abstract:

A grab handle assembly with integrated articulating hook is disclosed comprising base elements and a handle pivotal on the base elements between closed and an open positions. A pivot pin is fixed to the handle and pivotally supported on a base element. A hook is pivotally supported on the pivot pin and is movable between a stored and a deployed position. In one form a resilient finger on the hook coacts with surfaces on the pivot pin to provide resistance to movement of the hook between the stored and deployed positions. The pin is configured to provide varied resistance at different hook positions.

US Patent:

20200315302, Oct 8, 2020

Filed:

Mar 17, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/820974

Inventors:

- Glenview IL, US
Joel R. Lee - Frankfort IL, US

International Classification:

A44B 17/00

Abstract:

A fastener assembly includes an insert and a base. The insert has a first plurality of teeth. The base defines a cavity to receive the insert and includes a second plurality of teeth to engage with the first plurality of teeth.