Joel D Lee

US Patent:

6988752, Jan 24, 2006

Filed:

Dec 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/739884

Inventors:

Walter Belchine, III - Plainfield IL, US
Sven E. Carlson - Manhattan IL, US
Joel R. Lee - Homewood IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

E05B 3/00

US Classification:

2923363, 292347, 292DIG 23, 292DIG 53, 292DIG 64, 16266

Abstract:

A pinless inside door handle assembly has a housing, a latch handle and a lock lever that snap together and require no separate pivot pin. Interrelating projections and enclosed apertures are in pivotal engagement.

US Patent:

7103939, Sep 12, 2006

Filed:

Aug 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/912320

Inventors:

Walter Belchine, III - Plainfield IL, US
Joel R. Lee - Homewood IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc - Glenview IL

International Classification:

A45C 3/00

US Classification:

16412

Abstract:

An assist grip handle assembly that may be snap-fit to the interior of a vehicle or other structure includes a damper assembly provided with the handle assembly that does not require the use of a pivot pin. The damper assembly of the invention easily snap-fits into the assist grip handle assembly and provides improved speed control of the rotational movement of the assist grip handle. With the present invention, no special tools are required to assemble the assist grip handle assembly as the components may be snap-fit together resulting in a less complex and cumbersome assembly.

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:

7527307, May 5, 2009

Filed:

Apr 4, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/397374

Inventors:

Walter Belchine, III - Plainfield IL, US
Douglas Marciniak - Orland Park IL, US
William A. Purdy - Plainfield IL, US
Todd Callister - Chicago IL, US
David Bonadona - Steger IL, US
Joel R. Lee - Homewood IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

E05B 3/00

US Classification:

2923363, 292DIG 31

Abstract:

A door handle assembly includes a handle pivot housing and a main handle rotatably or otherwise pivotally secured within the handle pivot housing. The handle pivot housing includes handle engaging-walls defining a handle pivot cavity therebetween. At least one of the handle-engaging walls includes an integrally formed boss extending into the handle pivot cavity. The main handle includes an arm integrally formed with a pivot joint defining a pivot axis, and a counterweight. The pivot joint rotatably or otherwise pivotally secures to the boss. The counterweight and the arm are positioned on opposite sides of the pivot axis. The main handle may be configured to receive and retain a plurality of caps, which may be formed of a different material than said main handle. Each of the caps may differ in at least one of size, shape, structure, material, texture, and color.

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:

7988115, Aug 2, 2011

Filed:

Jan 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/686828

Inventors:

Joel R. Lee - Peotone IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16B 45/00
B60R 7/00

US Classification:

248304, 2482941, 16438, 16444, 16445, 224313, 296214

Abstract:

An articulating hook assembly adapted to pivot between open and closed positions as desired. The assembly includes a support frame, a hook pivot base of cloven construction projecting outwardly away from the support frame and a support hook adapted to pivotally engage the hook pivot base. The hook pivot base includes a pair of ear members separated by a variable width gap. At least one ear member includes a contoured inner face with a pattern of variable height surface structures including at least a first depression and a second depression with a raised height platform disposed between the first depression and a second depression. A projection finger on the support hook rides in sandwiched relation within the variable width gap such that upon rotation of the support hook between open and closed positions, the finger projection moves across the raised height platform surface between the first depression and a second depression.

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.

Address:

923 E Kilbourn Ave UNIT 502, Milwaukee, WI 53202

VIN:

JTJHW31UX82853538

Make:

LEXUS

Model:

RX 400H

Year:

2008