John S Kargilis

US Patent:

6431141, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Apr 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/559942

Inventors:

John S. Kargilis - Northville MI
Martin Berger - Livonia MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F02D 910

US Classification:

123336, 123586

Abstract:

The secondary wide open throttle induction system according to the invention includes a throttle body for use in an engine intake manifold having a primary intake and at least one secondary intake. The throttle body device associated with the secondary intake. The throttle body includes a channel having an inlet and an outlet, a throttle plate disposed within the channel, and a throttle control coupled to the throttle plate. The outlet is adapted to connect to a secondary intake in the engine intake manifold. The throttle control regulates the throttle body.

US Patent:

6450277, Sep 17, 2002

Filed:

Nov 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/717506

Inventors:

John S Kargilis - Northville MI
Daniel E Cullen - Lake Orion MI
Daniel J Pearlman - Sterling Heights MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 2510

US Classification:

180 692, 180 891, 40446, 427145, 296191

Abstract:

A phantom image is temporarily displayed on a body panel of a motor vehicle. The image appears under certain weather conditions and then vanish after a few moments. The image is created when a temperature dependent substance material is present on the body panel and a heat source is applied to the opposite side of the panel with an intervening insulated area in a predetermined pattern.

US Patent:

6491147, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Nov 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/703969

Inventors:

John S Kargilis - Northville MI
Richard Carter - Shelby Township MI
Syed T Razzacki - Troy MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60K 4124

US Classification:

192 13R, 192 99 S

Abstract:

A method for attaching a clutch pedal assembly to a vehicle with a brake pedal assembly for a manual transmission conversion from an automatic transmission application including extension of a brake support shaft laterally from an existing brake pedal assembly and through a clutch pedal supporting bushing and then further outward into engagement with a wall of the vehicle. Specifically, the outward end of the support shaft is insertably extended through a hole in the wall of the vehicle for supporting that end portion of the shaft. The method further includes utilizing a metal cutting edge or tip on the outward end of the support shaft such that rotation of the support shaft can drill the support hole in the vehicle wall.

US Patent:

6712420, Mar 30, 2004

Filed:

Dec 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/310783

Inventors:

John S. Kargilis - Northville MI
John W. Pohill - Brighton MI
Frank M. Lopick - Whitmore Lake MI
E. Mackey King - Howell MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60J 110

US Classification:

29614615, 29610707, 219203

Abstract:

A convertible vehicle having a body with a removable soft top and a separate rear window with an electrically-operable component. The rear window being selectively attachable to and removable from the top. A separable fastener assembly such as a zipper is provided with the top and the rear window so that the electrically-operated component is electrically connected with a vehicle power supply upon attachment of the rear window to the soft top.

US Patent:

7097012, Aug 29, 2006

Filed:

Feb 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/060834

Inventors:

John S. Kargilis - Northville MI, US

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F16F 9/52

US Classification:

188277, 267 6428, 188313, 18832221

Abstract:

A compact temperature compensating gas spring including a gas filled hollow cylinder and a piston assembly slidably received in the gas filled hollow cylinder. The piston assembly includes a piston head and a piston rod. The piston rod includes a temperature compensation chamber. The piston head includes an aperture formed therein in communication with the temperature compensation chamber. A temperature activated valve is operably connected to the aperture to control gas flow between the cylinder and the temperature compensation chamber.

US Patent:

7393043, Jul 1, 2008

Filed:

Sep 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/229743

Inventors:

John S Kargilis - Northville MI, US
James L Carlson - Madison Heights MI, US
Gene Compton - Clinton Township MI, US

Assignee:

Chrysler LLC - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60J 5/10

US Classification:

2961464, 2961468, 296 56, 49 26, 49 28

Abstract:

A method and system for determining a full open position of a closure member of a motor vehicle that articulates between an open position and a closed position includes a left pinch sensor coupled to the left side of the closure member for sensing a pinch condition on the left side of the closure member and generating a corresponding pinch signal. A right pinch sensor is coupled to the right side of the closure member for sensing a pinch condition on the right side of the closure member and generating a corresponding pinch signal. Left and right gas springs are coupled respectively to the left and right sides of the closure member for assisting in articulating the closure member and each of the gas struts has an extension at an end thereof for compressing their corresponding pinch sensor when the closure member is at its full open position.

US Patent:

7444845, Nov 4, 2008

Filed:

Oct 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/549666

Inventors:

John S. Kargilis - Northville MI, US

Assignee:

Chrysler LLC - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

E05B 9/08

US Classification:

70370, 70451, 70466

Abstract:

A retainer assembly for resisting detachment of a door lock cylinder from an opening in a door panel includes a retainer clip engaged with the door lock cylinder to prevent the door lock cylinder from being separated from the opening in the door panel, and a keeper for holding the retainer clip engaged with the door lock cylinder.

US Patent:

8382167, Feb 26, 2013

Filed:

Aug 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/187440

Inventors:

John S. Kargilis - Northville MI, US
James M. Lemens - Ann Arbor MI, US
Gene E. Compton - Clinton Township MI, US

Assignee:

Chrysler Group LLC - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

E05C 3/06

US Classification:

292216, 200 6162

Abstract:

A latch system for a liftgate of a motor vehicle. The system includes a handle rotatable relative to the liftgate. The system also includes a switch having a first contact biased apart from a second contact by a biasing member. The first contact is movable relative to the second contact to close the switch upon rotation of the handle. The system further includes a power actuation system in communication with and responsive to the switch to move the liftgate from the closed position to the opened position when the switch is in the closed position.