Kelly A Harris

US Patent:

8186901, May 29, 2012

Filed:

Apr 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/734802

Inventors:

Del W. Scheer - Oxford MI, US
Kelly J. Harris - Lawrenceburg TN, US
Mary M. Inman - Harrison Township MI, US

Assignee:

Dura Global Technologies, LLC - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F16C 11/06

US Classification:

403 77, 403201

Abstract:

An inline strut retention assembly includes a glass sheet having first and second surfaces and a single hole formed through the first and second surfaces. An isolator is positioned proximate the first surface of the glass sheet. The isolator includes a keyed slot formed therein. A ball stud member includes a threaded shaft extending in one direction and a post extending in an opposing direction. The threaded shaft extends through the keyed slot formed in the isolator. An attachment button is positioned proximate the second surface of the glass sheet. The attachment button includes a ferrule portion having an inner surface receiving the threaded shaft of the ball stud member and an outer surface shaped to mate with the keyed slot of the isolator preventing rotation of the attachment button relative to the isolator.

US Patent:

20120279132, Nov 8, 2012

Filed:

May 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/102241

Inventors:

Roger Eldon Schamanek - Sterling Heights MI, US
Kelly J. Harris - Lawrenceburg TN, US
Danny Lee Kennedy - Lawrenceburg TN, US

Assignee:

Dura Global Technologies, LLC - Rochester Hills MI

International Classification:

B60J 5/00
B60J 10/02

US Classification:

49381, 49466, 49465, 494751, 49383, 49507

Abstract:

A transit window assembly for a vehicle includes a panel. A support frame is attached to the panel. A base mount is removably attached to the support frame. A mounting frame is attached to the vehicle. The base mount is linked to mounting frame. A seal is positioned about the base mount and contacts the panel continuously sealing between the base mount and the panel. A rigid linkage removably connects the base mount to the support frame.

US Patent:

60266112, Feb 22, 2000

Filed:

May 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/318300

Inventors:

Daniel D. Ralston - Royal Oak MI
Jeffrey S. Wilkinson - Southfield MI
Gary L. Ray - Cassopolis MI
Kelly J. Harris - Lawrenceburg TN

Assignee:

Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. - Rochester Hills MI

International Classification:

E05C 706

US Classification:

49123

Abstract:

A pull-pull power sliding window assembly is disclosed, comprising a frame, a sliding pane slidable within the frame, and a pull-pull cable assembly for moving the sliding pane between a open and a closed position. The pull-pull cable assembly comprises a drive motor, a drive drum, and drive cable comprising a cable and a semi-rigid conduit wrapped around the cable, connecting the drive drum to the sliding pane for pulling the sliding pane back and forth. A retainer is mounted on the drive motor, a plunger is slidably received into an opening of the retainer, and the drive cable is routed through the plunger and into the retainer opening. A spring is positioned between the retainer and the plunger and is movable from an expanded condition where the plunger is biased away from the retainer and the drive cable is biased away from the sliding pane, and a compressed condition where the plunger is closer to the retainer and the drive cable extends further out of the conduit. A removable spring compressor compresses the spring, thereby preventing the spring from moving to the expanded condition. Thus, slack is maintained in the drive cable until the spring compressor is removed.