Michael J Alexander

US Patent:

D452675, Jan 1, 2002

Filed:

Jul 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

29/126149

Inventors:

Michael P. Alexander - Grosse Ile MI
Christopher I. Ito - Amboy WA
Darin Kirschner - Valencia CA

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12401

US Patent:

D464605, Oct 22, 2002

Filed:

Sep 18, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/148351

Inventors:

Michael P. Alexander - Grosse Ile MI
Christopher I. Ito - Corinth TX
Darin Kirschner - Valencia CA

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12401

US Patent:

6758511, Jul 6, 2004

Filed:

Jul 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/209672

Inventors:

Kim E. Taylor - Farmington Hills MI
Michael T. Willard - Harrison Township MI
Michael P. Alexander - Grosse Ile MI
Stephen A. Doncov - Trenton MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 785

US Classification:

296121, 292DIG 5

Abstract:

A latch mechanism associated with one of a convertible top and a automobile component is provided. The latch mechanism is adapted to cooperate with an engagement member associated with the other of the convertible top and the automobile component. A hook, a first guide pin and a second guide pin are provided. The first and second guide pins are associated with the hook. A first guide slot is associated with the first guide pin and a second guide slot is associated with the second guide pin. A drive mechanism is associated with the latch assembly and adapted to move each of the first and second guide pins along its respective first and second guide slot to move the hook between a latched position and an unlatched position.

US Patent:

50760165, Dec 31, 1991

Filed:

Aug 13, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/566614

Inventors:

Allan J. Adams - Lincoln Park MI
Michael P. Alexander - Grosse Ile MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

E05F 1100
E05F 1500

US Classification:

49360

Abstract:

The present invention is a powered sliding door system for a vehicle including a semi-rigid cable adapted to be affixed to the sliding door of a vehicle and a powered electromagnetic clutch for driving the cable longitudinally for opening and closing the sliding door.

US Patent:

57435871, Apr 28, 1998

Filed:

Mar 19, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/820750

Inventors:

Michael P. Alexander - Grosse Ile MI
George A. Gaffoglio - Laquna Niguel CA
Christopher I. Ito - Canton MI
Darin Kirschner - Stevenson Ranch CA

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 708

US Classification:

296108

Abstract:

An apparatus for use in an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof system is comprised of an escutcheon which is juxtapositioned proximate with a roof and movable between a functional position and a hidden position. In another aspect of the present invention, an interior trim panel substantially hides a portion of a balance link as viewed from inside a passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle when a roof is in a fully extended position.

US Patent:

50854836, Feb 4, 1992

Filed:

Apr 1, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/678756

Inventors:

Michael Alexander - Grosse Ile MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

E05C 916
B60J 710

US Classification:

296121

Abstract:

A latching mechanism for use with a convertible-type vehicle is disclosed, in which a handle is pivotally rotatable about a fixed pivot pin, the handle being connected to a transfer arm which moves a retaining member out of engagement with a latch pin when the handle is pivotally rotated about the pin to disengage the convertible top from the vehicle.

US Patent:

54565162, Oct 10, 1995

Filed:

Dec 6, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/162847

Inventors:

Michael P. Alexander - Grosse Ile MI
Stephen P. Tokarz - Flat Rock MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 712

US Classification:

29614614

Abstract:

An automotive side window system provides a mechanism for retracting and extending a side window into and away from an adjacent portion of a roof structure.

US Patent:

D4271386, Jun 27, 2000

Filed:

Mar 25, 1997

Appl. No.:

D/068705

Inventors:

Michael P. Alexander - Grosse Ile MI
Christopher I. Ito - Canton MI
Darin Kirschner - Stevenson Ranch CA

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12401