Milton C Kaltz

US Patent:

44226870, Dec 27, 1983

Filed:

Sep 29, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/427429

Inventors:

Milton C. Kaltz - Allen Park MI
Edward M. Chojnowski - Northville MI
David C. Garascia - Novi MI
Barney J. Bauer - Howell MI
Richard D. George - Brownstown MI

Assignee:

American Sunroof Corporation - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 710

US Classification:

296221

Abstract:

A modular sliding roof panel assembly for a vehicle having an opening in the roof. The sliding roof panel assembly includes a movable roof panel having front and rear guide shoes engaging guide tracks mounted to an integrally formed plastic housing affixed to the interior side of the vehicle roof. Guide blocks secured to the longitudinal edges of the movable roof panel have cam tracks formed therein which are engaged by a cam follower mounted on the rear guide shoes to lower the rear edge of the movable roof panel below the stationary roof of the vehicle as the roof panel slides to the open position and to raise the rear edge of the roof panel above the stationary roof structure when the movable roof panel is pivoted about the front end. A water trough extending transversely across the rear edge of the housing is connected to the front guide shoes for sliding movement therewith. A detector for detecting the position of the movable roof panel is connected to a drive unit and actuator switches for controlling the movement of the movable roof panel between sliding and flip-up modes of operation.

US Patent:

44666578, Aug 21, 1984

Filed:

Sep 27, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/424072

Inventors:

Milton C. Kaltz - Allen Park MI
Richard H. Trotter - Southgate MI

Assignee:

American Sunroof Corporation - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 704

US Classification:

296221

Abstract:

A lifter apparatus for moving a roof panel between closed, open and vent positions in an opening of a roof of a vehicle. The lifter apparatus includes a link pivotally connected at a first end to a slidable guide shoe mounted in a longitudinally extending guide rail attached to the vehicle. The second end of the link is slidingly disposed in an aperture formed in an attachment member secured to the roof panel. A cam block mounted on the guide shoe engages the attachment member to urge the attachment member upward such that the roof panel is urged into registry with the roof opening to close the roof opening. Further movement of the guide shoe causes the link to pivot about the first end to a substantially vertical orientation such that the second end of the link slides along the aperture in the attachment member and urges the attachment member and roof panel upward to the vent position.

US Patent:

42173914, Aug 12, 1980

Filed:

Dec 26, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/973746

Inventors:

Milton C. Kaltz - Allen Park MI

International Classification:

B60J 704
B32B 1706

US Classification:

428428

Abstract:

A translucent glass panel particularly adapted for deployment with a land vehicle is defined by a laminar structure of a photometric glass sheet, a vinyl fabric, a reflective coating and a heat absorbing glass sheet. The translucent glass panels hereof are optimally employed as roof panels for land vehicles.

US Patent:

45126062, Apr 23, 1985

Filed:

Apr 29, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/489820

Inventors:

D. Mark Trostle - Canton MI
Milton C. Kaltz - Allen Park MI
Ronald Moler - Garden City MI
Lendell E. Cowsert - Trenton MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 720

US Classification:

296130

Abstract:

A boot cover 10 for enclosing the stowage compartment 18 of convertible-type vehicle 20 when the top is retracted includes a pair of spaced apart rigid section 12, 14 and as intermediate, flexible section 16. Means 26 for removably mounting the boot cover 10 to the vehicle 18, generally, includes a spring-like member 128 or 210 which is retained by a keeper 130 or merely within the well 18. A mechanical actuator 132 may be employed to release the spring from the keeper.

US Patent:

45292434, Jul 16, 1985

Filed:

Apr 29, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/489818

Inventors:

Milton C. Kaltz - Allen Park MI
Michael P. Alexander - Grosse Ile MI
Howard C. Lehr - Monroe MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 712

US Classification:

296107

Abstract:

A vehicle having a convertible top includes internal body reinforcement members including a belt line reinforcement assembly attached to the upper back panel and the upper portion of the body quarter panels. The belt line reinforcement assembly is connected to quarter panel reinforcements to form a box-like structure having an aperture therethrough which disposes the trunk and passenger compartments of the vehicle in communication. The quarter panel reinforcement members are attached to the body quarter panels and the wheelhouse panels of the vehicle. A cross-support member attached to the rear seat riser portion of the compartment floor pan and rocker panel reinforcement are also provided. A header is mounted to the upper edge of the vehicle windshield and is provided with a recessed rear portion for receiving the front cross-bow of the convertible top in a flush alignment with the upper surface of the header.

US Patent:

45533075, Nov 19, 1985

Filed:

Jan 17, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/571561

Inventors:

Milton C. Kaltz - Allen Park MI
David C. Garascia - Novi MI
Michael E. Kilpinen - Northville MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B23P 1100

US Classification:

29434

Abstract:

A method for installing a modular sliding roof panel assembly in a vehicle having an opening in the roof. The sliding roof panel assembly includes a roof panel movably mounted on a housing. A reinforcement ring having a central aperture with a shape complementary to the shape of the roof opening is connected to the housing prior to attachment of the reinforcement ring to the edges of the stationary roof structure bounding the roof opening.

US Patent:

41858689, Jan 29, 1980

Filed:

Aug 22, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/826370

Inventors:

Milton C. Kaltz - Allen Park MI
Heinz C. Prechter - Grosse Ile MI

Assignee:

American Sunroof Corporation - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 710

US Classification:

296137B

Abstract:

An electrically operated "hatch" roof assembly for mounting in automobiles includes a pair of opposed "hatch" glass panels. The panels move between a closed position, which is flush with the roof of the vehicle and an open or retracted position, wherein the panels nest beneath one another centrally of the roof. A roof support section has a pair of opposed tracks in which are slidably mounted the panels. The panels, when inboard, nest beneath the support section. Electrically powered lifter mechanisms transport the hatch roof panels between the inboard and outboard positions.

US Patent:

44201842, Dec 13, 1983

Filed:

Dec 4, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/327356

Inventors:

Milton C. Kaltz - Allen Park MI

Assignee:

American Sunroof Corporation - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 700

US Classification:

296221

Abstract:

A pivotal-sliding roof panel apparatus for a vehicle having an opening in the roof. The apparatus includes a housing securable to the roof structure of the vehicle. A movable roof panel is slidably mounted within the housing and is selectively movable between closed, fully-opened and partially opened, venting positions. A drive motor and a pair of drive belts are connected to the movable roof panel for selectively moving the movable roof panel between various positions. Guide rails are mounted on the housing for directing the sliding movement of the movable roof panel. First and second lifters are mounted on opposed sides of the roof panel and are operative for raising and lowering the roof panel. The first and second lifters each include a guide member slidably mounted within the guide rail, a slider member movably disposed within the guide member and first and second pivotally connected links which are connected between the slider member, the guide member and the movable roof panel and are movable between collapsed and extended positions to raise and lower the roof panel. A stop member is provided to limit forward movement of the first link to cause an extension of the first and second links from the collapsed and the extended or partially extended positions.