Patrick Lloyd Clark

US Patent:

7536830, May 26, 2009

Filed:

Aug 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/500689

Inventors:

Patrick Clark - South Lyon MI, US
Greg Roush - Saline MI, US
Mike Heinze - Canton MI, US

Assignee:

Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. - Novi MI

International Classification:

B60J 1/17

US Classification:

49377, 494901, 2961467

Abstract:

An inner belt is received on an associated vehicle flange. A U-shaped gripping portion of the inner belt is formed by first and second legs dimensioned for receipt on opposite faces of the flange. Rigid spaced hooks extend from a body of the inner belt and form upturned cavities that engage with similar hook portions formed on an associated inner trim panel. An end datum feature constrains longitudinal movement between the inner belt and the inner trim panel, while cooperating horizontal leg portions of both the inner belt and inner trim panel restrain the components from relative vertical movement.

US Patent:

20120174491, Jul 12, 2012

Filed:

Jul 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/384349

Inventors:

Patrick R. Clark - Novi MI, US
Steve Stoll - Novi MI, US
Rod Bara - Novi MI, US

International Classification:

E06B 7/16

US Classification:

494901

Abstract:

A glassrun or weatherseal assembly includes a generally rigid channel having first and second legs joined by an interconnecting leg. First and second seal portions extend into a portion of the channel cavity and are adapted to seal against an associated vehicle window. A door frame assembly includes a first or inner door panel and second or outer door panel having end portions spaced apart by a dimension adapted to receive the channel. The channel can be secured to the door frame assembly in a variety of different manners including an adhesive/chemical bond, snap-fit fastener, rivet, clip, adhesive tape, or combinations of one or more of these securing mechanisms.

US Patent:

20140062129, Mar 6, 2014

Filed:

Sep 4, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/602418

Inventors:

Sajid H. Syed - Troy MI, US
Patrick H. Clark - Troy MI, US
Bhushan W. Dandekar - Rochester Hills MI, US
Sigit P. Santosa - Macomb MI, US
Jeffrey S. McCormick - Clarkston MI, US

Assignee:

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60R 19/26
B60R 19/24

US Classification:

2961871, 293132

Abstract:

An impact deflection and absorption structure for a vehicle having a vehicle body that includes a passenger compartment and an under-hood compartment. The impact deflection and absorption structure includes a frame having a frame rail configured to support the vehicle body. The impact deflection and absorption structure also includes a bumper assembly secured to the frame rail. The bumper assembly includes an impact beam arranged substantially transverse to the frame rail and a lateral member secured to the impact beam. The lateral member projects away from the impact beam and is configured to counteract impact energy that is directed substantially parallel to the frame rail into the frame rail and away from the under-hood compartment and the passenger compartment. A vehicle employing the impact deflection and absorption structure is also disclosed.

Address:

4328 W Mdw St, Homosassa, FL 34446

VIN:

KL5JD66ZX7K533043

Make:

SUZUKI

Model:

RENO

Year:

2007