Mark A Farmer

US Patent:

20070163183, Jul 19, 2007

Filed:

Jan 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/306871

Inventors:

Mark Farmer - Flushing MI, US

International Classification:

E04D 13/00

US Classification:

052012000

Abstract:

The Flow Clean Gutter Strainer System allows an eaves mounted gutter system to eject any debris that would otherwise block the function of a downspout and cause the gutter system to fail. When the strainer is clean, rainwater will flow through the strainer and down the downspout. When debris is present in the gutter, rainwater will carry the debris toward the strainer. Debris will accumulate on the strainer as long as there is an adequate flow velocity passing through the strainer and down the downspout. Once the strainer becomes clogged with debris, the flow pattern changes to carry the debris away and eject it through the debris ejection flow path. After the strainer cleans itself, rainwater once again flows unobstructed down the downspout. Additionally, the system allows for site adaptations that take into consideration prevailing wind direction, erosion, appearance, desired debris pile, and other factors.

US Patent:

56035489, Feb 18, 1997

Filed:

Oct 16, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/543775

Inventors:

Umesh N. Gandhi - Grand Blanc MI
Douglas J. Osmak - Clarkston MI
Mark E. Farmer - Waterford MI
Patricia L. Harmon - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60J 504
B60R 2102

US Classification:

2961467

Abstract:

An automotive vehicle door is provided having a first generally rigid outer structure; a second generally rigid inner structure spaced from the outer structure, the second inner structure having a guide opening; an interior trim panel connected to the second generally rigid inner structure; and a target having a first section generally adjacent the outer structure. A second section substantially smaller than the first section extends from the first section and has a cross-sectional area small enough for passage through the guide opening. Therefore, an impact on the outer door panel causes the target section to protrude inwardly through the inner structure opening, causing the trim panel to protrude inwardly.

US Patent:

55777945, Nov 26, 1996

Filed:

Dec 12, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/353761

Inventors:

Umesh N. Gandhi - Grand Blanc MI
Mark E. Farmer - Waterford MI
Patricia L. Harmon - Rochester Hills MI
Douglas J. Osmak - Clarkston MI
Linda M. Kajma - Troy MI
Thomas J. Hansz - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60J 504

US Classification:

2961466

Abstract:

An automotive vehicle door structure is provided which, in a preferred embodiment, includes a first generally rigid outer structure, a second generally rigid inner structure spaced from the outer structure and having an opening generally aligned with the pelvic region of a vehicle occupant seated inside the vehicle, a bracket spanning the opening of the inner structure, and a compliant target held by the bracket spaced generally adjacent the inner structure opening and located between the inner and outer structures. Thus, an impact on the door causes the target to protrude inwardly through the inner structure opening.