Mark E Feldman

US Patent:

6739640, May 25, 2004

Filed:

Sep 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/234430

Inventors:

Robert Schmidt - Livonia MI
Mark G. Feldman - Farmington Hills MI
Michael A. Uleski - Roseville MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60N 312

US Classification:

296 3713, 296 3712, 296 378, 296 377

Abstract:

This invention relates to a control panel for a vehicle interior. The control panel includes a housing defining a recess formed therein. A panel is movably attached to the housing, such as by a pivot. The panel has at least one control mechanism mounted thereon. The panel is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the panel generally covers at least a portion of the recess. In the second position, the panel generally exposes the recess. Preferably, the housing defines a first surface within the recess, and a second control mechanism is mounted on the first surface.

US Patent:

6743997, Jun 1, 2004

Filed:

Aug 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/213931

Inventors:

Robert M. Schmidt - Livonia MI
Charles Bruce Banter - Northville MI
Mark G. Feldman - Farmington Hills MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01H 1500

US Classification:

200553, 200 6 R, 200 16 R, 200547

Abstract:

A rocker switch for operating a direct current motor includes a base, an actuator, a contactor, and a plurality of contact points. The contact points are made of formed wires extending into the base and having outer walls that form the contact points. The plurality of contact points includes a first contact and a second contact that are connected by the contactor when the contactor is moved to an actuated position by moving the actuator to an actuated position.

US Patent:

6746067, Jun 8, 2004

Filed:

Sep 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/234631

Inventors:

Robert Schmidt - Livonia MI
Vicki Mabee - Royal Oak MI
Norman Becker - East China Township MI
Aaron S. Deneweth - Chesterfield MI
Jeffery K. Wiersing - Walled Lake MI
Mark G. Feldman - Farmington Hills MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60R 1102

US Classification:

296 3713, 2961647, 296153, 296 2434, 180326, 180334

Abstract:

This invention relates to a control panel for a vehicle interior. The control panel includes a housing defining a recess formed therein. A panel is movably attached to the housing, such as by a pivot. The panel has at least one control mechanism mounted thereon. The panel is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the panel generally covers at least a portion of the recess. In the second position, the panel generally exposes the recess. Preferably, the housing defines a first surface within the recess, and a second control mechanism is mounted on the first surface.

US Patent:

6789831, Sep 14, 2004

Filed:

Sep 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/234656

Inventors:

Robert Schmidt - Livonia MI
Mark G. Feldman - Farmington Hills MI
Michael A. Uleski - Roseville MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60R 704

US Classification:

296 3713, 296 378, 296 3712

Abstract:

This invention relates to a control panel for a vehicle interior. The control panel includes a housing defining a recess formed therein. A panel is pivotally attached to the housing at a pivot axis. The panel has at least one control mechanism mounted thereon. The panel is movable between a first position, wherein the panel generally covers a portion of the recess, and a second position wherein the panel generally exposes the recess. The control panel further including one of a detent mechanism attached to the housing and the panel for biasing the panel in one of the first and second positions, a spring mechanism attached to the housing and the panel for biasing the panel towards one of the first and second positions, and a damper mechanism to dampen the motion of the panel during movement of the panel between the first and second positions.

US Patent:

6927348, Aug 9, 2005

Filed:

Jun 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/880313

Inventors:

Robert M. Schmidt - Livonia MI, US
Mark G. Feldman - Farmington Hills MI, US
Charles Bruce Banter - Northville MI, US

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01H019/00

US Classification:

200 5R, 200517, 200568, 200336

Abstract:

A switch apparatus for a vehicle includes a circuit board including at least one circuit having a first contact and a second contact. A knob is rotatably mounted relative to the circuit board. The knob has at least one cam extending therefrom. At least one switch corresponds respectively to the at least one circuit and has a switch contact. The switch contact is linearly movable to an engaged position in which the switch contact contacts the first contact and the second contact of the respective at least one circuit, such that the first contact and the second contact are electrically connected. The knob is rotatably movable such that the at least one cam moves the at least one switch contact into the engaged position.

US Patent:

6967298, Nov 22, 2005

Filed:

Aug 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/604938

Inventors:

Robert M. Schmidt - Livonia MI, US
Mark G. Feldman - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01H003/20

US Classification:

200330, 200339

Abstract:

A motor switch cell is provided comprising a switch cell actuator slidably engaged to a switch cell base. The switch cell actuator is slidable between a neutral actuator position and a first active actuator position. A first contactor element generates electrical communication between a first neutral contact element and a first active contact element when in the active first contactor position. A first contactor ramp profile is formed on the upper first contactor edge A first contactor pivot is positioned between a first contactor neutral center point and a first active contact. A first roller cam follower assembly rotates the first contactor element to the active first contactor position as the first roller cam follower assembly moves from the first contactor neutral center point towards the first contactor active outer edge in response to the switch cell actuator moving to the first active actuator position.

US Patent:

7084360, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Jul 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/901493

Inventors:

Robert M. Schmidt - Livonia MI, US
Mark G. Feldman - Farmington Hills MI, US
Robert Amundson - Howell MI, US

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01H 9/26

US Classification:

200 5R, 200 5 A

Abstract:

A vehicle control switch assembly for use with a printed circuit board is disclosed. The switch assembly includes an elastomeric pad and a support member. The elastomeric pad has a contact pad for selective engagement with an electrical contact of the printed circuit board. The support member is molded together with the elastomeric pad. A vehicle control switch assembly including a printed circuit board having an electrical contact, an elastomeric pad having a contact pad for selective engagement with the electrical contact of the printed circuit board, and a support member is also disclosed. The support member is positioned between the elastomeric pad and the printed circuit board to provide support for the elastomeric pad.

US Patent:

7121699, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

Sep 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/946893

Inventors:

Mark G. Feldman - Farmington Hills MI, US
Robert Mark Schmidt - Livonia MI, US

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60Q 1/00

US Classification:

362488, 362504, 362 85, 362501

Abstract:

A control illumination apparatus having at least one control and a movable cover positionable over the at least one control. At least one light source is connected to the cover and illuminates an exterior surface of the at least one control with the cover in an open position.