Paul Susan Heimnick

US Patent:

56844700, Nov 4, 1997

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/485654

Inventors:

Daniel L. DeLand - Davison MI
Paul Heimnick - Owosso MI
Curtis T. Moy - Grand Blanc MI
Lawrence H. Zuckerman - Easton PA
David G. Grossman - Green Lane PA
Kurt P. Schuler - Allentown PA

Assignee:

Masco Industries, Inc. - Taylor MI

International Classification:

G08C 1900

US Classification:

34082569

Abstract:

Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a sliding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals. Control circuitry is preferably provided in the body and the door of the vehicle for supervising and carrying out the foregoing functions in an orderly manner in response to requests generated locally at the door or remotely by the driver from the console of the vehicle.

US Patent:

53899202, Feb 14, 1995

Filed:

May 1, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/863175

Inventors:

Daniel L. DeLand - Davison MI
Paul Heimnick - Owosso MI
Curtis T. Moy - Grand Blanc MI
Lawrence H. Zuckerman - Easton PA
David G. Grossman - Green Lane PA
Kurt P. Schuler - Allentown PA

Assignee:

MascoTech, Inc. - Taylor MI

International Classification:

G08C 1900

US Classification:

34082569

Abstract:

Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a sliding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals. Control circuitry is preferably provided in the body and the door of the vehicle for supervising and carrying out the foregoing functions in an orderly manner in response to requests generated locally at the door or remotely by the driver from the console of the vehicle.

US Patent:

46194789, Oct 28, 1986

Filed:

Aug 26, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/769265

Inventors:

Paul Heimnick - Owosso MI
LeRoy B. Johnson - Perry MI

Assignee:

Schmelzer Corporation - Flint MI

International Classification:

B60J 900

US Classification:

296153

Abstract:

A power adjustable arm rest assembly is disclosed wherein the angular altitude or pitch, as well as the vertical height, of a movable arm rest portion are adjustable independently of one another in order to maximize user comfort. The mechanisms for independently adjusting the angular and vertical positions include powered actuating devices near either end of the movable arm rest portion that are connected to a fixed mounting member in order to accommodate angular adjustment. The actuating devices further include extendible and retractable armature members pivotally interconnected to the movable arm rest portion and are energizable and deenergizable in order to respectively urge the movable arm rest portion to, or hold the movable arm rest portion in, preselected adjusted positions.

US Patent:

45052379, Mar 19, 1985

Filed:

Apr 8, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/483259

Inventors:

Paul Heimnick - Owosso MI

Assignee:

Schmelzer Corporation - Flint MI

International Classification:

F02M 114

US Classification:

123179G

Abstract:

A control device for use in an air induction system of an internal combustion engine having a spark ignition system for maintaining a vacuum operated device actuated once the engine has started independently of fluctuations in vacuum pressure in which the device has a housing with chambers communicating with a source of vacuum and with the device to be operated and in which fluid communication between the chambers is regulated by a first valve operated in response to energization and de-energization of the ignition system and a second valve which permits fluid flow from the device to be actuated through the source of vacuum pressure but prevents fluid flow in the opposite direction.

US Patent:

51898390, Mar 2, 1993

Filed:

May 15, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/885021

Inventors:

Daniel L. DeLand - Davison MI
Paul Heimnick - Owosso MI
Curtis T. Moy - Grand Blanc MI
Lawrence H. Zuckerman - Easton PA
David G. Grossman - Green Lane PA
Kurt P. Schuler - Allentown PA

Assignee:

Masco Industries, Inc. - Taylor MI

International Classification:

E05F 1100
E05F 1500

US Classification:

49360

Abstract:

Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a sliding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals. Control circuitry is preferably provided in the body and the door of the vehicle for supervising and carrying out the foregoing functions in an orderly manner in response to requests generated locally at the door or remotely by the driver from the console of the vehicle.

US Patent:

52397793, Aug 31, 1993

Filed:

May 15, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/885024

Inventors:

Daniel L. DeLand - Davison MI
Paul Heimnick - Owosso MI
Curtis T. Moy - Grand Blanc MI
Lawrence H. Zuckerman - Easton PA
David G. Grossman - Green Lane PA
Kurt P. Schuler - Allentown PA

Assignee:

Masco Industries, Inc. - Taylor MI

International Classification:

E05F 1100

US Classification:

49360

Abstract:

Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a sliding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals. Control circuitry is preferably provided in the body and the door of the vehicle for supervising and carrying out the foregoing functions in an orderly manner in response to requests generated locally at the door or remotely by the driver from the console of the vehicle.

US Patent:

51403161, Aug 18, 1992

Filed:

Mar 22, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/497603

Inventors:

Daniel L. DeLand - Davison MI
Paul Heimnick - Owosso MI
Curtis T. Moy - Grand Blanc MI
Lawrence H. Zuckerman - Easton PA
David G. Grossman - Green Lane PA
Kurt P. Schuler - Allentown PA

Assignee:

Masco Industries, Inc. - Taylor MI

International Classification:

B60J 500
B60K 2800
E05F 1500
G08C 1900

US Classification:

34082569

Abstract:

Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a slding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping, and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals. Control circuitry is preferably provided in the body and the door of the vehicle for supervising and carrying out the foregoing functions in an orderly manner in response to requests generated locally at the door or remotely by the driver from the console of the vehicle.

US Patent:

52168387, Jun 8, 1993

Filed:

May 15, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/885023

Inventors:

Daniel L. DeLand - Davison MI
Paul Heimnick - Owosso MI
Curtis T. Moy - Grand Blanc MI
Lawrence H. Zuckerman - Easton PA
David G. Grossman - Green Lane PA
Kurt P. Schuler - Allentown PA

Assignee:

Masco Industries, Inc. - Taylor MI

International Classification:

E05F 1500

US Classification:

49280

Abstract:

Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a sliding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals. Control circuitry is preferably provided in the body and the door of the vehicle for supervising and carrying out the foregoing functions in an orderly manner in response to requests generated locally at the door or remotely by the driver from the console of the vehicle.