Mark M Caye

US Patent:

6378941, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

Apr 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/463071

Inventors:

John G. Opfer - Rochester Hills MI
Terrence Duncan - Kentwood MI
Leslie Griswold - Whitmore Lake MI
Mark A. Caye - Allen Park MI
Anthony J. DiSalvo - Allen Park MI
Kurt A. Seibold - South Lyon MI
Nick G. Xiromeritis - Southfield MI

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

A47C 1500

US Classification:

297257, 29737812, 29718804, 2971831

Abstract:

A seating system ( ) having a split bench seat ( ) substantially divided in a 30%, 40%, 30% proportion with the 40% center portion ( ) being adjustable in the fore/aft direction.

US Patent:

6527154, Mar 4, 2003

Filed:

Mar 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/799213

Inventors:

Lance E. Larsen - Southfield MI
Joanne H. Cole - Ann Arbor MI
Neil J. Bush - Pinckney MI
Mark A. Caye - Allen Park MI
Gregary A. Haupt - New Hudson MI
Benjamin R. Judy - Grandville MI
Daniel J. Koester - Ann Arbor MI
David J. Spykerman - Holland MI
Roger A. Whitley - Brighton MI
Detlef Zimmermann - Schwerte, DE

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

B60R 700

US Classification:

224545, 224564, 224571

Abstract:

An apparatus for releasably mounting a vehicle accessory to the floor attachments of a motor vehicle having a floor panel and removable seats. The apparatus includes an attachment mechanism adapted to releasably engage the floor attachments of the motor vehicle and a frame coupled to the attachment mechanism The frame is adapted for contacting the floor of the vehicle to steady the device and for mounting the vehicle accessory thereto.

US Patent:

20020011505, Jan 31, 2002

Filed:

Jun 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/880564

Inventors:

Joanne Cole - Ann Arbor MI, US
Lance Larsen - Southfield MI, US
Neil Bush - Pinckney MI, US
Mark Caye - Allen Park MI, US
Gregary Haupt - Brighton MI, US
Benjamin Judy - Grandville MI, US
David Spykerman - Zeeland MI, US
Roger Whitley - Brighton MI, US
Detlef Zimmermann - Schwerte, DE
James Fevre - South Lyon MI, US

International Classification:

B60R007/00

US Classification:

224/275000, 224/534000

Abstract:

A cargo retention system for a vehicle having a seat is described. The seat has a seat bottom with an upper surface and a seat back with a front surface. The intersection of the upper surface and the front surface defines a bight. The cargo retention system includes a first anchorage adapted to be coupled to the vehicle. A portion of the first anchorage is adapted to be positioned in the bight. A retainer releasably interconnects a vehicle accessory and the first anchorage.

US Patent:

59611774, Oct 5, 1999

Filed:

Jan 6, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/779926

Inventors:

Mark A. Caye - Allen Park MI
David A. Smith - Macomb Township, Macomb County MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 700

US Classification:

296213

Abstract:

A sunroof assembly (20) of an automotive vehicle employs dual sunroof panes, a pair of movable sunshades and a control system for operating the function thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly provides a substantially transparent front pane (22) which is slidable from a covering position to a retracted position and a substantially transparent rear pane (24) movable from a covering position to an open position. In another aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly (20) provides a pair of substantially transparent panes in combination with a front sunshade (26) and a rear sunshade (28). The sunshades are movable from a functional position to a stowed position. In a further aspect of the present invention, a control system (32) provides an electric switch assembly (30), electrical circuit and software for operating the panes and sunshades.

US Patent:

59511001, Sep 14, 1999

Filed:

Jan 6, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/779925

Inventors:

Kip A. Ewing - Dearborn MI
John D. Goins - Redford MI
Mark A. Caye - Allen Park MI
David A. Smith - Macomb Township MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 700

US Classification:

296214

Abstract:

A sunroof assembly (20) of an automotive vehicle employs dual sunroof panes, a pair of movable sunshades and a control system for operating the function thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly provides a substantially transparent front pane (22) which is slidable from a covering position to a retracted position and a substantially transparent rear pane (24) movable from a covering position to an open position. In another aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly (20) provides a pair of substantially transparent panes in combination with a front sunshade (26) and a rear sunshade (28). The sunshades are movable from a functional position to a stowed position. In a further aspect of the present invention, a control system (32) provides an electric switch assembly (30), electrical circuit and software for operating the panes and sunshades.

US Patent:

60563524, May 2, 2000

Filed:

Oct 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/464847

Inventors:

Kip A. Ewing - Dearborn MI
James M. Helms - Southgate MI
Oluf H. Bendixen - Westengrund, DE
Mark A. Caye - Allen Park MI
John D. Goins - Redford MI
David A. Smith - Macomb Township, Macomb County MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 700

US Classification:

296214

Abstract:

A sunroof assembly (20) of an automotive vehicle employs dual sunroof panes, a pair of movable sunshades and a control system for operating the function thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly provides a substantially transparent front pane (22) which is slidable from a covering position to a retracted position and a substantially transparent rear pane (24) movable from a covering position to an open position. In another aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly (20) provides a pair of substantially transparent panes in combination with a front sunshade (26) and a rear sunshade (28). The sunshades are movable from a functional position to a stowed position. In a further aspect of the present invention, a control system (32) provides an electric switch assembly (30), electrical circuit and software for operating the panes and sunshades.

US Patent:

57464758, May 5, 1998

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/473351

Inventors:

Mark A. Caye - Allen Park MI
Robert J. Boutin - Madison Heights MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorprated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 7057
B60J 719
B60J 7047

US Classification:

296223

Abstract:

A drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly employs a moving cam and a stationary cam, both of which are engaged by a sunroof pane supporting carriage with cam followers. The specific camming surfaces cause the carriage and pane to move between closed, vent and open position. A method of operating a sunroof assembly is also disclosed.

US Patent:

62206605, Apr 24, 2001

Filed:

Oct 8, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/168643

Inventors:

Ronald Bedro - Livonia MI
Jeffrey Arnoldy - Allen Park MI
David Ekern - Plymouth MI
John James Flannery - Fenton MI
Vernon A. Stubbe - Plymouth MI
Mark Caye - Allen Park MI
Mark Symonik - Ypsilanti MI

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

A47C 762

US Classification:

29718804

Abstract:

An activity center for a motor vehicle in which a platform is provided in the vehicle interior, preferably mounted to a seat back. The platform is movable from a stowed position to a horizontal use position overlying a seat cushion and seat back at a seating position for use as a work surface or a play surface. In addition, the activity center includes a storage compartment for toys and other items and may include cup holders, pencil holders, etc. Furthermore, toys such as a stud panel for use with building blocks and drawing toys, such as Etch-a-Sketch. RTM. , can be integrated into the activity center.