Ford Motor Company Feb 1, 2011 - 2012
Seat Project Engineer
Ford Feb 1, 2011 - 2012
Tvm Research Engineer
Rco Engineering Feb 2009 - Feb 2010
Seat Project Engineer
Johnson Controls Jun 1995 - Dec 2008
Project Engineer
American Sunroof Company Jun 1987 - Jun 1995
Project Engineer
Education:
Youngstown State University 1983 - 1987
Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering, Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
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.
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.
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.
Sunroof Assembly Drain Trough For An Automotive Vehicle
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.
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.
Sunroof Assembly For An Automotive Vehicle And Control System For Operating A Sunroof Assembly
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.
Drive Mechanism For An Automotive Vehicle Sunroof Assembly
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.
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.
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