Patents by Inventor Christopher R. Tilli

Christopher R. Tilli has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Window wiper system for an automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 6205612
    Abstract: A window wiper system for an automotive vehicle has an electromagnetic device, a rotatable member and a window wiper oscillating mechanism. In another aspect of the present invention, the electromagnetic device is an electric motor which operates in a unidirectional manner to oscillate a window wiper assembly back and forth in a normal window wiping range. The electric motor and rotatable member then reverse rotational direction to move the wiper assembly to a park position offset from the normal window wiping range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Tilli, Daniel D. Kilker, Steven Reau, Robin Mihekun Miller
  • Rotary and linear translation actuator performing multi-functions in an automobile
    Patent number: 6075298
    Abstract: A multi-functional electronic actuator for actuating multiple independent systems on an automotive vehicle includes a magnet assembly, a rotor mounted within the magnet assembly having an armature and a shaft that rotates when the armature is energized, a device for translating the rotor with respect to the magnet assembly, and devices for actuating a first independent system on the automotive vehicle utilizing the rotational motion of the shaft and for actuating a second independent system on the automotive vehicle utilizing the translation of the rotor shaft with respect to the magnet assembly. Two methods for translating the rotor with respect to the magnet assembly are described as well as various linkages that may be used to actuate the independent systems on the automotive vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc
    Inventors: H. Winston Maue, Robin Mihekun Miller, Christopher R. Tilli
  • Multi-functional apparatus for use in an automotive vehicle employing multiple tracks
    Patent number: 5907885
    Abstract: A multi-functional apparatus for use in an automotive vehicle employing multiple tracks has a housing, a rotatable member located in the housing, an electromagnetic device and multiple tracks. The electromagnetic device may be an electric motor which operates in a unidirectional manner to oscillate a window wiper assembly. The electric motor and rotatable member then reverse rotational direction to move the wiper assembly to a park position, allowing the actuation of an intermittent motion mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Tilli, Harry F. Dutka
  • Single drive dual rack and pinion window regulator
    Patent number: 5806244
    Abstract: A window regulator system generally comprises a first pinion rotatably driven by a motor. The first pinion is mounted between a first rack and a rotatable second pinion. The second pinion is rotatably mounted between the first pinion and a second rack. Teeth on the first pinion engage the first rack and simultaneously drive the second pinion to engage the second rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher R. Tilli