Patents by Inventor Harold B Thibodeau

Harold B Thibodeau 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).

  • Patent number: 10688975
    Abstract: The present application generally relates to a method and apparatus for application of a park hold assist system in a motor vehicle. In particular, the system is operative to receive an activation signal and to determine that the vehicle is in a park hold assist condition, such as inclined road surface, attached trailer or wheel rotation while transmission is in the park position. The system is operative to apply the hydraulic brakes in response to this condition thereby engaging a brake mechanism on all wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Todd J. Brinkman, John W. Pennala, Eric E. Krueger, Harold B. Thibodeau, Frank R. Bruneel, II
  • Publication number: 20190366990
    Abstract: The present application generally relates to a method and apparatus for application of a park hold assist system in a motor vehicle. In particular, the system is operative to receive an activation signal and to determine that the vehicle is in a park hold assist condition, such as inclined road surface, attached trailer or wheel rotation while transmission is in the park position. The system is operative to apply the hydraulic brakes in response to this condition thereby engaging a brake mechanism on all wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Todd J. Brinkman, John W. Pennala, Eric E. Krueger, Harold B. Thibodeau, Frank R. Bruneel II
  • Patent number: 7797785
    Abstract: A windshield washer control system comprising a wiper device; a motor connected to the wiper device, the motor being in operative connection with a controller, the controller including a timer; a pump selectively operated by the controller; and a sprayer for dispensing fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Harold B. Thibodeau, James M. Burcar, David K. Novack
  • Patent number: 6431602
    Abstract: A coupling apparatus for spanning a gap between a first structure and a second structure and fixedly coupling the first and second structures together. The coupling apparatus includes first and second coupling structures, an attachment member and a coupling member. The first coupling structure has an internally threaded cavity and is fixedly coupled to the first structure. The second coupling structure has an externally threaded body and an abutting flange. The externally threaded body threadably engages the internally threaded cavity, permitting the first and second coupling structures to cooperate to span the gap between the first and second structures such that the abutting flange abuts the second structure. The attachment member includes a threaded portion which extends through the first and second coupling structures and threadably engages the coupling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Chris E Ralko, Harold B Thibodeau, Louis D DeLellis
  • Patent number: 6230949
    Abstract: A vehicle jack and tool assembly is provided. The assembly includes a body member having a handle and means to connect a vehicle jack, lug nut wrench, and a plurality of jack handles thereto. The body member also includes an attachment mechanism for selectively engaging said assembly to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel M O'Connell, Harold B Thibodeau, Chris E Ralko