Patents by Inventor Ian J. Dow
Ian J. Dow 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).
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Patent number: 11421455Abstract: A latch mechanism for a motor vehicle includes a latch body, a claw rotatably mounted in the latch body and operable to selectively retain a hood latch element, and a motor operatively connected to the claw. The motor is operably to rotate the claw to selectively release the hood latch element. A latch controller is operatively connected to the motor, and a speed sensor operatively connected to the latch controller. The speed sensor detects a speed of the motor vehicle. The latch controller operates the motor to rotate the claw based on the speed of the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Donald Michael Perkins, Ian J. Dow, Sameer Anand, Robert Durie, Prashant Nayak, Premanand Naik
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Patent number: 11326383Abstract: A glove box assembly includes a glove box housing and a glove box door movable between a first, closed position and a second, open position relative to the glove box housing to selectively provide access to an interior of the glove box housing. An actuation system is connected to the glove box door and a control mechanism is operably coupled to the actuation mechanism. The actuation mechanism is operable in response to the control mechanism to move the glove box door to one of the closed position or the open position.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Gabriel O. Rapetti, Kenneth D. Snow, Ian J. Dow, Christopher Matthew Radjewski, Donald Michael Perkins
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Publication number: 20200370356Abstract: A glove box assembly includes a glove box housing and a glove box door movable between a first, closed position and a second, open position relative to the glove box housing to selectively provide access to an interior of the glove box housing. An actuation system is connected to the glove box door and a control mechanism is operably coupled to the actuation mechanism. The actuation mechanism is operable in response to the control mechanism to move the glove box door to one of the closed position or the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Gabriel O. Rapetti, Kenneth D. Snow, Ian J. Dow, Christopher Matthew Radjewski, Donald Michael Perkins
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Publication number: 20200109580Abstract: A latch mechanism for a motor vehicle includes a latch body, a claw rotatably mounted in the latch body and operable to selectively retain a hood latch element, and a motor operatively connected to the claw. The motor is operably to rotate the claw to selectively release the hood latch element. A latch controller is operatively connected to the motor, and a speed sensor operatively connected to the latch controller. The speed sensor detects a speed of the motor vehicle. The latch controller operates the motor to rotate the claw based on the speed of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Donald Michael Perkins, Ian J. Dow, Sameer Anand, Robert Durie, Prashant Nayak, Premanand Naik
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Patent number: 10113636Abstract: A device and method for manually controlling a system including a first lever movable between multiple positions and a movable component. The method including: activating a manual engagement device; engaging a manual control to couple a first lever and a movable component; disengaging an automatic control coupling the first lever and the movable component; and moving the movable component by moving the first lever.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: John R. Rice, Ian J. Dow, Donald M. Perkins
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Patent number: 10094147Abstract: A latch is provided including a claw configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. A pawl is rotatable in and out of engagement with the claw. The latch includes a first release mechanism, a second release mechanism, and a third release mechanism. The first release mechanism applies a rotational force to a first portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw. The second release mechanism applies a rotational force to a second portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw. The third release mechanism applies a rotational force to a first portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Francisco Javier Lujan, Ian J. Dow, Fernando Burciaga, Rodrigo Alonso Galindo, Donald M. Perkins, John R. Rice
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Patent number: 9874047Abstract: A carrier for electrical traces of an actuator for a latch is provided. The carrier is configured to receive a plurality of electrical traces; and wherein the carrier has features for receiving and retaining at least one switch, wherein the carrier is configured for use in at least two distinct configurations each of which being different from the other.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Robert Milne, John R. Rice, Donald M. Perkins, Ian J. Dow
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Patent number: 9784022Abstract: A latch having a fork bolt and a detent lever is provided. The detent lever moves between an engaged position, wherein the detent lever engages the fork bolt and a disengaged position wherein the detent lever is disengaged from the fork bolt. A first spring acts on the detent lever, the first spring has a first biasing position wherein the detent lever is biased into the engaged position and has a second biasing position wherein the detent lever is biased into the disengaged position. The first spring moves between the first biasing position and the second biasing position during unlatching of the latch and the first spring is in the first biasing position during latching of the latch.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Ian J. Dow
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Patent number: 9518652Abstract: An actuator for a shift by wire system is provided. The actuator having: a motor; a rack; a gear train configured to cause linear movement of the rack in response to rotational movement of the motor; a clutch mechanism for coupling and decoupling the rack to the motor; and a manual override for operating the clutch mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Ian J. Dow, John R. Rice, Donald M. Perkins
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Patent number: 9470277Abstract: A clutch mechanism for coupling and decoupling a motor to a rack is disclosed herein. The clutch mechanism having: a clutch lever pivotally mounted to an axis for movement from a first position to a second position; a cam gear having a cam surface, wherein rotational movement of the cam gear causes the cam surface to move the clutch lever from the first position to the second position; and a gear train configured to cause linear movement of the rack in response to rotational movement of the motor, wherein movement of the clutch lever from the first position to the second position disconnects a pair of gears of the gear train.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Ian J. Dow
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Patent number: 9334906Abstract: A clutch mechanism for coupling and decoupling a motor to a rack is disclosed herein. The clutch mechanism having: a clutch lever pivotally mounted to an axis for movement from a first position to a second position; a cam gear having a cam surface, wherein rotational movement of the cam gear causes the cam surface to move the clutch lever from the first position to the second position; and a gear train configured to cause linear movement of the rack in response to rotational movement of the motor, wherein movement of the clutch lever from the first position to the second position disconnects a pair of gears of the gear train.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Ian J. Dow
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Publication number: 20160060917Abstract: A latch having a fork bolt and a detent lever is provided. The detent lever moves between an engaged position, wherein the detent lever engages the fork bolt and a disengaged position wherein the detent lever is disengaged from the fork bolt. A first spring acts on the detent lever, the first spring has a first biasing position wherein the detent lever is biased into the engaged position and has a second biasing position wherein the detent lever is biased into the disengaged position. The first spring moves between the first biasing position and the second biasing position during unlatching of the latch and the first spring is in the first biasing position during latching of the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventor: Ian J. Dow
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Publication number: 20160061316Abstract: A device and method for manually controlling a system including a first lever movable between multiple positions and a movable component. The method including: activating a manual engagement device; engaging a manual control to couple a first lever and a movable component; disengaging an automatic control coupling the first lever and the movable component; and moving the movable component by moving the first lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: John R. Rice, Ian J. Dow, Donald M. Perkins
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Patent number: 9187935Abstract: A latch having a fork bolt and a detent lever is provided. The detent lever moves between an engaged position, wherein the detent lever engages the fork bolt and a disengaged position wherein the detent lever is disengaged from the fork bolt. A first spring acts on the detent lever, the first spring has a first biasing position wherein the detent lever is biased into the engaged position and has a second biasing position wherein the detent lever is biased into the disengaged position. The first spring moves between the first biasing position and the second biasing position during unlatching of the latch and the first spring is in the first biasing position during latching of the latch.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Ian J. Dow
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Publication number: 20150252593Abstract: A carrier for electrical traces of an actuator for a latch is provided. The carrier is configured to receive a plurality of electrical traces; and wherein the carrier has features for receiving and retaining at least one switch, wherein the carrier is configured for use in at least two distinct configurations each of which being different from the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Robert Milne, John R. Rice, Donald M. Perkins, Ian J. Dow
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Publication number: 20140238161Abstract: A clutch mechanism for coupling and decoupling a motor to a rack is disclosed herein. The clutch mechanism having: a clutch lever pivotally mounted to an axis for movement from a first position to a second position; a cam gear having a cam surface, wherein rotational movement of the cam gear causes the cam surface to move the clutch lever from the first position to the second position; and a gear train configured to cause linear movement of the rack in response to rotational movement of the motor, wherein movement of the clutch lever from the first position to the second position disconnects a pair of gears of the gear train.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Ian J. Dow
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Publication number: 20140174215Abstract: An actuator for a shift by wire system is provided. The actuator having: a motor; a rack; a gear train configured to cause linear movement of the rack in response to rotational movement of the motor; a clutch mechanism for coupling and decoupling the rack to the motor; and a manual override for operating the clutch mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Ian J. Dow, John R. Rice, Donald M. Perkins
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Publication number: 20130270840Abstract: A latch is provided including a claw configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. A pawl is rotatable in and out of engagement with the claw. The latch includes a first release mechanism, a second release mechanism, and a third release mechanism. The first release mechanism applies a rotational force to a first portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw. The second release mechanism applies a rotational force to a second portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw. The third release mechanism applies a rotational force to a first portion of the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the claw.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Francisco Javier Lujan, Ian J. Dow, Fernando Burciaga, Rodrigo Alonso Galindo, Donald M. Perkins, John R. Rice
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Publication number: 20130099510Abstract: A latch having a fork bolt and a detent lever is provided. The detent lever being movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A first spring acts on the detent lever to urge the detent lever into the disengaged position or the engaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventor: Ian J. Dow
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Publication number: 20130099511Abstract: A latch having a fork bolt and a detent lever is provided. The detent lever moves between an engaged position, wherein the detent lever engages the fork bolt and a disengaged position wherein the detent lever is disengaged from the fork bolt. A first spring acts on the detent lever, the first spring has a first biasing position wherein the detent lever is biased into the engaged position and has a second biasing position wherein the detent lever is biased into the disengaged position. The first spring moves between the first biasing position and the second biasing position during unlatching of the latch and the first spring is in the first biasing position during latching of the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventor: Ian J. Dow