Patents by Inventor Keith Julien
Keith Julien 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: 11078695Abstract: The invention relates to a locking mechanism component, in particular a catch, for a motor vehicle lock for retaining and securing a closing member in a closed position of a door or hatch of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one first punched metal sheet and one second punched metal sheet, wherein the punched metal sheets are connected to each other in a non-detachable manner and the first punched metal sheet, compared to the second punched metal sheet, has a different punched metal sheet material and/or a greater punched metal sheet thickness, wherein the first punched metal sheet and the second punched metal sheet have at least partially or predominantly an identical outer contour and/or are disposed stacked one above the other in such a way that sections with an identical outer contour are disposed flush with each other on the outside. The invention further relates to a production method.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Kiekert AGInventors: Keith Julien, Robert J. Hunt
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Publication number: 20180058115Abstract: The invention relates to a locking mechanism component, in particular a catch, for a motor vehicle lock for retaining and securing a closing member in a closed position of a door or hatch of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one first punched metal sheet and one second punched metal sheet, wherein the punched metal sheets are connected to each other in a non-detachable manner and the first punched metal sheet, compared to the second punched metal sheet, has a different punched metal sheet material and/or a greater punched metal sheet thickness, wherein the first punched metal sheet and the second punched metal sheet have at least partially or predominantly an identical outer contour and/or are disposed stacked one above the other in such a way that sections with an identical outer contour are disposed flush with each other on the outside. The invention further relates to a production method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Keith Julien, Robert J. Hunt
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Patent number: 9534425Abstract: A lock for a motor vehicle includes a locking mechanism with a rotatably mounted rotary catch for receiving a locking bolt, and a pawl with which the rotary catch can be engaged for retaining the locking bolt. The lock further includes a blocking lever that blocks the pawl when the pawl is located in a catching position, and a releasing lever for disengaging the locking mechanism. A first spring interconnects the blocking lever and the releasing lever, wherein the blocking lever and the releasing lever move either together or independently relative to the first spring based on a magnitude of acceleration of the releasing lever.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Kiekert AGInventors: Robert J. Hunt, Keith Julien
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Patent number: 9316029Abstract: An attachment element (1) connecting a locking bar (4) of a lock (2) of a motor vehicle to an actuation lever (5) of a motor vehicle lock (2), wherein the attachment element (1) consists of one part and is C-shaped, and wherein the limbs (11, 12) of the C-shape (10) are connected with each other in a hinge-type connection and are designed so that they can be connected positively and/or frictionally with an opening (6) of a lever (5).Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Kiekert AGInventors: Robert Hunt, Robert S. Pettengill, Keith Julien
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Patent number: 9212509Abstract: A lock mechanism (1) for a motor vehicle lock (2) comprising a rotary catch (6), a pawl (9) for positive locking the catch (6) in a preliminary-closed stop position (8) as well as in a fully-closed stop position (7), and a blocking lever (14) for blocking the pawl (9) when the pawl (9) is in its preliminary-closed position (8) as well as in its fully-closed stop position (7).Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Kiekert AGInventors: Robert S. Pettengill, Keith Julien, Robert Hunt
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Publication number: 20150159408Abstract: A lock for a motor vehicle includes a locking mechanism with a rotatably mounted rotary catch for receiving a locking bolt, and a pawl with which the rotary catch can be engaged for retaining the locking bolt. The lock further includes a blocking lever that blocks the pawl when the pawl is located in a catching position, and a releasing lever for disengaging the locking mechanism. A first spring interconnects the blocking lever and the releasing lever, wherein the blocking lever and the releasing lever move either together or independently relative to the first spring based on a magnitude of acceleration of the releasing lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: Kiekert AGInventors: Robert J. Hunt, Keith Julien
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Publication number: 20150003897Abstract: An attachment element (1) connecting a locking bar (4) of a lock (2) of a motor vehicle to an actuation lever (5) of a motor vehicle lock (2), wherein the attachment element (1) consists of one part and is C-shaped, and wherein the limbs (11, 12) of the C-shape (10) are connected with each other in a hinge-type connection and are designed so that they can be connected positively and/or frictionally with an opening (6) of a lever (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Robert Hunt, Robert S. Pettengill, Keith Julien
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Patent number: 8029031Abstract: A motor-vehicle door latch has a housing, a latch mechanism in the housing operable to unlock a vehicle door, and an actuating element. A linkage in the housing is engageable between the actuating element and the latch mechanism and shiftable between a coupled position for operation of the latch mechanism by the actuating element and a decoupled position operatively disconnecting the actuating element from the latch mechanism. A blocking element connected to the linkage is operable to shift the linkage between its coupled and decoupled positions. A drive motor operates the blocking element. A quick-unlock element bears via the blocking element on the linkage.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Keykert USA, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hunt, Keith Julien
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Publication number: 20090079206Abstract: The invention relates to a motor-vehicle door latch, comprising a locking mechanism (8, 9), furthermore comprising at least one locking lever (7), at least one motor drive (3, 4, 5, 6), further a linkage (10, 11, 12) between an actuating-lever assembly (13) and the locking mechanism (8, 9), and a quick-unlock element (14) that is associated with the drive (3, 4, 5, 6), characterized in that the quick-unlock element (14) operates the linkage (10, 11, 12), wherein a blocking element (15) is interconnectedType: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Robert Hunt, Keith Julien
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Patent number: 7399010Abstract: A motor-vehicle door latch has a housing, latch parts in the housing operable to unlock a vehicle door, and an actuating element. A linkage engageable between the actuating element and the latch parts is shiftable between a coupled position for operation of the latch parts by the actuating element and a decoupled position operatively disconnecting the actuating element from the latch parts. A blocking element connected to the linkage is operable to shift the linkage between its coupled and decoupled positions. A drive motor operates the blocking element, and a quick-unlock element pivoted on the blocking element is operable by the drive.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Keykert USA, USAInventors: Robert Hunt, Keith Julien
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Publication number: 20080073915Abstract: A motor-vehicle door latch has a housing, latch parts in the housing operable to unlock a vehicle door, and an actuating element. A linkage engageable between the actuating element and the latch parts is shiftable between a coupled position for operation of the latch parts by the actuating element and a decoupled position operatively disconnecting the actuating element from the latch parts. A blocking element connected to the linkage is operable to shift the linkage between its coupled and decoupled positions. A drive motor operates the blocking element, and a quick-unlock element pivoted on the blocking element is operable by the drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Robert Hunt, Keith Julien
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Patent number: 7137174Abstract: An activating mechanism is provided for use with a four-link hinge of the type typically used for closure of a vehicle movable deck, such as a trunk lid or engine compartment hood. A lower link bracket is secured to the vehicle body and an upper link bracket is secured to the movable deck. Pivoting links may be connected between the upper and lower link brackets.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Gecom CorpInventors: Lester Derbis, Darek Barczynski, Keith Julien
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Publication number: 20040205934Abstract: An activating mechanism is provided for use with a four-link hinge of the type typically used for closure of a vehicle movable deck, such as a trunk lid or engine compartment hood. A lower link bracket is secured to the vehicle body and an upper link bracket is secured to the movable deck. Pivoting links may be connected between the upper and lower link brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Lester Derbis, Darek Barczynski, Keith Julien