Patents by Inventor Kurt P. Schuler
Kurt P. Schuler 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: 5684470Abstract: Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a sliding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Masco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. DeLand, Paul Heimnick, Curtis T. Moy, Lawrence H. Zuckerman, David G. Grossman, Kurt P. Schuler
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Patent number: 5404577Abstract: A generally hands-free, voice communication system in combination with a head-protective helmet. The helmet protects the wearer's head and the communications system permits voice communications between journeyman personnel, e.g. firefighters, police, military, industrial, hazardous material handling personnel, in relatively close proximity with each other and between journeymen and a group leader; and the group leader's communication system to also permit relatively long-range communication between the group leader and a relatively distant communications center such as a fire engine or distant fire company, base station or repeater.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1991Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Cairns & Brother Inc.Inventors: Lawrence H. Zuckerman, Kurt P. Schuler, Robert E. Gray, Robert J. Richter, Jeffrey N. Olsen, Robert M. Armstrong
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Patent number: 5389920Abstract: Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a sliding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1992Date of Patent: February 14, 1995Assignee: MascoTech, Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. DeLand, Paul Heimnick, Curtis T. Moy, Lawrence H. Zuckerman, David G. Grossman, Kurt P. Schuler
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Patent number: 5239779Abstract: Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a sliding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1992Date of Patent: August 31, 1993Assignee: Masco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. DeLand, Paul Heimnick, Curtis T. Moy, Lawrence H. Zuckerman, David G. Grossman, Kurt P. Schuler
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Patent number: 5216838Abstract: Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a sliding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1992Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Assignee: Masco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. DeLand, Paul Heimnick, Curtis T. Moy, Lawrence H. Zuckerman, David G. Grossman, Kurt P. Schuler
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Patent number: 5189839Abstract: Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a sliding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1992Date of Patent: March 2, 1993Assignee: Masco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. DeLand, Paul Heimnick, Curtis T. Moy, Lawrence H. Zuckerman, David G. Grossman, Kurt P. Schuler
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Patent number: 5140316Abstract: Control systems including control circuitry and optional communications systems for operating a slding power-operated member of an automotive vehicle. A powered sliding door in an automotive vehicle, such as a van, moves along a predetermined path of travel between a closed position and a fully open position relative to the body of the vehicle. Such a sliding door may be provided with one or more electrically-operated actuators for performing functions associated with the door, such as power opening and closing the door, power unlatching the door, power locking and unlocking the door, and power clamping, and unclamping the door in a soft or low-momentum manner. The invention is directed toward improved control systems and circuitry for operating such power-sliding door systems. One such control system employs a wireless communications link between the door and body, which is preferably implemented using radio frequency communication signals containing digitally encoded control signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1990Date of Patent: August 18, 1992Assignee: Masco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. DeLand, Paul Heimnick, Curtis T. Moy, Lawrence H. Zuckerman, David G. Grossman, Kurt P. Schuler