Patents by Inventor Mark L. Kaski

Mark L. Kaski 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).

  • Soft touch door handle
    Patent number: 5056838
    Abstract: A recess is formed in the outside of the door and a fluid filled bladder such as a tubular hose is mounted in the recess. The bladder has an integral bellows portion formed on the end thereof which is distended from the bladder when pressure is imposed thereon by the vehicle user. A linkage is operably connected to the bellows portion of the bladder and adapted to release the door latch upon distention of the bellows portion from the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Roy F. Tiesler, Mark L. Kaski