Patents Represented by Attorney David B. Kelley, Esq.
  • Patent number: 5927789
    Abstract: A seat assembly for a motor vehicle includes a first row of seats, a second row of seats spaced from the first row of seats, a third row of seats spaced from the second row of seats, and the second row of seats slide laterally to allow ingress and egress to the third row of seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Mezzadri, Thomas M. Frusti
  • Patent number: 5692953
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle cowl cover assembly has a body cowl surface made of a material with a first coefficient of thermal expansion and an elongated ventilation screen covering the air intake opening with ventilation slots therein made from a material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The body cowl surface has a plurality of laterally spaced, rectangularly shaped body apertures and the screen has a plurality of circular mounting apertures formed therethrough registerable with the plurality of body mounting apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary T. Bell, Melvyn J. Clough, Willard R. Lewis
  • Patent number: 5627646
    Abstract: A method for locating flaws in a smooth surface using at least one light source includes the steps of setting the light source at a predetermined length above the smooth surface, locating a highlight line, translating the light source across the smooth surface to create a plurality of highlight lines and locating distortions in the smooth surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Stewart, Yifan Chen