Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Radman

Anthony J. Radman 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).

  • Adjustable deck lid hinge
    Patent number: 8720007
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle deck lid includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin that is adjustable to cause the deck lid to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustment pin includes a tool engagement feature that allows for adjustment of the hinge assembly from within the trunk. A second tool engagement feature allows for adjustment of the hinge from outside of the trunk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles, Alvin N. Standard, Todd A. Granger
  • Vehicle endgate hinge assembly
    Patent number: 8100456
    Abstract: A vehicle endgate hinge assembly is disclosed. The hinge assembly has a bodyside hinge strap including a hinge support boss extending through the endgate opening shut-face and having a central hole that is coaxial with the endgate pivot axis, a mounting plate located outboard of the shut-face, and a threaded portion extending from the mounting plate through the shut-face. The hinge assembly may have a crank including a hinge key pivotally coupled to a member mounted on the endgate, a pivot shaft extending from the hinge key through the central hole, a lever arm extending from the pivot shaft normal to the endgate pivot axis, and a ball extending from the lever arm spaced from the endgate pivot axis. A nut is located inboard of the endgate opening shut-face and threadably received on the threaded portion, and an energy storage mechanism is coupled to the ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: James M. Townson, Eduardo S. Atar, Edward L. Schulte, Graham S. Foulkes, Gary W. Krajenke, Carl B. Corman, Anthony J. Radman
  • Adjustable Deck Lid Hinge
    Publication number: 20090271947
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle deck lid includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin that is adjustable to cause the deck lid to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustment pin includes a tool engagement feature that allows for adjustment of the hinge assembly from within the trunk. A second tool engagement feature allows for adjustment of the hinge from outside of the trunk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles, Alvin N. Standard, Todd A. Granger
  • Adjustable deck lid hinge
    Patent number: 7594301
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle closure is disclosed. The adjustable hinge assembly includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin and is adjustable to cause the closure to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustable hinge assembly may be employed with a deck lid of a vehicle to allow for a flushness adjustment of the deck lid relative to adjacent vehicle quarter panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles, Alvin N. Standard, Todd A. Granger
  • Vehicle Endgate Hinge Assembly
    Publication number: 20090184533
    Abstract: A vehicle endgate hinge assembly is disclosed. The hinge assembly has a bodyside hinge strap including a hinge support boss extending through the endgate opening shut-face and having a central hole that is coaxial with the endgate pivot axis, a mounting plate located outboard of the shut-face, and a threaded portion extending from the mounting plate through the shut-face. The hinge assembly may have a crank including a hinge key pivotally coupled to a member mounted on the endgate, a pivot shaft extending from the hinge key through the central hole, a lever arm extending from the pivot shaft normal to the endgate pivot axis, and a ball extending from the lever arm spaced from the endgate pivot axis. A nut is located inboard of the endgate opening shut-face and threadably received on the threaded portion, and an energy storage mechanism is coupled to the ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: James M. Townson, Eduardo S. Atar, Edward L. Schulte, Graham S. Foulkes, Gary W. Krajenke, Carl B. Corman, Anthony J. Radman
  • Adjustable Deck Lid Hinge
    Publication number: 20080072399
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle closure is disclosed. The adjustable hinge assembly includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin and is adjustable to cause the closure to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustable hinge assembly may be employed with a deck lid of a vehicle to allow for a flushness adjustment of the deck lid relative to adjacent vehicle quarter panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles