Patents by Inventor Brian Cristea

Brian Cristea 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).

  • SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A TRIM EDGE FOR A VEHICLE ROOF WINDOW
    Publication number: 20100127536
    Abstract: A headliner and bracket cooperate to define a trim edge around a vehicle sunroof. The bracket may include a lip that wraps around an edge of the headliner and trim associated with the headliner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Dykman, James R. Mestemaker, Brian Cristea, Lynn Lashbrook
  • System to establish a trim edge for a vehicle roof window
    Patent number: 7673932
    Abstract: A headliner and bracket cooperate to define a trim edge around a vehicle sunroof. The bracket may include a lip the wraps around an edge of the headliner and trim associated with the headliner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Dykman, James R. Mestemaker, Brian Cristea, Lynn Lashbrook
  • SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A TRIM EDGE FOR A VEHICLE ROOF WINDOW
    Publication number: 20080258507
    Abstract: A headliner and bracket cooperate to define a trim edge around a vehicle sunroof. The bracket may include a lip the wraps around an edge of the headliner and trim associated with the headliner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael C. Dykman, James R. Mestemaker, Brian Cristea, Lynn Lashbrook
  • CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20070134944
    Abstract: A conductive layer connector (90) may include a first connector (96) and a second connector (98). A hinge (100) is coupled between the first connector (96) and the second connector (98). The first connector (96) and the second connector (98) are configured to clamp to an end (93) of a conductive layer (94) of an interior vehicle structural cover (16). Another conductive layer connector (140) may include a first connector (142) and a second connector (144). The first connector (142) includes a first attachment member (146) and a second attachment member (148). The second attachment member (148) is configured to extend through a conductive layer (152) of an interior vehicle structural cover (154) and to couple the first attachment member (146). A conductive member (150) is coupled to the first attachment member (146) and is configured to electrically contact the conductive layer (150). The second connector (144) extends into the first connector (142) and electrically couples the conductive member (150).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Tiesler, Brian Cristea, John McConnell
  • Vehicle interior headliner system
    Patent number: 6070902
    Abstract: A vehicle interior headliner system is used in a vehicle having side windows and a roof panel. The headliner system includes a headliner attachable to the roof panel by a self-locating attachment system configured for blind attachment of the headliner to the roof panel. At least one inflatable bladder is secured to the headliner by the self-locating attachment system for deployment along the side windows. At least one inflator assembly is secured to the headliner for inflating the bladder. The self-locating attachment system includes a conical retainer and a floating fastener for blind attachment in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Edward L. Kowalski, Rakesh Nahta, Gregg Gibbons, Brian Cristea, Douglas Wilson, Gerald O. Morrison