Patents by Inventor Craig S. Pearson

Craig S. Pearson 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 glass track systems for vehicles with frameless doors
    Patent number: 11485209
    Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary adjustable glass track systems for vehicles. In some embodiments, the glass track systems may establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a glass pane of a frameless door. In other embodiments, the glass track systems may additionally establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a vehicle roof structure. Exemplary adjustable glass track systems may include, among other features, a tubular frame rail, a channel rail, appliques, and seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Sara E. James, Corey A. Griewahn, Craig S. Pearson, Bing Jiang
  • ADJUSTABLE GLASS TRACK SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES WITH FRAMELESS DOORS
    Publication number: 20210402859
    Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary adjustable glass track systems for vehicles. In some embodiments, the glass track systems may establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a glass pane of a frameless door. In other embodiments, the glass track systems may additionally establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a vehicle roof structure. Exemplary adjustable glass track systems may include, among other features, a tubular frame rail, a channel rail, appliques, and seals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Sara E. JAMES, Corey A. GRIEWAHN, Craig S. PEARSON, Bing JIANG
  • Automotive mirror mounting system
    Patent number: 7699285
    Abstract: An external mirror mounting system for an automotive vehicle includes an outer panel having a mounting reinforcement attached to an inner surface, and an extended outer belt reinforcement which is mounted with stand off structures to the mounting reinforcement, so that a box section is constituted for supporting a mirror attached to the outer surface of the outer panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies
    Inventors: Robert A. Brancaleone, Craig S. Pearson
  • AUTOMOTIVE MIRROR MOUNTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090225459
    Abstract: An external mirror mounting system for an automotive vehicle includes an outer panel having a mounting reinforcement attached to an inner surface, and an extended outer belt reinforcement which is mounted with stand off structures to the mounting reinforcement, so that a box section is constituted for supporting a mirror attached to the outer surface of the outer panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Robert A. Brancaleone, Craig S. Pearson