Patents by Inventor David Helmer

David Helmer 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).

  • VEHICLE INCLUDING A KNIT ELEMENT CONNECTING A FIRST VEHICLE MEMBER TO A SECOND VEHICLE MEMBER
    Publication number: 20200224760
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a first vehicle member, a second vehicle member, and a knit element connected to the first vehicle member and the second vehicle member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Judith H. Clark, Janet C. Robincheck, David Helmer, Toni A. Rosa
  • Door trim panel assembly and method
    Patent number: 7971923
    Abstract: A vehicle door assembly is provided that includes a retainer that secures to a door body panel, specifically, to the door inner panel, and is configured such that a door trim component or components may be secured to the retainer, rather than directly to the door trim panel. Door trim components of lightweight materials may be used, with the retainer providing the structural integrity required for securement to the door inner panel. Because it is not a visible component in the assembled door, the same retainer design may be used for doors of different models in a given vehicle platform, with different door trim components of different materials or styles consistent with the different models secured to identical retainers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Lorin A. Mazur, Sara M. Repen, James Axiotis, David Helmer
  • DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100225142
    Abstract: A vehicle door assembly is provided that includes a retainer that secures to a door body panel, specifically, to the door inner panel, and is configured such that a door trim component or components may be secured to the retainer, rather than directly to the door trim panel. Door trim components of lightweight materials may be used, with the retainer providing the structural integrity required for securement to the door inner panel. Because it is not a visible component in the assembled door, the same retainer design may be used for doors of different models in a given vehicle platform, with different door trim components of different materials or styles consistent with the different models secured to identical retainers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Lorin A. Mazur, Sara M. Repen, James Axiotis, David Helmer