Patents by Inventor David Huelke

David Huelke 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).

  • Patent number: 10589812
    Abstract: A headliner assembly apparatus includes an input delivery device attempting to deliver an input related to a predetermined headliner to a controller that is in communication with the input delivery device. An indexing assembly is in communication with the controller, wherein the indexing assembly positions at least one headliner detail in an installation position in response to the input related to the predetermined headliner. A headliner support is adapted to position the predetermined headliner, wherein the predetermined headliner is placed on the indexing assembly, and wherein the headliner is placed to engage the at least one headliner detail in the installation position. A detail installing assembly couples the at least one headliner detail in the installation position to the predetermined headliner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: David Huelke
  • Patent number: 10189433
    Abstract: An air curtain delivery assembly includes an arcuate extruded unitary channel and an inflatable air curtain. The channel includes a longitudinal length defining an arc substantially matching a fore-aft curvature of a vehicle roof panel and having an open mouth defining a ramp for directing deployment of the inflatable air curtain from an interior of the channel and inboard of a vehicle side structure. The channel may further be configured and dimensioned for attaching to a portion of the vehicle roof panel and beneath a trim piece overlying the vehicle side structure. The channel may further include a vehicle-forward portion substantially matching a downward angle of a vehicle A pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: David Huelke, Eric Axel Smitterberg
  • Patent number: 10179531
    Abstract: An adjustable cup holder assembly is provided. That adjustable cup holder assembly includes a support having a guide track and a drag bar. The adjustable cup holder also includes a cup holder having (a) a body including a well, (b) an actuator and (c) a drag. The cup holder may be displaced along the guide track and secured in various positions on the support by engaging the drag bar. A motor vehicle door including a cup holder with an adjustment mechanism for displacing the cup holder along the body of the door between multiple positions is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Eric Axel Smitterberg
  • Patent number: 10106017
    Abstract: A sun visor assembly including a visor body and a mirror panel pivotally connected to the visor body. The mirror panel includes a first mirror oriented in a first direction and a second mirror oriented in a second direction. The two mirrors have different magnification factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Scott Holmes Dunham, Anthony Ligi, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180265150
    Abstract: A headliner assembly apparatus includes an input delivery device attempting to deliver an input related to a predetermined headliner to a controller that is in communication with the input delivery device. An indexing assembly is in communication with the controller, wherein the indexing assembly positions at least one headliner detail in an installation position in response to the input related to the predetermined headliner. A headliner support is adapted to position the predetermined headliner, wherein the predetermined headliner is placed on the indexing assembly, and wherein the headliner is placed to engage the at least one headliner detail in the installation position. A detail installing assembly couples the at least one headliner detail in the installation position to the predetermined headliner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: David Huelke
  • Patent number: 10011221
    Abstract: A visor assembly including a visor, a mirror attached to the visor a diffused light source, and a directional light source. The diffused light source and directional light sources are disposed in a modular housing that is removable from the mirror assembly. The diffused light source is powered by the vehicle electrical system. The directional light source is independently operable and powered by a separate rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Guillermo Alanis, Ramiro Chable Hernandez, David Huelke
  • Publication number: 20180178701
    Abstract: An adjustable cup holder assembly is provided. That adjustable cup holder assembly includes a support having a guide track and a drag bar. The adjustable cup holder also includes a cup holder having (a) a body including a well, (b) an actuator and (c) a drag. The cup holder may be displaced along the guide track and secured in various positions on the support by engaging the drag bar. A motor vehicle door including a cup holder with an adjustment mechanism for displacing the cup holder along the body of the door between multiple positions is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: David Huelke, Eric Axel Smitterberg
  • Patent number: 10005224
    Abstract: A headliner includes a ceiling and an edge flange extending away from the ceiling. The edge flange has a backing section at a free end and a wall section connected to the ceiling. An edge fold is formed on the headliner by a method that includes heating the flange and folding the backing section over and parallel to the ceiling. The method also includes forming a reverse turned edge by folding the backing section over the wall section and compressing the backing section against the wall section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Jeffrey Todd Baxter
  • Patent number: 10005508
    Abstract: A headliner assembly apparatus includes an input delivery device attempting to deliver an input related to a predetermined headliner to a controller that is in communication with the input delivery device. An indexing assembly is in communication with the controller, wherein the indexing assembly positions at least one headliner detail in an installation position in response to the input related to the predetermined headliner. A headliner support is adapted to position the predetermined headliner, wherein the predetermined headliner is placed on the indexing assembly, and wherein the headliner is placed to engage the at least one headliner detail in the installation position. A detail installing assembly couples the at least one headliner detail in the installation position to the predetermined headliner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: David Huelke
  • Patent number: 9931991
    Abstract: A multi-purpose assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly comprises a rotational assembly comprising a first surface rotationally interchangeable with a second surface. The assembly further comprises a housing configured to pivotally engage the rotational assembly. The first surface comprises a hanger and the second surface comprises a task light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Eric Axel Smitterberg
  • Patent number: 9919631
    Abstract: An adjustable cup holder assembly is provided. That adjustable cup holder assembly includes a support having a guide track and a drag bar. The adjustable cup holder also includes a cup holder having (a) a body including a well, (b) an actuator and (c) a drag. The cup holder may be displaced along the guide track and secured in various positions on the support by engaging the drag bar. A motor vehicle door including a cup holder with an adjustment mechanism for displacing the cup holder along the body of the door between multiple positions is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Eric Axel Smitterberg
  • Patent number: 9834069
    Abstract: A sun visor assembly is provided. The sun visor assembly includes a support, a visor body carried on the support and a mirror carried on the visor body. The visor body pivots about a first axis in a first plane and the mirror pivots about a second axis in a second plane where the first axis is substantially perpendicular to the second axis. Thus the mirror is effectively provided with two degrees of freedom allowing it to be more conveniently, efficiently and effectively adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Justin Lee Healy
  • Patent number: 9783133
    Abstract: A magnet fastener includes a cup, a magnet received in the cup and a carrier. The carrier receives and holds the cup while the resilient support includes at least one projection that engages the cup and provides a biasing force to prevent rattling or ticking of the cup on the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Mike Popovski
  • Publication number: 20170247011
    Abstract: An air curtain delivery assembly includes an arcuate extruded unitary channel and an inflatable air curtain. The channel includes a longitudinal length defining an arc substantially matching a fore-aft curvature of a vehicle roof panel and having an open mouth defining a ramp for directing deployment of the inflatable air curtain from an interior of the channel and inboard of a vehicle side structure. The channel may further be configured and dimensioned for attaching to a portion of the vehicle roof panel and beneath a trim piece overlying the vehicle side structure. The channel may further include a vehicle-forward portion substantially matching a downward angle of a vehicle A pillar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: David Huelke, Eric Axel Smitterberg
  • Patent number: 9725032
    Abstract: An integrated coat hook and light source assembly includes a housing, a base pivotally carried on the housing, a coat hook carried on the base and a light source carried on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Scott Holmes Dunham, Guillermo Alanis
  • Publication number: 20170210265
    Abstract: An adjustable cup holder assembly is provided. That adjustable cup holder assembly includes a support having a guide track and a drag bar. The adjustable cup holder also includes a cup holder having (a) a body including a well, (b) an actuator and (c) a drag. The cup holder may be displaced along the guide track and secured in various positions on the support by engaging the drag bar. A motor vehicle door including a cup holder with an adjustment mechanism for displacing the cup holder along the body of the door between multiple positions is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: David Huelke, Eric Axel Smitterberg
  • Patent number: 9676345
    Abstract: A headliner assembly for a motor vehicle includes a headliner and at least one dual shaft push pin for securing the headliner as well as at least one magnet fastener for securing the headliner to the body of the vehicle that cooperates with the dual shaft push pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Phil Joseph Linson, David Huelke
  • Publication number: 20170117672
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for a vehicle sun visor includes a headliner-mounted connector having a body carrying at least one connector electrical contact configured to be placed in electrical communication with a power source. A cooperating visor mounting member includes at least one cooperating visor electrical contact and a snap-fit retainer configured to engage the headliner-mounted connector and/or a portion of a headliner. In use, the connector and visor electrical contacts and snap-fit retainer are configured such that simply attaching the visor mounting member to the headliner-mounted connector and/or the portion of the headliner by way of the snap-fit retainer places the at least one connector electrical contact in electrical communication with the at least one visor electrical contact and completes an electrical circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Julian Lopacki, David Huelke, Eric Axel Smitterberg
  • Patent number: 9610897
    Abstract: A vehicle having first and second seat rows supported by a floor and a lift gate for accessing a cargo area partially defined by the second seat row, the floor, and the lift gate includes first and second flexible covers positioned within at least one cassette in a retracted position. The at least one cassette is positioned adjacent a floor of the vehicle behind the second seat row. At least one of the first and flexible covers may include a pass through door allowing for storage of elongated cargo when at least a portion of the second seat row is folded down. The pass through door may be secured in a closed position by a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, at least one magnet, or at least one snap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Scott Holmes Dunham, Peter David Alexander Jones, Daniel Clifford
  • Patent number: 9604579
    Abstract: An illuminated coat hook assembly is provided. That coat hook assembly includes a body in the shape of a hook and a light source carried on the body. That light source may take the form of a light emitting diode and further include a rylene die section carried on the body that is powered by the light emitting diode to illuminate the coat hook assembly in a glow of desired color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: David Huelke