Patents by Inventor David J. Malik

David J. Malik 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).

  • Method of vehicle door assembly
    Patent number: 6928735
    Abstract: A plurality of interior door components such as a window lift mechanism, a lock assembly, and a horizontal energy absorbing member are coupled to a door substructure. A finished exterior door panel having a class-A surface is adhesively bonded to the substructure, disposing the door interior components between the finished exterior door panel and a portion of the door substructure. The assembled door is coupled to a previously painted vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Malik, Hamid G. Kia, Lei Zhang, Li Yu, Dexin Wang, Xie Cheng, Shengxiang Zuo, Yongcheng Li
  • Method of vehicle door assembly
    Publication number: 20040016101
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a method for producing a vehicle door is disclosed. Interior door components such as a window lift mechanism, a lock assembly, and a horizontal energy absorbing member are coupled to a door substructure. A finished exterior door panel having a class-A surface is adhesively bonded to the substructure, disposing the door interior components between the finished exterior door panel and a portion of the door substructure. The assembled door is coupled to a previously painted vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: David J. Malik, Hamid G. Kia, Lei Zhang, Li Yu, Dexin Wang, Xie Cheng, Shengxiang Zuo, Yongcheng Li