Patents by Inventor David Legault

David Legault 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: 10871226
    Abstract: A manual park release device includes a base portion. A handle portion is rotatably coupled to the base portion to move from a retracted position to an extended position. The handle portion during rotation toward the extended position exerts a pulling force to displace a tension cable connected to an automatic transmission of an automobile vehicle to change from a first park gear to a second neutral gear. A first locking feature releasably restricts rotational movement of the handle portion away from the retracted position. A second locking feature releasably restricts rotational movement of the handle portion away from the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventors: David Legault, Jian Ming Yan, Chadd Beals
  • Patent number: 10865879
    Abstract: In at least some implementations, a park lock release actuator includes a housing, a drive member and a retainer. The drive member is received at least partially within the housing for rotation about an axis relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. The retainer has a first position in which rotation of the drive member is prevented and a second position in which rotation of the drive member is permitted. At least one of the retainer and the drive member moves relative to the housing in a direction different from the rotation of the drive member so that the path of motion of the retainer between the first position and second position of the retainer is different from the path of motion of the drive member between the first position and second position of the drive member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventors: David Legault, John Sayeau
  • Publication number: 20200032903
    Abstract: In at least some implementations, a park lock release actuator includes a housing, a drive member and a retainer. The drive member is received at least partially within the housing for rotation about an axis relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. The retainer has a first position in which rotation of the drive member is prevented and a second position in which rotation of the drive member is permitted. At least one of the retainer and the drive member moves relative to the housing in a direction different from the rotation of the drive member so that the path of motion of the retainer between the first position and second position of the retainer is different from the path of motion of the drive member between the first position and second position of the drive member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: David Legault, John Sayeau
  • Patent number: 10496598
    Abstract: A system and method to control access to data are disclosed. A command to mount a specified file system as a trusted file system is received. Whether the specified file system is marked as a trustable file system is determined, where marking as a trustable file system based on verifying integrity protection for the specified file system. The specified file system is mounted as a trusted file system based on determining that the specified file system is marked as a trustable file system. A command to access data on the specified file system is received. A determination is made as to whether the specified file system was mounted with a specification to be a trusted file system. Access to the data is permitted or denied based on determining that the mounting specified mounting as a trusted file system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Glenn Daniel Wurster, David Legault
  • Publication number: 20190178378
    Abstract: A manual park release device includes a base portion. A handle portion is rotatably coupled to the base portion to move from a retracted position to an extended position. The handle portion during rotation toward the extended position exerts a pulling force to displace a tension cable connected to an automatic transmission of an automobile vehicle to change from a first park gear to a second neutral gear. A first locking feature releasably restricts rotational movement of the handle portion away from the retracted position. A second locking feature releasably restricts rotational movement of the handle portion away from the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: David Legault, Jian Ming Yan, Chadd Beals
  • Publication number: 20170091182
    Abstract: A system and method to control access to data are disclosed. A command to mount a specified file system as a trusted file system is received. Whether the specified file system is marked as a trustable file system is determined, where marking as a trustable file system based on verifying integrity protection for the specified file system. The specified file system is mounted as a trusted file system based on determining that the specified file system is marked as a trustable file system. A command to access data on the specified file system is received. A determination is made as to whether the specified file system was mounted with a specification to be a trusted file system. Access to the data is permitted or denied based on determining that the mounting specified mounting as a trusted file system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Glenn Daniel WURSTER, David LEGAULT
  • Patent number: 8020919
    Abstract: A door module assembly for a motor vehicle door has a plate-like carrier holding a plurality of door hardware components in a pre-configured orientation, including one or more window regulator rails. The carrier seals the motor vehicle door and includes a flap that provides at least partial access to the window regulator rails. A first trim panel is pre-fixed to the carrier. A second trim panel articulates with respect to the first trim panel between an initial position generally parallel to the first trim panel and an installed position generally in-line with the first trim panel. With the carrier storing substantially all of the hardware required for the door and the trim panels covering substantially the entire surface area of the door, handling and assembly operations are minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Intier Automotive Closures Inc.
    Inventors: Jih Cheng Lin, Dennis John Buening, Radoslav Bokun, Manfred Fritsch, David James Krysiak, Daniel E. Wenglinski, Juliusz Kirejczyk, Luc R. Regnier, David Legault, Douglas G. Broadhead
  • Publication number: 20100146862
    Abstract: A door module assembly for a motor vehicle door has a plate-like carrier holding a plurality of door hardware components in a pre-configured orientation, including one or more window regulator rails. The carrier seals the motor vehicle door and includes a flap that provides at least partial access to the window regulator rails. A first trim panel is pre-fixed to the carrier. A second trim panel articulates with respect to the first trim panel between an initial position generally parallel to the first trim panel and an installed position generally in-line with the first trim panel. With the carrier storing substantially all of the hardware required for the door and the trim panels covering substantially the entire surface area of the door, handling and assembly operations are minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Jih Cheng Lin, Dennis John Buening, Radoslav Bokun, Manfred Fritsch, David James Krysiak, Daniel E. Wenglinski, Juliusz Kirejczyk, Luc R. Regnier, David Legault, Douglas G. Broadhead
  • Patent number: 6979047
    Abstract: A door module assembly for a motor vehicle door has a plate-like carrier holding a plurality of door hardware components in a pre-configured orientation, including one or more window regulator rails. The carrier seals the motor vehicle door and includes a flap that provides at least partial access to the window regulator rails. A first trim panel is pre-fixed to the carrier. A second trim panel articulates with respect to the first trim panel between an initial position generally parallel to the first trim panel and an installed position generally in-line with the first trim panel. With the carrier storing substantially all of the hardware required for the door and the trim panels covering substantially the entire surface area of the door, handling and assembly operations are minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Intier Automotive Closures Inc.
    Inventors: Jih Cheng Lin, Dennis John Buening, Radoslav Bokun, Manfred Fritsch, David J. Krysiak, Daniel E. Wenglinski, Juliusz Kirejczyk, Luc R. Regnier, David Legault, Douglas G. Broadhead
  • Publication number: 20040155483
    Abstract: A door module assembly for a motor vehicle door has a plate-like carrier holding a plurality of door hardware components in a pre-configured orientation, including one or more window regulator rails. The carrier seals the motor vehicle door and includes a flap that provides at least partial access to the window regulator rails. A first trim panel is pre-fixed to the carrier. A second trim panel articulates with respect to the first trim panel between an initial position generally parallel to the first trim panel and an installed position generally in-line with the first trim panel. With the carrier storing substantially all of the hardware required for the door and the trim panels covering substantially the entire surface area of the door, handling and assembly operations are minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Jih Cheng Lin, Dennis John Buening, Radoslav Bokun, Manfred Fritsch, David J. Krysiak, Daniel E. Wenglinski, Juliusz Kirejczyk, Luc R. Regnier, David Legault, Douglas G. Broadhead
  • Publication number: 20040128917
    Abstract: A method for assembling a motor vehicle door includes the steps of affixing a plurality of hardware components to a secondary trim component to form a door module assembly. The door module assembly is attached to the structural door body. A trim panel is secured to the structural door body overlaying the door module assembly. The secondary trim component has a map pocket wall and the trim panel has a map pocket opening. When the trim panel overlays the secondary trim component, the trim panel cooperates with the secondary trim component to define a map pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Jin Cheng Lin, Dennis John Buening, Radoslav Bokun, Manfred Fritsch, David J. Krysiak, Daniel E. Wenglinski, Juliusz Kirejczyk, Luc R. Regnier, David Legault, Douglas G. Broadhead