Patents by Inventor Edward M. Sanocki
Edward M. Sanocki 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).
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Patent number: 8428828Abstract: An apparatus is provided for controlling an automated closure panel in a vehicle. The apparatus includes a command module configured to generate a control signal. A motor is configured to actuate the automated closure panel based upon the control signal. A motor sensor is configured to measure an output characteristic of the motor, with the motor sensor having a motor sensor output signal. An adaptive logic module is coupled to the command module and to the motor sensor. The adaptive logic module is configured to provide an output to the command module to thereby adjust the control signal, wherein the adaptive logic module is configured to determine when the automated closure panel is obstructed by an obstacle based upon the motor sensor output signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Doru N. Serban, Craig A. Kollar, Wolfgang Rasel, Hans-Georg Wessollek, Carol A. Johnston, Artur J. Ostrowski, Brad L. Pietryga, Edward M. Sanocki, Jr.
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Patent number: 8049451Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a near field detection system. The apparatus comprises a glass plate, the glass plate having a first edge and comprising a first electrode, the first electrode disposed along the first edge of the glass plate, adapted to detect the presence of an object in near proximity to the glass plate, and adapted to transmit a signal in response to the presence of the object.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Derek L. Patterson, Scott A. Niemiec, Craig A. Kollar, Edward M. Sanocki, Jr., Thomas A. Wilson
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Publication number: 20100228447Abstract: An apparatus is provided for controlling an automated closure panel in a vehicle. The apparatus includes a command module configured to generate a control signal. A motor is configured to actuate the automated closure panel based upon the control signal. A motor sensor is configured to measure an output characteristic of the motor, with the motor sensor having a motor sensor output signal. An adaptive logic module is coupled to the command module and to the motor sensor. The adaptive logic module is configured to provide an output to the command module to thereby adjust the control signal, wherein the adaptive logic module is configured to determine when the automated closure panel is obstructed by an obstacle based upon the motor sensor output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: DORU N. SERBAN, CRAIG A. KOLLAR, WOLFGANG RASEL, HANS-GEORG WESSOLLEK, CAROL A. JOHNSTON, ARTUR J. OSTROWSKI, BRAD L. PIETRYGA, EDWARD M. SANOCKI, JR.
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Patent number: 7731270Abstract: A door bracket is mounted to a vehicle sliding door. A primary track is mounted along a side and extends to a remote end. A roller bracket having rollers received by the primary track is movable between a first position proximate the opening and a second position at the remote end. A link is pivotally joined to the roller bracket by a first pivot and pivotally joined to the door bracket by a second pivot. The link is rotatable around the first pivot between a first orientation and a second orientation. The link comprises an extension arm extending from the link toward the primary track. A shift mechanism contacts the extension arm when the roller bracket is at an intermediate trip point so that the link shifts from its first orientation to its second orientation when the sliding door is being opened.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: David R. Fischer, Teru Tseng, Edward M. Sanocki, James A. Rochon, Eric A. Watterworth
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Patent number: 7686378Abstract: A vehicle is provided having an automatic swinging side door with an actuator for opening and closing the door. A controller has an algorithm for moving the actuator, a sensor for detecting an obstacle via contact with the door; and a sensor for detecting the obstacle without contact with the door. The controller interrupts movement of the door when the obstacle is detected. The door has a measurable and selectable opening angle. A hydraulic pump actuates the actuator using fluid pressure, and a hydraulic fuse monitors flow through a bypass valve to detect the contact. A method of opening a side-swinging vehicle door includes recording a door opening angle; detecting a door operating mode, opening the door when one mode is detected; closing the door when a second mode is detected; and opening the door to the recorded angle when a third mode is detected.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Maurice J. Gisler, Craig A. Kollar, Edward M Sanocki, Jr.
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Patent number: 7621586Abstract: A motor vehicle has a sliding door supported by front and rear roller brackets that move through corresponding roller tracks. By extending the length of the rear roller track supporting the sliding door to beyond the rear end of the vehicle when the sliding door itself is opened beyond a particular location, a larger door and door opening are possible for any particular vehicle size. This provides better occupant access to rear seats and increases the maximum cargo size that can be loaded through the door opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: David R. Fischer, Teru Tseng, Edward M. Sanocki, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090267383Abstract: A motor vehicle has a sliding door supported by front and rear roller brackets that move through corresponding roller tracks. By extending the length of the rear roller track supporting the sliding door to beyond the rear end of the vehicle when the sliding door itself is opened beyond a particular location, a larger door and door opening are possible for any particular vehicle size. This provides better occupant access to rear seats and increases the maximum cargo size that can be loaded through the door opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: David R. Fischer, Teru Tseng, Edward M. Sanocki, JR.
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Publication number: 20090235588Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a near field detection system. The apparatus comprises a glass plate, the glass plate having a first edge and comprising a first electrode, the first electrode disposed along the first edge of the glass plate, adapted to detect the presence of an object in near proximity to the glass plate, and adapted to transmit a signal in response to the presence of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Derek L. Patterson, Scott A. Niemiec, Craig A. Kollar, Edward M. Sanocki, JR., Thomas A. Wilson
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Publication number: 20090230724Abstract: A door bracket is mounted to a vehicle sliding door. A primary track is mounted along a side and extends to a remote end. A roller bracket having rollers received by the primary track is movable between a first position proximate the opening and a second position at the remote end. A link is pivotally joined to the roller bracket by a first pivot and pivotally joined to the door bracket by a second pivot. The link is rotatable around the first pivot between a first orientation and a second orientation. The link comprises an extension arm extending from the link toward the primary track. A shift mechanism contacts the extension arm when the roller bracket is at an intermediate trip point so that the link shifts from its first orientation to its second orientation when the sliding door is being opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: David R. Fischer, Teru Tseng, Edward M. Sanocki, JR., James A. Rochon, Eric A. Watterworth
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Publication number: 20080296927Abstract: A vehicle is provided having an automatic swinging side door with an actuator for opening and closing the door. A controller has an algorithm for moving the actuator, a sensor for detecting an obstacle via contact with the door; and a sensor for detecting the obstacle without contact with the door. The controller interrupts movement of the door when the obstacle is detected. The door has a measurable and selectable opening angle. A hydraulic pump actuates the actuator using fluid pressure, and a hydraulic fuse monitors flow through a bypass valve to detect the contact. A method of opening a side-swinging vehicle door includes recording a door opening angle; detecting a door operating mode, opening the door when one mode is detected; closing the door when a second mode is detected; and opening the door to the recorded angle when a third mode is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Maurice J. Gisler, Craig A. Kollar, Edward M. Sanocki, JR.