Patents by Inventor Gary J. Forgue

Gary J. Forgue 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).

  • Latch for an automobile vehicle having a convertible roof
    Patent number: 7140666
    Abstract: A latching system for an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, front and/or rear convertible roof sections are rigid, hard-top roofs. A further aspect of the present invention system provides a latch which secures a generally rigid tonneau cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignees: ASC Incorporated, Wilhelm Karmann GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Wulf, Gary J. Forgue, Stefan Eichhorst, Jens Loemker
  • Bulkhead module for an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof
    Patent number: 7093884
    Abstract: A modular bulkhead assembly is provided for a convertible roof system for an automobile. The convertible roof system is mounted to the bulkhead or wall member including left and right linkage assemblies, an electronic control unit, and a hydraulic control system. The bulkhead module can then be assembled into a vehicle as a modular unit. The electronic control unit can then be connected to the vehicle power supply by connection of wire harnesses from the electrical control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignees: ASC Incorporated, Wilhelm Karmann GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan W. Eichhorst, Timothy J. Olind, Gary J. Forgue
  • Bulkhead module for an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof
    Publication number: 20040145211
    Abstract: A modular bulkhead assembly is provided for a convertible roof system for an automobile. The convertible roof system is mounted to the bulkhead or wall member including left and right linkage assemblies, an electronic control unit, and a hydraulic control system. The bulkhead module can then be assembled into a vehicle as a modular unit. The electronic control unit can then be connected to the vehicle power supply by connection of wire harnesses from the electrical control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Stefan Eichhorst, Timothy J. Olind, Gary J. Forgue
  • Convertible roof latch
    Patent number: 6767047
    Abstract: A convertible roof latch operable to retain a convertible roof apparatus in a retracted position. The convertible roof latch is lockingly engaged and disengaged in response to actuation of a tonneau cover. The convertible roof latch is positionable in an unlocked position where a top stack mechanism is free to move relative to the locking mechanism and a locked position where the top stack mechanism is coupled with the locking mechanism when the tonneau cover is in the closed position to prevent relative movement of the top stack mechanism and the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Stefan Eichhorst, Gary J. Forgue, David W. Brooks
  • Latch for an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof
    Publication number: 20040119317
    Abstract: A latching system for an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, front and/or rear convertible roof sections are rigid, hard-top roofs. A further aspect of the present invention system provides a latch which secures a generally rigid tonneau cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Markus Wulf, Gary J. Forgue, Stefan Eichhorst, Jens Loemker
  • Convertible roof latch
    Publication number: 20040032147
    Abstract: A convertible roof latch operable to retain a convertible roof apparatus in a retracted position. The convertible roof latch is lockingly engaged and disengaged in response to actuation of a tonneau cover. The convertible roof latch is positionable in an unlocked position where a top stack mechanism is free to move relative to the locking mechanism and a locked position where the top stack mechanism is coupled with the locking mechanism when the tonneau cover is in the closed position to prevent relative movement of the top stack mechanism and the locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Stefan Eichhorst, Gary J. Forgue, David W. Brooks