Patents by Inventor Gerald S. McLean

Gerald S. McLean 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).

  • Bi-directional lever for activating automotive liftgate lock mechanism
    Patent number: 5986351
    Abstract: A bi-directional bypass lever assembly for activating an automotive liftgate lock mechanism includes a resetable spring-biased lever that is coupled to an automotive liftgate locking mechanism. The spring-biased lever resets itself automatically upon completion of both the locking mode and unlocking mode by the liftgate lock mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven S. Sauerbrey, Shuxian Huang, Gerald S. McLean