Patents by Inventor Grant Holaiter

Grant Holaiter 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).

  • Variable gap between HVAC door and sealing surfaces
    Patent number: 8226068
    Abstract: A plenum assembly for carrying air in a supply system includes a duct including an opening formed with an inner surface through which air can flow; a door supported for movement between multiple positions which distributes air to the desired output path; and a seal secured to the door. In a vehicles HVAC system, numerous doors are utilized to provide comfort to the passengers based upon user input. The potential exists that some positions of the doors my lead to unwanted noise. A modification to the seal of the door with variable gap widths alleviates this issue and improves satisfaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Automotive Components Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: John Azar, Grant Holaiter, Steve M. Kahrs, James Hurd
  • Variable Gap Between HVAC Door and Sealing Surfaces
    Publication number: 20100224253
    Abstract: A plenum assembly for carrying air in a supply system includes a duct including an opening formed with an inner surface through which air can flow; a door supported for movement between multiple positions which distributes air to the desired output path; and a seal secured to the door. In a vehicles HVAC system, numerous doors are utilized to provide comfort to the passengers based upon user input. The potential exists that some positions of the doors my lead to unwanted noise. A modification to the seal of the door with variable gap widths alleviates this issue and improves satisfaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: John Azar, Grant Holaiter, Steve M. Kahrs, James Hurd