Patents by Inventor Holly A. Houtman

Holly A. Houtman 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).

  • Publication number: 20120270490
    Abstract: A method of controlling operation of an adjustable shutter in a vehicle includes operating the shutter between and inclusive of fully-opened and fully-closed positions to regulate an amount of ambient air flowing into the vehicle. The shutter is arranged relative to a vehicle grille opening that is adapted for receiving the flow of ambient air. The method also includes sensing via a moisture sensor a level of moisture in the ambient air. The method additionally includes selecting a first predetermined position of the shutter when the level of moisture has reached a threshold moisture value to alter the amount of ambient air flowing into the vehicle through the shutter. A vehicle using a controller to perform such a method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: David Turner, Holly A. Houtman