Patents by Inventor James E. Mullen

James E. Mullen 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).

  • Combination illuminated entry/security alarm disarm switch system
    Patent number: 4983947
    Abstract: A combination illuminated entry and door lock switch for a vehicle door lock assembly which provides voltage signals to a single wire bus and smart sensor multiplex control system for controlling turning on interior lights of the vehicle when a door handle is operated and for disarming a vehicle alarm system when a door key is turned in a door lock cylinder. Another embodiment includes a keyboard mounted in a cavity of the door handle assembly which permits sending voltage signals over the single wire bus to the smart sensor multiplex control system to control a variety of drivers and other control devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Chyrsler Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Mullen, James S. Jurkiewicz