Patents by Inventor James E. Tousignant

James E. Tousignant 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).

  • Automotive vehicle open air system
    Patent number: 6672638
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of vehicle side frames, one or more movement mechanisms, a back window assembly and an automatic actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, an automotive vehicle includes a front header panel, first and second vehicle side frames, first and second tracks, a sunroof panel, a back window panel and an electrical system operable to coordinate movement of the sunroof panel and the back window panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: George A. Corder, James E. Tousignant, Bernard W. Schaller, Christopher H. Purcell
  • Automotive vehicle hood system
    Patent number: 6568495
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle system employs a generally rigid body panel which is movable in an automatic manner from a generally horizontal and closed position to an upwardly angled open position. In another aspect of the present invention, an entire vehicle body panel is initially movable from a closed position to a vertically raised intermediate position, and then subsequently pivoted to an open and somewhat vertically angled position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: George A. Corder, James E. Tousignant
  • Automotive vehicle open air system
    Publication number: 20030047954
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of vehicle side frames, one or more movement mechanisms, a back window assembly and an automatic actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, an automotive vehicle includes a front header panel, first and second vehicle side frames, first and second tracks, a sunroof panel, a back window panel and an electrical system operable to coordinate movement of the sunroof panel and the back window panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: George A. Corder, James E. Tousignant, Bernard W. Schaller, Christopher H. Purcell
  • Automotive vehicle open air system
    Patent number: 6485094
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of vehicle side frames, one or more movement mechanisms, a back window assembly and an automatic actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, an automotive vehicle includes a front header panel, first and second vehicle side frames, first and second tracks, a sunroof panel, a back window panel and an electrical system operable to coordinate movement of the sunroof panel and the back window panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: George A. Corder, James E. Tousignant, Bernard W. Schaller, Christopher H. Purcell
  • Movable roof system for an automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 6419308
    Abstract: A movable roof system for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover while the vehicle is being driven. In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels are movable from above a passenger compartment to below a plane defined by a closed rear deck lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: George A. Corder, Bernard W. Schaller, Alvin D. Warden, Jr., James E. Tousignant
  • Automotive vehicle open air system
    Publication number: 20020067054
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of vehicle side frames, one or more movement mechanisms, a back window assembly and an automatic actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, an automotive vehicle includes a front header panel, first and second vehicle side frames, first and second tracks, a sunroof panel, a back window panel and an electrical system operable to coordinate movement of the sunroof panel and the back window panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: George A. Corder, James E. Tousignant, Bernard W. Schaller, Christopher H. Purcell
  • Automotive vehicle foot rest
    Patent number: 6318785
    Abstract: A motor vehicle foot rest includes a movable foot rest panel, a driving mechanism and an actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, a flexible and linearly movable cable pushes or pulls a linearly movable slide capable of raising or lowering a foot rest panel. A further aspect of the present invention provides a linearly movable slide which is coupled to an elongated and relatively stationary track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventor: James E. Tousignant
  • Automotive vehicle door system
    Patent number: 6305737
    Abstract: A vehicle door system including a door being pivotally moved about a first axis and a second axis. In another aspect of the present invention, the system provides a locking device that is slidably engaged to lock the door. Another aspect of the present invention pertains to a pair of adjacent passenger doors that open in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: George A. Corder, James E. Tousignant, Bernard W. Schaller