Patents by Inventor James K. Platt

James K. Platt 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).

  • Patent number: 11333188
    Abstract: An exemplary self-retaining locator member includes a body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The body includes an engagement area formed in the first surface, an alignment member extending from the first surface, the alignment member including a retention tab, an extension member extending from the second surface, a retention member extending from the extension member, and a stopping member extending from the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Perez Ruiz, Matthew M. Kunz, Darren M. Van Houzen, James K. Platt
  • Publication number: 20210156410
    Abstract: An exemplary self-retaining locator member includes a body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The body includes an engagement area formed in the first surface, an alignment member extending from the first surface, the alignment member including a retention tab, an extension member extending from the second surface, a retention member extending from the extension member, and a stopping member extending from the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Perez Ruiz, Matthew M. Kunz, Darren M. Van Houzen, James K. Platt
  • Patent number: 9481231
    Abstract: A method includes providing a vehicle door having an inner panel, an outer panel, and a bracket assembly. The inner panel and the outer panel cooperate to define a door cavity and a window opening. The bracket assembly is mounted with respect to the inner panel inside the door cavity. The method further includes inserting the division post into the door cavity through the window opening, and engaging the division post with the bracket assembly such that the bracket assembly secures the division post to the inner panel. A corresponding door assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Terrence P. Costigan, James K. Platt, James C. O'Kane, Matthew M. Kunz
  • Patent number: 9254733
    Abstract: A door assembly includes an inner panel and an outer panel that cooperate to define a door cavity therebetween and a window frame that defines a window opening. The door assembly further includes a division post defining a glass run channel extending from the window opening into the door cavity. A bracket member is rotatably connected to the division post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Terrence P. Costigan, James K. Platt, Michael Alhof
  • Publication number: 20150015023
    Abstract: A door assembly includes an inner panel and an outer panel that cooperate to define a door cavity therebetween and a window frame that defines a window opening. The door assembly further includes a division post defining a glass run channel extending from the window opening into the door cavity. A bracket member is rotatably connected to the division post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Terrence P. Costigan, James K. Platt, Michael Alhof
  • Publication number: 20150013233
    Abstract: A method includes providing a vehicle door having an inner panel, an outer panel, and a bracket assembly. The inner panel and the outer panel cooperate to define a door cavity and a window opening. The bracket assembly is mounted with respect to the inner panel inside the door cavity. The method further includes inserting the division post into the door cavity through the window opening, and engaging the division post with the bracket assembly such that the bracket assembly secures the division post to the inner panel. A corresponding door assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Terrence P. Costigan, James K. Platt, James C. O'Kane, Matthew M. Kunz
  • Patent number: 8833836
    Abstract: A water deflector includes a skeleton and a skin. The skeleton fills substantially the entire perimeter of an access opening. The skin is formed integrally over the skeleton, such that at least a portion of the skeleton is captured by the skin. The skin also spans substantially all of an interior of the access opening. A snap feature is formed in the skeleton and configured to mate to a perimeter of the access opening. Therefore, the skeleton is configured to hold the water deflector in the access opening such that the water deflector prevents passage of moisture through the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Brian R. Rusch, James K. Platt, Barbara A. Zuke
  • Publication number: 20130180178
    Abstract: A water deflector includes a skeleton and a skin. The skeleton fills substantially the entire perimeter of an access opening. The skin is formed integrally over the skeleton, such that at least a portion of the skeleton is captured by the skin. The skin also spans substantially all of an interior of the access opening. A snap feature is formed in the skeleton and configured to mate to a perimeter of the access opening. Therefore, the skeleton is configured to hold the water deflector in the access opening such that the water deflector prevents passage of moisture through the access opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Brian R. Rusch, James K. Platt, Barbara A. Zuke